The Not Old - Better Show: Recent Episodes
Paul Vogelzang
The Not Old – Better Show is a radio show that is broadcast over the Internet using podcast technology discussing the hottest issues and topics that fascinate and inform those 50+ age Americans and are of interest and concern to boomers. Not Old – Better viewers and listeners can “tune in” whenever they want, giving them the freedom to enjoy the show in the gym, in the car, at home or work. A SHOW FOR THOSE 50+, BY THOSE 50+ Talk About Better®
👔 The most powerful costume may be the one we stopped noticing. In Suitable: The Sartorial Revolution and the Fashioning of Modern Men, fashion historian and former Broadway costume designer Chloe Chapin follows an extraordinary transformation. Men moved from colorful coats, patterned waistcoats, and elaborate display to the plain, dark suit. That change carried political meaning. During the early American republic, restrained clothing came to represent democracy, rationality, masculinity, seriousness, and public authority. Plainness became a choice that looked increasingly natural. Chapin also asks us to consider the cost. As men presented themselves as standing outside fashion, fashion became more closely associated with women, frivolity, and cultural unseriousness. Around the world, the Western suit also displaced traditional forms of male dress. Our Smithsonian Associates Interview Series conversation ranges from George Washington's badly fitting trousers to cotton technology, domestic manufacturing, race, gender, and the visual signals we still use to decide who looks credible. 🎙️ Listen to The Not Old Better Show and ask yourself: Why does power still dress in dark wool? #TheNotOldBetterShow #SmithsonianAssociates #ChloeChapin #Suitable #FashionHistory #AmericanHistory #Democracy #Menswear #CulturalHistory
🦬 Before highways, subdivisions and shopping centers, the American East belonged to giants. Bison moved through Indiana and Illinois. Elk ranged across Appalachia. Wolves and cougars lived in forests we now consider entirely human territory. Then they disappeared. Now, some are returning. 🌲 But recovery gets complicated when an elk crosses a highway, a bison needs a fence or a wolf appears near someone's home. Environmental writer Andrew Moore joins me to discuss his fascinating new book, The Beasts of the East: The Fall and Rise of America's Eastern Wilderness. 🎙️ How much land, control and comfort are we willing to give up to make room for something truly wild? Listen to The Not Old Better Show.
🌲🧭 Some lives begin again at the trailhead. On this episode of The Not Old Better Show, I speak with Melanie Radzicki McManus, author of Thousand-Miler: Adventures Hiking the Ice Age Trail. Melanie hiked 1,100 miles across Wisconsin in 36 days, moving through forests 🌲, prairies 🌾, wetlands 💧, farms 🚜, glacial landscapes 🪨🧊, and small-town gathering places 🤝. The mileage is impressive. The message is even better: there is no one way to hike. You can section hike. Use a shuttle. Stay in a motel. Walk with friends. Start small. Begin safely. 👣 For adults 60+, that is a powerful model for healthy aging: adapt without apology, stay curious, keep moving, and let the outdoors reconnect you to people, place, and purpose. 💪🌅✨ We talk about women in the outdoors, trail community, ambition after midlife, and the adventure still ahead. 🎙️📚 🎧 Listen now at notold-better.com #NotOldBetter #ThousandMiler #IceAgeTrail #HealthyAging #ActiveAging #WomenOutdoors #PurposefulLiving #Hiking #OutdoorLife
Working for the Common Good: The People Behind America's Smithsonian
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
🏛️ What if one of America's greatest career opportunities is hiding inside a museum? 🤔 Discover the people, purpose, and passion behind the Smithsonian with Fredie Adelman. 🎙️ Listen now! 🇺🇸✨ #Smithsonian #America250
🏛️ What if museums are some of the most innovative workplaces in America?
Most of us think of museums as places to visit. But they're also places where scientists, engineers, educators, conservators, veterinarians, cybersecurity experts, communicators, and researchers work every day to improve our understanding of the world. 🌎🔬
🎙️ In this fascinating episode of The Not Old Better Show, Fredie Adelman of Smithsonian Associates takes us behind the scenes of America's Smithsonian as our nation marks its 250th anniversary.
✨ Discover hidden careers. 🤖 Learn how AI is changing museum work. 🦖 Explore groundbreaking research. ❤️ Hear how thousands of people work for the common good.
This conversation may change forever the way you think about museums.
🎧 Listen today at notold-better.com
Important links and resources from Fredie Adelman:
For people who are interested in the work of museums around the world: International Council of Museums (ICOM) and in the US, the American Alliance of Museums – they're responsible for an annual survey of museum-goers and learned that 60% of visitors believe that all museums support emotional well-being; 69% of museum-goers think museums provide intellectual stimulation and support cognitive health, and 9 out of 10 visitors think that museums help them feel more connected to others, half of those responded that they feel stronger connections to other cultures and half feel more connected to nature. These results are from surveys conducted by Wilkening Consulting. We've also learned that museums rank among the top 3 most trusted institutions in a survey with ten options and 1 out of 3 US adults think that museums are non-partisan / neutral sources of information.
As for Smithsonian specific info; here are a few links: Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Smithsonian Affiliations, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) , and Museum on Main Street and of course Smithsonian Associates.
Here too are some resources about the Lincoln watch story and the Sutter's Mill gold nugget. As for beekeeping, I should have fact-checked b/c it seems that the 'Insect Zoo' at the Natural History Museum is undergoing transformation and will re-open in the spring, so here's an article about bee collections. Finally, should anyone be interested in following up about internships, there's here's a link to the Office of Academic Appointments and Internships and for fun, here's the link to tiger nutritionist and an article about the current veterinary nutritionist. #Smithsonian #America250 #Museums #Curiosity #LifelongLearning #Innovation #HealthyAging #Podcast
👂🫀 Is your body trying to tell you something? 🤔 Bestselling author, Smithsonian Associate & physician Dr. Giulia Enders reveals what science says about listening to your body for better health, strength, and longevity. 🎧✨
Your Body Is Talking. Are You Listening?
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
🫀 We spend a lot of time asking what's new in health.
🤔 Maybe the better question is… what has our body been trying to tell us all along?
That question became the foundation of one of my favorite recent conversations on The Not Old Better Show with physician and bestselling author, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Giulia Enders, author of the new book, Organ Speak, Available from Apple Books.
📚 We talked about muscles as an active organ, why recovery is part of exercise rather than a break from it, how the immune system responds to stress, and why the strongest evidence for healthy aging still points toward remarkably simple habits.
💪😴🥗 Walk more. Sleep well. Preserve muscle. Recover. Stay socially connected.
These ideas aren't trendy. They're supported by decades of research, and scientists continue learning more about why they matter.
If you're interested in practical, evidence-based conversations about healthy aging, resilience, and living well after 60, I hope you'll join us.
🎧 I'd enjoy hearing your thoughts after you listen.
#HealthyAging #Longevity #Science #Leadership #PreventiveHealth #Podcast #Wellness #AgingWell #SmithsonianAssociates
For more information, please check out:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/listening-to-our-bodies
👂🫀 Is your body trying to tell you something? 🤔 Bestselling author, Smithsonian Associate & physician Dr. Giulia Enders reveals what science says about listening to your body for better health, strength, and longevity. 🎧✨
Your Body Is Talking. Are You Listening?
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
🫀 We spend a lot of time asking what's new in health.
🤔 Maybe the better question is… what has our body been trying to tell us all along?
That question became the foundation of one of my favorite recent conversations on The Not Old Better Show with physician and bestselling author, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Giulia Enders, author of the new book, Organ Speak, Available from Apple Books.
📚 We talked about muscles as an active organ, why recovery is part of exercise rather than a break from it, how the immune system responds to stress, and why the strongest evidence for healthy aging still points toward remarkably simple habits.
💪😴🥗 Walk more. Sleep well. Preserve muscle. Recover. Stay socially connected.
These ideas aren't trendy. They're supported by decades of research, and scientists continue learning more about why they matter.
If you're interested in practical, evidence-based conversations about healthy aging, resilience, and living well after 60, I hope you'll join us.
🎧 I'd enjoy hearing your thoughts after you listen.
#HealthyAging #Longevity #Science #Leadership #PreventiveHealth #Podcast #Wellness #AgingWell #SmithsonianAssociates
For more information, please check out:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/listening-to-our-bodies
Fitness Freedom: Exercising While Traveling or On the Go, Episode 2
The Not Old Better, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Live Long Better Interview Series
Travel is an obstacle course with coffee. ☕✈️ Dr. Sabrena Jo shares how adults 60+ can stay mobile in airports, hotels, cars, and real life. #FitnessFreedom
Travel has a way of telling the truth about our bodies. ✈️
The airport is not just an airport. It is an obstacle course with coffee: long corridors, heavy bags, tiny seats, rental cars, hotel beds, unfamiliar chairs, and the occasional gate change that feels suspiciously like interval training.
In this upcoming American Council on Exercise Live Long Better conversation, I'll talk with Dr. Sabrena Jo about fitness freedom while traveling or on the go. This is not about turning vacation into boot camp. It is about staying connected to movement when routine disappears.
We'll cover hotel-room workouts, bodyweight exercises, travel-friendly tools, and smart strategies for adults 60+ who want to keep moving through airports, road trips, family visits, conferences, and everyday life away from home.
The best fitness plan is not the one that only works when everything is convenient. The best one travels. 🧳💪
🎧 Coming July 2026 on The Not Old Better Show. #TravelFitness #HealthyAging #LiveLongBetter #FitnessOver60 #NotOldBetter #MovementMatters
Maintaining Independence Through Functional Fitness, Episode 1
The Not Old Better, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Live Long Better Interview Series
Fitness after 60 deserves a better headline.
It is not about vanity. It is not about punishment. And it is certainly not about pretending we are all training for the Olympics. At its best, fitness is about freedom: the freedom to rise from a chair, climb stairs, carry groceries, reach a shelf, and keep participating in the life we have built. 🏡
In this upcoming American Council on Exercise Live Long Better conversation, I'll speak with Dr. Sabrena Jo about functional fitness and aging in place. We'll look at the daily movements that quietly determine independence: strength, mobility, flexibility, balance, and confidence.
This episode asks a simple but powerful question: what if the real fitness test is not what happens in the gym, but what happens in the kitchen, the garden, the hallway, the grocery store, and the home we hope to keep living in?
For adults 60+, movement is not just exercise. It is preparation. It is protection. It is a vote for future independence. 💪
🎧 Coming July 2026 on The Not Old Better Show. #HealthyAging #FunctionalFitness #AgingInPlace #LiveLongBetter #NotOldBetter #ExerciseScience
The Anti-Hype Beauty Episode: Good Housekeeping's April Franzino on Testing, Trust, and the Aging Well Core Promise to the Listener
The Not Old Better Show Good Housekeeping Good Better Best Interview Series
Beauty advice has moved from the department store counter to the magazine page to the endless scroll.
That shift matters, especially for adults 60+. Today, consumers are trying to make sense of sunscreens, retinol, dark spot correctors, fragrance, skin-tightening products, "anti-aging" claims, and social media recommendations that often sound more certain than the evidence allows.
On this episode of The Not Old Better Show, I speak with April Franzino, Senior Beauty and Style Director at Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, and Prevention. April brings the perspective of a journalist, editor, product tester, and consumer guide.
We talk about the Good Housekeeping Beauty Awards, the role of Beauty Lab testing, why sunscreen remains central to skin care, and how readers can separate practical guidance from polished salesmanship.
For me, the larger question is trust. Who has earned it? What has been tested? What should we question before spending money?
Experience matters. Longevity matters. And in beauty, as in health journalism, confidence should never outrun evidence. 🎙️🧴✨
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-not-old-better-show/id1085682174
👀 LOOK TWICE: What a Former CIA Officer Wants You to See Before Trouble Finds You: Vol 3 🛡️✈️
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
🛡️ "Safety isn't about fear — it's about preparation." – Tim Beard, former CIA officer, Marine, and now author of the Look Twice safety series.
Tim has protected U.S. assets in hostile regions across the globe. But now, his mission is closer to home—helping seniors and families protect themselves from threats in daily life.
👁️ From elevators and ATM lines to phishing emails and parking garages, Look Twice teaches you how to spot what others miss—and act before danger escalates.
This is the episode to share with your family. If you're caring for aging parents, living alone, or just want to sharpen your awareness, Tim's advice could be life-saving.
🎧 Tune in to The Not Old – Better Show to hear how to protect your future with simple, powerful preparation: Apple Podcasts, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-not-old-better-show/id1085682174
The Call Before the Crisis: Ken Duckworth on Men, Mental Health, and the Families Who Notice First
The Not Old Better Show, Healthy Living Interview Series
A man can say "I'm fine" and still may be asking, in the only way he knows how, for someone to notice. That is where this episode begins. 🎙️
For June 2026 and Men's Health Month, I'm joined on The Not Old Better Show by Dr. Ken Duckworth, longtime Chief Medical Officer at NAMI and author of You Are Not Alone. His work is rooted in medicine, family experience, and the stories of people who have lived with mental illness and learned what helped.
We talk about men, silence, shame, depression, suicide risk, partners who are worried, adult children who are scared, and the hard question many families face: when is this more than a rough patch?
This conversation is for the man who keeps saying he is fine. It is also for the wife, husband, partner, brother, sister, daughter, son, friend, or neighbor who sees the change and does not know how to start.
Listen to the episode. Then do one small thing today: call, text, stop by, or ask the second question. "How are you really doing?" 💙
If someone is in immediate danger, call emergency services. In the U.S., if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988.
Listen on Apple Podcasts!
When the Guru Falls: Meryl Davids Landau on Yoga Bind, Betrayal, and the Courage to Begin Again 🧘♀️🔥
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
Today, we're talking about story, spirit, betrayal, friendship, and the search for something steady when life throws us off balance.
My guest is award-winning author, independent health journalist, certified yoga teacher, and returning fan favorite, novelist Meryl Davids Landau. Meryl is the author of what she calls mindful women's novels, including Downward Dog, Upward Fog, the award-winning Warrior Won, and now her third novel, Yoga Bind.
This new book brings us back into a circle of spiritually seeking women, but this time, the ground underneath them shifts. Janelle, the central character, is moving along her spiritual path when a serious accusation against her revered yoga guru forces her to ask a painful question: If the teacher is tainted, are the teachings tainted too?
That's a powerful question. And it's not only about yoga. It's about trust. It's about community. It's about how we hold complexity when someone we admire disappoints us, or worse. And for many of us, especially as we get older, it's also about how we keep growing without becoming cynical.
Eat Strong, Move Smart: Stefani Sassos on Food, Fitness & Health Claims That Matter After 50
The Not Old Better Show, Good Housekeeping, Good Better Best Interview Series
🥗 What does "healthy" really mean after 50?
It's a question many of us ask while standing in the grocery aisle, reading a supplement label, hearing about a new diet trend, or wondering whether our workouts are doing enough to keep us strong.
On the Good Housekeeping Interview Series from The Not Old Better Show, Paul Vogelzang welcomes Stefani Sassos, MS, RDN, CDN, Nutrition and Fitness Director for the Good Housekeeping Institute. Stefani is a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer who helps people make sense of food, fitness, and the health claims we see every day.
In this episode, Stefani talks about the Mediterranean way of eating, her High-Protein Mediterranean Cookbook, protein and muscle strength, why hamstrings matter for movement and balance, and how fitness and food work together as we age.
We also get into the topics that make many people pause: SPF in a pill, supplements that may worsen hair loss, postbiotics, USDA food labels, and how Good Housekeeping reviews health information before sharing it with readers.
For professionals, caregivers, adult children, and anyone focused on aging well, this is a smart and grounded conversation about staying curious, asking better questions, and making choices that support a fuller life.
🎧 Listen to the episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-not-old-better-show/id1085682174
🚘🔥 Modesto, chrome, rock & roll, and American Graffiti Festival 2026
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
🚘 Some communities have landmarks. Modesto California has a soundtrack, a streetlight, a polished hood, and a story that helped shape American pop culture.
On this episode of The Not Old Better Show, Paul Vogelzang talks with Steve Perry and Chris Murphy about the 2026 Modesto Graffiti Festival and Car Show — a celebration tied to George Lucas, American Graffiti, classic cars, radio, rock and roll, and the culture of 1950s–70s Americana.
But this conversation goes far beyond chrome. Steve and Chris share why the Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum matters as a civic project, an educational space, a home for local stories, and a way to preserve memories that may otherwise be lost.
For donors, sponsors, volunteers, and local partners, this is a chance to help Modesto protect its own story — and share it with families, visitors, students, car lovers, and future generations.
🚗 History has horsepower. Check it out HERE> Community gives it a future. Watch/listen: notold-better.com
Rachel Carson's Question: What Are We Not Seeing? Smithsonian Associates Interview Series with Rebecca Henson
🛑 Before the headlines… before the movement… there was a question:
❓ What are we not seeing?
Rachel Carson—📖 writer, 🔬 scientist, ⚖️ truth-teller—challenged a nation at the height of its confidence.
Her words didn't just inform—they unsettled, awakened, and changed the course of history.
🎙️ Smithsonian Associate Rebecca Henson joins us to reveal Carson's full story—her wonder, her courage, and why her message hits just as hard today.
🎧 Listen now: notold-better.com #NotOldBetter #RachelCarson #LiveWithPurpose #AgingWell #EnvironmentalInsigh
🧠 The Math Lie: You Were Never Bad at Math—You Were Taught to Fear It 🔥
🧠 What if math was never the problem—only the way we were taught to see it? In this episode of The Not Old Better Show, Paul talks with award-winning author Junaid Mubeen about Think Like a Mathematician and the surprising tools math gives us for everyday life: spotting patterns, weighing choices, escaping all-or-nothing thinking, and understanding why small actions can change everything. 🔥 From combinatorics to chaos theory, this is math without the panic and with real purpose—especially for adults 60+ who are still curious, still learning, and still rewriting old stories. 🎧 Listen now and retire "I'm not a math person" for good. Because better thinking is healthy aging, too. ✨ Tune in now.
🇺🇸 America turns 250… but what exactly are we celebrating? And who gets to decide the story of the United States? 🤔📜
This week on The Not Old – Better Show, award-winning host Paul Vogelzang sits down with Princeton historian and CNN political analyst Dr. Julian Zelizer for a timely conversation about democracy, polarization, patriotism, and the future of America itself.
From the founders' vision 🇺🇸 to today's battles over elections, misinformation, and civic trust, Dr. Zelizer explains why America 250 may become a defining test for the nation.
🎧 Thoughtful. Provocative. Essential listening.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-not-old-better-show/id1085682174
#America250 #HistoryMatters #Democracy #JulianZelizer #SmithsonianAssociates #TheNotOldBetterShow #CivicEngagement #AmericanHistory
The Mental Health Benefits of Movement
Live Long Better, Fitness Interview Series with Dr. Sabrena Jo
What if one of the best things you can do for your mood, your memory, your confidence, and your independence does not require a gym, a stopwatch, or a brand-new pair of shoes?
What if it starts with standing up, taking a walk down the hall, stretching while the coffee brews, or practicing balance beside the kitchen counter?
Welcome to the April Live Long Better series from The Not Old Better Show. Today, we are talking about "The Mental Health Benefits of Movement," and here is the provocative truth: after 50, movement is far more than exercise. It is a daily vote for steadiness, self-trust, sharper thinking, lower stress, and a stronger sense of possibility.
Our guest is Dr. Sabrena Jo, Senior Director of Science and Education at the American Council on Exercise. She joins us to reframe movement as something joyful, useful, and deeply human—not a chore, not a punishment, and never a test you have to pass.
We will talk about the brain-body connection, movement after a fall, balance training, fear, confidence, and the small steps that can help us feel more like ourselves again.
Behind Closed Doors: Why Historic House Museums Are Rewriting the Story of America's Past: America 250
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
We don't just inherit history—we decide how it's told.
🏠 In this episode, Smithsonian Associate Ken Turino shares why historic house museums are at a turning point.
These aren't just preserved spaces. They're places where real lives—complicated, human, unfinished—still speak.
What happens when we stop admiring the furniture… and start listening to the stories?
For those of us thinking about legacy, community, and meaning—this conversation hits deeper than expected.
For more information, please check out the Smithsonian Associates website: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/historic-house-museums
Listen here: notold-better.com
Dr. Robert Watson, Distinguished Professor of American History at Lynn University, reveals the lesser-known stories, surprising twists, and forgotten voices behind the most iconic document in U.S. history.
Drawing from a wealth of primary sources—including letters, diaries, newspapers, and diplomatic communiqués—Watson reconstructs the debates, drafts, and drama that surrounded the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Focusing on the influence of women, enslaved individuals, and Indigenous peoples, Watson brings to light the varied cast of often-forgotten characters and perspectives that shaped the American experiment in his book, Declaration: The Story of American Independence. Along the way, he explores the document's philosophical roots, its political impact, and the enduring struggle to realize its lofty promises of liberty and equality.
Learn more about Watson's new book Declaration: The Story of American Independence
What if better health didn't require drastic change—just smarter habits?
In this episode of The Not Old Better Show, I speak with Dr. Sabrena Jo from the American Council on Exercise about two highly effective, accessible strategies: strength training and morning light exposure.
For adults over 50, maintaining muscle, balance, and mobility is essential for independence. Dr. Jo explains how simple resistance exercises—done just a few times a week—can make a measurable difference.
We also explore emerging research on morning sunlight. Just 10–20 minutes early in the day can help regulate sleep cycles, improve mood, and even support metabolic health.
The takeaway is simple and encouraging: small, consistent actions can lead to meaningful improvements in how we feel and function.
Anthony Horowitz: Murder, Mystery, and the Power of a Second Act
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
What if your finest work comes later? 📚
In this episode of The Not Old Better Show, Anthony Horowitz reflects on a career that keeps finding new life. From Foyle's War and Alex Rider to Marble Hall Murders and A Deadly Episode, he continues to surprise readers and viewers with wit, nerve, and remarkable range.
What stayed with me most is this: growth does not end with early success. For writers, readers, and anyone in a second act, Anthony speaks candidly about risk, structure, discipline, and staying curious.
It's a conversation about craft, ambition, and why the next chapter can still be your strongest.
Check out A Deadly Episode on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/book/a-deadly-episode/id6751496045
😴 What's Really Ruining Your Sleep? The Mattress Myths, Cooling Claims & Bedding Fixes That Actually Matter 🛏️🔬✨
The Not Old Better Show, Good Housekeeping Good Better Best Interview Series
😴 Poor sleep affects far more than your nights. It can shape focus, mood, recovery, and how you show up the next day.
🌙 In recognition of National Sleep Awareness Month, Good Housekeeping's Good Better Best features Grace Wu and Amanda Constantine from the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab.
Their work combines lab analysis, hands-on product testing, and feedback from real consumers across the country. In this episode, they look closely at what actually helps people sleep better — from mattresses and bedding to cooling claims, smart beds, and long-term comfort.
What makes this conversation stand out is its focus on evidence. It cuts through bold marketing and centers on support, temperature control, durability, and the everyday sleep problems people are trying to solve.
For product teams, retailers, and consumers alike, the takeaway is clear: better sleep starts with better information.
Listen to the episode here: Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-not-old-better-show/id1085682174
#SleepAwarenessMonth #SleepHealth #ConsumerInsights #GoodHousekeeping #GoodBetterBest
Before Independence… There Was Doubt 🇺🇸😳 What Really Happened in 1776?
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
1776 wasn't inevitable 🇺🇸⚡
At the start of that year, most Americans weren't calling for independence. They were asking for fairness… representation… a better version of the system they already knew.
And yet, in just twelve months, something extraordinary happened.
People changed their minds.
Not overnight. Not easily. But through a steady collision of ideas 📜, lived experience, and undeniable reality. Pamphlets like Common Sense didn't just inform—they reframed the debate. What once felt acceptable suddenly felt impossible. What once felt radical became necessary.
That shift is worth paying attention to—especially now.
Because 1776 reminds us that transformation doesn't begin with certainty. It begins with conversation 🗣️… with disagreement… with the courage to rethink long-held assumptions. It asks a hard question: what does it take for individuals—and entire societies—to move from comfort to conviction?
For those of us thinking about leadership, legacy, and the future we're shaping, that question still matters.
The founding generation didn't have the luxury of clarity. They had risk. They had doubt. And they moved forward anyway ⚔️
🎧 I explore this in a recent conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Smithsonian Associate Edward J. Larson and his new book Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters.
It's not just a look back—it's a lens on how change actually happens.
for more information: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/declaring-independence?utm_source=SEM&utm_medium=OA&utm_content=Google_Performance_Max&utm_campaign=CAP26Q3&promo=287683&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20779232108&gbraid=0AAAAABMPhB8MEw5x0LfoAadEhgoG-4n2S&gclid=CjwKCAjwhe3OBhABEiwA6392zKW4UgJasqWdGNG4wfs7yEn62FM7cBRPfosr8609Ty54WrMGnXeIhxoCUf8QAvD_BwE
ROAR: Michael Clinton on Why It's Time to Stop Acting Old—and Start Living Loud Again
The Truth About Aging No One Tells You—and What to Do About It Now
Today's episode is brought to you by Wayfair, Every Style Every Home.
We don't talk enough about what happens after success.
In my latest conversation with Michael Clinton—former President of Hearst Magazines and author of ROAR Into the Second Half of Your Life—we explored a question many professionals quietly face: What now?
For decades, the narrative has been clear—work hard, achieve, and then eventually step aside. But what if that model no longer fits the reality of longer, more active lives?
Michael offers a different perspective: don't retire—refire.
What stood out most is how often limitation isn't physical—it's psychological. Many people begin to scale back not because they have to, but because they believe they should.
The real shift is internal. Moving from external validation to internal alignment. From what looks impressive… to what actually feels meaningful.
If you're in the second half of your career—or thinking about what comes next—this conversation may challenge more than your plans. It may challenge your assumptions.
🎧Listen on KLOI Community Radio!
#Leadership #CareerGrowth #Aging #FutureOfWork #Purpose #LifelongLearning
You can learn more about Michael and his work at roarforward.com, and as always, you can explore this episode and our full library at notold-better.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Wayfair, Every Style Every Home.
🔥 Some episodes stay with you. This one grabs hold. Brad Taylor joins Paul Vogelzang on The Not Old Better Show for a conversation about Shadow Strike (available for pre order on Apple Books!), Pike Logan, old enemies, global stakes, and the hidden cost of keeping others safe. Taylor's fiction reads like a diplomatic cable with a lit fuse—headline-hot, tense, and deeply human. For listeners who know that duty leaves marks, and that reinvention can arrive later in life, this episode hits home. Thriller fans, readers, writers, and anyone who loves a bold second act will find something here. #BradTaylor #ShadowStrike #PikeLogan #ThrillerBooks #SecondActs #AgingWell Listen now:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-not-old-better-show/id1085682174
Shadow Strike (available for pre-order on Apple Books!), Pike Logan, old enemies, global stakes, and the hidden cost of keeping others safe! Check it out!
🇺🇸 AMERICA AT 250: The Story We Tell… vs. The Truth We Live 🚗🔥
The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, commemorating 250 Years of Independence in 2026
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series—on radio and podcast.
For ten years now, The Not Old Better Show has celebrated health, wellness, culture, and the stories that remind us we're not old—we're better.
Now, as America commemorates 250 years of independence in 2026, this special series offers a dynamic exploration of America's past, present, and future.
Explore the people, ideas, conflicts, and aspirations that have shaped America–and how the past informs the challenges and possibilities ahead.
At 250, America is still young enough to dream, and seasoned enough to know that freedom asks something of every generation.
Through our Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, we invite you to hear that story with fresh perspective, honest reflection, and renewed purpose.
This is The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, commemorating 250 Years of Independence in 2026.
Anniversaries matter. Meaning matters more.
History is never just behind us. Sometimes it sits right beside us, asking who we are, what we value, and what we owe the future.
Stay with us as Paul Vogelzang continues this Smithsonian Associates conversation on the people, ideas, and moments that still call us to be better.
Thanks for joining us this week on The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, commemorating 250 Years of Independence in 2026—on radio and podcast.
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I'm Paul Vogelzang. Thanks for spending this time with us. Join me again next time as we continue sharing stories that remind us we're getting better, not just older. Because 250 years later, Better is still a conversation worth having.
Let's talk about Better.
This is The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, commemorating 250 Years of Independence in 2026
This Is Your Life, Carolyn Forté: Good Housekeeping's Queen of Clean Opens the Big Red Book
The Not Old Better Show, Good Housekeeping Interview Series: Good Better Best
Today's episode is brought to you by Wayfair, Every Style Every Home. And today's episode is special. Today's guest is special. we open a very large, very red book… and it begins with a familiar scene: a kitchen. A sink. A dish towel. And someone—possibly you—asking, "Do I really have to pre-rinse this?"
Carolyn Forté has spent more than 40 years at Good Housekeeping, moving from the Textiles Lab to the Home Care & Cleaning Lab—where "clean" isn't a vibe, it's data. She and her team don't just read labels; they challenge them. They make stains on purpose. They time cycles. They inspect fibers. They argue with myths. They test what works, what's hype, and what's going to leave your towels smelling like regret.
She's written books, taught millions, partnered with the American Cleaning Institute, and helped turn everyday home care into something practical, even reassuring—especially for those of us who want our homes to stay safe, comfortable, and easier to manage as the years add up.
And yes… somewhere in the pages of this big red book is a sentence you never expected to hear: a waterproof computer keyboard… went into a dishwasher. For science.
So settle in—because today is a warm, funny, heartfelt look back at the career of the woman who's saved more family arguments than any referee ever could.
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When "Denied" Goes Viral: AI Claim Denials, TrumpRx, and America's Healthcare Trust Crisis
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
Thank you, I'm Paul Vogelzang. Today's episode is brought to you by Caraway. Good Looking. Clean Cooking.
Have you ever stood at the pharmacy counter, card in hand, and heard one word: denied?
For our listeners over 50, that moment isn't about inconvenience. It's blood pressure meds. It's insulin. It's the medication that keeps you steady, independent, and in your own life.
And then comes the "solution": "Try a coupon." "Pay cash." "Use a marketplace."
Behind that advice is a system that can feel like a black box—prior authorization, shifting formularies, and now, more and more, algorithms. AI can speed up decisions, but it can also shut a door without giving you a clear, human explanation.
Now add the third ingredient: social media. A nonstop feed that can take real pain and turn it into a blame spiral—until people stop asking, "How do we fix this?" and start asking, "Who do we punish?" We've seen how fast outrage can spread, and how dangerous it can become when it's celebrated instead of cooled down.
Today on The Not Old Better Show, we're connecting those dots—insurance hurdles, AI-driven denials, and the polarization that's eroding trust.
Our guest is Dr. William Soliman, CEO of the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs and a leading expert on pharma and health insurance. He'll explain TrumpRx—what it is, what it isn't, and why a discount price that doesn't count toward your deductible can backfire for seniors on multiple medications.
We'll talk reform. We'll talk responsible tech. And we'll talk empathy—because healthcare can't run on anger. And it's never too late to insist on dignity at the doctor's office. Remember, support our sponsors: today's episode is brought to you by Caraway. Good Looking. Clean Cooking.
Your Watch Is Smart. You're Smarter: AI Fitness Without Losing the Human
Live Long Better: The Not Old Better Show, ACE Interview Series With Dr. Sabrena Jo
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⌚🤖 Your watch has years of data. Now AI wants to tell you what it means—and what to do next. ACE CEO Dr. Cedric Bryant said, "AI is now central to fitness." In 2026 AI may become the backbone of programming, scheduling, personalization, and even staffing in gyms. 😮🏋️♀️🤖
Exciting? Yes. But here's the myth to drop: AI and wearables won't replace coaches or common sense. 🧠✅
On Live Long Better, Paul and Dr. Sabrena Jo (ACE) break down what to track (resting HR ❤️, sleep 😴, weekly movement minutes 🚶♂️) and how to use AI for safer intensity, smarter recovery, and steadier habits—without stress. 🚩📊
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🎀👵👧 From Grandma to Granddaughter: "Bows & Ties" and the Power of Sisterhood with Kavya Thakrar 📚✨
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
🎀📚 Who's the woman you still call when life feels wobbly? 👵👧 Today's episode is brought to you by Caraway. Good Looking. Clean Cooking, and this week on The Not Old – Better Show, 16‑year‑old author Kavya Thakrar shares "Bows and Ties," built from 19 interviews celebrating sisterhood, confidence, and family wisdom. Tell us: who's your "tie"? 💛
🎀👵👧 Quick question: who was the woman who steadied you when you were young—and have you thanked her lately?
This week on The Not Old – Better Show, we're featuring Kavya Thakrar, who published her book "Bows and Ties" at just 16. 📚 It's a collection of 19 interviews with founders, creators, and doctors, woven with reflections on sisterhood, confidence, and connection.
What stayed with me is how naturally this conversation bridges generations. ✨ For grandparents, parents, mentors, and leaders, it's a reminder that the words we say at the kitchen table can echo for decades. For teens, it's proof their voice matters right now.
Try this today: 💬 send one message that starts with, "I still remember when you…" and finish it with a specific moment. A mother. A grandmother. A teacher. A friend. Those details build community—at any age. ❤️
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If you want an episode you can share with your daughter, granddaughter, sister, or your closest circle, this one hits home. 🎧📺 Watch/listen here: notold-better.com
Good Housekeeping, Good Better Best: All About Coffee: The Best Coffee Makers for Your Money & Smart Tips for a Better Brew with Eva Bleyer
The Not Old Better Show, Good Better Best Interview Series
☕🚨 Is Your Coffee Maker Ruining Your Morning?
We talk endlessly about productivity 📈, performance 🎯, optimization ⚙️, and daily habits.
But when was the last time you examined the one ritual millions rely on every single morning?
☕ Coffee.
In our latest episode of The Not Old Better Show, I sat down with Eva Bleyer, Reviews Analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute 🧪, to ask a deceptively simple — and surprisingly revealing — question:
👉 Is your coffee maker helping your brew… or quietly sabotaging it?
What followed was not a casual conversation about gadgets. It was a masterclass in precision 🎛️, temperature control 🌡️, grind size ⚡, maintenance 🧼, and smarter purchasing decisions 💡.
Small variables. Massive impact.
Because here's the truth: details matter. In the test kitchen. In business. In leadership. In life.
We also explored how evolving lifestyles — downsizing 🏡, living solo, simplifying routines 🧘♂️ — should change the tools we choose. The "best" option is rarely the most expensive 💰. It's the one aligned with who you are now.
There's something powerful about refining the ordinary.
A better cup of coffee may seem small. But elevating daily rituals can sharpen focus 🧠, reduce waste ♻️, conserve money 💵, and bring greater intention to how we start our day.
If you value evidence over hype 📊, insight over marketing noise 📣, and practical wisdom you can apply immediately — this conversation is for you.
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://notoldbettershow.info/NewEpisode
Chris Parker: Privacy Without Paranoia — Stay One Step Ahead of Scammers
The Not Old Better Show, Technology Interview Series
If someone says "Don't tell anyone" or "Read me that code," the safest move is to pause. 🚨
This week on The Not Old Better Show, we talk with Chris Parker—founder of WhatIsMyIPAddress.com and host of the Easy Prey podcast—about privacy without paranoia for the 50+ community (and for the families who look out for them). 🔒📱👵🧓
A few takeaways worth sharing at the kitchen table:
✅ Data isn't just "marketing"—it can become access
✅ A simple public / private / secret test for what you share
✅ The 10‑second pause that breaks urgency traps
If you help a parent with banking, set up logins for a loved one, or manage accounts for a small group or nonprofit, this episode gives clear language and practical habits—without turning life into a tech project. ❤️
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🚨 "Family" = "target." 😮💨🛡️ Mark Greaney on THE HARD LINE (Gray Man #15, Feb 17) & why Court Gentry turns protector. 🎧Listen NOW
🕵️♂️⚠️ What happens when the mission stops being professional… and becomes personal?
On the latest Not Old Better Show, brought to you by Fitbod. Fitbod: WORLD'S BEST FITNESS PROGRAMMING FOR LIFELONG PROGRESS we sit down with New York Times bestselling author Mark Greaney, creator of the Gray Man series, to talk about his newest thriller: THE HARD LINE (Gray Man #15, out Feb 17, 2026). 📚🗓️
This story shifts Court Gentry's focus from hunter to protector 🛡️—because "family" becomes another word for "target." ❤️🎯 For many of us, especially 50+ and 60+, that lands close: the lifelong role of keeping others safe, even when it costs you sleep, comfort, or peace of mind.
We also talk craft and credibility 🔍🌍—Mark's location work (including D.C. energy 🚇🇺🇸), the reality behind modern espionage, and how he writes an antagonist with a code ⚔️🧩… someone you may not agree with, but can't ignore.
If you like conversations about resilience 💪, loyalty 🤝, and the bonds we build over a lifetime ❤️—this episode is for you.
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Troublemaker: Jessica Mitford's Life of Principle, Protest, and Wit
The Not Old Better Show, Art Of Living Interview Series
I'm Paul Vogelzang and welcome to the show, brought to you generously by Caraway: Good Looking. Clean Cooking. And just for our listeners, you can get an extra 10% off by visiting Carawayhome.com/NOB or using code NOB at checkout.
Today's guest brings us a story about someone who was impossible to ignore in life—and refuses to be forgotten in history.
What does it look like to live a life built on principles—but never lose your sense of humor?
Jessica Mitford—known as "Decca" to her friends—was born into British aristocracy. But she traded ballrooms for protest marches, royal privilege for civil rights work, and eventually became one of the fiercest investigative writers of her generation. She stood up to Congress, challenged corporate greed, and believed deeply that laughter could fuel resistance.
In this new episode of The Not Old – Better Show, I speak with acclaimed author and scholar Carla Kaplan about her biography Troublemaker: The Fierce, Unruly Life of Jessica Mitford. The book is based on hundreds of interviews and archival discoveries, and paints a remarkable portrait of a woman who challenged systems—without ever becoming grim.
We talk about Decca's legacy, her journalism, her friendships with figures like Maya Angelou, and what it means to be a successful ally. Her story is inspiring, funny, and—as Carla Kaplan says—urgently relevant.
Whether you're interested in social justice, biography, or just a good story well told, this episode is for you.
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SAINTS, SEX, SENTIMENT, AND CHOCOLATE: A SHORT HISTORY OF VALENTINE'S DAY
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
💌 Valentine's Day wasn't always about roses and chocolates. In fact, it started with a goat. Yes, really.
In our latest Smithsonian Associates Interview Series episode on The Not Old Better Show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Smithsonian Associate Dr. Andrew Roth, cultural historian, prolific lecturer, and scholar-in-residence at the Jefferson Educational Society. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Andrew Roth will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates and you can find out more HERE, but we have Dr. Roth today to talk about Saints, Sex, and Chocolate: The Surprisingly Naughty History of Valentine's Day
Dr. Roth's talk, titled "Saints, Sex, Sentiment, and Chocolate: A Short History of Valentine's Day", is a tour-de-force through the strange, sensual, and surprisingly political roots of this global celebration of love. From pagan fertility rituals and medieval courtship to the Victorian explosion of mass-produced valentines, this episode asks: What are we really celebrating each February 14th?
For older adults, many of whom have witnessed several decades of changing cultural norms, this episode is especially resonant. It's not just about romance—it's about how we express care, connection, and desire across generations. And yes, we cover the juicy stuff, too.
So whether you're single, smitten, or somewhere in between, this conversation will make you think twice the next time you unwrap a heart-shaped chocolate.
💘 Happy Valentine's Day!
🎧 Listen here on Apple Podcasts: https://notoldbettershow.info/NewEpisode
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Look Twice: What a CIA Spy Wants You to See Before It's Too Late
THE NOT OLD BETTER SHOW, ART OF LIVING INTERVIEW SERIES
🕵️♂️ Tim Beard spent years in the CIA's Clandestine Service. Now, he's on a mission to help you and your family stay safe—starting with what he calls the Look Twice Mindset.
You're listening to The Not Old – Better Show, Art of Living series. I'm Paul Vogelzang and today's episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth. How are you showing extra love this February? Whether it's for someone special or just for yourself, Cozy Earth makes it easy to bring comfort and care into your everyday life. Thanks for joining us today.
Whether you're 35 or 75, there are moments in daily life where you're most vulnerable—and most unaware. Tim's new book series, Look Twice, translates high-stakes security habits into simple, powerful routines for ordinary people.
👁️ From ATMs and elevators to road rage and digital scams, Beard teaches listeners how to spot danger before it escalates. It's not about fear—it's about preparation. And it starts with recognizing the blind spots in your daily habits.
On this episode of The Not Old – Better Show, Tim shares practical, field-tested insights from his CIA days—and how you can use them to protect yourself and your loved ones.
🎧 If you care for aging parents, live alone, or just want to sharpen your awareness, this episode is well worth your time. Listen here → https://notoldbettershow.info/NewEpisode
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🛡️ "Safety isn't about fear — it's about preparation."
– Tim Beard, former CIA officer, Marine, and now author of the Look Twice safety series.
Remember today's episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth. How are you showing extra love this February? Whether it's for someone special or just for yourself, Cozy Earth makes it easy to bring comfort and care into your everyday life.
🌧️➡️🌤️ Before the Change Came: Sam Cooke, Civil Rights & the Song That Still Waits
The Not Old Better Show, Music Today Interview Series
Thank you. I'm Paul Vogelzang and today's episode is brought to you by Hungryroot. Hungryroot…tailored meals for your taste.
There are voices that entertain us… and then there are voices that change us.
Today, we're talking about one of the most important voices in American music—and arguably, American history: Sam Cooke.
Most of us know the hits. "You Send Me." "Wonderful World." "Twistin' the Night Away." And of course, "A Change Is Gonna Come"—a song so powerful it still feels unfinished, because the change it calls for is still unfolding.
But here's the thing: if we only talk about the hits, we miss the man.
We miss the gospel prodigy shaped in church choirs. The strategist who understood crossover before the industry had a name for it. The entrepreneur who built his own label to protect artists who looked like him. The quiet innovator who helped design the very sound that Motown, Stax, and soul music itself would ride to greatness.
Sam Cooke lived fast, worked relentlessly, and died tragically at just 33 years old. His death—controversial, unsettling, and still debated—often overshadows something far more enduring: his intention. Not just to make beautiful music—but to make music that moved culture forward.
Today, we're going deeper. Not the obvious songs—but the revealing ones. The deep cuts that tell the story of where Sam came from… where he was going… and why his influence still surrounds us today—whether we realize it or not.
Music historian Scott Shea joins us to unpack six songs that don't just sound good—they explain Sam Cooke.
This is Music Today. And this is a story worth listening to closely.
As we close today, it's worth remembering this:
Sam Cooke didn't just sing songs. He built bridges—between gospel and pop, between Black audiences and white radio, between joy and justice.
Yes, his death remains unsettled. And yes, the unanswered questions still linger.
But the most important truth is this: his life was not defined by how it ended—but by what it set in motion.
Every time you hear the ease in his voice… the hope behind his phrasing… the confidence of an artist who knew his worth…
You're hearing someone who understood that music could soften hearts and sharpen conscience at the same time.
Sam Cooke showed us that progress doesn't always shout. Sometimes, it sings.
So if today's conversation sent you back to his catalog—especially the deeper cuts—listen closely. Not just for nostalgia, but for intention. For courage. For the quiet blueprint of soul music as we know it.
Because long after the mystery fades, the music remains.
And that—ultimately—is the change that came.
I'm Paul Vogelzang. Thanks for listening to Music Today, brought to you by Hungryroot!
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Until next time, keep listening with curiosity—and heart.
🚐🌄 Sacred Landscapes: Sam Gennawey's 175,000-Mile Quest for Meaning
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
🌄 What if your second act began at 60… behind the wheel of a van?
Meet Smithsonian Associate Sam Gennawey — former urban planner, theme park historian, and now full-time van lifer. Sam made the bold decision to leave his Los Angeles loft, hit the road in a Mercedes Sprinter he calls Darlene, and spend six years exploring America's most sacred places: our national parks. Sam Gennawey will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes for more details about Sam's presentation, but we have Sam today!
🚐 175,000 miles. Nearly 390 parks. Countless stories. But this isn't about travel tips. It's about rediscovery. It's about confronting our history — the awe-inspiring and the uncomfortable — and asking what it means to age with purpose.
🎙️ In this episode of The Not Old Better Show for Smithsonian Associates, Sam shares the most moving moments from the road — the quiet places, the stories we don't tell enough, and how volunteering inside the parks helped him find meaning, community, and clarity.
📚 His new book, Sacred Landscapes, isn't just a travelogue — it's a blueprint for intentional living, especially for those of us asking, What's next?
🎧 Whether you're dreaming of a van, a new start, or simply a deeper understanding of your country, this conversation will inspire you. Sam Gennawey will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes for more details about Sam's presentation, but we have Sam today! Listen here on Apple Podcasts! https://notoldbettershow.info/4456zJi
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🔥 From Invisible to Invincible: Kimber Hardick on Reclaiming Intimacy, Confidence & Joy After 50 💃💫
THE NOT OLD BETTER SHOW, ART OF LIVING INTERVIEW SERIES💡
What if the second half of life is actually the most honest, sensual, and powerful part?
On this week's episode of The Not Old Better Show, award-winning host Paul Vogelzang speaks with Kimber Hardick, author of An Invitation to Shine, about intimacy, self-trust, and reclaiming desire after 50…today's episode is brought to by Fitbod: Your Personalized Strength Plan
Kimber brings a candid, empowering perspective to aging—one that challenges cultural myths about invisibility, desirability, and confidence in midlife. Her insights on dating, self-worth, and emotional healing are timely for anyone navigating life after divorce, illness, or major change.
From using plant medicine to heal from Lupus to learning to surf in her 60s, Kimber is living proof that reinvention is real—and that it's never too late to feel seen, wanted, and whole. Remember, …today's episode is brought to by Fitbod: Your Personalized Strength Plan
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The Quiet Strength of Nonviolence: What Dr. King Taught Us About Healing Conflict—At Home and Beyond
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
🎙️ NEW EPISODE: "Nonviolence Isn't Just for Protest Signs — It's for the Living Room, Too."
As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we often think of speeches, marches, and monumental change. But what if the most radical act of nonviolence today happens around the dinner table—or during a tough conversation with someone you love?
Danielle Reiff, a retired U.S. diplomat with over two decades of experience in peacebuilding, joined The Not Old Better Show to share how she applied King's teachings of nonviolent non-cooperation not in a war zone—but in her own family. The results? Deeply personal. And deeply transformative.
Now leading Peacebuilders, an initiative to promote unity in diversity in the U.S., Danielle is helping people understand how nonviolence applies to politics, media—and our daily lives. She's also a contributor to Overcoming Information Chaos, a book that offers practical strategies for living as responsible, informed citizens in the face of disinformation.
This conversation is especially meaningful for older adults looking to lead with compassion, heal family divisions, and stay active in shaping peaceful, connected communities.
🎧 Listen here: https://notoldbettershow.info/4456zJi
#MLKDay #Leadership #ConflictResolution #MediaLiteracy #Peacebuilding #NotOldBetter #CivicEngagement #LifelongLearning
🧠 Aging Doesn't Have to Mean Losing Your Mind. Literally.
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
In our latest episode of The Not Old Better Show for the Smithsonian Associates series, I sat down with neurologist and memory expert Dr. Barry Gordon—and let me tell you, this one stays with you.
You may remember Dr. Gordon from his previous appearances, where he captivated us with his rare blend of scientific clarity, wit, and heart. He's back today to talk about the facts—and fictions—surrounding Alzheimer's and other dementias. And, Dr. Gordon will be back at Smithsonian Associates for another excellent, thorough presentation coming up. Check out our show notes for more details, but we have a snapshot with Dr. Gordon today.
Dr. Gordon, who founded the Memory Clinic at Johns Hopkins, breaks down the fears surrounding Alzheimer's and dementia—and he doesn't sugarcoat it. But he also refuses to accept the tired narrative that memory loss is just a part of growing old. In fact, his message is clear: there's a lot you can do, and the earlier you start, the better.
From aerobic exercise (yes, it's that powerful) to managing chronic conditions like hypertension and sleep apnea, Dr. Gordon lays out practical, proven steps to support brain health. He also reveals when you should raise the red flag about memory changes in yourself or a loved one—and what to do if you suspect something deeper than "just aging."
He even goes after the status quo in Alzheimer's research—challenging the industry's overemphasis on plaques and tangles, and advocating for a broader, patient-centered approach that includes prevention, lifestyle changes, and early behavioral interventions.
If you've ever worried about your memory—or someone else's—this episode is a must-listen. It's not just informative. It's empowering.
Smithsonian Associate Dr. Barry Gordon—clear, candid, and compassionate, as always. You may remember Dr. Gordon from his previous appearances, where he captivated us with his rare blend of scientific clarity, wit, and heart. He's back today to talk about the facts—and fictions—surrounding Alzheimer's and other dementias. And, Dr. Gordon will be back at Smithsonian Associates for another excellent, thorough presentation coming up. Check out our show notes for more details.
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/alzheimers-disease-and-dementias
🎙 Full episode here → Apple Podcasts: https://notoldbettershow.info/4456zJi
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Is the American Republic Overdue for a Tune-up?
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
Author and political thinker Mike Bedenbaugh believes so—and he's done something about it. Drawing on his life as a Navy veteran, historic preservationist, and civic leader, Mike wrote Reviving Our Republic: 95 Theses for the Future of America.
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In our latest interview, he explains how George Washington's Farewell Address still holds powerful lessons for today's governance—and how we've drifted far from that original wisdom.
We talk about foreign policy, career politicians, corporate influence, and the emotional wear-and-tear on civic trust. But this isn't doom and gloom. Mike is refreshingly practical and grounded.
🎧 Tune in if you care about service, reform, and the role of citizens—especially experienced ones—in shaping the next chapter.
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🎙️📚 New The Secrets Thomas Jefferson Tried to Keep Episode: Being Thomas Jefferson—An Intimate History
🗽 Thomas Jefferson is often treated as an idea more than a person. But what happens when we pause, look closer, and ask who he really was—emotionally, physically, privately?
In this week's episode of The Not Old Better Show, I'm joined by historian Andrew Burstein, whose new book uncovers a Jefferson marked by chronic illness 🤕, obsessive order 📊, emotional vulnerability 💔, and lifelong secrecy.
Today's episode is sponsored by Caraway. Good Looking & Clean Cooking.
📜 Through letters, lists, and private moments, Burstein reveals a man who avoided confrontation, controlled his surroundings, and struggled to reconcile ideals with personal choices—especially in his relationship with Sally Hemings.
🎭 This conversation also asks why Jefferson still matters so much today—claimed by all sides, reshaped by each generation, and never fully settled. For listeners who value depth, nuance, and honest reflection, this episode resonates deeply.
🎧 Listen here: https://notoldbettershow.info/4456zJi
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Skip the Resolutions—Do What Works: Sabrena Jo on Wellness After 55
Live Long Better: The Not Old Better Show & the American Council on Exercise
Happy New Year and welcome to 2026, everyone! I'm so glad you're here with us on Live Long Better, part of The Not Old Better Show. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang. Today's episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, COMFORT THAT ELEVATES EVERY DAY UNWRAP UNMATCHED SOFTNESS THIS SEASON!
As we step into a brand-new year, it's tempting to make grand plans, big promises, and bold resolutions. But today, we're doing things differently. No pressure, no reinvention — just thoughtful reflection, meaningful movement, and a focus on what's already working.
Joining us is our returning friend and trusted expert, Dr. Sabrena Jo, Senior Director of Science and Education at the American Council on Exercise. Sabrena has a gift for cutting through the fads and fluff, and today she's helping us shift away from the typical "New Year, New You" mindset and toward something far more powerful — continuity, confidence, and connection.
In this episode, Sabrena shares how adults over 55 can use movement, social connection, and real-life motivation to support better health without the burnout. She'll bust a few fitness myths, offer science-backed strategies you can actually stick with, and remind us all that aging well isn't about starting over — it's about moving forward with purpose.
So whether you're walking with a friend, stretching in your living room, or simply taking stock of the year ahead, this one's for you.
Let's get started—with Dr. Sabrena Jo. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and this is Live Long Better, part of the award-winning Not Old Better Show.
That's it for today's episode — and what a way to kick off 2026. Remember, today's episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, COMFORT THAT ELEVATES EVERY DAY UNWRAP UNMATCHED SOFTNESS THIS SEASON
A huge thank you to Dr. Sabrena Jo for reminding us that healthy aging isn't about chasing trends or starting over — it's about building on the strength, wisdom, and movement we've already earned.
So whether it's a morning stretch, a walk with a neighbor, or simply giving yourself credit for what you are doing — keep moving, and keep meaning it.
To hear more episodes like this one, including our full archive of inspiring conversations, head over to notold-better.com. You can also follow us on social media — we're on Twitter @notoldbetter and Instagram at notoldbetter — for more insights, encouragement, and community.
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From all of us here, I'm Paul Vogelzang — thank you for spending time with us today. Have a healthy, meaningful, and joyful start to your 2026, and I hope you'll join me again next time. Live Long Better: Move smarter. Stay stronger. Find meaning in motion.
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"Bloody Crowns and Broken Myths: Michael Livingston on the Real Hundred Years War"
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
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The Hundred Years War: A New History
Bloody Crowns A New History of the Hundred Years War
⚔️ Henry V at Agincourt. Joan of Arc at Orléans. But that's just the beginning…
Smithsonian Associate, Military historian Michael Livingston joins The Not Old Better Show to expose what really happened during the Hundred Years War—and why it wasn't 100 years at all. Think two centuries of shifting alliances, brutal innovation, and the making of modern Europe.
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🔍 Think you know the Hundred Years War? Let's rethink that.
Smithsonian Associate, Military Historian Michael Livingston, Citadel Distinguished Professor and former Secretary-General of the U.S. Commission on Military History, joined me on The Not Old Better Show – Smithsonian Associates Series to talk about his new book, Bloody Crowns: A New History of the Hundred Years War. What he revealed shocked even me—a timeline that's not 100 years, but 200 years of continental chaos from 1292 to 1492.
⚔️ It wasn't just England and France. From Scotland to the Holy Roman Empire, from Italian city-states to the Iberian Peninsula, this conflict redrew the map of Europe and rewired the way nations thought about power, leadership, and identity.
🎯 We spoke about the decisive moments—like young Edward III's shocking move at Nottingham Castle—and the long, grinding ones too: famine, mercenary bands, peasant revolts. And yes, we dug into the legends: Agincourt, Crécy, Poitiers, and the blazing courage of Joan of Arc.
📚 For those of us 50 and older, this conversation isn't just about dusty old battles. It's about understanding how we got here, how power shifts across generations, and how myths shape our memory. Michael's storytelling is rich, witty, and accessible, and this episode is one I think you'll truly enjoy.
🎧 Listen now: https://notold-better.com
Let me know what surprised you most—or which figure from this era you'd want to meet in history.
Attend Michael Livingston's upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation for all the details, after our interview here.
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🎙️The Giant Leap: Is Space the Future of Life on Earth?
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to the Smithsonian Associates series on The Not Old Better Show. I'm your host, award-winning journalist Paul Vogelzang.
Today's conversation is as big as it gets. We're talking about the future of life—not just on Earth, but beyond it.
Our guest is Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Caleb Scharf—NASA astrobiologist, acclaimed author, and one of the boldest thinkers about the place of life in the universe. Dr. Caleb Scharf will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up! Please check out THIS link for more details. But we have Dr. Scharf briefly today and in his new book The Giant Leap, Dr. Scharf makes a provocative case: that our expansion into space may not just be a technological milestone—it might be the next phase of evolution itself.
He calls this moment a "disruption in the story of life" as profound as when creatures first crawled out of the sea. He's spent his career studying black holes, exoplanets, and the fingerprints of life across the cosmos. He's also a storyteller who blends science with wonder, and reminds us that the night sky isn't just something to look at—it's something we're becoming part of.
If you've ever stared up at the stars and asked, Where are we going next?—this episode is for you.
Remember, Dr. Caleb Scharf will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up! Please check out THIS link for more details.
✈️ Don't pack another bag until you hear this.
Lexie Sachs from the Good Housekeeping Institute has tested it all — luggage, travel pillows, resorts, and even packing cubes that won't fall apart mid-trip. And now, she's sharing her top-tested picks just in time for your next family getaway. 🧳
In this Good Better Best episode, we talk about what's really worth packing, budget-friendly trips for multi-gen families, and the secret to trusting product reviews that actually hold up.
🎧 Listen now to get the smartest tips from someone who's seen every travel trend—and tested the truth behind it: Apple Podcasts: https://notoldbettershow.info/4456zJi
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What Abraham Lincoln Still Teaches Us About Leadership
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
217 years after his birth, Abraham Lincoln remains the gold standard of American leadership — and he still has something to teach us.
In our latest episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, I sat down with Professor Louis P. Masur — Board of Governors Distinguished Professor of American Studies and History at Rutgers University — to explore the traits that made Lincoln more than just a president. He was a strategist, a master communicator, and perhaps most importantly, a leader who wasn't afraid to change his mind.
Dr. Masur will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates comng up, please check out our show notes for more details about Dr. Masur's Smithsonian Associates presentation titled, Leanring From Lincoln. But we have Smithsonian Associate Dr. Louis Masur today.
Masur's insight reveals how Lincoln's use of humor, storytelling, silence, and empathy helped him guide a broken nation through its darkest days. These aren't just historical details — they're leadership lessons for anyone seeking to grow, lead, and live with purpose, especially in their later chapters of life.
In today's episode, we dig into key moments from Masur's books — Lincoln's Last Speech, Lincoln's Hundred Days, and The Civil War: A Concise History — that highlight the character, wisdom, and personal evolution of Lincoln himself.
What does it mean to lead with humility? To be open to changing course? To use stories, not soundbites, to bring people together?
This episode will inspire anyone who believes it's never too late to lead with grace. 🎧 Listen at notold-better.com
Dr. Masur will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates comng up, please check out our show notes for more details about Dr. Masur's Smithsonian Associates presentation titled, Leanring From Lincoln. But we have Smithsonian Associate Dr. Louis Masur today.
Emotional Landscapes: Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Pen Densham Reinvents Nature Photography
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
🎙️ Oscar-nominated filmmaker Pen Densham is now reinventing photography — and what it means to create at any age. Listen here: https://notold-better.com
🌿 Pen Densham blends storytelling with impressionist nature photography — and reminds us that it's never too late to create. Listen now: https://notold-better.com
🎬 At 4 years old, Pen Densham rode an alligator in a short film. At 75, he's reinventing what it means to be a storyteller — not with film, but through impressionist nature photography. https://pendenshamphotography.com/
Pen is best known for producing Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Backdraft, The Outer Limits, and The Twilight Zone. But today, he's capturing landscapes like never before — using long exposures, movement, and emotion to turn still images into what he calls "visual music."
In our newest episode of The Not Old Better Show, sponsored by Longevity Mitopure Gummies: The First-Ever Longevity Gummies, powered by Mitopure. A delicious, easy way to put more energy into your day!
Pen opens up about the courage it takes to create after success, after loss, and after 50. From letting go of perfection to embracing creative freedom, he offers an inspiring look at what's possible when we stop asking for permission.
This is a must-listen for professionals, artists, and anyone redefining their next chapter. Creativity isn't bound by age — and Pen Densham proves it. https://pendenshamphotography.com/
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Vision for All: The Life-Changing Power of a Simple Donation
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living series. Today's show is brought to you by Aura Frames. Aura Frames: the gift that brings your favorite holiday traditions and memories to life every day.
🎙️ This is our annual charitable giving show, and we're proud to announce that our 2025 giving selection is the life-changing vision restoration campaign from The Fred Hollows Foundation, supported by Causeway's $10 million matching challenge.Today, we're talking about something that affects millions—and could very well affect someone you know and love. Because around the world, more than 43 million people are blind—and the shocking truth is, nine out of ten of those cases are entirely preventable.
Imagine being unable to see your grandchildren's faces… or having to stop working or reading simply because your sight failed—and no one was there to help. That's the reality in places like Ethiopia and Cambodia, where basic eye care is often out of reach.
But it doesn't have to stay that way.
Joining us today are two remarkable people: Andrea Galan, Executive Director of The Fred Hollows Foundation USA—one of the world's most trusted vision-restoration organizations—and Doug Heske, CEO of Causeway, whose platform is helping fuel a $10 million matching campaign to restore sight to tens of thousands.
We'll hear how cataract surgeries costing less than $25 are getting people back to work, how a simple pair of eyeglasses can keep a child in school, and how every dollar you give right now can go twice as far thanks to this match.
And we'll ask something simple: How can we help?
This is about dignity, legacy, and action. It's about doing something measurable and meaningful—especially at the end of the year, when so many of us are thinking about how to give back.
So stay tuned—this one's personal, powerful, and filled with hope.
Here now is our conversation with Andrea Galan and Doug Heske.
🎙️ I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and this is The Not Old Better Show.
Romance After 50: Nancy Gulbrandsen Has Seen It All (And She's Naming Names)
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
They say love is patient, love is kind—but whoever said that clearly never used a dating app.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living series. Today's show is brought to you by Aura Frames. Aura Frames: the gift that brings your favorite holiday traditions and memories to life every day. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and if you've ever swiped left, swiped right, or just wanted to swipe the whole screen off the table, this episode is for you.
Our guest today is Nancy Lee Gulbrandsen—a sharp, witty humorist who took one too many bad dates and turned them into a bestselling satire. Her book, Swipe Left: The Savvy Woman's Guide to Decoding Men's Dating Profiles, is part survival guide, part stand-up routine, and 100% relatable for anyone who's ever thought, "Wait… is that a fish in his profile picture?"
Nancy brings a much-needed laugh to modern dating—especially for those of us dating again, or dating later, when the stakes feel higher and the bios feel shorter. From Boozy Bruce to Flatulent Floyd, her book is a guide to the red flags hiding in plain sight—and a reminder that your time, energy, and heart are far too valuable to waste on someone who "isn't ready for a relationship" but still wants to meet for drinks.
We're going to talk about why the dating pool often feels like a puddle, how women over 50 are reclaiming their confidence, and why it's okay to say no, trust your gut, and most of all—laugh.
So pour yourself something strong—or something sparkling—and get ready to swipe smart.
Here now with wit, warmth, and way too many cautionary tales... is author Nancy Lee Gulbrandsen. Remember, Today's show is brought to you by Aura Frames. Aura Frames: the gift that brings your favorite holiday traditions and memories to life every day.
🎙️ I'm Paul Vogelzang. This is The Not Old Better Show.
Rebuilt: How John Stewart Hill Turned Pain into Purpose and Purpose into Impact
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living series on NOB Studios. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today's episode is brought to you by Acorns. Acorns helps you grow towards the money goals you have today — and the ones you'll have tomorrow. …You'll be thinking about long after it ends.
Imagine this: you're lying in a hospital bed. The doctors say it's bad. You've had a massive heart attack. It's 3AM. You're alone. And just when you're ready to let go... a quiet question comes to your heart: Do you want to stay, or do you want to go?
Our guest today, John Stewart Hill, faced that question—and chose to stay. And thank God he did.
He walked out of that hospital not just with physical damage, but with a fire in his soul. What followed was a life transformed by faith, grit, and a mission to serve others. He started The Good Contractors List—a business built on something rare these days: trust. Real trust. Backed by a $10,000 guarantee, no less.
But this isn't just about business. It's about purpose. Redemption. And the idea that no matter your age, your past, or your pain—God's not done writing your story.
This is a powerful one, folks. So settle in. You're going to hear about second chances, real integrity, and how one man rebuilt his heart, his life, and his legacy. You'll be thinking about long after it ends.
🎙️ I'm Paul Vogelzang. This is The Not Old Better Show, and you're going to want to hear every word.
Beating the Loneliness Epidemic: How ACE's Dr. Cedric Bryant and Dr. Sabrena Jo Help Us Add People to Our Years
Live Long Better: Not Old Better and American Council on Exercise
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If I told you there was a health risk that could quietly raise your chances of early death by roughly 25 to 30 percent… and it wasn't diabetes, blood pressure, or cholesterol… you'd probably lean in.
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, loneliness and social isolation increase the risk of premature death by 26% and 29%, and lacking social connection can be as dangerous as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. HHS+1
So here's the question for all of us over 60: we count our steps, we count our meds… who's helping us count our people?
Welcome to Live Long Better. I'm your host, and today we're tackling the loneliness epidemic head‑on—with movement and community as the prescription
Joining us are two leaders from the American Council on Exercise, or ACE.
First, our ongoing member of the team, Dr. Sabrena Jo, Senior Director of Science and Education, whose work focuses on how pro‑aging, inclusive fitness and community‑based movement can turn a lonely workout into a welcoming social circle.
And we're also joined by Dr. Cedric Bryant, Chief Executive Officer at ACE. Cedric spends his days at the table with organizations like the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, championing physical activity as essential public health. ACE Fitness He's authored more than 300 articles and over 40 books, holds a doctorate in physiology from Penn State—where he received the university's Distinguished Alumni Award—and he lives the ACE mission personally with regular exercise, pickleball, golf, and even coaching youth sports. ACE Fitness
Cedric often says, "Some activity is better than none, and more is better than some. Every little bit counts." ACE Fitness+1
We'll talk about how that simple idea scales up—from one older adult taking a short walk with a neighbor, to ACE's 40 Forward initiative, a 40th‑anniversary effort to "shape the future of fitness together" by building more inclusive, community‑driven opportunities to move in every kind of neighborhood. ACE Fitness+2ACE Fitness+2
If your contact list has gotten smaller while your pill organizer has gotten bigger, this episode is for you.
Because today, we're not just talking about adding years to your life… we're talking about adding people to your years.
Stay with us—Dr. Sabrena Jo and Dr. Cedric Bryant are coming up next.
The Instability of Truth: Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyperpersuasion
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Have you ever wondered if the thoughts you're thinking… are actually yours?
Today's Smithsonian Associates conversation might just change the way you think—literally. Our guest is Harvard historian of science Rebecca Lemov, who's spent the last two decades pulling back the curtain on something most of us think we're immune to: brainwashing.
But this isn't science fiction or Cold War spy stuff—though it starts there. In The Instability of Truth, Lemov takes us deep into the hidden archives of CIA experiments, cult psychology, secret black sites, and perhaps the most chilling battleground of all: the home screen on your phone.
She uncovers how techniques once used in POW camps and radical political groups are now quietly running beneath our everyday lives—inside social media feeds, AI chatbots, even dating apps. Emotional engineering, hyper-persuasion, algorithmic manipulation—it's all happening, and most of us don't even know it.
And here's the twist: education and intelligence don't protect you—they might even make you more vulnerable.
In today's interview, Rebecca Lemov opens up not only about her research but her own story of addiction, trauma, and what it took to reclaim her mind. She also offers tools to help the rest of us do the same—and why questioning your own thoughts may be the most radical act of freedom you'll ever take.
This is a gripping conversation—fascinating, unsettling, and urgently important.
And it all starts now
Wrapped, Rated & Ready: Good Housekeeping's Smartest Holiday Picks!
The Not Old Better Show, Good Better Best Good Housekeeping Interview Series
🎁 Holiday deals are everywhere—but which ones are actually worth it?
🛍️ Today's episode is brought to you by Aura Frames, and in our latest episode of Good Better Best – Good Housekeeping, I sit down with Amanda Fama, Senior Editor for Deals & Trends at Good Housekeeping, to get the real scoop on Black Friday shopping. Amanda isn't just watching price tags—she's matching deals to products actually tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute. That's a big win for smart shoppers.
📦 From the coziest slippers to trending tech and a Stranger Things x Wrangler jacket that's turning heads, Amanda shares her insider picks—and how to avoid falling for "fake deals" in your feed.
💡 For gift-givers shopping across generations, this episode is a must-listen. Thoughtful doesn't have to mean expensive. Amanda explains how to shop with intention, stay on budget, and still surprise the people you love.
🎧 Listen to the full conversation here 👉 on Apple Podcasts: https://notoldbettershow.info/4456zJi
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You know, there are some goodbyes we never quite learn how to say.
For those of us in life's later chapters, the love we give — and receive — from our pets often takes on a deeper, quieter meaning. They're not just animals. They're our companions in the long walks, the quiet nights, the joyful mornings. They don't judge our age, our pace, or our past. They just stay, and in so doing they combat our epidemic of loneliness according to the US Surgeon General.
Today, on The Not Old Better Show – Art of Living series, we're joined by someone who recently said goodbye to their beloved dog — a companion who offered years of loyalty, humor, and comfort.
It's a story many of you will know well: the unspoken rituals, the tail thumps that meet you at the door, the warmth of a furry friend who somehow senses what you need before you even speak it. And then, the silence that follows when they're gone.
But this conversation isn't just about grief. It's about gratitude. It's about the meaning of companionship in older age — how a dog can fill a home, heal a heart, and remind us that we are never too old to love deeply, and be loved in return.
In all transparency, I know our guest, Mike Olsen, very well. I know the family. You'll hear me mention Mike's parents, who i know well, and Mike's sons, Mike's wife Sara, all dear friends. We'll talk about Mike's dog, and pets in general.
Stay with us — this one's for every listener who's ever held a paw, shared a look, or whispered goodbye through tears.
🤖🛡️ AI: Promise, Peril & Your Power — with David Eliot 🎙️
The Not Old Better Show, Technology Power Hour Interview Series
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1) A story that feels both urgent and familiar. We've all seen how AI seems to appear out of nowhere—on our screens, in news, in ads, even in family group chats. The real drama isn't whether the tech will exist. It's whether we understand it well enough to shape it. That's the promise and the warning at the heart of David Eliot's new book, Artificially Intelligent: The Very Human Story of AI. Tonight's conversation crystallized that for me: the issue is human choice, not just code.
2) Why this matters right now. When a tool can transcribe decades of family letters in minutes, that's beautiful. When it can clone a voice to trick a loved one, that's frightening. The line between magic and mischief is thin, and it's drawn by how cautious, curious, and informed we are. Eliot's work reminds us there is no neutral position—only paths we actively choose.
3) Practical, not just philosophical. The best part of tonight's talk was the focus on small, concrete actions: one rule to spot scams, one conversation to have with family, one tiny habit to use AI safely. These are not lofty ideals. They're steps any of us can take this week to turn uncertainty into agency.
4) What the book offers. It isn't a tech manual, nor a doom prophecy. It's a human story that connects history, society, and individual lives—showing how AI's past, present, and future are intertwined with our choices. That perspective matters because it positions you as part of the story, not just a passive observer. David Eliot
5) A call to read, learn, act. If you want more than headlines—if you want a guide to understand what AI actually is, how it came to be, and what you can do next—this is the book to open. It's priced accessibly, and it's aimed at readers who want clarity, not confusion.
📚 This week on The Not Old Better Show, we welcome Milana Anderson, multiple gold medal–winning author of Animal Fairy Tales and Book X, a poignant collection of love stories. Today's episode is brought to you by Longevity Gummies, powered by Mitopure
Milana's 177 short stories feature unforgettable animal characters—like a boxing rhino, two feuding porcupines, and a dream-filled koala—each delivering life lessons on empathy, resilience, and transformation. These tales do more than entertain; they encourage emotional growth and spark imagination in children and adults alike.
In our conversation, Milana shares how her Siberian childhood, deep love for the arts, and desire to heal through storytelling led to the creation of stories that not only educate but also emotionally soothe. Psychologists often recommend emotionally rich fairy tales for their therapeutic power—and Milana's stories truly deliver.
We also talk about her next ventures: an animated film, a children's game, and new books. Her vision? To help children imagine themselves as heroes—doctors, dancers, engineers, and explorers—and for older generations to pass down these dreams through the joy of reading aloud.
For educators, grandparents, and anyone who believes in the power of storytelling to connect and heal, this is a must-listen.
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🎙️Inside the Cleaning Lab: Carolyn Forté on the Products and Habits That Actually Work
The Not Old Better Show, Good Better Best Interview Series with Good Housekeeping
"Your home must be immaculate!" That's what people say to Carolyn Forté — but the executive director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Home Care and Cleaning Lab has a refreshingly honest answer: not always. Today's episode is brought to you by Aura Frames.
In this new episode of the Good Housekeeping: Good Better Best series on The Not Old Better Show, Carolyn shares what 40+ years of product testing and cleaning expertise have taught her — and why a clean-enough home can be far more comforting than a spotless one.
We talk about why maintenance beats marathon cleaning, her favorite overlooked cleaning zones (hello, faucet sprayers and door frames), and how even a full-time expert still has dust on top of her bookcases. And yes, she gives us her take on grandma's old-school tips — the good, the bad, and the sticky (we're looking at you, hairspray-on-curtains).
This episode is filled with humor, smart habits, and product picks that work — like Stink Stopper, Diptyque's Odor Removing Candle, and good old vinegar (with a few caveats).
If you're looking for practical advice, a little reassurance, and a few good laughs about the mess we all live with, this one's worth your time.
🎧 Listen now at Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Cold Weather, Warm Muscles: Smart Winter Fitness Tips for Adults Over 50
As the seasons change, so do our routines — and for many older adults, colder months bring more than just snow and chilly mornings. They bring stiffness, aches, and a steep drop in motivation to stay active.
That's why I'm thrilled to share our latest Live Long Better episode featuring Dr. Sabrena Jo, Director of Science and Research at the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Dr. Jo is a nationally recognized voice in fitness science and healthy aging, and in this episode, she gives clear, compassionate advice for staying strong and steady through winter.
We discuss how cold weather affects muscles, why older adults need to warm up differently in winter, and what simple indoor exercises can improve strength and balance — without requiring expensive equipment or a gym membership.
Even more importantly, we talk about the emotional side of fitness during winter — how loneliness, low energy, and dark days can create barriers, and what role the 6 Pillars of Wellness play in staying mentally and physically well.
Whether you're caring for aging parents, guiding clients over 50, or simply working to age well yourself, this conversation is full of takeaways:
• Science-backed movement tips
• Real-world stories of transformation
• Winter-specific warm-up routines
• Practical advice for daily strength and confidence
🎧 Listen now to "Cold Weather, Warm Muscles" featuring Dr. Sabrena Jo at Not Old Better. Apple Podcasts and more.
And please feel free to share with a friend, client, or loved one who could use a little encouragement this season.
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Train Smart, Rest Smarter: The New Rules of Recovery for Healthy Aging
Live Long Better, The Not Old Better Fitness Interview Series, featuring Dr. Sabrena Jo
Too many older adults think rest means giving up. It doesn't. It means you're in this for the long haul.
In this episode of LIVE. LONG. BETTER, I talk with Dr. Sabrena Jo of the American Council on Exercise about why recovery is not a pause from progress—it's part of it. We cover how rest fuels resilience, how to avoid burnout, and why smarter training—not harder—leads to better aging.
This is for anyone who wants to stay active, strong, and sharp well into their 60s, 70s, and beyond.
🎧 Listen now: https://notold-better.com
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Smarter Homes, Safer Seasons: Practical Home Advice from Dan DiClerico
Good Housekeeping's Good Better Best interview series from The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to another episode of Good Housekeeping's Good Better Best, on radio and podcast, where we bring you trusted voices and real-world advice to help you live smarter, safer, healthier and better at home — no matter your age or stage of life.
I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today's episode is brought to you by Longevity Mitopure Gummies: The First-Ever Longevity Gummies, powered by Mitopure. A delicious, easy way to put more energy into your day!
And today we're digging into the nuts and bolts of home life with someone who's spent over two decades helping homeowners get the most out of their spaces — Dan DiClerico, Director of the Home Improvement and Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute.
Dan's tested thousands of tools, gadgets, and appliances — and written just as many reviews — all to help families like yours figure out what's worth your money and what's just collecting dust. He's a former roofer, a lifelong remodeler, and a full-time dad, keeping up a century-old Brooklyn brownstone that's seen it all.
Today, Dan's giving us practical advice for getting your home fall- and winter-ready — including whether solar generators are a smart move, what makes a good air purifier actually good, and why rain barrels and gas generators might deserve a second look.
This episode is for the doers, the fixers, the proud owners who want their homes to work for them — especially if you're part of our 50+ community looking to age safely, wisely, and comfortably in place.
So stay with us — you'll hear what to do now, what to plan for later, and maybe even a few tools Dan thinks every homeowner over 50 should have in the garage.
Let's get into it with Dan DiClerico, right here on Good Better Best.
That's going to wrap up our conversation with Dan DiClerico, and I hope you took away as much as I did—like why a solar generator might be more practical than you think, or how something as simple as sealing your windows could save you a bundle this winter.
Dan's advice is full of common sense, tested knowledge, and just enough gadget talk to keep it fun—and useful—for every homeowner, especially those of us looking to stay safe and comfortable in the years ahead.
If you'd like to hear more from Dan or check out his latest reviews and recommendations, head over to GoodHousekeeping.com, and of course, you can find this episode and all our previous conversations at notold-better.com.
Until next time—stay curious, stay well, and remember: it's not about being not old—it's about being better, as well as fully alive.
REMEMBER: today's episode is brought to you by Longevity Mitopure Gummies: The First-Ever Longevity Gummies, powered by Mitopure. A delicious, easy way to put more energy into your day!
And, don't forget—we're also on social media: follow us on Twitter at @notoldbetter and Instagram at notoldbetter for updates, extras, and more behind-the-scenes content.
This has been a production of N.O.B.S. Studios. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang—thanks for spending time with us today, and I hope you'll join me again next time on the Good Housekeeping's Good Better Best Interview Series on radio and podcast.
Movement That Matters: Motivation, Joy, and Wellness at Every Age with Dr. Sabrena Jo
LIVE. LONG. BETTER! The Not Old Better ACE Interview Series
Welcome to LIVE. LONG. BETTER: Live Longer, Age Better, OUR brand-new fitness feature from The Not Old Better Show and the American Council on Exercise. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and I'm honored to be with you today.
You're hearing that familiar intro music, and I hope it brings you right into the space we've created for insight, optimism, and action. Today, we're talking about how to stay physically active—and mentally strong—as we age, and we've got just the guest to guide us.
Joining me is Dr. Sabrena Jo, Senior Director of Science and Education at the American Council on Exercise. Dr. Jo has spent years studying the psychology of movement, with a deep focus on older adults. She'll walk us through the three psychological needs that keep us motivated: autonomy, confidence, and connection. And just as importantly, she'll share how exercise helps combat loneliness, and why being part of a supportive group can make all the difference.
But that's not all—Dr. Jo will also explore something that goes far beyond any single workout: the 6 Pillars of Wellness, and how they work together to help us live longer, and age better. From emotional health to social support, these pillars form a whole-body, whole-life approach to lasting well-being.
It's empowering, science-backed, and full of practical ideas. Let's dive in.
"Led Zeppelin's Shadow Song: The True Story of Dazed and Confused"
The Not Old Better Show, Music Today Interview Series
🎸 Who really wrote "Dazed and Confused"? For decades, Led Zeppelin's moody, blues-driven classic has been tied to Jimmy Page. But music historian and author Scott G. Shea joins The Not Old Better Show – to unpack a deeper truth that most fans never heard. And it starts with a lesser-known singer-songwriter named Jake Holmes. Today's episode is brought to you by Acorns. Acorns. Acorns makes it easy for everyone to start saving and investing
🎤 In 1967, Holmes released a haunting track on his debut album that sounded strikingly familiar to anyone who later heard Led Zeppelin's version. While the lyrics were different, the descending bass line, tone, and feel of the song carried over — without credit. Holmes never made a legal fuss back then, but years later, things changed. Page eventually settled out of court, quietly, and many fans were left asking: Why wasn't Holmes acknowledged from the start?
📚 Scott Shea has researched this story thoroughly, and in our conversation, he lays out the timeline, the context of the music industry at the time, and what this case tells us about artistic ownership. Shea is no stranger to deep music history — his best-selling book All the Leaves Are Brown offers similar insight into The Mamas & the Papas — and he brings the same care and clarity here.
🧠 For many of us who grew up listening to Zeppelin, this episode is eye-opening. It doesn't aim to tear down the music we love, but rather to give credit where it's due and remind us that behind every song is a story — sometimes more complicated than we realize.
🎧 If you've ever tapped your foot to "Dazed and Confused" or wondered how songwriting credits really work, this episode is a must. You'll leave with a deeper appreciation for the music, the people behind it, and how the truth finally came to light.
👉 Listen now on The Not Old Better Show: https://notold-better.com
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Healthy Eating at Home: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What Tastes Good: Nutritionist Stef Sassos
Good Housekeeping Good Better Best Interview Series, The Not Old Better Show
In this episode, Paul sit’s down with Stefani Sassos, Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Nutrition and Fitness Lab, to find out what really goes into those beautifully packaged, chef-prepared meals. We cover everything—taste, nutrition, expiration dates, and how to make smart, satisfying food choices that actually work for your lifestyle, especially if you’re 60 and up.
Stefani is a registered dietitian, personal trainer, and mom who lives in the real world. She knows what it’s like to feed a family on a weeknight, and she’s tested more than 50 different meal services—not just for health, but for flavor and usability. Her insights will help you sort the fads from the facts, and her practical tips will save you time, money, and frustration.
We talk about why trust matters, what really makes a healthy meal satisfying, and how aging adults can use today’s tech-savvy food solutions to support longevity, energy, and wellness—without getting overwhelmed.
If you’ve ever stood at your fridge wondering what’s still good, or tried to decode the tiny print on a meal label, this episode is for you. Tune in and discover the tools to eat well, age strong, and feel good doing it. Check it out
Before Spacecraft: When Earth Thought Mars Was Alive
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Martians, Tesla, and madness? David Baron’s wild true story is unforgettable.
📘 What if I told you the most brilliant minds of the late 1800s believed in Martians?
In our newest episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series, we feature science writer and author David Baron, whose new book The Martians tells a story that is equal parts history, science, and human imagination.
Before rockets, before rovers, and before we understood what Mars truly was, people looked through telescopes and saw cities. Men like Percival Lowell and Nikola Tesla weren’t imagining stories for books — they were making scientific claims. Lowell built observatories to map Martian canals. Tesla believed his radio experiments might have picked up messages from intelligent life on another planet.
Why did so many believe so strongly in something we now see as impossible? David Baron explores that question with humor, historical depth, and a storyteller’s eye.
Whether you're in science, history, education, or just someone who remembers looking up at the night sky and wondering, this episode will give you something to think about.
🎧 Listen now: https://notold-better.com
In our latest episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series, we speak with award-winning author and science journalist David Baron, whose new book The Martians. More information available at Smithsonian Associates:
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🔥 Menopause at work? It’s the last workplace taboo. Women over 50 are the fastest-growing workforce, yet many feel dismissed, overlooked, or managed out due to menopause symptoms. That ends today.
💡 Attorneys Catherine Krider & Jack Tuckner are fighting for workplace fairness. What are your rights? Can you ask for accommodations? Let’s break the silence.
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3FAbebT
Menopause at work—it’s the last workplace taboo. This is The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.
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We talk about diversity, inclusion, equity… but when it comes to hot flashes in a board meeting, brain fog before a big presentation, or the exhaustion that hits like a freight train—suddenly, silence.
Women over 50 are the fastest-growing workforce demographic, bringing decades of experience, leadership, and skill. And yet, when menopause shows up, too many are treated like they’re slowing down, when really, they’re just heating up.
Dismissed. Overlooked. Managed out. Some even leave their careers behind—not because they want to, but because the workplace isn’t built to support them.
But today, we’re talking about it.
Because menopause isn’t a weakness. It’s not a reason to be sidelined. And it’s not a reason to lose the best, brightest, and most experienced people in the workforce.
Enter Catherine Krider and Jack Tuckner—two powerhouse attorneys who are fighting for workplace fairness for women at every stage of life. They’ve taken on pregnancy discrimination, equal pay, and now, they’re tackling menopause rights head-on.
What are your rights at work? Can you ask for accommodations? How do we shatter the stigma and get employers to step up?
This conversation is long overdue, and we’re bringing it front and center.
Because if men had menopause, we wouldn’t even be having this discussion.
This is The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang—let’s get started.
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Live Long Better: The New Science of Strength, Independence & Aging Well
Science-backed fitness. Real-life aging. Expert advice for living long—and living better. The Live Long Better Interview series, from The Not Old Better Show.
🧠💪 Fitness Over 50 Is Booming — But Are We Ready to Support It?
The fastest-growing segment of the fitness market? Adults over 60. And it's not just a trend—it's a movement. On the latest episode of The Not Old – Better Show, I sat down again with ACE Fitness expert Sabrena Jo, Ph.D for a powerful and insightful conversation about the future of fitness and aging.
We covered a lot: → Why senior-friendly gyms are thriving → How wearable tech can motivate, protect, and inspire older adults → Why fitness is crucial to mental health and social connection → How fitness professionals—and healthcare providers—can work together to keep older adults thriving
Sabrena doesn’t hold back. She speaks to the heart of the issue: that staying active isn't about chasing youth, but about preserving independence, dignity, and joy.
For professionals in healthcare, wellness, and business, this episode is a must-listen. The aging population isn't slowing down—and it's time to create services, spaces, and communities that reflect that.
🎧 Listen to the episode here on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3FAbebT Let’s rethink aging—one strong step at a time.
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🛏️ Cool sheets. 🧥 Smart style.
Emma Seymour from Good Housekeeping shares the best in bedding and adaptive fashion.
Listen now 👉https://apple.co/3FAbebT
What makes a sheet truly “cooling”? Are pricey beds worth it? And what exactly is adaptive clothing — and why is it changing lives? 🛏️👕
Emma Seymour, Associate Director at the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Textiles Lab, joins Paul Vogelzang on The Not Old Better Show for a fascinating Good Better Best conversation. From testing hundreds of sheets and comforters to spotlighting clothing that blends fashion with accessibility, this episode is about living better in every way.
Listen here 🎧 https://apple.co/3FAbebT
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From Desk Chair to Breakthrough Care: Your Health, Upgraded
The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Interview Series
🎧 Welcome, everyone, of the Prevention Magazine Healthy Living Interview Series on The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and I am so glad you’re here with us today. Today’s episode is sponsored by Daily Greens by Factor Form.
We’ve got a fantastic returning guest—independent health journalist and author of mindful women's novels, including the award-winning Warrior Won, and her new book, Yoga Bind, which will be published next spring and longtime Prevention Magazine contributor, Meryl Davids Landau—who’s bringing us the kind of conversation that sticks with you long after you’ve stopped listening.
🚶♂️ Is 10,000 steps a myth? Turns out — yes. According to Prevention Magazine’s Meryl Davids Landau, new research shows 7,000 steps a day is enough to lower your risk of dementia, cardiovascular disease, and even falls. No marathon walking necessary.
🧘♀️ And if you’re sitting at a desk all day? Meryl also shares easy, seated yoga moves that target your eyes, wrists, neck, shoulders, and spine. These movements are gentle, restorative, and made for anyone 50+, working or retired. No yoga mat required — just a willingness to stretch.
🔬 We also look back at 75 years of medical milestones. From robotic surgery to IVF, wearable ECGs to personalized gene editing — this episode is a celebration of science that has saved and changed lives. And it’s also a reminder of what’s still possible as we age.
🎧 This conversation is packed with practical advice, surprising stats, and timeless wisdom. Whether you're walking more, stretching smarter, or reflecting on how far we've come in health innovation — this one's worth a listen.
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🔗 Catch the episode here: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3FAbebT 👉 Hosted by award-winning Paul Vogelzang on The Not Old Better Show
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Dumped, Not Done: Suzy Hopkins on Unbreaking Your Heart After 50
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
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Getting dumped after decades together can feel like the air goes out of the room. The empty chair at breakfast. The phone you shouldn’t check. The question, “Who am I now?” If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.
Suzy Hopkins knows the shock. After a 30‑year marriage ended, she and her daughter, New Yorker illustrator Hallie Bateman, created What to Do When You Get Dumped—a warm, witty, beautifully illustrated guide to unbreaking your heart.
We talk about the first 24 hours and the weeks that follow: drawing clear lines on calls, texts, and social; eating something warm; asking for help; walking every day; and trying one small new thing that reminds you you’re still you.
This conversation honors later‑life love and loss. It speaks to anyone starting again at 50, 60, 70+, and to families who want to support with care and respect. Humor sits beside grief here—and both are welcome.
“Dumped, Not Done: Suzy Hopkins on Unbreaking Your Heart After 50.” If you need a steady voice and a few practical steps, join us on The Not Old – Better Show with Paul Vogelzang. Today’s episode is brought to you by Acorns.
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Taming Wild Hearts: The Siberian Fox Experiment, Evolution, and the Power of Curiosity—A Conversation with Lee Alan Dugatkin
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
🦊✨ What if you could witness evolution—real, visible change—unfolding not over millennia, but within a single lifetime? On the latest episode of the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, I had the privilege to sit down with evolutionary biologist, author, and Smithsonian Associate Lee Alan Dugatkin, who brings to life one of the most daring experiments in modern science. Lee Alan Dugatkin will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates, coming up. Please check out THIS link for more details!
📚 Lee’s acclaimed book, How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog), chronicles the incredible journey of two visionary scientists, Dmitri Belyaev and Ludmila Trut, who set out in the icy wilderness of Siberia to answer an age-old question: how did wild animals become our trusted companions? Against a backdrop of scientific controversy and political peril, they not only tamed foxes—they rewrote what we know about genetics, behavior, and our relationship with animals.
🌏 This story isn’t just about foxes or genetics. It’s about the courage to pursue discovery, the tenacity to overcome obstacles, and the lifelong adventure of following your curiosity. Lee’s insights are a powerful reminder that learning and growth have no age limit. Whether you’re an early-career scientist or someone considering a new passion in your fifties, sixties, or beyond, the spirit of this experiment speaks to all of us.
💡 In our conversation, Lee shares how selection for tameness led to foxes with wagging tails, floppy ears, and even laughter-like vocalizations. He opens up about working with Ludmila Trut—now in her late eighties and still leading this experiment—and about how history, resilience, and wonder can intertwine to create something extraordinary.
🎧 I invite you to listen to this fascinating episode, whether you’re a fellow scientist, an animal lover, or simply someone who believes it’s never too late to change the world with a question. The experiment continues, and so does the adventure.
🔗 Tune in now at notold-better.com. Let curiosity lead the way!
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🎉 Celebrating 60 Years of Smithsonian Associates: A Conversation Worth Sharing
Since 1965, Smithsonian Associates has offered more than just lectures or museum tours—it has sparked imagination, created lifelong connections, and helped generations see the world with new eyes. This year marks its 60th anniversary—a milestone that honors the past and looks boldly toward the future.
To celebrate, The Not Old Better Show – Smithsonian Associates Interview Series sat down with Director Frederica “Fredie” Adelman to talk about what makes this organization so extraordinary. Fredie shares rich, behind-the-scenes stories—from Justice Ginsburg and Justice Scalia debating on stage (“they laughed, they dueled, and the audience loved it,” as NPR’s Nina Totenberg recalled) to the evolution of museum sleepovers, arts programs, and the groundbreaking move to virtual learning.
But this episode goes beyond nostalgia. We asked bold, reflective questions: 🔹 What does it mean to lead an organization shaped by six decades of curiosity? 🔹 How has Smithsonian Associates balanced innovation with tradition? 🔹 And what will the next 60 years look like for lifelong learning?
Fredie answers with wisdom, humor, and purpose—and offers a preview of the 60th Anniversary Celebration Weekend, including the public events at the Ripley Center this October. For anyone passionate about museums, education, leadership, or meaningful cultural experiences, this conversation is for you.
🎧 Listen to the full episode and see why learning—at any age—is still the best kind of adventure: [Insert Link] #SmithsonianAssociates #NotOldBetterShow #LifelongLearning #Leadership #MuseumEducation #PublicEngagement #60YearsOfWonder
Today’s story begins in a barrel, and today’s show is brought to you by Daily Greens by Factor Form.
A woman named Willa Hardesty is burning trash in the backyard, muttering, “this is hell.” She’s angry, grieving, and standing on the edge of something big. She’s not famous. She’s not looking for glory. But her life—hard-earned and fully lived—just might stop you in your tracks.
🔹 Who tells the stories of women who “weren’t famous”—but should have been? That question haunted author and biographer Helen Sheehy—until she turned it into her stunning debut novel, Just Willa.
📚 Just Willa follows the unforgettable Willa Hardesty, a Kansas farm girl who becomes a single mother, tenant farmer’s wife, and bootlegging cowboy’s partner. Her life brushes up against nearly every major event of the 20th century—from the Dust Bowl and Great Depression to the polio epidemic and rural electrification.
🎙️ On the latest episode of The Not Old Better Show, I sat down with Helen to talk about Willa—who’s based on her own mother—and the 20-year journey to bring this extraordinary “ordinary” woman to life. Sheehy’s years of biographical writing blend beautifully with her gift for dialogue, scene, and emotional depth.
🕯️ This is more than historical fiction—it’s an excavation of memory, family, and the deep ties between mothers and daughters. For our audience, especially those reflecting on their own legacy or wondering how to tell their family's stories, this episode hits home.
💬 We talk loss, resilience, farming, bootlegging—and the courage it takes to write what you don’t know, but feel in your soul.
📡 Listen now at: https://notold-better.com #Storytelling #AuthorInterview #HistoricalFiction #PodcastRecommendation #WomensHistory #ArtOfLiving #NotOldBetter
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☀️ Your sunscreen might say SPF 50—but what does that really mean? Chemist and Beauty Lab Director Sabina Wizemann has answers. From UVA myths to white cast truths, she breaks it all down—science, no fluff
🌞Is your sunscreen actually doing what it promises? Many of us apply it daily—some of us still forget—but few of us truly understand what’s in that bottle. Especially those of us 50 and older, who’ve spent decades under the sun. That’s where Sabina Wizemann comes in.
Sabina is the Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab Director at the Good Housekeeping Institute. She’s a trained chemist with over 16 years in the personal care and pharmaceutical industries, and she’s tested hundreds of sunscreens to determine which ones really work—for all skin types, tones, and ages.
In this week’s episode of The Not Old Better Show: Good, Better, Best: Good Housekeeping Interview Series, Sabina gives us the clear, science-backed truth behind the SPF labels. Chemical vs. mineral? White cast worries? UVA vs. UVB? Sabina breaks it all down in a way that’s engaging, entertaining, and easy to understand—even if you haven’t touched a chemistry book since high school.
She also shares how her lab evaluates sunscreens—not just for performance but for how they feel, absorb, and wear on real skin. That’s the kind of research that makes a difference when you’re choosing a product you’ll wear every day.
And yes, she gives her top picks.
🎧 Whether you’re outdoors daily, or just looking to make smarter skin health choices—especially as we age—this is one conversation you’ll want to hear: https://apple.co/3FAbebT
#SkincareScience #SunscreenFacts #HealthyAging #BeautyLab #SunSafety #NotOldBetter #GoodHousekeeping #50PlusLiving
🌊 What do shipwrecks really reveal about us?
In this special episode of The Not Old – Better Show, produced in collaboration with Smithsonian Associates, we’re celebrating 60 years of learning and discovery by going deep—literally—with maritime archaeologist Dr. James P. Delgado.
From the wreck of the Titanic to the sunken slave ship Clotilda, Delgado shares powerful stories from decades of underwater exploration. These aren't just relics—they're reflections of our history, identity, and humanity.
Join us in honoring the Smithsonian Associates’ 60th Anniversary with a conversation that reminds us how far we’ve come—and how much the past still lives beneath the surface.
🎧 Listen to the full episode now on Apple Podcasts! 📘 Discover The Great Museum of the Sea #SmithsonianAssociates #60YearsOfLearning #NotOldBetter #ShipwreckHistory #UnderwaterArchaeology #LifelongLearning
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The Indispensables: How the Marblehead Regiment Saved Washington’s Army
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
🎧 They didn’t just serve Washington—they saved the Revolution. Listen now: 👉 https://apple.co/3FAbebT
🪖 They weren't just soldiers. They were fishermen, craftsmen, abolitionists, and immigrants. 🫱🏽🫲🏼 Black, white, Native American, and Hispanic—united not by uniform, but by purpose.
🎙️ On the latest episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series, I sat down with acclaimed military historian and author Patrick K. O’Donnell to uncover the nearly lost story of The Indispensables—a Marblehead, Massachusetts regiment that quite literally carried the Revolution on their backs... and in their boats.
Patrick O’Donnell will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up and the title of his presentation is The Indispensables: How the Marblehead Regiment Saved Washington’s Army. Check out our show notes today for more details, but we have Smithsonian Associate Patrick O’Donnell today!
🌊 From rowing Washington across the ice-filled Delaware on Christmas night... ⚓ To creating the foundations of the U.S. Navy... 🧪 To leading one of America’s first public health responses to a deadly virus outbreak... …these soldier-mariners defined what it means to serve a country still being imagined.
📚 Patrick’s storytelling is immersive, human, and deeply researched—bringing back voices that history left behind. Including the “canceled” Revolutionary War-era doctor who was shunned, then went on to save the entire Continental Army.
🇺🇸 This isn’t just a story of battle—it’s a story of character, community, and what happens when ordinary people do extraordinary things.
If you believe in the power of history to teach us something about the present… this one’s worth your time.
🔗 Listen now: https://apple.co/3FAbebT 💬 And if you’re moved by the conversation—drop a comment or share with someone who’d love this.
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🔍 When most of us think “Viking,” we picture raiders, longboats, and epic battles. But what if the true story was quieter—yet even more powerful?
Historian and BBC broadcaster Dr. Eleanor Barraclough joins us for an unforgettable Smithsonian Associates episode of The Not Old Better Show to talk about her new book, Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age. Dr. Barraclough will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up and the title of her presentation is Hidden Histories of the Viking Age. Check out our website for more details at
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/viking-age
In our conversation, we go far beyond helmets and heroics. Dr. Barraclough shares how artifacts like carved antler combs, rune-covered graffiti, and tiny gaming pieces reveal the daily lives of Viking women, children, farmers, artisans, and travelers. It’s not just about who fought and conquered—but who cooked, cursed, loved, and played.
She also talks about why we need to rethink our historical framework—not as fixed timelines and famous names, but as rivers of human experience, emotion, and connection.
If you're over 50—or simply curious about the past—this conversation offers a reminder that history is less about textbooks and more about touchstones. 🎧 Listen here: https://apple.co/3FAbebT
#NotOldBetter #SmithsonianAssociates #VikingAge #HistoricalResearch #PublicHistory #EmbersOfTheHands #HumanHistory #LifelongLearning
📚 What if Canada had become part of the United States?
In 1774, the Continental Congress sent heartfelt letters to Quebec—inviting Canadians to join the American Revolution. When the letters didn’t work, they tried something else: invasion.
Smithsonian Associate, author, historian, Ralph Nurnberger joins The Not Old Better Show in partnership with Smithsonian Associates to explain this little-known history. Smithsonian Associate Ralph Nurnberger will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates on August 21, 2025, and the title of his presentation is "One Border, Two Nations: U.S.–Canadian Relations, 1774–1816." From diplomatic missions with Benjamin Franklin to failed military campaigns in the Canadian snow, Ralph reveals how America’s northern dreams unraveled.
But this isn’t just a story about war—it’s about identity. While Americans were building a nation based on liberty and representation, Canadians were choosing something different: cultural preservation, religious freedom, and a path loyal to Britain.
The rejection wasn’t personal—it was defining. And it helped shape the two countries we know today.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://notold-better.com 🎙️ With Paul Vogelzang and guest Smithsonian Associate Ralph Nurnberger #Leadership #History #CanadaUSRelations #SmithsonianAssociates #NotOldBetter #LifelongLearning
Smithsonian Associate Ralph Nurnberger will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates on August 21, 2025, and the title of his presentation is "One Border, Two Nations: U.S.–Canadian Relations, 1774–1816."
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/u-s-canadian-relations-1774-1816
🚢 History wasn’t just written—it was negotiated. And in 1664, the fate of a small but thriving colony on Manhattan Island changed forever.
I recently spoke with historian and author Russell Shorto, whose new book, Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America, pulls back the curtain on the overlooked moment when New Amsterdam became New York—not through bloody battle, but through bold negotiation.
This story isn’t just about the Dutch and English. It’s about Indigenous displacement, the early seeds of American capitalism, and the founding contradictions that still echo today—from religious tolerance to racial injustice. What happens when a multicultural, multiethnic, profit-driven colony suddenly comes under new ownership?
Russell’s research, drawing from newly translated Dutch documents, challenges the narrative most of us were taught. And for those of us 50 and over—who lived through civil rights movements, global realignments, and reckonings of our own—it’s a timely reminder that the past is never settled.
🎙️ Listen to our full conversation on The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series. If you think you know how Manhattan became the “capital of the world,” think again.
👉 Hear the episode at: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3FAbebT #HistoryMatters #NotOldBetter #RussellShorto #TakingManhattan #SmithsonianAssociates
🔥👩🍳 Ready to revolutionize your grilling experience?
Today on The Not Old Better Show, we're sizzling with Nicole Papantoniou, Director of Good Housekeeping’s Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab! From the timeless debate—charcoal vs. gas—to futuristic smart grills controlled by AI and Bluetooth, we’ve got the juiciest grilling insights just for you. 🌭📲🔥
Nicole shares expert tips on embracing eco-friendly grilling, experimenting with plant-based BBQ, mastering live-fire cooking, and even achieving restaurant-quality pizza right in your backyard oven. 🌱🍕🌿
Grilling has never been hotter—literally and figuratively! Whether you're a seasoned backyard chef or eager to level up your cookouts, Nicole’s innovative, mouthwatering advice will inspire you to heat things up creatively, sustainably, and deliciously. 🍔🌶️
🎧 Tune in and fire up your imagination—and your grill!
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🎸 From prison cell to pulpit. 🎤 From opening for his father to praying with Keith Richards. 🙏 From blues to grace.
Rev. John Lee Hooker, Jr. has lived a life most wouldn’t believe—if it weren’t all true.
Born into blues royalty as the son of John Lee Hooker, he seemed destined for the stage. But addiction, crime, and incarceration rewrote the script… until faith and purpose gave him a new one.
In this episode of The Not Old Better Show, I sat down with Rev. Hooker to talk about:
- 🔁 Returning to Soledad Prison—first to perform, then to serve time, then again as a prison chaplain.
- 🎶 Escaping the shadow of the blues and creating a new sound based in redemption, not regret.
- ❤️ His journey back to family, fatherhood, and legacy.
- 🕊 What it truly means to start over after 50.
This isn’t just a music story. It’s a human story. One of resilience, recovery, and the reality that life doesn’t end at 50—it deepens.
💥 As Rev. Hooker says: “I used to glamorize the blues. Now I testify.”
🎧 Listen to this unforgettable conversation at: https://apple.co/3FAbebT #Redemption #MusicLegacy #Over50 #Transformation #NotOldBetter #LifeAfterAddiction
📊 Over 450,000 voices. One powerful message: dignity in aging matters.
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Liz Pearce, Senior Living Product Director at U.S. News & World Report, on The Not Old – Better Show. Liz and her team help families across the country navigate one of life’s biggest transitions: choosing the right senior living community. 🏡
U.S. News’ 2025 Best Senior Living Ratings are more than numbers—they reflect real experiences from residents and their loved ones. Their input shapes how communities are recognized for outstanding care, safety, and compassion. ✨
In our conversation, Liz shares what today’s older adults are truly looking for—not just services, but dignity, trust, and a sense of belonging. She also explains how digital tools are evolving to support families at every step of their decision-making process. 💻👨👩👧👦
One of the most powerful takeaways? “We evaluate communities, not companies,” Liz says. “Because it’s the people—not the brand—that shape the experience.” 👏
🎧 Listen to this inspiring episode and explore how data, compassion, and care come together to help us all age well. 🔗 https://apple.co/3FAbebT #USNWR #SeniorLiving #AgingWell #LeadershipInHealthcare #JournalismMatters #CareWithCompassion #NotOldBetter
📊 Over 450,000 voices. One powerful message: dignity in aging matters.
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Liz Pearce, Senior Living Product Director at U.S. News & World Report, on The Not Old – Better Show. Liz and her team help families across the country navigate one of life’s biggest transitions: choosing the right senior living community. 🏡
U.S. News’ 2025 Best Senior Living Ratings are more than numbers—they reflect real experiences from residents and their loved ones. Their input shapes how communities are recognized for outstanding care, safety, and compassion. ✨
In our conversation, Liz shares what today’s older adults are truly looking for—not just services, but dignity, trust, and a sense of belonging. She also explains how digital tools are evolving to support families at every step of their decision-making process. 💻👨👩👧👦
One of the most powerful takeaways? “We evaluate communities, not companies,” Liz says. “Because it’s the people—not the brand—that shape the experience.” 👏
🎧 Listen to this inspiring episode and explore how data, compassion, and care come together to help us all age well. 🔗 https://apple.co/3FAbebT #USNWR #SeniorLiving #AgingWell #LeadershipInHealthcare #JournalismMatters #CareWithCompassion #NotOldBetter
📊 Over 450,000 voices. One powerful message: dignity in aging matters.
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Liz Pearce, Senior Living Product Director at U.S. News & World Report, on The Not Old – Better Show. Liz and her team help families across the country navigate one of life’s biggest transitions: choosing the right senior living community. 🏡
U.S. News’ 2025 Best Senior Living Ratings are more than numbers—they reflect real experiences from residents and their loved ones. Their input shapes how communities are recognized for outstanding care, safety, and compassion. ✨
In our conversation, Liz shares what today’s older adults are truly looking for—not just services, but dignity, trust, and a sense of belonging. She also explains how digital tools are evolving to support families at every step of their decision-making process. 💻👨👩👧👦
One of the most powerful takeaways? “We evaluate communities, not companies,” Liz says. “Because it’s the people—not the brand—that shape the experience.” 👏
🎧 Listen to this inspiring episode and explore how data, compassion, and care come together to help us all age well. 🔗 https://apple.co/3FAbebT #USNWR #SeniorLiving #AgingWell #LeadershipInHealthcare #JournalismMatters #CareWithCompassion #NotOldBetter
📊 Over 450,000 voices. One powerful message: dignity in aging matters.
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Liz Pearce, Senior Living Product Director at U.S. News & World Report, on The Not Old – Better Show. Liz and her team help families across the country navigate one of life’s biggest transitions: choosing the right senior living community. 🏡
U.S. News’ 2025 Best Senior Living Ratings are more than numbers—they reflect real experiences from residents and their loved ones. Their input shapes how communities are recognized for outstanding care, safety, and compassion. ✨
In our conversation, Liz shares what today’s older adults are truly looking for—not just services, but dignity, trust, and a sense of belonging. She also explains how digital tools are evolving to support families at every step of their decision-making process. 💻👨👩👧👦
One of the most powerful takeaways? “We evaluate communities, not companies,” Liz says. “Because it’s the people—not the brand—that shape the experience.” 👏
🎧 Listen to this inspiring episode and explore how data, compassion, and care come together to help us all age well. 🔗 https://apple.co/3FAbebT #USNWR #SeniorLiving #AgingWell #LeadershipInHealthcare #JournalismMatters #CareWithCompassion #NotOldBetter
🐎 When Friendship Shapes Nations: The Untold Journey of Jefferson & Madison
🇺🇸 Ever imagine two founding fathers on horseback, pondering America's future as they ride through rugged landscapes, confronting pest infestations, cultural discoveries, and their own biases? Thomas Jefferson and James Madison did exactly that in their remarkable 1791 journey through Upstate New York and New England.
📚 Smithsonian Associate, author, historian Louis Masur explores this intriguing chapter in his compelling new book, A Journey North: Jefferson, Madison, and the Forging of a Friendship. Their trip wasn't simply about crop pests or maple syrup—it was about unity, vision, and a deepening bond that would echo throughout history. Check out Louis Masur's upcoming presentation at Smithsonian Associates!
🌳 This friendship trip had surprising encounters: from meeting a free Black farmer running a prosperous farm with white workers, to engaging Native American communities, to tackling agricultural threats like the dreaded Hessian fly. What did they truly learn about race, equality, and nationhood along the way?
🤔 Jefferson later said this friendship was "a source of constant happiness." But how did personal affection shape political strategy and influence America's path toward unity, amidst deep regional tensions and looming divisions?
🎧 Curious to learn more? Join me in an insightful conversation with Louis Masur on The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3FAbebT
Let's reflect on friendship, leadership, and the powerful lessons history offers us today. 🌟
Check out Smithsonian Associates for more details:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/jefferson-madison-and-friendship
We’re talking grill season like you’ve never heard it before with Good Housekeeping's Kate Merker
Good Better Best, The Not Old Better Show, Good Housekeeping Interview Series
🔥 Summer just got a whole lot more delicious — and more intentional.
This week on The Not Old Better Show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kate Merker, Chief Food Director of the Hearst Lifestyle Group and the culinary genius behind Good Housekeeping’s legendary Test Kitchen. We’re talking smart summer grilling — not just sizzling steaks, but heart-healthy, high-flavor meals that celebrate aging, wellness, and the joy of good food.
Kate brings nearly 20 years of experience in food media and fine dining — and she brings that knowledge home to our listeners in the most accessible, fun, and inspiring way. In our conversation, she shares her favorite simple grill recipes, her secret weapon ingredients, and why grilling for one can be just as joyful as cooking for a crowd.
What struck me most is how Kate reframes grilling from a once-in-a-while indulgence to a vibrant, everyday tool for better living. She talks about cooking as connection — to ourselves, to others, to health — and her insights speak especially to those of us navigating new phases of life. Whether you're retired, an empty nester, or just trying to cook smarter, this episode is for you. 🥗🍢
👨🍳 Plus: We dive into her work at Good Housekeeping, what it takes to develop a recipe readers can trust, and how the GH+ Membership gives exclusive access to all this smart, science-backed content — including product testing opportunities, expert interviews, and member-only recipes.
🎧 If you’re hungry for change — or just a better way to do summer dinner — I invite you to listen in. The grill's hot, the ideas are fresh, and you won’t want to miss what Kate has to say.
👇 Tune in now and taste what’s possible. #NotOldBetter #HealthyAging #GrillSmart #GHKitchen #WellnessOver60 #SmartCooking #Hearst #GoodHousekeepingPlus
💥 “I thought I had to be miserable on the way to happiness.” 💥 Sound familiar? Former All-American 🏃♀️ turned healer and high-performance coach Jennifer Watson opens up about how pushing through pain nearly broke her—and how listening to her body changed everything.
Now she’s on a mission to help YOU lead with purpose, ease, and joy—especially in your 50s, 60s, and beyond.
🎧 Tune in to this powerful episode of The Not Old Better Show for tools to reclaim your energy, reset your nervous system 🧠, and live a soul-aligned life 💖.
➡️ https://notold-better.com #MidlifeWellness #HealthyLeadership #NotOldBetter #ResilienceRedefined #WomenOver50 #PurposeAndPassion
🚨 Menopause, aging & food freedom! 🚨 Diet culture tells us to shrink, but Taylor Wolfram says it's time to thrive. 🌱💪 Tune in for a fresh take on nutrition & well-being! 🎧👇. Sponsored by Acorns: Head to acorns.com/nob or download the Acorns app to get started!
🚨 What if health wasn’t about shrinking your body, but about thriving in it? 🚨
For decades, we’ve been told that aging means slowing down, gaining weight, and fighting an uphill battle to stay "healthy." But what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong? Taylor Wolfram, RDN, is flipping the script on diet culture and showing us how food can be a source of empowerment—not restriction. 🌱💪
In this powerful conversation, we dive into:
🔥 How plant-based foods support aging & menopause (yes, phytoestrogens can actually help balance hormones!) 🔥 Why weight does not define health—and how to break free from years of toxic diet messaging 🔥 The truth about intuitive eating & food freedom—so you can finally stop obsessing and start living
💡 Fact: Veganism isn’t just another diet. It’s about abundance, satisfaction, and a sustainable way of eating that supports long-term well-being.
Ready to rethink everything you’ve been told about food and aging? 🎧 Tune in ASAP!
Sponsored by Acorns: Head to acorns.com/nob or download the Acorns app to get started!
Heart & Soul: Kenny Vance, Singer, Songwriter, Film Maker
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
"They were my heroes. And then they became my friends.” In this moving new episode of The Not Old Better Show, we’re honored to welcome musician, producer, and doo-wop preservationist Smithsonian Associate Kenny Vance—a voice behind Jay and the Americans and the filmmaker behind Heart & Soul: A Love Story.
Kenny shares a deeply personal account of his lifelong connection to the music of the 1950s and '60s—harmonies sung on street corners, friendships formed in rehearsal halls, and the artists who paved the way for today’s pop and R&B but were left behind by the industry.
This episode isn’t just about music; it’s about legacy, resilience, and honoring voices that shaped a generation. Kenny also opens up about losing his home during Hurricane Sandy and how salvaged tapes and footage helped him begin again—with purpose.
For professionals in music, film, storytelling, or anyone who believes in the power of cultural memory, this is a masterclass in what it means to preserve not just a sound, but a spirit.
🎧 Tune in on Apple Podcasts and more of your favorite podcast directories #DooWop #MusicHistory #SmithsonianAssociates #LegacyWork #Podcast #NotOldBetterShow #KennyVance
More indormation here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/story-of-doo-wop
Heart & Soul: Kenny Vance, Singer, Songwriter, Film Maker
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
"They were my heroes. And then they became my friends.” In this moving new episode of The Not Old Better Show, we’re honored to welcome musician, producer, and doo-wop preservationist Smithsonian Associate Kenny Vance—a voice behind Jay and the Americans and the filmmaker behind Heart & Soul: A Love Story.
Kenny shares a deeply personal account of his lifelong connection to the music of the 1950s and '60s—harmonies sung on street corners, friendships formed in rehearsal halls, and the artists who paved the way for today’s pop and R&B but were left behind by the industry.
This episode isn’t just about music; it’s about legacy, resilience, and honoring voices that shaped a generation. Kenny also opens up about losing his home during Hurricane Sandy and how salvaged tapes and footage helped him begin again—with purpose.
For professionals in music, film, storytelling, or anyone who believes in the power of cultural memory, this is a masterclass in what it means to preserve not just a sound, but a spirit.
🎧 Tune in on Apple Podcasts and more of your favorite podcast directories #DooWop #MusicHistory #SmithsonianAssociates #LegacyWork #Podcast #NotOldBetterShow #KennyVance
More indormation here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/story-of-doo-wop
Heart & Soul: Kenny Vance, Singer, Songwriter, Film Maker
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
"They were my heroes. And then they became my friends.” In this moving new episode of The Not Old Better Show, we’re honored to welcome musician, producer, and doo-wop preservationist Smithsonian Associate Kenny Vance—a voice behind Jay and the Americans and the filmmaker behind Heart & Soul: A Love Story.
Kenny shares a deeply personal account of his lifelong connection to the music of the 1950s and '60s—harmonies sung on street corners, friendships formed in rehearsal halls, and the artists who paved the way for today’s pop and R&B but were left behind by the industry.
This episode isn’t just about music; it’s about legacy, resilience, and honoring voices that shaped a generation. Kenny also opens up about losing his home during Hurricane Sandy and how salvaged tapes and footage helped him begin again—with purpose.
For professionals in music, film, storytelling, or anyone who believes in the power of cultural memory, this is a masterclass in what it means to preserve not just a sound, but a spirit.
🎧 Tune in on Apple Podcasts and more of your favorite podcast directories #DooWop #MusicHistory #SmithsonianAssociates #LegacyWork #Podcast #NotOldBetterShow #KennyVance
More indormation here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/story-of-doo-wop
Being a YouTuber: One Creator's Bumpy Road to 1M Subscribers
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Today on The Not Old – Better Show, Art of Living series, we’re joined by someone who didn’t just teach English to the world—she streamed it, posted it, subtitled it, and somehow made grammar go viral.
Jennifer Lebedev—known to millions as JenniferESL—has spent over 15 years turning dry textbook rules into relatable, real-life lessons on YouTube. But this isn’t a story about going viral overnight. This is the real story: about showing up, hitting “record” even when no one’s watching, and finding purpose through persistence.
Jennifer didn’t set out to be a YouTuber. In fact, she started making videos when YouTube still felt like a quirky side project, not a career path. And yet, somewhere between irregular verbs and idioms, she connected with millions—young learners, adult professionals, retirees brushing up before a long-awaited trip abroad. Maybe even you.
In this episode, Jennifer opens up about the early flops, the unexpected fan mail, the long road to 1 million subscribers, and why age has nothing to do with creativity online. She shares what she's learned—and unlearned—about teaching, patience, and what it means to be truly seen by a digital audience.
Plus, that familiar music you hear under me? That’s Just for a While — Magnus Ringblom Quarten—timeless, inventive, and quietly rebellious. Just like our guest.
So stay tuned—this one’s for the creators, the late bloomers, and anyone wondering, “Could I really do that, too?”
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In our latest Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview series episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with acclaimed historian and author Nancy Goldstone about her riveting new book, The Rebel Empresses. It’s a dual biography that traces the intertwined lives of two women who refused to be footnotes in the grand story of European empire.
Elisabeth (known as Sisi) and Eugénie were married into power, but they never conformed to it. They pushed boundaries—from challenging court politics to redefining women’s roles in public life. One became the fashion icon of her age; the other quietly reformed prisons, promoted women’s education, and preserved a nation’s cultural identity.
Yet both women lived through unimaginable personal sorrow. Nancy’s storytelling reveals their complexity—not as tragic figures, but as bold, often misunderstood agents of change. For listeners 50+, their stories remind us it’s never too late to be influential, purposeful… even radical.
📚 Whether you love women’s history, European politics, or simply a good story well told, this episode is worth your time. Nancy Goldstone’s research, wit, and passion shine through every minute.
🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts! #WomensHistory #SmithsonianAssociates #Resilience #PodcastInterview #NancyGoldstone #LifelongLearning #NotOldBetter
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living series. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is for anyone who’s ever thought, “Maybe you can joke your way through life after all.” Because our guest today—Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, bestselling author, and unofficial king of common sense absurdity—Dave Barry—has done just that.
Yes, that Dave Barry. The man who warned us about exploding toilets, tangled with telemarketers until they stopped answering their own phones, and wrote the kind of newspaper columns that made you snort coffee out your nose on a Sunday morning. He's been called “the funniest man in America” by the New York Times, and in his latest book, Class Clown, he finally turns that razor-sharp wit on himself.
Today’s conversation is a fun one, although, and you can hear this…I was nervous. At one point during a roundabout question from me, Dave asks: “ iwas wondering wehre you were going with that?” I left it in the edit for your enjoyment. I’ve talked to 100’s of big time guests from all walks of life, like Smithsonian, Prevention Magazine, Good Housekeeping and have never been tongue tied or nervous…not today. That’s on me as, Dave is a wonderful guest, and he shares what it was like growing up in a world before Wi-Fi, when entertainment meant throwing rocks and preparing for nuclear war by hiding under desks. He talks about his path from a rock band in the '60s to the pages of The Miami Herald, where he turned exploding Pop-Tarts and Rollerblade Barbie into Pulitzer-worthy satire. And yes—he really was almost crushed by a bale of airborne cocaine. Florida, folks.
But more than just laughs, Dave opens up about his late parents, his unique upbringing, and the emotional truth behind humor that doesn't always mean happiness. It's a rich, honest, and uproarious reminder that growing older doesn’t mean growing dull—and that maybe, just maybe, the class clown gets the last word.
Stay with us—because the very funny, very thoughtful Dave Barry is here. And this is The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living series, with me, award-winning host Paul Vogelzang.
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The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Healthy Living Series
💸 Wellness is now a trillion-dollar industry… but is it making us well or just broke and tired? 🎧👇 👉. https://apple.co/3FAbebT
🧘♀️ Biohacking. Gratitude journaling. $400 sleep rings. We’ve been told that these tools make us “well.” But are they helping—or just making us poorer and more stressed?
📚 Journalist and former fashion editor Amy Larocca joins me on the latest episode of The Not Old – Better Show to discuss her provocative new book: How to Be Well, Without Spending All Your Money and Losing Your Mind.
💡 It’s a must-listen for professionals, especially women 50+, who are tired of chasing the next trend and ready for the truth about real health.
🎧 Listen here: https://apple.co/3FAbebT 💬 Let's stop buying into perfection—and start reclaiming wellness on our terms.
#WellnessIndustry #WomenOver50 #PersonalHealth #MediaLiteracy #NotOldBetterShow
The Forgotten Sense: The New Science of Smell
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series
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Today’s show, brought to you by Acorns, might just change how you think about your next breath—literally. Sign up now and join the over 14 million all-time customers who have already saved and invested over $25 billion dollars with Acorns. Head to acorns.com/nob or download the Acorns app to get started.
We breathe in and out over 20,000 times a day. And with every breath, our nose takes in invisible information that stirs memories, emotions, cravings, warnings—and connections. But how often do we stop to think about what our nose is telling us?
Our guest today is Dr. Jonas Olofsson, a cognitive scientist, professor of psychology at Stockholm University, and one of the world’s leading experts on the sense of smell. His new book, The Forgotten Sense: The New Science of Smell and the Extraordinary Power of the Nose, is a fascinating, deeply human exploration of something we often overlook—until it’s gone.
In this conversation, we’re talking about why our sense of smell is so vital to memory, emotional well-being, and intimacy—especially as we age. We’ll also explore a few unexpected findings from his research, including a surprising link between smell aversion and political beliefs, and why our noses are far more powerful—and more personal—than we’ve ever given them credit for.
And yes—we end with a few rapid-fire questions for Dr. Olofsson. What scent does he hate but others love? What’s the one smell he’d never want to forget? And which profession does he think has the best-trained nose? His answers might surprise you.
So settle in, breathe deep, and get ready for a truly sensory experience.
Here’s Paul Vogelzang, your host of the Not Old Better Show.
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That was Dr. Jonas Olofsson, author of The Forgotten Sense, sharing his passion for the overlooked world of smell—how it connects us, shapes us, and yes, even reveals our politics. Remember, today’s show was brought to you by Acorns. Sign up now and join the over 14 million all-time customers who have already saved and invested over $25 billion dollars with Acorns. Head to acorns.com/nob or download the Acorns app to get started.
If you’ve ever caught a whiff of a scent that transported you decades into the past—or if you, like so many, experienced smell loss during the pandemic—you know just how much this sense matters. And thanks to Dr. Olofsson’s work, we now have a better understanding of how to care for it, train it, and value it more.
You can listen to this episode and all our previous conversations at notold-better.com. And be sure to follow us on social media—we’re @NotOldBetter on Twitter and at notoldbetter on Instagram.
This episode was a production of N.O.B.S. Studios. I’m Paul Vogelzang—thanks for listening, and I hope you’ll join me again next time.
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Death In The Red Dirt
Uncover the Truth Before the Outback Buries It
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
🎙️Intro: The Not Old Better Show – Art of Living Series🎙️
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living series—where we speak with fascinating people who prove that age isn’t a finish line… it’s an invitation. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today, we’re diving into a conversation that blends the edge-of-your-seat excitement of a thriller novel with the quiet awe of standing alone in the Australian outback.
Our guest is Alice Cadd, and she’s not your everyday thriller writer. With a 30-year career as a psychiatrist, Alice knows the human mind better than most. But instead of retirement and rocking chairs, she picked up the pen—and what came out is a stunning new psychological thriller titled Death in the Red Dirt. It’s intense, it’s smart, and it pulls you deep into the rugged beauty and hidden tensions of the Australian outback. Her tagline? “Uncover the truth before the Outback buries it.” That’s not just a warning—it’s a promise.
But Alice’s story doesn’t end on the page. She’s also a fierce environmentalist, a solo camper, and someone who’s swum with whale sharks, heard humpback whales sing beneath the sea, and watched turtles glide past under the stars. She’s chosen a life full of risk, beauty, and meaning—and she's doing it all in what she calls the third stage of her life.
We’ll talk about reinvention, about leaning into change with curiosity instead of fear, and how writing, wildness, and wonder have become Alice’s new compass.
So stay with us, because this is not just a story about crime fiction—it’s a story about finding your truth, even when the road gets dusty. And it’s told with grace, grit, and a bit of red dirt on your boots.
This is The Not Old Better Show, and I’m your host, award-winning journalist Paul Vogelzang.
🎙️So let’s get into it—because whether you’re thinking about what’s next in your own life, or you just love a good story with sharp twists and deep insight, Alice Cadd has something to offer. From the consulting room to the red dirt roads of the outback, she’s lived it, written it, and she’s here to share it.
Alice Cadd, welcome to the show.
🎙️ That was psychiatrist-turned-thriller-writer Alice Cadd—what a fascinating conversation. From the quiet power of reinvention to the thrill of new beginnings, Alice reminds us that this stage of life is every bit as dynamic, daring, and meaningful as the ones before it.
Her novel Death in the Red Dirt is available now, and trust me—it’s not just a great read; it’s an experience. Be sure to follow Alice on Facebook, Instagram, and even TikTok, where she shares glimpses of her writing process and her breathtaking adventures in the Australian wilderness.
To hear more inspiring conversations like this one, visit us at notold-better.com, where you can listen to today’s episode and explore our full archive of past interviews.
We’re also on social media—follow us on Twitter @NotOldBetter and on Instagram at notoldbetter.
The Not Old Better Show is a production of N.O.B.S. Studios. I'm Paul Vogelzang—thanks for spending time with us today. Be well, stay curious, and join me again next time.
The Toughest Choice: Caring for Aging Parents, Family Conflicts & Life-Changing Decisions
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show—I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today we’re talking about something that will touch every single one of us at some point in life. Whether it’s making decisions for aging parents, navigating sibling dynamics, choosing the right senior living option, or even planning for our own future, these are conversations that matter. And let’s be honest—these are conversations that most of us avoid until we’re forced to have them.
But today, we’re making it easier.
Our guest is Deb C. Miller, a longtime friend, real estate expert, and now author of Doing the Right Thing: Simple Solutions, Essential Tips, & Helpful Resources for Assisting Aging Loved Ones. Deb has spent decades helping families through some of life’s most challenging transitions—from downsizing and selling homes to dealing with grief and the tough realities of dementia. And she’s been through it all personally, too—so she’s not just giving advice; she’s lived it.
In this episode, we’re diving into: ✅ The one thing everyone over 50 should do right now to prepare for the future ✅ How to handle sibling conflicts when caring for aging parents ✅ The 40+ questions you must ask when choosing an assisted living facility ✅ Why selling a home “as is” might be the best move—and when it’s not ✅ And how to move forward after loss—on your own terms
This is real talk, real advice, and a conversation filled with humor, heart, and practical wisdom. So whether you’re an adult child managing care for a parent, a solo ager making plans for yourself, or just someone who wants to be prepared instead of panicked, you’re in the right place.
Stay with us—this is going to be an insightful and empowering conversation. And now, let’s welcome Deb C. Miller to The Not Old Better Show.
Too Many Options? The Real History of Freedom and Choice with Sophia Rosenfeld
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
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"Our choices shape our identity—but not everyone gets the same menu." – Sophia Rosenfeld ⚖️
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today, we’re asking a question that touches every part of our lives—one that feels especially relevant to those of us 50 and older, navigating life’s later chapters with purpose, curiosity, and maybe... a little decision fatigue.
What if the very thing we’ve been told defines our freedom—our ability to choose—is actually overwhelming us?
Our guest today, renowned historian Smithsonian Associate Sophia Rosenfeld, asks that very question in her brilliant new book available at Apple Books, The Age of Choice: A History of Freedom in Modern Life. Smithsonian Assocaite Sophia Rosenfeld will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes for more details on her presentation titled: A History of Freedom in Modern Life: The Age of Choice.
But we have Sophia Rosenfeld today who’ll tell us that from grocery aisles to voting booths, from personal belief to political identity, Rosenfeld takes us on a riveting tour of how we came to equate picking from a menu with liberty itself—and what that belief has cost us.
This is no abstract academic exercise. For those of us who’ve lived through decades of cultural shifts—from the rise of consumer culture to the women’s movement to the explosion of digital options—this story feels personal. Why does having more choices so often lead to more anxiety, not more joy? What happens when freedom starts to feel like pressure?
Smithsonian Associate Sophia Rosenfeld, chair of the history department at the University of Pennsylvania, brings rich detail, warmth, and sharp insight to this conversation. We’ll talk about dance cards and department stores, ballots and beliefs, and how something as simple as choosing your lunch became a reflection of who you are.
So, whether you’re rethinking your next big decision—or just what kind of toothpaste to buy—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is The Not Old Better Show. Let’s get into it.
In a time when everyday life feels saturated with decisions—what to buy, how to vote, who to trust—The Age of Choice reminds us that more options don’t always mean more freedom. Sophia Rosenfeld’s powerful insight reframes modern liberty, challenging us to rethink how choice shapes our lives, values, and collective future.
That’s it for today’s conversation—fascinating, right? My thanks to Smithsonian Assocaite Sophia Rosenfeld who will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes for more details on her presentation titled: A History of Freedom in Modern Life: The Age of Choice.
Smithsonian Associate Sophia Rosenfeld has taken us from 18th-century shopping stalls to modern-day ballots and browsers, showing us that freedom isn't just about choosing... it’s about understanding why we choose, how we choose, and who shapes the options we’re given.
For those of us over 50, this episode hits home. We've lived through eras where choice expanded dramatically—and now, we’re often the ones making the biggest decisions of our lives: retirement, caregiving, health, even where to call home. Rosenfeld’s insight is a powerful reminder that freedom isn’t about endless options—it’s about meaningful ones.
You can listen to this episode and so many more at NotOld-Better.com, where our entire archive is available for streaming anytime.
Follow us on social media—we're on Twitter at @notoldbetter and Instagram at notoldbetter—and let us know how you define freedom in a world full of choices.
This is a production of N.O.B.S. Studios, and I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang. Thanks for spending time with us today, and please—join me again next time.
99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Nearly 40% of Americans say they’re NOT getting ahead, even though they’re doing everything right. That’s not a work ethic problem. That’s a system problem. ADAM CHANDLER
Hard work ≠ Success anymore. New episode: The grind is failing us. 🎙️ Smithsonian Associate Adam Chandler | 99% Perspiration
Welcome, everyone, to another powerful episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m your host, and today we’re diving into one of the most explosive, eye-opening conversations we've had in some time.
Let me ask you: Have you ever worked your fingers to the bone, only to feel like you’re standing still? You're not alone. In fact, nearly 40% of Americans now say they’re failing to get ahead despite working hard. And here’s the kicker—many of us, especially those of us over 60, were raised to believe that success was a matter of effort.
Grit. Determination. The “perspiration” part of the American Dream.
But what if that dream is actually… a myth?
My guest today, journalist and author Smithsonian Associate Adam Chandler. Smithsonian Associate Adam Chandler will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his presentation is 99% Perspiration: Does America’s Work Culture Still Work? Check out our show notes today for more details about Smithsonian Associates, links, and details about Smithsonian Associate Adam Chandler. But we have Adam Chandler today and he is here to blow the lid off the “work hard, get ahead” narrative in his brand-new book, available at Apple Books, 99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life. Chandler argues that what we’ve been sold about work, opportunity, and success may actually be hurting us—and dividing our country.
He takes us coast to coast, from fast food fryers to Fortune 500 execs, revealing a nation at war with itself over work. We’ll talk about the gig economy, loneliness, political extremism, and how America stacks up against countries like France and Denmark where people work less—and live more.
If you’ve ever questioned why “the grind” is glorified, why retirement feels further away, or why we tie our worth to our work—this conversation is for you.
Buckle up. This isn’t your grandfather’s idea of the American Dream. This is 99% Perspiration, and it just might change the way you see your job—and your life.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Adam Chandler for his time and generous answers to our questions. Smithsonian Associate Adam Chandler will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his presentation is 99% Perspiration: Does America’s Work Culture Still Work? Check out our show notes today for more details about Smithsonian Associates, links, and details about Smithsonian Associate Adam Chandler. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast.Remember, be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™
The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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Lost and Found: Caroline Topperman on Family, Identity, and the Search for Home
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What does it mean to belong? Is home a place, a language, a history—or something else entirely?
Caroline Topperman thought she knew. She grew up speaking Polish, knowing her family’s deep roots in the country, and believing that moving there with her husband would feel like coming home. But instead of familiarity, she found disconnection. Instead of certainty, she found questions. The result of that search is her stunning new book, Your Roots Cast a Shadow: One Family’s Search Across History for Belonging.
Caroline’s story is not just about her journey—it’s about the generations before her who crossed borders and survived wars, about ancestors who built roads in Afghanistan, fought political battles in Poland, and escaped the horrors of World War II. It’s about what gets passed down through family stories, and what gets lost in translation.
She uncovered letters, documents, and even an entire book her grandfather wrote—one referenced in The Holocaust Museum and Stanford’s Hoover Institution. But she also found the gaps, the missing voices, the untold truths. And through it all, she wrestled with a question so many of us face: Do we ever truly find a home, or do we create it?
This is an unforgettable conversation about identity, history, and the invisible ties that connect us to our past. If you’ve ever wondered how much of your family’s story shapes who you are today, this episode is for you.
Let’s welcome to The Not Old – Better Show, writer, entrepreneur, and world traveler, Caroline Topperman.
And now, your host, the award-winning Paul Vogelzang.
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and her time and patience and willingness to answer our questions. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Move Over, Sir! How Women Took the Throttle on America’s Railroads
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, right here on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is part of our special 60th Anniversary celebration with Smithsonian Associates—marking six decades of education, inspiration, and powerful storytelling. And this one, friends, is both powerful and long overdue.
You’re about to hear a remarkable conversation with Smithsonian Associate Patricia LaBounty, curator of the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, about an exhibit that challenges history’s blind spots and spotlights the women who helped build—and quite literally run—the railroads of America. Patricia LaBounty will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates, and the title of her presentation is Move Over Sir: Women Working on the Railroad. More details are available via links in out show notes today.
The exhibit is titled “Move Over, Sir!”, and the title isn’t just clever. It’s a line drawn in iron, a statement about persistence in the face of exclusion. When we think of the railroad, we often picture smoke-belching locomotives, dusty rail yards, and stoic men in overalls. What we don’t picture—at least not often enough—are the women at the telegraph, in the ticket booth, on the repair lines, and yes, in the engineer’s seat.
From the Civil War, when more than 100,000 women filled vital rail roles as men went to battle… to the 1930s when Union Pacific created women-only cars staffed by trained nurse-stewardesses… to trailblazers like Bonnie Leake, the first female engineer at UP, and Edwina Justus, the first Black woman in that role—this is history that’s gritty, inspiring, and still unfolding.
Smithsonian Associate Patricia LaBounty joins us to share these stories and more: women who were told to step aside, sit down, or stay home—and who refused. These are the voices that helped carry this country forward, and it's our honor to put them front and center today.
So, settle in. You’ll never hear the words “all aboard” quite the same way again.
Here now, with the music of Glen Miller echoing in the background—a nod to the rail era that changed this country—our conversation with Patricia LaBounty, curator of “Move Over, Sir!” at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum.
And this is The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang. Let’s begin.
That’s our show for today. Again, a very special thanks to Patricia LaBounty, curator of the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, and to all those women—past and present—who’ve shown what strength, skill, and leadership look like on and off the tracks. Patricia LaBounty will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates, and the title of her presentation is Move Over Sir: Women Working on the Railroad. More details are available via links in our show notes today.
To hear more inspiring conversations like this one and explore our full archive of interviews, visit us online at notold-better.com. While you're there, you can listen to past Smithsonian Associates episodes and catch up on our 60th Anniversary series.
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The Aerobiome: An Invisible Ecosystem - Smithsonian Associate Carl Zimmer
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Today on The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series, we welcome award-winning science writer and New York Times columnist Carl Zimmer—author of Airborne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe, available at Apple Books.
With every breath we take—more than 20,000 each day—we draw in not just oxygen, but thousands of invisible organisms: fungi, bacteria, pollen, even algae. This unseen ecosystem, the aerobiome, surrounds us every moment, yet until recently, it was barely studied.
Smithsonian Associate Carl Zimmer will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up so please check out our show notes for more details on Carl Zimmer and this presentation titled: The Aerobiome: An Invisible Ecosystem
Smithsonian Associate Carl Zimmer has written 15 books about science, taught at Yale, and contributed to National Geographic, The Atlantic, and Scientific American. His new book blends storytelling, history, and cutting-edge science to reveal how we’ve misunderstood the air—and how that misunderstanding shaped our response to COVID-19, climate change, and more.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really in the air around you—or how the past might have protected us better—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
That was science author Carl Zimmer, joining us today on The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series, with stories from his new book Airborne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe, available at Apple Books. Smithsonian Associate Carl Zimmer will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up so please check out our show notes for more details on Carl Zimmer and this presentation titled: The Aerobiome: An Invisible Ecosystem. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show, Smithsoninan Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast.
To listen to more inspiring conversations like this one—from scientists, historians, artists, and beyond—check out our full back catalog at notold-better.com.
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This is a production of N.O.B.S. Studios. I’m Paul Vogelzang—thank you for spending time with us today, and I hope you’ll join me again next time.
Welcome back to The Not Old – Better Show! I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today, we’re talking about turning clutter into cash, attic junk into treasures, and maybe—just maybe—your next garage sale into a goldmine.
Think about it—how many of us have boxes of old collectibles, furniture gathering dust, or a closet filled with clothes we haven’t worn in a decade? Downsizing and decluttering can feel overwhelming, but what if I told you that hidden in those stacks of “stuff” could be real money—thousands of dollars just waiting to be uncovered?
Well, today’s guest knows exactly how to find it. Aaron LaPedis, better known as The Garage Sale Millionaire, made his first deal at age nine, flipping baseball cards and coins. By 21, he was a self-made millionaire—all from garage sales, storage auctions, and resale finds. He’s spent the past 40 years uncovering hidden gems, dodging scams, and teaching everyday people how to cash in on forgotten treasures.
Aaron’s going to reveal the biggest mistakes people make when selling their stuff, the top five things in your home right now that could be worth serious money, and how to master the art of negotiation—whether in person or online. We’ll even get into the wild world of storage unit auctions—do they live up to the TV hype?
If you’ve ever thought about downsizing, decluttering, or making extra income in retirement, this episode is for you. So grab a pen, take notes, and get ready to see your garage, attic, and even your junk drawer in a whole new light.
Now, let’s welcome to the show—The Garage Sale Millionaire himself, Aaron LaPedis!
The Balanced Brain with Smithsonian Associate Dr. Camilla Nord
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show—Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today, as part of our Inside Science interview series, we’re diving deep into the most powerful organ you possess: your brain.
Think about this for a moment: what if your brain isn’t broken, but simply trying to regain balance in a world that constantly throws it off-kilter? What if pleasure, pain, memory, and mood—all the things that make you you—are less about mystery and more about biology?
Today, we’re joined by the brilliant Smithsonian Associate Dr. Camilla Nord, neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge and author of the groundbreaking new book, available at Apple Books, The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Camilla Nord will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of her presentation is The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health. Please check out our show notes today for more details about Dr. Nord’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presnentation. But we havec Dr. Camilla Nord today and in this riveting conversation, we’ll explore the science behind what makes us feel good—or not—and how everyday actions like a walk in the park, a chat with a friend, or yes, even a bite of chocolate literally shift the chemistry of our brains.
Smithsonian Associate Dr. Camilla Nord challenges old ideas. She dismantles the myth of the “mind-body divide,” shows us how mood and inflammation are intimately connected, and explains why there will never be a single magic pill for mental health—because there doesn’t need to be. Instead, she offers something more empowering: a new framework for understanding ourselves.
For our audience of vibrant adults over 60, this conversation is more than science—it’s a roadmap. A way to better understand what’s happening under the surface and to take meaningful action, now, to feel better, think clearer, and live longer—without the stigma.
So—what is a balanced brain? And how can you get one, and keep it, at any age?
Let’s find out.
Here’s my conversation with Smithsonian Associate Dr. Camilla Nord.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Camilla Nord who will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of her presentation is The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health. Please check out our show notes today for more details about Dr. Nord’s upcoming Inside Science Smithsonian Associates presentation. My thanks always to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support our show. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
The Day Washington Nearly Fell: Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Robert Watson on the Civil War’s Forgotten Gamble
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series—I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode takes us straight into the heart of history… a moment most Americans have never heard of… and one we came this close to never recovering from.
📖 Rebels at the Gates is the title of Smithsonian Associate Dr. Robert Watson’s thrilling new book, available at Apple Books for preorder. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Robert Watson will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes today for more information about Smithsonian Associates. But we have Dr. Robert Watson today and he tells the story of the final year of the Civil War—when the Confederates launched a last, desperate, and nearly successful attempt to capture Washington, D.C., and quite possibly win the war on their terms.
Imagine it: Lincoln is in the White House. Ulysses S. Grant is laying siege to Petersburg. Washington’s defenses are stripped bare. And Confederate troops—starving, shoeless, but emboldened—are just five miles from the Capitol dome.
This isn’t fiction. This is real. And in July 1864, it nearly ended the American experiment.
Smithsonian Associate Dr. Robert Watson—historian, professor, author of more than 40 books, and passionate storyteller—joins us today to bring this forgotten crisis vividly to life. From President Lincoln refusing to leave the capital, to the crusty, hard-charging Confederate General Jubal Early, to the moment alcohol may have accidentally saved the United States… this story has everything.
We’ll talk about bold military gambits, political peril, and what it really means to lead in times of chaos.
So stay with us—this is history that matters, and it's never been more relevant.
Here now, my conversation with Robert Watson.
🎙️ I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is The Not Old Better Show—Smithsonian Associates Interview Series.
Thanks for joining us today. My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Robert Watson. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Robert Watson will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes today for more information about Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all their help with the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, the podcast for those who believe life gets better—and even sweeter—with age. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we’re diving into the soul-stirring legacy of two musical giants whose voices, harmonies, and vision shaped the very sound of a generation: Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler.
If you grew up spinning 45s on your record player or gathered around the radio to hear those smooth, soaring harmonies, then you already know that Mayfield and Butler weren’t just voices—they were storytellers, activists, and pioneers of a sound that broke barriers. Together, they helped shape the golden age of soul music, and their influence continues to inspire generations.
But did you know that before the world knew them as soul legends, they were just two young men from Chicago’s Cabrini-Green projects, united by gospel music, ambition, and a dream of something bigger? Today, we’ll uncover the fascinating story of how Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield met, formed the Impressions, and created hits like the unforgettable “For Your Precious Love.” We’ll also explore why Jerry’s path ultimately led him to go solo—and how Curtis turned his heartbreak into a revolutionary career that brought soul music into the Civil Rights Movement.
Joining us today is returning guest Scott Shea, a writer and expert in music history, whose latest article brings these incredible stories to life. From Curtis Mayfield’s genius as a songwriter to Jerry Butler’s powerful, underrated baritone, we’ll reflect on their journey, their struggles, and their lasting impact on American music and culture.
This one’s for the music lovers, the memory keepers, and anyone who remembers the days when a song could soothe your soul and spark a revolution. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back, and let’s celebrate the legacy of two legends who reminded us all to “Keep on Pushing.”
I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is The Not Old Better Show. Let’s get started.
Enough is Enuf: Why Isn’t English Easier To Spell? Smithsonian Associate Gabe Henry
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📚 Ever wondered why English spelling makes no sense? 🤯 Why does G in George sound different from G in gorge? And why are we still spelling enough like that?!
Author Gabe Henry joins The Not Old Better Show to unravel 500 years of failed spelling reform. From Twain to texting, is change finally here? 🔡✨ Listen now! 🎧👇
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today, we’re diving into the wonderfully chaotic, utterly confusing, and downright hilarious world of English spelling. Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? And seriously—why is enough spelled like that?
Our guest today, Smithsonian Associate and author Gabe Henry, has spent over a decade unraveling the twisted history of English spelling reform. Smithsonian Associate Gabe Henry will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up and the title of his presentation there is Enough is Enuf: Why Isn’t English Easier To Spell? Please check out our show notes today for more information about Smithsonian Associate Gabe Henry at Smithsonian Associates. But we have Gabe Henry today to tell us a little about it all including his new book, avialable at Apple books, Enough is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell, takes us through 500 years of determined—yet doomed—efforts to straighten out our language. From Mark Twain and Ben Franklin to C.S. Lewis and George Bernard Shaw, some of history’s greatest minds have fought to make English more logical…and lost.
But here’s the twist—what spelling reformers couldn’t do, technology just might. Thanks to texting, social media, and emojis, English may finally be simplifying itself. So, are we witnessing a long-overdue spelling revolution? Or is this just another chapter in the ongoing saga of linguistic chaos?
Gabe Henry is here to make sense of it all, with plenty of humor along the way. So grab a cup of coffee—or should that be k-o-f-e?—and let’s get into it.
Please welcome to the show, Smithsonian Associate Gabe Henry.
Thanks to our wonderful guest, Smithsonian Associate Gabe Henry for his generous time. Smithsonian Associate Gabe Henry will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up and the title of his presentation there is Enough is Enuf: Why Isn’t English Easier To Spell? Please check out our show notes today for more information about Smithsonian Associate Gabe Henry at Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful Smithsonian Associates audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Mike Donlin: A Rough and Rowdy Life From New York Baseball Idol to Stage and Screen
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Ladies and gentlemen, picture this: A baseball star so good they called him “Turkey Mike,” a man who could hit, run, and put on a show at the plate like nobody else. A fan favorite, a heartthrob, a natural entertainer. But also—a brawler, a drinker, a man with a temper so fierce he got himself suspended almost as often as he hit home runs.
And then? He walked away. Right at the peak of his career, with numbers that could have made him a legend, Mike Donlin did the unthinkable—he left baseball. Not for injury. Not for money. But for love.
Her name was Mabel Hite, a Vaudeville star with a dazzling smile and a quick wit. Together, they became one of the most famous couples of their time—packing theaters, charming audiences, and proving that baseball and showbiz weren’t so different after all. But their story wasn’t all curtain calls and encore performances. Tragedy struck, and Donlin, once the brightest star on both the diamond and the stage, found himself at a crossroads once again.
Today, we’re diving into this forgotten, fascinating, and downright unbelievable story with baseball historian and award-winning author Steven Steinberg. His new book, available at Apple Books, Mike Donlin: A Rough and Rowdy Life from New York Baseball Idol to Stage and Screen, brings this larger-than-life character back into the spotlight. We’ll talk about Donlin’s triumphs, fights, Hollywood years, and the love that changed everything.
Baseball, Vaudeville, scandal, romance, and a man too big for just one stage—this is going to be a great one. So, grab a seat, and let’s get into it. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is The Not Old – Better Show.
What if growing older wasn’t just about adding years but about stepping into wisdom, influence, and purpose? What if instead of fading into the background, we embraced a new role—a role of guidance, leadership, and transformation?
Today, we’re speaking with someone who has dedicated his life to redefining what it truly means to age. Dr. Marc B. Cooper is a coach, author, and thought leader who challenges the idea that aging is simply about preservation. Instead, he asks us to consider: Are we merely “Older,” or are we evolving into “Elder”? Because there is a difference. Older is resignation—Elder is possibility. Older is retreat—Elder is engagement. Older is a conclusion—Elder is a beginning.
Dr. Cooper’s work—including his book Older to Elder: The Thinking and Being of a Contemporary Elder—lays out a clear, compelling path for those 60 and beyond who refuse to be sidelined by outdated expectations. Instead, he encourages us to step forward as storytellers, mentors, and wisdom-keepers for the generations that follow.
In our conversation today, we’ll explore how to embrace this powerful transition. What does it take to move from simply aging to becoming a true Elder? How do we overcome ageism and societal doubts? And most importantly—how can we shape the legacy we leave behind?
Dr. Cooper has coached, written, and traveled the world sharing these insights, and today, we’re honored to have him with us. So, let’s get started. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and this is The Not Old – Better Show.
Today’s special guest, singer, songwriter, and musician, Sarah Martin McConnell, is a remarkable example of how life’s twists and turns can lead us to discover our true purpose. A Nashville-based singer-songwriter with a background in social work, Sarah has spent the past 16 years bringing the joy and healing power of music to seniors through her nonprofit, Music for Seniors.
This organization started with a simple, heartfelt idea: connect talented musicians with older adults, especially those who are isolated or living with conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia. What began as a personal effort to lift her own mother’s spirits after Hurricane Katrina has blossomed into a citywide—and now national—program that lights up lives through live music. Sarah’s work has shown that music has a magical ability to spark memories, create community, and bring joy to people of all ages, especially those who need it most.
Today, we’ll explore Sarah’s inspiring journey, from singing alongside her mother during a challenging time to building an award-winning nonprofit that has touched countless lives. We’ll hear stories of resilience, creativity, and music’s incredible impact—stories that will move and inspire anyone who’s ever cared for a parent, grandparent, or friend.
So, whether you’re a music lover, a caregiver, or someone seeking purpose in your next chapter, this episode is for you. Sit back, relax, and join us as we celebrate the healing power of music and the extraordinary legacy of Sarah Martin McConnell.
Thanks to Sarah Martin McConnell, singer-songwriter and founder of Music For Seniors. Please enjoy Sarah’s latest music and stay tuned for her debut album, which we will link to soon. My thanks to Sam Heninger and Miranda Heninger for all they do to keep the ships here running on time and for keeping me honest. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everyone and we’ll see you next time.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. In 1839, five women gathered in a Boston parlor, asking two profound questions: What are we born to do? How shall we do it? Their answers helped shape one of the most important intellectual movements in American history—Transcendentalism.
We know the names Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. But what about Mary Moody Emerson, Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, Sophia Peabody Hawthorne, Lydia Jackson Emerson, and Margaret Fuller? These women weren’t just observers of the movement; they were its architects. They nurtured its philosophy, challenged its leaders, and laid the foundations for American feminism.
Yet, history largely ignored them. Their ideas, often groundbreaking, were overshadowed by the men they inspired. Until now.
Today, we welcome Smithsonian Associate Dr. Randall Fuller, the Herman Melville Distinguished Professor of 19th-Century American Literature at the University of Kansas, to uncover the hidden story of Transcendentalism. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Randall Fuller will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes today for details on his presentation, titled Bright Circle: Five Remarkable Transcendentalist Women. His book of the same name, available at Apple Books, Bright Circle: Five Remarkable Women in the Age of Transcendentalism, challenges what we think we know about this movement and restores these women to their rightful place in history.
Did Emerson’s most famous ideas actually begin with his aunt? Did a woman’s journal from Cuba shape the way Americans saw nature? And how did one wife push her husband to take a stand on abolition?
This is a conversation about the influence, erasure, and intellectual power of women in a time that tried to silence them.
So, let’s step back into the 19th century and meet the women who changed America—without ever getting the credit.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Randall Fuller will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes today for details on his presentation, titled Bright Circle: Five Remarkable Transcendentalist Women His book, of the same name, and available at Apple Books, Bright Circle: Five Remarkable Women in the Age of Transcendentalism. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Please wish them a Happy 60th Anniversary this year! My thanks to Sam and Miranda Heninger for all they do to help ths show, too. And my thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next time.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today, we’re talking about something that affects every single one of us—aging. But not just the personal experience of getting older. We’re talking about how old age itself was invented—how retirement, security, and dignity in later life were shaped by policies, culture, and economics, and why, for many, those promises now feel uncertain.
My guest today is Smithsonian Associate, historian James Chappel, author of the remarkable new book, available at Apple Books Golden Years: How Americans Invented and Reinvented Old Age. Dr. James Chappel will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. The title of his presentation is The Golden Years. Please check out our show notes today for details. It’s an eye-opening look at how, for much of history, Americans worked until their final breath. Then, with Social Security, employer pensions, and rising prosperity, a new era of retirement emerged—one that allowed millions to live out their later years in security. But that era is fading. Today, older Americans are working longer, facing financial precarity, and navigating a system that feels increasingly fragile.
James Chappel unpacks how we got here, the figures—both celebrated and forgotten—who shaped the story, and the pop culture that influenced how we see aging, from The Golden Girls to Grace and Frankie. He also challenges us to rethink the future. Should we accept the instability of old age as inevitable? Or is there a better way forward?
This conversation is about history, but it’s also about us—our parents, our children, and the future we want to build. So stay with us, as we dive into Golden Years with Smithsonian Associate, historian James Chappel.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate, historian James Chappel, author of the remarkable new book, available at Apple Books Golden Years: How Americans Invented and Reinvented Old Age. Dr. James Chappel will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. The title of his presentation is The Golden Years. Please check out our show notes today for details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to Sam & Miranda Heninger for their help on the show. Thanks, guys. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next time.
1FitLife Fit & Fabulous Over 40: Fitness Friday with Jane Marcus
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday edition. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today, we’re cutting through the noise and getting real about health, fitness, and aging strong. If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you as you hit midlife, or you’re tired of one-size-fits-all health advice that doesn’t actually fit, then you’re in the right place.
My guest today is Jane Marcus—fitness coach, nutrition expert, and the powerhouse behind 1FitLife: Fit & Fabulous Over 40. Jane didn’t just wake up one day as a fitness guru—her journey was filled with frustration, setbacks, and reinvention. From struggling in a new country with jobs that drained her to discovering the power of strength training and building a thriving health business for women over 40, Jane has lived the transformation she now teaches.
She’s here to bust myths about midlife fitness, explain why traditional diets fail us after 40, and share how we can actually boost our energy, build strength, and stay active—not just for today, but for decades to come. Whether you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or just looking for that extra push, Jane’s insight will change the way you think about fitness at this stage of life.
And stick around—because I will be asking her the question we all want answered: How on earth does she do so many chin-ups?!
So, let’s get to it—please join me in welcoming Jane Marcus to The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday edition.
My thanks to Jane Marcus for her generous time on the Fitness Friday show today. You can learn more about Jane on her Facebook page, which we’ll link to in our notes today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show on their 60th Anniversary of Smithsonian Associates. When you get a free moment check out our link to Smithsonian Associates, also in our notes today. My thanks always to our production team of Sam & Miranda Heninger. Thanks, guys. And a special thanks to our Fitness Friday audience on radio and podast. Be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday interview series.
1FitLife Fit & Fabulous Over 40: Fitness Friday with Jane Marcus
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday edition. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today, we’re cutting through the noise and getting real about health, fitness, and aging strong. If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you as you hit midlife, or you’re tired of one-size-fits-all health advice that doesn’t actually fit, then you’re in the right place.
My guest today is Jane Marcus—fitness coach, nutrition expert, and the powerhouse behind 1FitLife: Fit & Fabulous Over 40. Jane didn’t just wake up one day as a fitness guru—her journey was filled with frustration, setbacks, and reinvention. From struggling in a new country with jobs that drained her to discovering the power of strength training and building a thriving health business for women over 40, Jane has lived the transformation she now teaches.
She’s here to bust myths about midlife fitness, explain why traditional diets fail us after 40, and share how we can actually boost our energy, build strength, and stay active—not just for today, but for decades to come. Whether you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or just looking for that extra push, Jane’s insight will change the way you think about fitness at this stage of life.
And stick around—because I will be asking her the question we all want answered: How on earth does she do so many chin-ups?!
So, let’s get to it—please join me in welcoming Jane Marcus to The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday edition.
My thanks to Jane Marcus for her generous time on the Fitness Friday show today. You can learn more about Jane on her Facebook page, which we’ll link to in our notes today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show on their 60th Anniversary of Smithsonian Associates. When you get a free moment check out our link to Smithsonian Associates, also in our notes today. My thanks always to our production team of Sam & Miranda Heninger. Thanks, guys. And a special thanks to our Fitness Friday audience on radio and podast. Be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday interview series.
Revolution, Rebellion, and the Fight for Freedom: Andrew Lawler on the Untold Story of 1776
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Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates 6oth anniversary Interview Series, where history comes alive and challenges everything we thought we knew. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today we have a truly electrifying conversation for you.
We all know the story of the American Revolution—patriots fighting for freedom against the might of the British Crown. But what if I told you that one of the most pivotal moments in that fight didn’t happen in Boston or Philadelphia, but in Virginia? And what if the spark that helped push the colonies toward independence wasn’t a tea party or a midnight ride, but an act of emancipation?
Our guest today, New York Times bestselling author and journalist Smithsonian Associate Andrew Lawler, is here to tell us about his new book, available at Apple Books, A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis That Spurred the American Revolution. Andrew Lawler will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up so please check out our webstie for links and details.
Smithsonian Associate Dr. Andrew Lawler’s new book, available at Apple Books is A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis That Spurred the American Revolution. In it, he uncovers the untold story of Lord Dunmore, Virginia’s last royal governor—a man who, in desperation, issued a proclamation offering freedom to enslaved people who joined the British fight. The result? Chaos, fury, and the kind of political firestorm that changed the course of history.
Thomas Jefferson himself admitted it: Dunmore’s actions sent the patriots into a perfect frenzy, leading directly to the burning of Norfolk and Virginia’s push for independence. But what about the people who answered Dunmore’s call—the men who risked everything to fight for a different kind of freedom? What happened to them? And how does this forgotten chapter of history still shape the America we live in today?
Andrew Lawler has spent years unraveling this remarkable story, and today, he’s here to share it with us. Get ready for an eye-opening conversation about revolution, race, and the myths we’ve built around our nation’s founding.
This is history like you’ve never heard it before—right here, on the Smithsonian Associates 60th Anniversary Interview Series.
My thanks to Andrew Lawler. Andrew Lawler is a journalist and author who has written about history, science, religion, and politics from dozens of countries. Check out Andrew Lawler’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation with details in our show notes. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show and my thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and let’s talk about better, The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates 60th Anniversary interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
The New Fit: Aaron Leventhal on Strength, Longevity, and Reinventing Fitness After 40
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Fitness Friday interview series. Today’s episode is brought to by Acorns. Acorns makes it easy for everyone to start saving and investing. , I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today, we’re talking about something that affects all of us: how we stay strong, energized, and truly fit as we age.
Think about this—after 40, the average person loses 7% of their lean muscle mass each decade. Our metabolism slows, our joints feel different, and for many, workouts that once worked… just don’t anymore. But what if we could turn that around? What if fitness in our 40s, 50s, and beyond wasn’t about limitations, but about possibilities?
Aaron Leventhal knows exactly how to make that happen. A former professional soccer player, elite performance coach, and now a cancer survivor, Aaron has spent 25 years helping people—from pro athletes to everyday movers—break through fitness plateaus. And now, with his new book, available at Apple Books: The New Fit: How to Own Your Fitness Journey in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond, he’s redefining what it means to be strong at any age.
Today, Aaron is here to shatter myths, share science-backed training strategies, and explain why the key to lasting fitness isn’t just about working out harder—it’s about working out smarter. Whether you're an athlete looking to maintain your edge or someone who wants to feel good getting up the stairs, this episode is for you.
Get ready for an eye-opening conversation that could change how you move for the rest of your life. Please join me in welcoming Aaron Leventhal to The Not Old Better Show Fitness Friday interview series.
My thanks to Acorns for sponsoring today’s show. Acorns makes it easy for everyone to start saving and investing.
My thanks to Aaron Leventhal, for his generous time, and excellent advice for our audience. Remember to check out Aaron Leventhal and his new book, available at Apple Books: The New Fit: Aaron Leventhal on Strength, Longevity, and Reinventing Fitness After 40
Flying with Dad, Dying with Dad - Yvonne Caputo
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, on radio and podcast for all of us who embrace life’s second act with curiosity, passion, and a drive to connect. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is one you won’t want to miss. It’s a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about family, legacy, and the courage it takes to have the talks that truly matter.
Our guest is Yvonne K. Caputo, author of two remarkable books: Flying with Dad and Dying with Dad. Yvonne’s first book, Flying with Dad, is a poignant memoir about her father, a World War II veteran, whose stories of flying B-24 bombers changed their relationship forever. Once distant and brusque, her father became the man she truly got to know—story by story, mile by mile—leading to a connection she never thought possible.
In her second book, Dying with Dad, Yvonne takes us on another intimate journey, sharing the profound and practical lessons she learned as she supported her father’s end-of-life wishes. From navigating the powerful Five Wishes document to ensuring he passed away on his terms, Yvonne’s story reminds us of the importance of conversations about life, death, and dignity.
Today, Yvonne shares the hidden gifts in her father’s stories, how these conversations transformed her family, and why it’s never too late to have the tough talks that can bring us closer to those we love.
So, grab your favorite cup of tea, settle in, and join us for this touching and inspiring episode of The Not Old Better Show. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang—let’s get started.
My thanks to author Yvonne K. Caputo, for her generous time and wonderful, helpful insights about end of life deciions and more. Please check out our website show notes for more details about Yvonne K. Caputo. My thanks to our Smithsonian team, as well as Sam Heninger & Miranda Heninger for their help in making the show tip top! My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next time.
INTRODUCTION:
On the morning of November 3, 1979, in a quiet neighborhood of Greensboro, North Carolina, a crowd gathered for a march—activists, mill workers, and local citizens standing together against the Ku Klux Klan. The press was there, cameras rolling, ready to document a demonstration for justice. But what unfolded in just 88 seconds was something no one could have imagined. Shots rang out. Five people lay dead. The killers—members of the Klan and American Nazis—walked away without consequence.
And just like that, an act of political terror carried out in broad daylight became a footnote in American history. No justice. No reckoning. No headlines in history books.
As part of our Black Heritage Month, author and historian Aran Shetterly is here today to change that. His new book, available on Apple Books, Morningside: The 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American City’s Soul, is a gripping, meticulously researched account of the Greensboro Massacre—one of the most brazen acts of racial and political violence in modern America, and one that eerily mirrors the polarization, extremism, and law enforcement failures we continue to see today.
Why was this atrocity buried in the past? What does it reveal about justice—then and now? And what lessons can we learn as we approach the 45th anniversary of this chilling event?
Aran Shetterly spent years uncovering the truths that many wanted to stay hidden. He spoke with activists, police officers, informants, and eyewitnesses—some who still refuse to acknowledge what happened that day. Today, he joins us to share what he found and why Morningside is more than just history—it’s a warning.
This is The Not Old Better Show, and I’m Paul Vogelzang. Stay with us.
My thanks to historian Aran Shetterly and his new book, Morningside: The 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American City’s Soul. My thanks to Sam & Miranda Heninger for keeping us going. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks and we’ll see you next time.
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang.
The Academy Awards are Hollywood’s grandest night—the moment when months of speculation, surprise wins, and snubs all culminate in one golden evening. And this year, the road to Oscar glory has been anything but predictable.
Was Anora’s big night at the Critics Choice, DGA, and PGA the ultimate confirmation that it’s the Best Picture frontrunner, or is there still room for a shocking upset? Will Sean Baker walk away with Best Director, or could someone else—maybe The Brutalist’s Brady Corbet or Emilia Pérez’s Jacques Audiard—steal the moment? And what about Wicked, which just had a stunning, completely unexpected win for Jon M. Chu at the Critics Choice Awards? Could the musical blockbuster actually shake up the race?
From underdog stories to behind-the-scenes drama, tonight, we’re unpacking all the Oscar buzz with film critic Smithsonian Associate Noah Gittell. Noah Gittell will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up…please check out our show notes today for more details. He’s been following every twist and turn of this year’s awards season, sorting through the narratives, the rumors, and the history that tell us where the Oscars might be headed. Plus, he’s got the trivia and insights that will make sure you’re the most informed person at your Oscars party.
It’s a night of predictions, controversy, and maybe even a little Hollywood gossip. So, sit back and enjoy—this is going to be a fun one. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and this is The Not Old – Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Noah Gittell. Noah Gittell will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up…please check out our show notes today for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to help us here on the show. My thanks to Sam Heninger and Miranda Heninger for their help producing and directing me, and my thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better, Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. Today’s show is sponsored by Acorns. Acorns makes it easy for everyone to start saving and investing I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is one you won’t want to miss.
Have you ever felt the pull of a dream you’ve carried for years, perhaps even decades? A quiet calling, whispering to you in the rare stillness of life. It might be the book you’ve longed to write, the song you’ve yet to sing, or the project that feels like it’s waiting just for you. But somewhere along the way, guilt crept in—guilt that told you to set it aside, that other responsibilities mattered more.
Our guest today, Tamara Protasso Adams, is here to tell you something radical: that guilt? It’s not yours to carry. Tamara is a champion of intuition, imagination, and reclaiming the dreams we’ve been told to silence. Her message is as empowering as it is transformative: those secret dreams are not indulgent—they are the key to your fulfillment.
Tamara will share how societal systems, like the patriarchy, quietly push us to abandon our personal passions, convincing us that service to others or productivity must always come first. But she’ll also reveal how imagination and intuition can help us break free, reigniting our sense of purpose.
Whether you’ve told yourself it’s too late, or you’ve struggled to give yourself permission to start, this conversation will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to take that first step toward a dream that refuses to let you go.
So, grab a cup of tea, settle in, and prepare to rediscover your own creative power. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is The Not Old Better Show
Thanks to Acorns for sponsoring today’s show: The Not Old Better Show. Acorns. ..I’Acorns makes it easy for everyone to start saving and investing. Thank you to Sam Heninger and Miranda for their help in making the show better. Thanks to all of you in our Not Old Better Show audience. Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everyone, and we’ll see you next time.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today, we’re diving into the world of high-stakes espionage, relentless action, and a prison break unlike any other.
Our guest is the master of the modern thriller, the #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Greaney. If you love gritty, edge-of-your-seat storytelling, you already know him—the man behind the Gray Man series, a franchise so intense it leaped from the page to the big screen with Ryan Gosling in the lead role. And now, he's back with Midnight Black, just now out, available February 18, 2025, available at Apple Books, a book that might just be his most harrowing yet.
Imagine a Russian gulag buried deep in the frozen wastelands, a place so brutal that even hardened criminals whisper about its horrors. This is where we find Zoya Zakharova, once a master spy, now a prisoner. And there’s only one man insane enough to take on the Russian police state to free her—Courtland Gentry, the Gray Man himself. But this isn’t just another mission. It’s personal. And the odds? Nearly impossible.
Returning guest, author Mark Greaney is no armchair novelist. He’s fired the weapons, trained with special ops, and even flown in fighter jets—all in pursuit of authenticity. His books aren’t just fiction, they feel real because he’s lived the research.
Today, we’ll talk about the terrifying reality behind the Mordovian prison camps, the real-life inspiration for Midnight Black, just now out, available February 18, 2025, available at Apple Books, and why the most dangerous missions aren’t always fought with guns. We’ll also get a glimpse into the mind of a writer who has dedicated himself to making thrillers as immersive and true-to-life as possible.
So, strap in, because this one’s going to be a ride. Please welcome back to The Not Old Better Show, Mark Greaney.
My thanks to Mark Greaney, author of the new best selling book, Midnight Black, just now out, available February 18, 2025, available at Apple Books. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to Sam Heninger and Miranda Heninger for their help, and my thnks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™, The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
Hello, everyone, and welcome to The Not Old Better Show. Acorns. Acorns makes it easy for everyone to start saving and investing..I’m Paul Vogelzang, and if you’ve been searching for inspiration to live fully in the here and now, today’s episode is exactly what you need.
Our guest is Dallas Collis, author of The Gift, a powerful and profoundly moving book about breaking free from the stories we tell ourselves and embracing the incredible freedom of living in the present. Dallas has walked a long and challenging path—facing trauma, addiction, loss, and even staring down his own mortality. But rather than letting those moments define him, he found clarity, resilience, and a profound understanding of life’s true gift: the present moment.
In our conversation, Dallas will share how he went from being trapped by his own story to experiencing the liberating power of the “blue sky” that’s always been there, just beyond the clouds of our worries and past pain. You’ll hear his insights on putting down the heavy baggage we all carry and how living intentionally can transform every aspect of our lives, no matter your age or circumstances.
We’ll also talk about the practical steps he recommends—like collapsing life into manageable, joyful moments—and how we can all take those steps, starting today. Trust me, you’ll leave this episode feeling lighter, inspired, and ready to take on your 16 hours with a new mindset.
So, let’s get started! Please join me in welcoming Dallas Collis to The Not Old Better Show.
My thanks to Acorns for sponsoring today’s episode. Acorns. Acorns makes it easy for everyone to start saving and investing—my thanks to Dallas Collis for his generous time today. Check out The Gift and more information about Dallas Collis in our show notes today. Thanks always for Sam Heninger and Miranda Heninger, my team of edit and admin…thanks for keeping me honest here! My thanks to you my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everyone, and I’ll see you next week!
Hello, and welcome to The Not Old Better Show! 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. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and as always, I want to thank you for joining us today, where it’s never too late to learn, live, and grow, too.
Today, we’re starting something special—celebrating winners and honorees of the prestigious Golden Door Awards. These awards recognize extraordinary individuals who are using their voices, creativity, and vision to make a positive impact on our world. And who better to kick off this series than today’s guest, Angela Smith!
Angela Smith is not just a writer; she’s a powerhouse of inspiration and a champion of emotional resilience.
From children to adults, her books are lighting a path for people to embrace self-love, tap into their inner strength, and unlock their highest potential. Angela is a first-place
gold medalist in the non-fiction category for her latest work, Stepping into Love: A Journey to Self-Healing,a transformative book packed with warmth, wisdom, and practical exercises to guide readers back to themselves.
But Angela’s impact doesn’t stop there. She’s the author of I Love Myself, a children’s book that has unexpectedly found a huge following among adults, proving that the journey to self-esteem starts at any age.
With her heartfelt stories and actionable advice, Angela is helping people of all ages— from 3 to 80—navigate life with purpose, courage, and joy. In today’s episode, Angela will share her fascinating journey, the lessons she’s learned, and how her books are sparking meaningful change around the globe. She’ll also open up about what it means to truly live with integrity, align with your heart’s truth, and embrace a life full of love and gratitude.
So, sit back, grab your favorite cup of tea, and get ready to be inspired. This is going to be a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Let’s dive right in and welcome the remarkable Angela Smith to The Not Old Better Show!
My thanks to Acorns for sponsoring today’s episode. Remember, 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. Check out our show notes today for more information about Acorns.My thanks to Angela M. Smith for her generous time today. My thanks to HenHouse Consulting for their excellent work on the program, and my thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next time.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series.
She’s a global phenomenon, a cultural icon, and now… an economic case study. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour wasn’t just a concert—it was a movement. It shattered records, raked in over $1 billion in revenue, and gave cities across the world a much-needed financial boost. But this story goes deeper than ticket sales and glittering stadiums.
This is about the power of one woman to disrupt entire industries. From her fight against Spotify’s streaming royalties to her battle for ownership of her own music, Taylor Swift has consistently challenged the norms of the music business—and won. And now, her record-breaking tour has helped spark a Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation.
But what does it all mean? For the music industry, for local economies, and for the way we view power in the hands of superstars? To answer those questions, we’re joined by Smithsonian Associate Dr. Kara Reynolds, an economist from American University, whose expertise lies in analyzing economic inequality, market power, and the fascinating world of superstars.
Dr. Kara Reynolds will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up for a full presentation titled: Swiftnomics: The Economics of Taylor Swift. But we have Smithsonian Associate Dr. Kara Reynolds today for a brief tasts of what’s to come. A self-proclaimed Swiftie, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Kara Reynolds takes us behind the scenes of the Eras Tour’s financial ripple effects and breaks down what Swift’s singular influence tells us about the economics of music, gender discrimination, and the forces shaping the modern entertainment industry.
So, sit back and get ready. Because this is not just about Taylor Swift—it’s about the bigger picture of how art, economics, and justice collide. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is the Not Old Better Show."
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Kara Reynolds for her generosity and time. Dr. Kara Reynolds will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up for a full presentation titled: Swiftnomics: The Economics of Taylor Swift.My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.
Smithsonian Associates is celebrating its 60th Anniversary, and 2025 will be filled with great episodes and interviews…check back here often. My thanks to Sam Heninger and Miranda Heninger for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast.
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Edition. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is going to be downright delicious—and maybe just a little bit scandalous. Get ready to explore the fascinating and seductive history of aphrodisiacs with renowned food historian and speaker, Francine Segan.
From Cleopatra’s lavish feasts of honey and figs to the Marquis de Sade’s exotic culinary indulgences, the topic of aphrodisiacs has tantalized imaginations for centuries. Are oysters truly the food of love? Why did the ancient Romans bake bread shaped like a phallus? And what on earth made people believe frog saliva could boost virility? Francine Segan will guide us through these questions and more as she traces the allure of aphrodisiacs from ancient Egypt, through the Renaissance, and into our modern kitchens.
But it’s not just about history. Today, you’ll hear the fascinating story behind the romantic associations of champagne glasses, discover why chocolate is the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat, and even learn about the recipes used by legendary lovers like Casanova to fan the flames of passion.
With humor, rich historical anecdotes, and even a touch of bawdy Renaissance fun, Francine brings this provocative topic to life in a way that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening. And if you’ve ever wondered about the foods that can inspire love—or maybe just make for an unforgettable date night—you’re in for a treat.
So, grab your favorite indulgence—be it chocolate, champagne, or truffles—and settle in as we dive into the seductive world of food and passion. Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, where it’s never too late to learn, laugh, and maybe even love.
Let’s get started.
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Welcome to The Not Old – Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast., the podcast for those who believe it’s never too late to explore, learn, and live a meaningful life. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and as always, I’m so glad you’re with us today.
Today’s episode is one you won’t want to miss. We’re diving into the life of one of history’s most fascinating figures—Benjamin Franklin. But not the Franklin you think you know. When we hear his name, we might picture the Founding Father, the diplomat, or the man on the $100 bill. Yet Franklin was also a brilliant scientist—an innovator and experimenter whose discoveries shaped the modern world in ways many of us overlook.
Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate and acclaimed author Dick Munson, here to discuss his new book, Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist. Munson’s work sheds fresh light on Franklin’s scientific achievements, from his groundbreaking work on electricity—including the famous kite experiment—to his contributions to meteorology, oceanography, and even the invention of everyday tools like the lightning rod and efficient stoves.
Franklin’s science wasn’t just a hobby; it was the backbone of his life. His experiments and discoveries earned him fame, respect, and influence, opening doors that helped secure vital French support during the American Revolution. Dick Munson argues that to truly understand Franklin the Founding Father, we must first appreciate Franklin the Scientist—a man whose relentless curiosity and love of learning shaped both his world and ours.
Get ready for an eye-opening conversation as we explore Franklin’s lesser-known scientific side, the joys and challenges of his experiments, and the lasting lessons his approach to science can teach us today.
So, let’s get started. Please join me in welcoming our guest, Smithsonian Associate Dick Munson, to The Not Old – Better Show.
Thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dick Munson! My thanks to Sam Heninger and Miranda Heninger for all they do to keep the ships here running on time and for keeping me honest. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everyone and we’ll see you next time.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today, we’re exploring a story that’s millions—even billions—of years in the making. Imagine standing on American soil in the 19th century, looking out at the grandeur of Yosemite or the vast coal seams of the Appalachian forests, and believing that this land was just a few thousand years old. Now imagine discovering that beneath your feet lay fossils of terrifying dinosaurs like the T. rex, saber-toothed cats, and tropical forests that thrived in a prehistoric world.
This revelation didn’t just change science—it changed everything. It transformed how Americans saw their country, their history, and themselves. Suddenly, the so-called “New World” was revealed to be one of the oldest places on Earth, rooted in what historians call deep time.
Today, I’m joined by Smithsonian Associate Caroline Winterer, a renowned historian and the author of How the New World Became Old: The Deep Time Revolution in America. Please check out Smithsonian Associate Caroline Winterer at Smithsonian Associates coming up, with more details in our show notes today.Her fascinating book uncovers how this shift in understanding—from a 6,000-year-old Earth to a 2-billion-year-old planet—sparked a revolution in American identity. It’s a story of awe, wonder, and even controversy, as science collided with religion, culture, and art.
Caroline will take us back to the 19th century to meet the explorers, naturalists, and everyday Americans who unearthed ancient truths and brought this deep past into focus. We’ll also discuss what this revolution means for how we see our country—and our planet—today.
So, stay tuned. This is a story that spans eons but has never been more relevant. Let’s welcome Smithsonian Associate Caroline Winterer to the show.
Thanks to Smithsonian Associate Caroline Winterer, a renowned historian and the author of How the New World Became Old: The Deep Time Revolution in America. . Please check out Caroline Winterer at Smithsonian Associates, which is coming up. More details will be in our show notes today. My thanks to Sam Heninger and Miranda Heninger for all they do to keep the ships here running on time and for keeping me honest. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everyone and we’ll see you next time.
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 chariots in ancient battles, the whispers of trade deals along the Silk Road, and the resilience of Indigenous cultures in the Americas. At the heart of these pivotal moments in human history is the humble yet extraordinary horse.
Our guest, Smithsonian Associate William Taylor, is no stranger to this epic tale. Dr. William Taylor will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates in full, coming up. Check out our show notes today for more details about his upcoming presentation titled, “Horses Shaped Human History.” But we have Dr. Willliam Taylor briefly here today to tell us about being an archaeozoologist, assistant professor, and curator of archaeology at the University of Colorado Boulder. Smithsonian Associate Dr. William Taylor has spent his life piecing together the story of horses and humans—how they’ve partnered to shape history, from the first moments of domestication to the rise of global trade and even social inequality. Dr. Taylor’s groundbreaking new book, Hoof Beats: How Horses Shaped Human History, takes readers on a vivid journey through these remarkable intersections of biology, culture, and conquest.
But this isn’t just a history lesson. Smithsonian Associate Dr. William Taylor’s work draws on cutting-edge science—ancient DNA, archaeozoology—and Indigenous perspectives to rewrite what we thought we knew about horses.
Dr. William Taylor will share stories of discoveries on the Mongolian steppes, the spread of mounted riders, and how horses remain vital to cultures around the globe.
So, whether you’ve ever ridden a horse or just admired them from afar, today’s episode will open your eyes to their deep connection to us. This isn’t just history—it’s humanity galloping forward, hoofbeats echoing through the ages.
I’m Paul Vogelzang, your host. Stay tuned—you won’t want to miss a single second of Smithsonian Associate, Dr. William Taylor here on The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate archaeozoologist, assistant professor, and curator of archaeology at the University of Colorado Boulder. Check out our show notes today for more details about his upcoming presentation titled, “Horses Shaped Human History.” My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all their help in our program, and to Sam Heninger and Miranda Heninger for all they do. Happy New Year, be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. See you next time.
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 and older adults—to own their strengths, step into their power, and embrace their quiet brilliance. Joanna doesn’t just talk the talk; she’s a living example of what it means to thrive as an introvert in a world that often favors extroverts.
At 65, Joanna is proof that it’s never too late to follow your passions. From her work helping individuals rediscover their value to challenging organizations stuck in an extrovert bias, Joanna’s insights are truly life-changing. She has even graced the TEDx stage—yes, as an introvert—to amplify her message of inclusion and empowerment.
In this episode, we’ll dive into Joanna’s entrepreneurial journey and the challenges she’s faced as a woman in midlife. We’ll explore her vision to impact one million introverts worldwide and hear practical advice for anyone looking to embrace their quieter side and thrive in their careers, relationships, and personal lives. Joanna shares invaluable insights into how introverts can reclaim their confidence, manage their energy, and step into their power, proving that quiet strength is just as powerful as the loudest voice in the room.
Whether you’re an introvert yourself or you love someone who is, this conversation is a celebration of the value that introverts bring to the world. Joanna is here to show us that aging and introversion are not limitations but opportunities to thrive, pursue passions, and make a meaningful difference.
My thanks to Joanna Rawbone for her generous time and excellent work with Flourishing Introverts. Please visit our website to learn more about Joanna’s resources, her TEDx talk, and the incredible work she’s doing to challenge extrovert bias and empower introverts everywhere. My thanks as well to the Smithsonian for their continued support of our show and to HenHouse Consulting for helping make this episode a success. And, of course, my heartfelt thanks to you, our wonderful audience, for tuning in to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.
Be well, be safe, and remember—Let’s Talk About Better™. Thanks, everybody. We’ll see you next time.
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 touch your heart this holiday season. Bambi Lynn, author of The Journey of Josephine: The Doll that Mended a Broken Heart, joins us to share a narrative that’s as unique as it is universal—a story about resilience, healing, and the incredible power of love and faith. Picture this: a little girl unwrapping a handmade doll on Christmas morning, a simple yet thoughtful gift from her mother. But for Bambi, that doll—Josephine—became so much more than just a toy. Josephine became a silent companion, a keeper of secrets, and an unwavering source of comfort through some of life’s darkest moments. Abuse, trauma, teenage pregnancy, and loss—Josephine was there through it all, standing in when people failed, offering strength when none could be found. Bambi’s story is one of survival and triumph. It’s a testament to the unorthodox ways we find hope and the surprising places where we discover strength. Today, she’ll take us on her journey, sharing how this doll—and the faith she held onto like a lifeline—helped her navigate through unimaginable pain to become the resilient, inspiring woman she is today. Prepare yourself for an emotional and eye-opening conversation that highlights the power of small things—a doll, a moment of faith, and the decision to persevere—to create monumental change in our lives. Stay with us as we dive into this unforgettable story with Bambi Lynn. And now, it’s my pleasure to introduce Bambi Lynn. My thanks to Acorns for sponsoring today’s episode. Please check out our show notes today for more details 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 My thanks to Bambi Lynn, author of The Journey of Josephine: The Doll that Mended a Broken Heart My thanks to all our audience on radio and podcast, HenHouse Consulting for their work to drive the show to new heights, here’s to 2025! Let’s talk about Better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody. We’ll see you next time.
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’s Story of Her Punishing & Loving Relationship with Her Father, is a story unlike any other. It’s raw, redemptive, and breathtakingly human.
Dr. Rosanne D’Ausilio takes us on a deeply personal journey through her tumultuous relationship with her father—a man whose strict, authoritarian ways left scars that seemed impossible to heal. But what begins as a tale of pain and fear unfolds into a profound revelation of compassion, understanding, and Divine Intervention.
We’ll hear about the moments that transformed her perspective—like Sunday morning bakery visits, where coconut bars and watermelon-sized pumpernickel bread became unlikely symbols of love. And, in the face of lifelong resentment, Rosanne reveals how she discovered the electrifying potential of forgiveness.
This is more than a story about a father and daughter—it’s a guide for anyone who has ever carried the weight of a painful past. Rosanne’s insights will teach us how to shift perceptions, embrace compassion, and find peace—even with those we once thought unforgivable.
So, sit back, listen closely, and prepare for a conversation that could change the way you see your own life.
Let’s dive into the extraordinary world of Dr. Rosanne D’Ausilio.
My thanks to Dr. Rosanne D’Ausilio for her time and wonderful story insights into Profound Forgiveness. Please check out our show notes today for more details about Rosanne D’Ausilio and her new book titled “Pain, Pumpernickel, and Profound Forgiveness.” My thanks to all our audience on radio and podcast, Sam Heninger and Miranda Heninger for their work to drive the show to new heights, here’s to 2025! Let’s talk about Better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody.
We’ll see you next time.
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. Terri isn’t just an intuitive; she’s a pet intuitive, a horse whisperer, a medical and veterinary intuitive, a medium for both people and pets, and even a map dowser who can locate water and gold. Her work touches the lives of those who can’t speak for themselves—whether it’s someone in a coma, battling severe autism, or even a beloved animal companion. But what makes Terri truly unique is her approach. She’s taken the so-called “woo-woo” of intuition and grounded it firmly in physics. That’s right—physics! According to Terri, everything in the universe vibrates at a frequency, and intuition is simply the ability to tap into those higher vibrations. She believes anyone can develop this ability, and she’s dedicated her life to teaching others how. Today, we’ll explore how Terri’s journey began when a non-verbal child communicated with her for the first me, how she’s used her gift to help both humans and animals, and why she says intuitive communication can transform lives—even yours. So, buckle up for an entertaining, eye-opening conversation that will challenge what you think you know about the limits of communication, energy, and the human spirit. I’m thrilled to have Terri Jay here with us, and I know you’re going to love this episode. Let’s welcome Terri Jay to The Not Old Better Show! My thanks to Terri Jay for her time and wonderful story insights into Intuitive Communication. Please check out our show notes today for more details about Terri Jay and her new book titled “Intuitive Communication: Communicating with Those Who Cannot.” My thanks to all our audience on radio and podcast, Executive Producer Sam Heninger for his work to drive the show to new heights, here’s to 2025! Let’s talk about Better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody. We’ll see you next time.
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 the Middle Ages. Archbishop Thomas Becket was brutally slain by four knights of King Henry II—a death that reverberated far beyond the walls of the cathedral and into the heart of medieval Europe.
But who was Thomas Becket, and why did his life—and death—provoke such controversy? Once a trusted confidant of King Henry II, Becket was handpicked for the role of Archbishop of Canterbury, a move the king believed would solidify royal control over the church. Instead, Becket became an unwavering defender of ecclesiastical independence, defying the king at every turn. Their friendship turned to enmity, their alliance to discord, and their rivalry set the stage for one of history’s most infamous political disputes.
Today, we have the privilege of welcoming Smithsonian Associate Dr. Jennifer Paxton, a distinguished historian, professor, and expert in medieval history, to delve into this riveting tale. Dr. Paxton will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check our show notes for more details on her presentation titled, ‘The Murder of Thomas Becket.’’ She’ll guide us through the personal and political reasons behind Becket’s downfall, the unintended consequences of his murder—including the rise of his sainthood and the spread of his cult—and how this tragedy sparked a legacy immortalized in literature, art, and drama.
From the cultural significance of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales to the political resonance of Jean Anouilh’s 20th-century play, Becket’s story has transcended time and borders, continuing to captivate and inspire.
Prepare to explore a tale of loyalty and betrayal, of the sacred versus the secular, and of a man whose violent death transformed him into one of the most celebrated saints of the medieval world. So, sit back and join us as we unravel the fascinating, tragic, and enduring story of Thomas Becket—martyr, saint, and a lightning rod for the ages.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Jennifer Paxton. Dr. Paxton will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check our show notes for more details on her presentation titled, ‘The Murder of Thomas Becket.’’ My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to our Executive Producer Sam Heninger. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better. The Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on The Not Old Better Show available on terrestrial radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next time.
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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, the heartbreak of saying goodbye to loved ones, or even the relentless stress of a world in turmoil. It’s in those darkest moments that joy can seem impossibly out of reach. But what if joy isn’t something we find only in bright, happy times? What if it’s something we can discover, nurture, and even create in the midst of life’s struggles?
Joining us today is someone who has done just that. Author, columnist, Smithsonian Associate Steven Petrow is a celebrated journalist, essayist, and author whose work has graced the pages of The Washington Post and The New York Times. Steven Petrow will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes for more details and Smithsonian links, but we have Steven Petrow today. He is known for his poignant reflections on aging, health, and civility. But Steven’s latest book, The Joy You Make: Find the Silver Linings—Even on Your Darkest Days, is perhaps his most personal and uplifting work yet.
Steven isn’t just talking theory here—he’s lived this truth. After losing both of his parents in the same year, navigating the heartbreak of divorce, and watching his sister battle a terminal illness, Steven embarked on a deeply personal journey to understand joy. What he discovered was life-changing: that joy isn’t the same as happiness, and that it can be found even in the most unlikely places.
In our conversation today, Steven will share moving stories from his own life, wisdom from experts he interviewed, and practical ways we can all cultivate joy—whether it’s through connecting with others, embracing gratitude, or finding humor in the little things.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Steven Petrow for his generous time today. Please check out our show notes for more details and Smithsonian links, about Steven Petrow and his new book, The Joy You Make: Find the Silver Linings—Even on Your Darkest Days. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to Sam Heninger for his work here. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience on radio and pdocast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better®. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associatesinterview series.
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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 Associates coming up. We’ll be disussing winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, One Hundred Years of Solitude.
This isn’t just a novel—it’s a phenomenon. With its spellbinding blend of magic and reality, this epic tale of the Buendía family and their fabled fictional town of Macondo has touched millions of readers around the globe. It’s a story about family, love, history, and the haunting legacy of colonialism, told through the extraordinary lens of García Márquez’s imagination.
Guiding us through this literary treasure is none other than Smithsonian Associate Dr. Joseph Luzzi, an acclaimed professor of literature at Bard College, a Yale PhD, and an expert on world literature. Dr. Luzzi will help us uncover the secrets behind the novel’s universal appeal, its innovative use of magical realism, and the way it redefines the idea of an epic for the modern age.
Whether you’re discovering One Hundred Years of Solitudefor the first time or revisiting it with fresh eyes, today’s discussion promises to inspire, enlighten, and perhaps even rekindle your love for one of the greatest novels of the 20th century.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Joseph Luzzi. Dr. Luzzi will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our web site for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to executive producer Sam Heninger. My thanks to you our wonderful Smithsonian Associates audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody. We’ll see you next week.
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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 on how food can be a source of joy, nourishment, and healing.
Laura Iu is a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, yoga teacher, and a passionate advocate for changing the way we think about nutrition. With a focus on breaking free from the diet mentality, Laura empowers her clients to reconnect with their bodies, embrace all foods guilt-free, and prioritize health at every size. She’s also an expert on the fascinating gut-brain connection and how what we eat can affect not just our physical health, but our mood, memory, and overall mental well-being.
Additionally, Laura Iu is a. Prevention Medical Review Board Member and spends her days helping clients understand all that and more. Here, she shares some wisdom about sustainable healthy eating as a powerful tool.
In today’s conversation, Laura shares her journey from premed student to nutrition expert, the science of intuitive eating, and practical ways to embrace sustainable, healthy habits—no calorie counting or juice cleanses required!
Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, looking to improve your relationship with food, or simply curious about the power of nutrition to transform your health, this episode is for you.
So grab a cup of tea, settle in, and get ready for an insightful discussion on how good food truly makes good health possible. And now, let’s welcome our guest, Laura Iu, to The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Interview Series.
My thanks to Laura Iu, Prevention Magazine and Executive Producer Sam Heninger. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Healthy Living Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next time.
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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 parents’ divorce to being labeled a "troublemaker" by her small town, Ellen’s story is raw, honest, and ultimately inspiring. But beneath the rebellious exterior is a young soul grappling with loneliness, searching for acceptance, and learning how to stand up for herself—often through laughter, tears, and unexpected friendship.
This isn’t just a memoir; it’s a celebration of resilience, inclusion, and the unbreakable bonds we forge in life’s most challenging moments. With wit and poignancy, Ellen shows us how life's struggles can become stepping stones, and how even the darkest times hold the potential for growth.
Today, Ellen will share why she wrote this memoir—not for revenge, but to offer hope to those struggling in broken homes, feeling like outsiders, or just trying to find their place in the world. Whether it’s the hilarity of youthful escapades or the weight of profound realizations, Ellen’s story serves as a powerful reminder that we’re all a work in progress. And sometimes, the most important lessons are hidden beneath the surface of a good joke.
So, get ready for a conversation filled with laughter, insight, and inspiration. I’m thrilled to welcome Ellen R.B. Smith to The Not Old Better Show.
My thanks to Ellen Smith for her generous time today. My thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for all his work in keeping our show as good as it is, and as good as it can be. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. We’ll see you next time.
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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 of PromptPerfect, a pioneering company in AI innovation that is making waves with its cutting-edge tools designed to enhance how we interact with AI. Charles has been at the forefront of developing AI solutions that are not only powerful but also accessible, especially for small businesses and individuals who might just be stepping into the AI landscape.
In this conversation, we’re going to cover a lot of ground—from what AI actually is and how it can be useful, to whether we should be wary of its rapid rise. Charles will offer insights on how tools like PromptPerfect work, why he believes AI is a vital tool for growth, and how you, our listeners, can embrace AI in your daily lives, whether for personal projects or small business ventures.
With AI becoming more prevalent in everything from healthcare to marketing, this episode is for everyone who’s curious, cautious, or just eager to understand where AI is headed and how it can be a force for good—especially for those who might feel left behind in the digital age. So, sit back, enjoy the conversation, and let’s learn together.
Join me in welcoming our guest today, co founder of PromptPerfect, Charles Ferguson
My thanks to all, Charles Ferguson, Sam Heningerand our wonderful audience on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show.
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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, whose latest novel, available on Apple Books, Precipice, masterfully intertwines history and fiction to bring this harrowing moment to life. Harris, renowned for his storytelling and meticulous research, takes us inside a clandestine affair between the British Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, and the young, aristocratic Venetia Stanley. But this is far more than a tale of forbidden love—it's a thriller that exposes the fragility of power, the dangerous intersection of personal and political, and how the secrets of a single woman could threaten an entire nation.
In Precipice, Robert Harris paints a vivid portrait of a society on the brink, capturing not just the politics but the people whose choices echo through history. Today, we’ll discuss the extraordinary research behind this novel, the real-life affair that could have toppled a government, and the timeless lessons it offers for our world today.
We’ll also discuss ‘CONCLAVE’film is releasing in theaters in early November. The adaptation of Harris’ book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini.
My thanks to Robert Harris, author of the new book, Precipice, available at Apple Books. Remember, Robert Harris also authored ‘CONCLAVE’film is releasing in theaters in early November. The adaptation of Harris’ book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. Check it out. My thanks to our wonderful executive producer Sam Heninger. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast, Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associatesseries 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 place called Chartwell—the beloved home of Winston Churchill.
In the 1930s, Churchill was not the wartime hero we know today. Churchill was a man out of government, politically isolated, and with few allies. Yet, it was at Chartwell, far from the center of British politics, that Churchill launched his most crucial campaign—sounding the alarm against Nazi Germany. It was here, behind closed doors, that he convened with great minds and trusted advisers—figures like Albert Einstein, T. E. Lawrence, and even American diplomat Joseph Kennedy—seeking intelligence, building alliances, and preparing for the storm he knew was coming.
But we have Katherine Carter today and we’ll talk about Churchill’s Chartwell. Katherine Carter knows Chartwell better than anyone. She’s spent over a decade managing the house and its remarkable collections. Katherine joins us to discuss her latest book, available at Apple Books, Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm. In this fascinating work, Katherine Carterunveils the little-known meetings that took place there and the critical influence they had on Churchill’s eventual rise to power and the course of history.
Get ready to explore the untold stories of Churchill’s quiet yet powerful citadel. And now, let’s welcome Katherine Carter to The Not Old Better Show.
Stay tuned! You won’t want to miss this incredible look into a pivotal moment in history.
My thanks to Katherine Carter, her generosity today, and her wonderful new book Churchill’s Citadel. Katherine Carter will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates and the title of her presentation is ‘Churchill At Chartwell,’ please check out our show notes today for details about Catherine Carter at Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to Smithsonian for their ongoing support of the show and for all they do. My thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger, his work on sound design and making the show the success it is. My thanks to all of you online and via terrestrial radio. Be well, be safe an let’s talk about better! The Not Old Better Show. Thanks everyone and we’ll see you next time.
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Welcome to The 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 where our guest comes in. SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATE Dr. David Hone is one of today’s leading paleontologists, known for his groundbreaking work on dinosaur behavior. His new book, Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior: What They Did and How We Know, is a thrilling exploration of how these creatures lived, communicated, and even raised their young.
Smithsonian Associate, Dr. David Hone will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Check out notes here via the links for more information. Dr. Hone is here to break down the latest discoveries and reveal how paleontologists use everything from fossils to living animal behavior to make educated guesses about these long-extinct giants. We’ll hear about everything from dinosaur signals and combat to their surprising colors and social habits—insights that challenge what we thought we knew.
Get ready for an exciting conversation that blends ancient mysteries with modern science. Whether you’re a lifelong dino fan or just curious about the prehistoric past, today’s episode will be a treat.
Dr. Hone, welcome to the show!
My thanks to Dr. David Hone for joining us today on The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview series.
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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, whose latest novel, available on Apple Books, Precipice, masterfully intertwines history and fiction to bring this harrowing moment to life. Harris, renowned for his storytelling and meticulous research, takes us inside a clandestine affair between the British Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, and the young, aristocratic Venetia Stanley. But this is far more than a tale of forbidden love—it's a thriller that exposes the fragility of power, the dangerous intersection of personal and political, and how the secrets of a single woman could threaten an entire nation.
Asquith, caught between his obsession for Venetia and his responsibility to lead a nation into war, is a man crumbling under pressure. Meanwhile, Venetia, clever, bored, and reckless, is no victim but a woman caught in the very machinations of history—at a time when women couldn't even vote. But as war clouds gather over Europe, this private intrigue becomes a national security risk, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
In Precipice, Robert Harris paints a vivid portrait of a society on the brink, capturing not just the politics but the people whose choices echo through history. Today, we’ll discuss the extraordinary research behind this novel, the real-life affair that could have toppled a government, and the timeless lessons it offers for our world today.
My thanks to Robert Harris, author of the new book, Precipice, available at Apple Books. Remember, Robert Harris also authored ‘CONCLAVE’film is releasing in theaters in early November. The adaptation of Harris’ book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. Check it out. My thanks to our wonderful executive producer Sam Heninger. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast, Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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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 way to not just halt that hair loss, but actually reverse it, and better yet—without wigs, transplants, or extreme measures?
Today, we have an extraordinary guest who has dedicated his life to answering that very question. Joining us is Lars Skjøth, the founder of Harklinikken, a revolutionary hair clinic that’s changing the way we think about hair restoration. Now, when we think of a clinic, we might imagine a sterile, medicinal space. But Lars had something else in mind—a sanctuary where patients can feel comfortable, supported, and hopeful about their future hair health. With clinics in Beverly Hills, New York, Florida, Iceland, the UAE, and Denmark, Harklinikken is now a global force in scalp wellness.
Lars didn’t start out in hair science. He was a commercial airline pilot who, in his spare time, turned his own frustrations with hair loss into a lifelong obsession. Today, his clinics offer treatments that are highly personalized—yes, every treatment is bespoke—using extracts from nature, tailored specifically for each individual’s scalp and hair condition. And these aren’t just products off a shelf; these are formulas that have taken Lars decades to perfect.
But what really sets Harklinikken apart? Well, clients like Ricki Lake, who after battling hair thinning for 30 years, found real results. Her story is a testament to how life-changing these treatments can be. It’s not just about restoring hair; it’s about restoring confidence and well-being.
In today’s conversation, we’ll dive deep into Lars’ fascinating journey from young scientist in Denmark, mixing ingredients in his kitchen, to building an internationally renowned hair clinic that’s giving hope to people around the world. We’ll explore the science behind Harklinikken’s success, the importance of a healthy scalp, and how Lars continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in hair restoration.
So sit back, relax, and let’s talk hair with Lars Skjøth.
My thanks to Lars Skjøth. My thanks to Prevention Magazine and Harklinikken for sponsoring today’s episode. Please check out our show notes today for more details about the BETTER20 discount through Dec. 21 at Harklinikken. My thanks to Sam Heninger and to our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Thanks everyone and we’ll see you next month.
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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 guide us on this incredible journey. Please check out our show notes and the Smithsonian Associates website for more details on Dr. Sönke Johnsen’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation titled ’The Great Wide Ocean.’
Smithsonian Associate Dr. Sönke Johnsen has spent his career exploring the world far beyond the shore,
where sunlight disappears, and the rules of survival defy everything we know. From bioluminescent creatures that light up the abyss to translucent animals so clear they become invisible to predators, the open ocean is teeming with life forms that are as bizarre as they are fascinating. But this fragile ecosystem is under threat from human activity and climate change, and Dr. Johnsen's work reveals both its beauty and the urgent need to protect it.
His latest book, available at Apple Books, Into the Great Wide Ocean, gives us an intimate look at how these deep-sea creatures thrive in the face of crushing pressures, extreme darkness, and the constant battle for survival. Through vivid storytelling and groundbreaking research, Dr. Johnsen opens our eyes to the wonders hidden beneath the waves.
Today, we’ll hear firsthand about his daring expeditions, the breathtaking discoveries, and the challenges of working in such a formidable and enigmatic environment. Prepare to be amazed as we explore what Dr. Johnsen calls “the last great frontier on Earth.”
Please check out our show notes and the Smithsonian Associates website for more details on Dr. Sönke Johnsen’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation titled ’The Great Wide Ocean.’My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My ongoing thanks to excutive producer Sam Heninger, and my thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast.
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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 of the most effective spies weren’t military men at all? What if some of the heroes behind enemy lines were actually scholars, librarians, and literature professors?
It sounds like something out of a spy novel, but it’s true. Today, we have a fascinating and thought-provoking episode that will take us deep into one of the most unexpected stories of World War II. Our guest is historian Elyse Graham, here to share insights from her remarkable new book Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II. Elyse’s research uncovers how the U.S. Office of Strategic Services, the precursor to the CIA, turned to academia—recruiting some of the sharpest minds from American universities to carry out top-secret operations.
These “bookworms” went undercover, decoding enemy communications, hunting spies, and gathering intelligence that helped change the course of the war. Among them were Joseph Curtiss, a literature professor who tracked down German agents, and Adele Kibre, an archivist who smuggled valuable documents out of neutral Sweden—while the world watched in suspense.
This story is not just a testament to the power of knowledge, but a reminder of how intellectual curiosity and a love of books can make a real difference in the world—even in times of war.
So, what can we learn from these brilliant, unexpected spies? How did their work shape modern intelligence and even American higher education? And why is this story so relevant today, as libraries and the humanities face increasing pressure?
Today, Elyse Graham will answer these questions and more, as we explore the incredible story of how bookworms helped beat the Nazis.
Stay tuned—it’s an episode you won’t want to miss.
My thanks to Dr. Elyse Graham for her generous time and check out Dr. Graham’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation titled, “How Bookworms Beat The Nazis.” Check our show notes today for more information about Dr. Graham’s Smithsonian Associates presentation. My thanks to Smithsonian for all their support of the show. My thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger. My thanks to you, our Smithsonian Associates audience on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and let's talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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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 often divides people, politicians, and headlines, but what if I told you that much of what we believe about immigration—about its effects on our jobs, our economy, and our culture—isn’t backed by the facts?
Our guest today is someone who’s spent nearly two decades researching this very topic. His name is Zeke Hernandez, a professor at the prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and his new book The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers flips the script on how we think about immigration. This isn’t just a book about policy, but about people—their stories, their contributions, and the undeniable data that shows how immigrants are not just filling gaps in our workforce, but are driving innovation, creating jobs, and making our communities stronger.
In today’s conversation, we’ll dig into the myths and the reality. Is immigration really a zero-sum game where one group has to lose for the other to gain? What happens when we shift our focus from fear to facts, from seeing immigrants as competitors to recognizing them as catalysts for growth?
Zeke’s work challenges us to broaden our understanding. He’ll share eye-opening statistics, compelling real-life examples, and a clear, nonpartisan look at how newcomers—from the engineers behind your favorite tech gadgets to the chefs behind the dishes we love—are essential to a thriving society.
And as many of our listeners know, this show is about celebrating every stage of life and every story that adds value to our world, especially for those of us aged 50 and above. Immigration isn’t just an issue for younger generations—it directly impacts retirees, businesses, and the future of our communities.
So, whether you’re curious, skeptical, or simply ready to hear a new perspective on a long-debated issue, stick with us. You might just walk away seeing things in a whole new light.
My thanks to Acorns for sponsoring today’s show. Acorns makes it easy for everyone to start saving and investing
My thanks to our guest today Zeke Hernandez, author of the excellent new bookThe Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers. My thanks to Sam Heninger, executive producer and my thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks everbody and we’ll see you next week.
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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: the power of walking. Our guest is the inspiring Joyce Shulman, co-founder of 99 Walks, author of the best selling book, ‘Why Walk,’ TED Talk famous, and Joyce will join us as we lace up our shoes and experience the transformative benefits of walking.
First are two audience favorites from our The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Monthly Healthy Living Series. Senior Health Editor—Nutrition & Fitness, and Kaitlyn Phoenix, Deputy Editor, Hearst Health News Room are here to share their perspectives, insights and special touches to the October Prevention Magazine issue.
With Alyssa Jung and Kaitlyn Phoenix we’ll be talking about important, relevant, and timely health topics from the October issue like breast health, ‘earworms,’ and finding the right ‘weight neutral’ doctor. Then, Alyssa will tell us about the cover story, “Walk Away the Pain" setting us up to hear from "Why Walk" author Joyce Shulman.
In today’s episode, Joyce will share her journey from lawyer to entrepreneur, discuss the importance of staying motivated, and offer practical tips on how to incorporate walking into your daily routine—even when the weather isn’t on your side. We’ll also dive into how walking is becoming a vital component in healthcare, with Medicare plans now offering walking tours and group classes to promote health and wellness for seniors.
So, grab your walking shoes and get ready to be inspired by Joyce Shulman’s passion and insights. You’ll learn why walking is much more than just exercise—it’s a pathway to a better life.
You’ll find links in our notes today for each of the October Prevention Magazine stories, as well as for Joyce Shulman. My thanks to UnitedHealthcare Medicare Plans. At UnitedHealthcare, we provide coverage you can count on for your whole life ahead.
My thanks to all you our speical Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Healthy Living series audience here on radio and online. My thanks to executive producer Sam Heninger. And thank you, our audience, for tuning in. Remember, knowledge is power, and it's never too late to live your best life. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. Check it out the October 2024 issue, available now on newstands everywhere, and please sign up for the Prevention Magazine Prevention Premium Program. Everything will be in our show notes today…Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™…The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness interview series. Until next time, stay informed and stay healthy; thanks, everybody, and we will see you next month.
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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 Ice Age—children.
In prehistoric societies, children made up nearly half of the population, but until recently, their roles in the ancient world have been largely invisible. When we think of our Ice Age ancestors, we tend to imagine adults—hunting, gathering, crafting tools, and creating art. But what about the infants, toddlers, and adolescents living alongside them? Dr. Nowell’s research challenges us to reframe how we understand the past.
Link for details about Dr. Nowell’s presentation titled: Growing Up in the Ice Age.
Dr. Nowell will take us on a journey back in time, as we learn how Ice Age children played, learned, and adapted to a challenging environment, leaving marks—literally and figuratively—that have lasted tens of thousands of years. Their contributions weren’t just crucial to their survival, but to the survival and flourishing of humanity itself. In a time when their small bones and quiet voices have long since disappeared, Dr. Nowell’s research brings these children back into focus, helping us understand how their lives shaped the culture, survival, and innovation of our species.
It’s an honor to have Dr. Nowell here today, and I’m excited to dive into her fascinating work and the compelling stories she’s uncovered about childhood in the Ice Age. So, without further ado, let’s begin our conversation with Dr. April Nowell. Welcome to the show."
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. April Nowell. Smithsonian Associate Dr. April Nowell will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates and you’ll find details in our show notes today about her upcoming presentation, titled, Growing Up in the Ice Age. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do for the show. My thanks to executive editor Sam Heninger and my thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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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 African Baptist Church to march for equality. What happened next became known as Bloody Tuesday—a day of brutal police violence, where law enforcement, backed by deputized white citizens and Klansmen, attacked innocent protesters with tear gas, fire hoses, and nightsticks. Yet for years, this horrific event remained buried in history.
Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate, historian John M. Giggie, has devoted more than a decade to uncovering this pivotal moment. His new book, Bloody Tuesday: The Untold Story of the Struggle for Civil Rights in Tuscaloosa. You’ll find details in our show notestoday about his upcoming presentation, titled, Bloody Tuesday: The Untold Story of the Struggle for Civil Rights in Tuscaloosa.
We have Dr. Giggie today and he’ll share with us briefly about his upcoming presentation, including work he’s done on the deep scars left by this tragedy, and the incredible resilience of those who survived it. Dr. John Giggie’s will also touches on the ongoing fight for racial justice, reminding us that these stories are not just history—they are still shaping the present.
Smithsonian Associate Dr. John Giggie is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Alabama
Today’s interview will challenge what you think you know about the Civil Rights Movement, and shine a light on the continued importance of reckoning with our nation’s past. Please join me in welcoming John Giggie to the show.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. John Giggie. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do for the show. My thanks to executive editor Sam Heninger and my thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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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, explores the timeless wisdom of economic giants like Aristotle, Adam Smith, John Maynard Keynes, and Esther Duflo. In a world where the economy affects every aspect of our lives—from the way governments navigated the pandemic to the pressing need to tackle climate change—Dr. Mochrie shows us that understanding economics is indispensable.
But we have Dr. Mochrie today, and we’ll explore how these thinkers shaped the world and how their ideas continue to influence policies that can make or break our future. We’ll also discuss Dr. Mochrie's favorite economist and delve into the revolutionary ideas that could help us address some of the most significant challenges of our time.
It’s a conversation that will challenge what you think you know about economics, offering new perspectives on how we can all contribute to a better, more sustainable world. So, stay tuned as we uncover the power of economic thought with Dr. Robbie Mochrie, right here on the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast.
You can find out more about about Dr. Mochrie, including his upcoming Smithsonian Associatespresentation titled, How To Think Like an Economistin our show notes today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heningerfor his audio direction and my thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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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 be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up so please check out our show notes today for more details!
In her new book, “Solvable: How We Healed the Earth, and How We Can Do It Again,” Smithsonian Associate Dr. Solomon draws from her extensive experience to argue that, while we face daunting environmental challenges, they are not insurmountable. Today with us, Dr. Solomon will share stories of environmental victories from diverse heroes, ranging from scientists to everyday citizens, demonstrating that collective action can lead to monumental change.
Smithsonian Associate Dr. Susan Solomon will share insights from her expedition to Antarctica, where her discoveries led to the Montreal Protocol—a landmark agreement that successfully curbed ozone-depleting substances. She will also discuss the parallels between past environmental successes and the ongoing fight against climate change, highlighting the power of public awareness, political will, and innovative technology.
Throughout our conversation, we'll explore how individuals, especially those in the 50+ age group, can play a pivotal role in advocating for and supporting environmental causes. Dr. Solomon’s message is clear: healing our planet is a collective effort, and every action counts.
So, sit back and get ready to be inspired by one of the leading voices in environmental science. This episode is a testament to the power of human ingenuity and determination, and it’s a call to action for all of us to join the fight for a healthier, more sustainable world.
Let’s welcome Dr. Susan Solomon to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Susan Solomon for her generous time. You can find out more about about Dr. Solomon, including her upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation titled: Solvable How We Healed the Earth, and How We Can Do It Again in our show notes today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for his audio direction and my thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. Today’s episode is brought to you byNewspapers.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 the world. As a young girl in Nowy Targ, Poland, Janet, then known as Gustawa Singer, lived a blissful life surrounded by family and love. But that idyllic childhood was shattered in 1939 when Hitler’s army invaded Poland, setting off a chain of events that would forever change her life.
Separated from her parents at just seven years old, Janet faced unimaginable loss and fear. Yet, in the midst of the darkest chapter in human history, she encountered the incredible bravery of strangers who risked everything to save her life. These experiences, once locked away in the recesses of her memory, have become the foundation of her powerful memoir, "Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust."
Today, at 88 years old, Janet not only reflects on her past but also uses her story to educate future generations. Her tireless efforts have reached thousands of students, and she has even played a pivotal role in advocating for genocide education laws. Her message is clear: we must never forget, and we must always stand against hatred and bigotry in all its forms.
In this episode, Janet will share her journey of survival, resilience, and rediscovery. She will take us through the traumatic years of the Holocaust, the poignant moments of reunion with her father, and the long path to healing that led her to where she is today—a woman dedicated to spreading hope, courage, and the power of compassion.
So, join us as we listen to Janet’s extraordinary story. It’s a story of tragedy, yes, but also one of profound triumph—a reminder that even in the face of the greatest evil, the light of humanity can never be fully extinguished.
Thanks for joining us today on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Today’s episode is brought to you byNewspapers.com Please support our sponsors as they support our show. My thanks always to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for all his work on the show and my thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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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 time or are discovering it today, there’s no denying its power and influence.
To help us dive into this groundbreaking moment in music history, we have a very special guest:Scott G. Shea. Scott is a leading music historian and author of the best-selling book, ‘All the Leaves Are Brown: How the Mamas Came Together and Broke Apart.’He’s here to share his insights on how ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ shattered conventions, pushed boundaries, and paved the way for the folk-rock movement in America. We’ll explore how this six-minute masterpiece managed to captivate a nation and why its impact still resonates nearly 60 years later.
Scott brings a wealth of knowledge not only as an author but also as a longtime radio producer, currently working onSiriusXM’s ‘Seize the Day’ with Gus Lloyd. His expertise will give us a unique perspective on why ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ was more than just a song—it was a cultural moment. So, sit back, relax, and let’s take a trip down memory lane to the time when Bob Dylan turned the music world on its head.”
My thanks to Scott Shea for all his work and expertise. You’ll find out more about Scott on our website via the links, but I love to talk to Scott because he’s a preserver and lover of vintage music from the 1940s through the 1990s. Scott will join us again soon. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. My thanks to Executive Producer, Sam Heninger. Miranda Heninger our team admin we thank profusely for helping us stay on task! Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview series on radio and podcast, thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and as always, it’s an absolute pleasure to be with you. Today, we have a very special guest who’s made a remarkable name for himself in the world of sports writing—Smithsonian Associate Joe Posnanski.
Smithsonian Associate Joe Posnanski has a gift for capturing the essence of the sports we love, and today, he’s here to talk about his latest book, Why We Love Football: A History in 100 Moments. If you’re a football fan—or even if you’re not—this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on America’s most beloved sport. Joe Posnanski will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up so please check out our website for more details, and also at Smithsonian Associates site.
Imagine the thrill of Joe Montana’s epic touchdown pass to Dwight Clark in 1981, the tension as the ball soared through the air, and the eruption of joy as Clark made “The Catch” that would forever be etched into football history. As a long time 49er Faithful fan, I remember it well. Or think of the pure, improbable magic of Eli Manning’s “Helmet Catch” that led the New York Giants to a stunning victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. These are the moments that make football more than just a game—they’re part of our cultural fabric.
But how do we choose the greatest moments in a sport so rich in history? That’s the challenge Smithsonian Associate Joe Posnanski has taken on.
My thanks to author and Smithsonian Associate Joe Posnanski for his generous time today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to Sam Heninger, Executive Producer for his help in making today’s show the high quality program it always is. And of course my thanks to you my wonderful audience here on the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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Welcome back to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview series on radio and podcast, the show where we explore fascinating stories, insightful perspectives, and inspiring journeys that remind us all it’s never too late to live a life full of adventure, connection, and meaning. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is one you won’t want to miss.
Picture this: a world where relationships mean the difference between life and death, where the company you keep determines whether you’ll survive the night or find food for the day.
This isn’t the latest human drama—it’s the hidden reality of the animal kingdom. From bats sharing blood to keep one another alive, to birds teaming up to steal a quick meal, animals have been forging social networks long before the first human logged onto social media.
Our guest today is someone who has spent his life uncovering these incredible stories of connection and survival. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Lee Alan Dugatkin is an evolutionary biologist, historian of science, and the author of the fascinating new book, The Well-Connected Animal: Social Networks and the Wondrous Complexity of Animal Societies.
Smithsonian Associate Dr. Lee Alan Dugatkin will be presenting at Smithsonian Asscociates coming up soon, so check out our show notes today for more details.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Lee Alan Dugatkin. Author of the new book The Well-Connected Animal: Social Networks and the Wondrous Complexity of Animal Societies, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Lee Alan Dugatkin will be presenting at Smithsonian Asscociates coming up soon, so check out our show notes today for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. My thanks to Executive Producer, Sam Heninger. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview series on radio and podcast, thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine, Interview Series: September 2024
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Serieson radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is the September installment of our series is with Marisa Cohen, Deputy Editor at Prevention Magazine and today we have another engaging episode in collaboration with Prevention Magazine: we're tackling some of the most pressing health topics crucial for our audience—adults over 60 who are committed to living their best lives. Let's get right into it: we have another packed show!
For our issue overview, Marisa Cohen, Deputy Editor at Prevention Magazine, is with us first. Marisa and I will talk about the September Prevention Magazine highlights like the subjects of Tapping Into Optimism. So important for our audience and their families. We will talk about Whether Your Pet is Lonely, the Invincibility Fallacy: do we think because we do all the healthy precautions, we will never be sick? Spoiler alert: it’s a fallacy, and we’ll talk about super nutritious, easy snack foods and recipes. We will be joined today by Stephanie Dolgoff, Acting Editor in Chief, to talk about Stress and Anxiety. This is the September cover story and Stephanie tells us more about the feature including the importance of understanding how to balance, breathe and be more aware to thwart the challenges of stress. They’re not going away anytime soon, so let’s mitigate and live better.
But today’s episode promises to be both informative and inspiring, tailored to our seasoned listeners who are passionate about living their best lives.
I hope you’ve enjoyed our September 2024 Prevention Magazine, Interview Series with Deputy Editor Marisa Cohen. Today, we spoke with Marisa Cohenabout the September Prevention Magazine highlights as well as with Stephanie Dolgoff Acting Editor in Chief, to talk about Stress and Anxiety. This is the September cover story and Stephanie tells us more about the feature including the importance of understanding how to balance, breathe and be more aware to thwart the challenges of stress. They’re not going away anytime soon, so let’s mitigate and live better.
Thank you, Marisa Cohen, Stephanie Dolgoff for your invaluable insights into the September issue of Prevention Magazine. My thanks to executive producer Sam Heninger. And thank you, our audience, for tuning in. Remember, knowledge is power, and it's never too late to live your best life. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. Check it out the September 2024 issue, available now on newstands everywhere, and please sign up for the Prevention Magazine Prevention Premium Program. Everything will be in our show notes today…Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™…The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness interview series. Until next time, stay informed and stay healthy; thanks, everybody, and we will see you next month.
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we have a fascinating episode lined up for you. We’re delighted to have returning guest, Smithsonian Associate David Taylor with us, an acclaimed author and co-producer of the Smithsonian documentary film, “Soul of a People: The WPA Writers’ Project Uncovers Depression America.” David is here to share his insights on his upcoming Smithsonian Associates Walking Tour, titled ‘New Deal Projects Walking Tour,’ on the New Deal, a transformative period in American history that not only aimed to revive the economy but also left an indelible mark on the arts and culture.
Against the backdrop of the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal was a bold initiative to use government resources to address crucial public services and stimulate economic growth. Yet, Roosevelt himself predicted that in a hundred years, the New Deal would be remembered more for its contributions to the arts than its job relief efforts. Today, we’ll explore that intriguing prediction through David’s expertise and his engaging walking tour of Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian Associate David Taylor will take us on a journey through time, beginning at Judiciary Square, where we’ll see public sculptures and dramatic courthouse bas reliefs by notable artists like John Gregory. Our route includes the Henry F. Daly Building, a prime example of Classical Moderne architecture funded by the Works Progress Administration, and the Federal Trade Commission Building, adorned with monumental Art Deco sculptures created by WPA artists. We’ll also discuss the renovations of the National Mall and Washington Monument, pivotal projects of the New Deal era.
We’ll conclude our exploration at the Department of the Interior, home to over 40 New Deal-era murals and photomurals by the legendary Ansel Adams. Smithsonian Associate David Taylor’s walking touroffers a unique opportunity to discover these still-visible landmarks and learn about their historical and cultural significance.
So, put on your walking shoes and get ready to delve into the rich artistic legacy of the New Deal with our distinguished guest, Smithsonian Associate David Taylor. Join us now for an enlightening conversation on The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series.
My thanks to David Taylor and his upcoming Smithsonian Associates Walking Tour, titled ‘New Deal Projects Walking Tour,’ on the New Deal, a transformative period in American history that not only aimed to revive the economy but also left an indelible mark on the arts and culture. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show Science Interview Series on radio and podcast. My thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for all his work on audio and making things run smoothly here on the show. Please be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better ™. The Not Old Better Show Science Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
Solving the Climate Crisis: Dr. John Berger’s Blueprint for a Sustainable Future
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Science Interview Series on radio and podcast, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang. Today’s episode is brought to you by Diet Smoke: beautifully balanced cannabis.
We have a truly compelling episode lined up for you. We’re diving into one of the most critical issues of our time—climate change. Joining us is Dr. John Berger, a renowned environmental science and policy specialist, journalist, and author of the groundbreaking book, Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth.
Dr. Berger’swork is nothing short of revolutionary. He has spent over six years meticulously researching and traveling the globe, interviewing a diverse array of experts from governors to ranchers, scientists to entrepreneurs, all to uncover viable solutions to the climate crisis. His book presents a three-pronged approach: leveraging cutting-edge technology to achieve 100% clean renewable energy, enhancing and protecting our natural ecosystems, and updating laws and policies to foster social and environmental justice.
In this episode, we’ll explore the innovative technologies like clean steel and “green” cement, the role of forests and agricultural lands in storing greenhouse gases, and the vital social changes needed to support these efforts. Dr. Berger will also share his insights on the economic opportunities that a clean-energy transition could bring, including the creation of millions of jobs and significant financial savings.
Our discussion will delve into the political and social hurdles that stand in the way of these solutions and what we can do as individuals and communities to contribute to this critical fight.
Listeners, this is more than just an episode—it’s a call to action. Our planet’s future is in our hands, and the time to act is now. Stay tuned as we uncover the strategies and innovations that could save our Earth. And now, let’s welcome our distinguished guest, Dr. John Berger.
I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is The Not Old Better Show.
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Welcome to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Today’s episode is brought to you by Qualia Senalytic at Qualialife.com. The Not Old Better Show today will delve into the fascinating world of science and discovery, bringing you stories that ignite curiosity and inspire action. I’m your host, and today, we have an extraordinary episode lined up for you, part of our Science Literacy author interview series.
Our guest today is Adam Higginbotham, an acclaimed author whose meticulous research and powerful storytelling have shed new light on some of the most dramatic and impactful events in modern history. You may know him from his award-winning book, Midnight in Chernobyl. Today, he joins us to discuss his latest work, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space.
Imagine a crisp, cold morning in Florida, January 28, 1986. The nation is glued to their televisions, brimming with pride and excitement as the space shuttle Challenger prepares for liftoff. Among the crew are seven brave souls, including Christa McAuliffe, a schoolteacher poised to become the first civilian in space. But just 73 seconds after launch, the unthinkable happens. An explosion shatters the dream, and the world watches in horror as the shuttle disintegrates, taking all seven crew members with it.
In his book, Higginbotham goes beyond the catastrophic malfunction of the O-rings. He explores the deeply entrenched culture within NASA—a culture of risk-taking and image-conscious decisions that, despite the agency's incredible achievements, was ripe for disaster. From the tragic Apollo 1 fire that claimed the lives of three astronauts in 1967 to the Columbia shuttle disaster in 2003, Higginbotham paints a vivid picture of how repeated warnings were ignored, how hubris overshadowed caution, and how the relentless pursuit of progress sometimes came at an unimaginable cost.
Today’s interview will take us through the harrowing history and complex dynamics of NASA's shuttle program. We’ll learn about the lives of the Challenger crew members before their fateful flight, the technical and managerial challenges faced by NASA, and the broader implications of these tragic events on the future of space exploration.
But this isn’t just a story of failure. It’s a call to action—a reminder that the pursuit of scientific discovery must be balanced with unwavering commitment to safety and integrity. As we look to the future of space travel, the lessons from Challenger are more relevant than ever. Higginbotham’s account challenges us to reflect on our own approach to risk, to question the decisions made in the name of progress, and to ensure that the sacrifices made by those brave astronauts were not in vain.
So, stay with us as we dive deep into this compelling narrative of heroism, disaster, and the relentless human spirit. This is the Not Old Better Show, and you won’t want to miss what’s coming up next.
Again, thanks for joining us today with Adam Higginbotham, on the Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series. Today’s show is brought to you by Qualia Senolytic. Please support our sponosrs as they in turn support the show. My thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger, for all his work with sound design and everything else. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series. on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT MED SPAS
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Welcome to this episode of The Not Old Better Show's Prevention Magazine Interview Series. Today, we have an insightful discussion lined up featuring Prevention by-line columnist Leslie Goldman and Dr. Emily Rubenstein, a distinguished Chicago-based board-certified dermatologist specializing in Dermatology and Aesthetics. We are talking in an extended episode of the Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine interview series about Leslie Goldman and the Ugly Truth of Med Spas.
In this episode, we delve into the potential risks and complications that can arise from health spa treatments, with a particular focus on individuals over the age of 60. Writer Leslie Goldman, and Dr. Rubenstein will elaborate on some of the most common risks and how they can impact older individuals, highlighting the importance of being informed before undergoing such treatments.
We will also explore the pressing need for more regulations in the health spa industry. Dr. Rubenstein will provide an overview of the current state of regulation, explaining why it is a significant issue for consumers and what improvements are necessary to ensure safety and accountability in this growing industry.
Another critical topic we'll cover is the employment of non-medical staff in health spas to perform procedures. Dr. Rubenstein will discuss the potential dangers of this practice and what consumers should be aware of regarding staff qualifications to avoid any adverse outcomes.
Moreover, we'll address the importance of medical oversight in these facilities and services, ensuring that procedures are performed safely and effectively under proper supervision. Dr. Rubenstein will also share tips on how to avoid being taken advantage of by flashy marketing tactics commonly seen on social media and other platforms.
Finally, Leslie Goldman and Dr. Rubenstein will provide practical advice on the specific questions to ask when booking an appointment at a Med Spa to ensure you are choosing a safe and reputable provider. We'll also discuss the potential long-term implications of undergoing unsafe procedures, particularly for older adults, and offer crucial tips for our listeners considering Med Spa treatments to ensure their safety and well-being.
Join us for this informative and engaging episode as we uncover the critical aspects of health spa treatments and how to navigate this industry safely.
Leslie Goldman and the Ugly Truth of Med Spas. Thank you, Marisa Cohen, Leslie Goldman, andDr. Emily Rubenstein for your invaluable insights into the August issue of Prevention Magazine. My thanks to executive producer Sam Heninger. And thank you, our audience, for tuning in. Remember, knowledge is power, and it's never too late to live your best life. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. Check it out the August 2024 issue, available now on newstands everywhere, and please sign up for the Prevention Magazine Prevention Premium Program. Everything will be in our show notes today…Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™…The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness interview series. Until next time, stay informed and stay healthy; thanks, everybody, and we will see you next month.
AUGUST 2024 PREVENTION MAGAZINE: Golden Wisdom: Health & Wellness Insights with Marisa Cohen, Deputy Editor
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Serieson radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is the August installment of our series is with Marisa Cohen, Deputy Editor at Prevention Magazine and today we have another engaging episode in collaboration with Prevention Magazine: we're tackling some of the most pressing health topics crucial for our audience—adults over 60 who are committed to living their best lives. Let's get right into it: we have another packed show!
For our issue overview, Marisa Cohen, Deputy Editor at Prevention Magazine, is with us first. Marisa and I will talk about the August Prevention Magazine highlights like the subjects of Feeling Great at Any Age. So important for our audience and their families. This is the August cover story and Marisa tells us more about the feature including the importance of understanding menapause, some of the myths, and the issue of incontinence. Marisa also shares with us the Wellness feature about back pain and knowing the difference between severe back pain and soreness. Following Marisa we will speak with Prevention byline columnst Leslie Goldman and the Ugly Truth of Med Spas. Joining Leslie will be Chicago-based board certified dermatologist, Emily Rubenstein for a phyician’s perspective into this world of Med Spa treatments and less than professional practicioners.
But today’s episode promises to be both informative and inspiring, tailored to our seasoned listeners who are passionate about living their best lives.
I hope you’ve enjoyed our August 2024 Prevention Magazine, Interview Series with Deputy Editor Marisa Cohen. Marisa Cohen, Deputy Editor at Prevention Magazine Today, we spoke with Marisa Cohen about the August Prevention Magazine highlights like the subjects of Feeling Great at Any Age. This is the August cover story and Marisa tells us more about the feature including the importance of understanding menapause, some of the myths, and the issue of incontinence. We also spoke with Prevention byline columnst Leslie Goldman and the Ugly Truth of Med Spas. Thank you, Marisa Cohen, Leslie Goldman, and Dr. Emily Rubenstein for your invaluable insights into the August issue of Prevention Magazine. My thanks to executive producer Sam Heninger. And thank you, our audience, for tuning in. Remember, knowledge is power, and it's never too late to live your best life. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. Check it out the August 2024 issue, available now on newstands everywhere, and please sign up for the Prevention Magazine Prevention Premium Program. Everything will be in our show notes today…Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™…The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness interview series. Until next time, stay informed and stay healthy; thanks, everybody, and we will see you next month.
THE AIR THEY BREATHE: INSIDE SCIENCE INTERVIEW SERIES WITH DR. DEBRA HENDRICKSON
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Not Old Better Show. Today’s show is brought to you by Qualia Senolytic. We are honored to have a special guest,Dr. Debra Hendrickson, who will be discussing her groundbreaking new brand new book, The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change. This episode is particularly crucial as it delves into the intersection of climate change and children's health, an area of increasing concern and importance.
Dr. Hendrickson is a board-certified pediatrician based in Reno, Nevada, the fastest-warming city in the United States. With nearly two decades of experience in pediatrics and an impressive background in environmental studies, Dr. Hendrickson brings a unique and authoritative perspective to this pressing issue. Her extensive work in both fields makes her an invaluable resource for understanding how climate change directly affects the health and well-being of our youngest and most vulnerable population—our children.
In The Air They Breathe, Dr. Hendrickson provides a timely and revelatory look into the myriad ways that climate change is impacting children's health. Through vivid stories from her clinic, she shares heart-wrenching accounts of young patients affected by worsening air quality, extreme heat, and the increasing frequency of natural disasters. These stories are not just medical cases; they are urgent calls to action, highlighting the immediate need for comprehensive climate policies and community efforts to protect future generations.
This book is not only a critical examination of the health crises emerging from a changing climate but also a profound reminder of our moral responsibility to our children. Dr. Hendrickson emphasizes that the love and care we show to the youngest members of our society must include a commitment to preserving the environment they will inherit. Her insights are invaluable for parents, educators, healthcare professionals, and anyone concerned with the future of our planet.
Join us as we explore the compelling narratives and scientific insights presented in The Air They Breathe. We will discuss the specific health threats posed by climate change, practical steps that can be taken to mitigate these risks, and the broader implications for our communities and policies. Dr. Hendrickson's expertise and passion make this a conversation you won't want to miss.
So, without further ado, let's welcome Dr. Debra Hendrickson to the Not Old Better Show. Dr. Hendrickson, thank you for joining us today.
Again, thanks for joining us today, Dr. Sideroff, on the Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series. Today’s show is brought to you by Qualia Senolytic. Please support our sponosrs as they in turn support the show. My thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger, for all his work with sound design and everything else. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series. on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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In the vast landscape of human knowledge, few artifacts hold as much power, mystery, and authority as the dictionary. It is not just a tool for understanding words, but a mirror reflecting the intricate tapestry of history, culture, and revolution. Today, we delve into a story that transcends mere words on a page. Welcome to "Words, Words, Words: English-Language Dictionaries and the People Who Made Them," a journey into the heart of language itself.
Imagine a world where every word is a battleground, a site of struggle not just for meaning but for dominance. Here, giants like Samuel Johnson and Noah Webster didn't just write dictionaries; they shaped the very soul of a language. From the audacious efforts of James Murray with the Oxford English Dictionary to the defiant creation of the first dictionary by a Black American capturing the vibrant pulse of 'hepster jive', these were not just scholarly pursuits. They were acts of cultural defiance and intellectual heroism.
But the story doesn't end in the past. As we step into the digital age, the battle for linguistic authority has taken new forms. Websites like Dictionary.com and the crowdsourced Urban Dictionary redefine who has the power to declare what a word means or how it should be used. The rise of social movements has led to the birth of dictionaries for feminists, hackers, and more, each reflecting a facet of the world's ever-evolving ethos.
Join us as we explore these stories with Bryan A. Garner and Jack Lynch, who have chronicled these epic battles and victories in their book, "Hardly Harmless Drudgery." Together, we will uncover the unsung heroes and unexpected stories behind the dictionaries that have defined, and redefined, the English language.
Prepare to be challenged, enlightened, and inspired, as we turn the page on what you thought you knew about the words you use every day.
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🌟 Dive into the Luxurious World of Silk! 🌍✨ Join us as we unravel the threads of history with Aarathi Prasad in our latest episode 🎧📖. Discover how this ancient material is spinning its way into the future of technology and sustainability! 🕸️🌱
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👉 Tune in now and be inspired by the story that has woven its way through centuries! 🎥🎙️ #SilkStories #SustainableFuture
Silk—prized for its lightness, luminosity, and beauty—is also one of the strongest biological materials ever known. More than a century ago, it was used to make the first bulletproof vest, and yet science has barely begun to tap its potential. The technologies it has inspired—including sutures, pharmaceuticals, and replacement body parts—continue to be developed in laboratories around the world and are now beginning to offer a sustainable alternative to the plastics choking our planet.
Smithsonian Associate Aarathi Prasad, author of Silk: A World History, outlines the cultural and biological history of the fabric, including its origins, the ancient silk routes, and the biologists who learned the secrets of silk-producing animals. From the moths of China, Indonesia, and India to the spiders of South America and Madagascar and the mollusks of the Mediterranean, Prasad offers a mix of biography and science that brings to life the vast, winding history of silk and looks to its future as a powerful resource
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Welcome to the Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series. Today’s show is brought to you by Qualia. And, today we explore the fascinating stories and invaluable insights from experts dedicated to improving our lives and well-being. I'm your host, [Host Name], and today we have an exceptional guest who will guide us through the transformative journey of mastering stress, slowing aging, and increasing vitality.
Our guest today is Dr. Stephen Sideroff, an internationally recognized psychologist, executive, and medical consultant with over four decades of experience in resilience, longevity, optimal performance, addiction, neurofeedback, and mental health. Dr. Sideroff is an associate professor in the departments of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences and Rheumatology at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine. He has made pioneering contributions in his field and has been instrumental in establishing innovative training and treatment approaches across the globe, including the US, China, and Europe.
Dr. Sideroff's latest book, "The 9 Pillars of Resilience: The Proven Path to Master Stress, Slow Aging, and Increase Vitality," offers a holistic methodology based on nine key pillars designed to help individuals thrive amidst overwhelming stress. In today's world, where economic uncertainty, political upheaval, international conflict, and environmental devastation weigh heavily on our minds, his insights couldn't be more timely or relevant.
In this book, Dr. Sideroff draws on his extensive experience to equip us with practical techniques to adjust our minds and bodies to the demands of modern stressors. By understanding and implementing these pillars, we can not only manage stress more effectively but also enhance our overall well-being and longevity. From fostering self-compassion and positive self-talk to building supportive relationships and adopting a growth mindset, the strategies outlined in "The 9 Pillars of Resilience" are essential tools for anyone looking to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Today, we have the privilege of diving deep into these concepts with Dr. Sideroff himself. We'll explore the evolutionary mismatches of modern stress, the critical role of self-compassion, the power of purpose, and much more. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by Dr. Stephen Sideroff's profound knowledge and actionable insights.
Dr. Stephen Sideroff, welcome to the show. We are thrilled to have you here to discuss your incredible work and the transformative power of resilience.
Again, thanks for joining us today, Dr. Sideroff, on the Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series. Today’s show is brought to you by Qualia. Please support our sponosrs as they in turn support the show. My thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger, for all his work with sound design and everything else. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series. on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
Thelma Unleashed: June Squibb and Richard Roundtree's Epic Final Ride – A Tale of Grit, Humor, and Defiance at 93, Interview with “Thelma” writer-director Josh Margolin
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Welcome to a special episode of the Not Old Better Show, sponsored by MDHearing and Prolon. where we dive into the poignant action-comedy film that is taking audiences by storm: "Thelma." This feature film directorial debut from our guest today Josh Margolin and showcases the incredible talents of veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb, in her first leading role, and the legendary Richard Roundtree, in his final performance. "Thelma" is not just a film; it's a celebration of resilience, humor, and the unyielding spirit of the elderly. Thelma opens world wide on June 21
In "Thelma," June Squibb brings to life a feisty 93-year-old grandmother, Thelma Post, who finds herself the victim of a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, played by Fred Hechinger from "The White Lotus." Refusing to be seen as helpless, Thelma embarks on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles to reclaim her stolen $10,000. Her journey is hilariously action-packed and heartwarming, as she enlists the help of her old friend Ben, portrayed by the iconic Richard Roundtree. Together, they navigate the city on a motorized scooter, facing obstacles that would challenge even the likes of Ethan Hunt from "Mission: Impossible."
This film, inspired by a real-life incident involving Margolin’s own grandmother, cleverly adapts action tropes to highlight the strength and agency of its elderly protagonist. Margolin’s script resonates with infectious humor and a touching narrative, earning rave reviews at this year’s Sundance Film Festival for its fresh take on familiar genres and its sensitive portrayal of aging.
June Squibb’s portrayal of Thelma is nothing short of remarkable. Known for her early career as a dancer and singer, Squibb embraced the physicality of the role, performing most of her own stunts—including high-speed scooter chases and rolling across beds with a gun in hand—all while channeling the fierce determination of her character. Her connection to Thelma's sense of justice is deeply personal, shaped by her lifelong ethos of right and wrong, and her late husband’s belief that she could have made an excellent cop.
The chemistry between Squibb and Roundtree is palpable, bringing to life a story filled with laughter, grit, and a profound sense of companionship. Margolin’s casting choice was driven by Squibb’s perfect blend of strength and vulnerability, humor and understatement—qualities that mirror his own grandmother’s indomitable spirit.
As we explore this extraordinary film, we also ponder the possibilities of a sequel. After all, every great action hero deserves a franchise. Join us as we delve into the making of "Thelma," the remarkable performances of its cast, and the inspiring messages it conveys about aging with dignity and determination.
Smithsonian Associate Jon Grinspan, Wide Awakes
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Welcome to another compelling episode of the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. Today, we delve into a riveting chapter of American history with Smithsonian historian Jon Grinspan, as we explore the story of the Wide Awakes—an extraordinary political movement that shaped the trajectory of our nation in the tumultuous years leading up to the Civil War. Smithsonian Associate Jon Grinspan, a returning guest, and Curator of Political History, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution will be appearting at Smithslonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes today for more information about Jon Grinspan’s upcoming Smithsonian Assocaites presentation, titled, “The Wide Awakes: The Forgotten Force the Spurred the Civil War.” and available at Apple Books. But we have Smithsonian Associate Jon Grinspan today, to tell us more about his new book, ‘Wide Awake,” and his presentation at Smithsonian Associates.
At the dawn of the 1860 presidential campaign, a small group of fervent young Northerners emerged to protect anti-slavery speakers from violent attacks. These individuals, calling themselves the Wide Awakes, quickly grew into a massive movement, attracting hundreds of thousands of young men and women from diverse backgrounds. They marched through cities with torch-lit processions, their uniforms and disciplined formations creating a striking visual spectacle that captured the nation’s attention.
But the impact of the Wide Awakes extended far beyond their impressive marches. They became a powerful symbol of the fight for majority rule, the defense of free speech, and the relentless push against the institution of slavery. Their efforts played a critical role in the election of Abraham Lincoln and set the stage for the seismic shifts that would soon engulf the nation in civil war.
In today's episode, Smithsonian Associate Jon Grinspan takes us on a journey through his latest book, "Wide Awake," providing a nuanced examination of this influential movement. We will uncover how the Wide Awakes' visual strategies, organizational prowess, and unwavering commitment to their cause galvanized public opinion and reshaped the political landscape. We'll also explore the dual perceptions of the Wide Awakes as both a beacon of hope for a rising majority and a potential paramilitary threat to the South.
Join us as we delve into the rich history of the Wide Awakes, drawing parallels to contemporary political movements and understanding the enduring legacy of their activism. This is an episode you won't want to miss—one that sheds light on the power of protest, the complexities of democracy, and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to stand up for justice.
Thank you for tuning in to the Not Old Better Show. Let's dive into this fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Associate Jon Grinspan.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Jon Grinspan, a returning guest, and Curator of Political History, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution will be appearting at Smithslonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes today for more information about Jon Grinspan’s upcoming Smithsonian Assocaites presentation, titled, “The Wide Awakes: The Forgotten Force the Spurred the Civil War.” My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks always to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for all his work on the show and my thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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Unveiling the Last Island: Smithsonian Assosciate Adam Goodheart's Journey into the World's Most Elusive Tribe
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Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates edition on radio and podcast. Today, we embark on a journey to one of the most mysterious and elusive places on Earth, North Sentinel Island, through the eyes of renowned historian, essayist, and journalist Adam Goodheart. Our guest today is here to discuss his latest book, "The Last Island: Discovery, Defiance, and the Most Elusive Tribe on Earth," a profound exploration of a world that has resisted the tides of modernity and globalization.
In 2018, the world was captivated by the tragic story of a young American missionary who met his fate on the shores of North Sentinel Island, killed by the very people he sought to reach. This small island, nestled in the Andaman archipelago, is home to the Sentinelese, a tribe that has lived in near-total isolation for centuries, shunning all contact with the outside world. Their story, however, is not just one of isolation but of defiance, resilience, and a profound desire to remain untouched by the external forces that have reshaped the world around them.
Smithsonian Associate Adam Goodheart, a historian whose work has graced the pages of National Geographic, The Atlantic, and The New York Times, has spent years studying and writing about the intersections of history, culture, and identity. In "The Last Island," he weaves a narrative that is both historical and deeply personal, taking us through the centuries of interactions—often fraught and tragic—between the island's inhabitants and those who have attempted to bridge the divide.
Today, we'll delve into the rich tapestry of stories that Adam has uncovered, from the Victorian photographers and imperial adventurers to modern-day anthropologists who have been drawn to North Sentinel Island's enigmatic shores. We'll explore the ethical complexities of interacting with isolated tribes, the lessons learned from colonial encounters, and the broader implications of modernity encroaching on these last bastions of traditional ways of life.
As we navigate these compelling narratives, we'll also reflect on the broader questions of cultural preservation, autonomy, and the right to self-determination. What can we, as a global society, learn from the Sentinelese people and their steadfast commitment to their way of life? How do we balance the thirst for knowledge and connection with the respect for autonomy and privacy?
Join us as we embark on this thought-provoking exploration with Adam Goodheart, and uncover the stories that lie at the heart of "The Last Island: Discovery, Defiance, and the Most Elusive Tribe on Earth." (Now available at Apple Books) This episode promises to be a profound journey into the depths of human resilience, cultural defiance, and the enduring mysteries of one of the world's last truly isolated communities.
Unlocking the Secrets of Honey Bees: Thomas D. Seeley Reveals 20 Mysteries and Their Crucial Role in Biodiversity
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Welcome to a captivating episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series, where we explore the intriguing world of honey bees with our distinguished guest, and Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas D. Seeley. Dr. Seeley, a renowned expert in honey bee behavior, has authored the groundbreaking book, available at Apple Books “Piping Hot Bees & Boisterous Buzz Runners: 20 Mysteries of Honey Bees Solved." Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas Seeley will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our website and show notes today for more information. Today, we delve into Dr. Seeley’s pioneering research, which he’ll share during his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, titled Abuzz About Bees, that has unlocked the secrets behind the communicative movements of honey bees and revealed how worker bees meticulously select a home site for their colony.
Honey bees play an indispensable role in maintaining biodiversity and ensuring our survival, yet many of their behaviors have remained enigmatic—until now. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas Seeley's insights into how bees choose their nests, communicate vital information through the iconic waggle dance, and make collective decisions are nothing short of revolutionary. His work not only enhances our understanding of these remarkable insects but also underscores the importance of conserving them.
Join us for this enlightening episode as Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas Seeley shares his journey of discovery, offering a glimpse into the sophisticated and intelligent world of honey bees. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or simply curious about the natural world, this conversation promises to deepen your appreciation for these fascinating creatures and the critical role they play in our ecosystem.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas Seeley will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our website and show notes today for more information. Dr. Thomas D. Seeley is a renowned expert in honey bee behavior, has authored the groundbreaking book, available at Apple Books is titled “Piping Hot Bees & Boisterous Buzz Runners: 20 Mysteries of Honey Bees Solved." My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks always to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for all his work on the show and my thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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Revolutionizing Senior Living: Richard Schenkel's Vision for a New Era of Wellness and Dining Excellence
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Welcome to this episode of The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Today's episode is brought to you by SEED. SEED supports gut health with DS-01. We have an exceptional guest, Richard Schenkel, whose illustrious career journey and innovative new venture, Phoenix 3, promises to offer a wealth of insights. We don’t always get a chance to speak candidly with Fortune 100 500 Founders and CEOs, but this is special. Richard Schenkel, previously the CEO and founder of Compass Community Living, made a bold decision to step away from his role and embark on a new path. His goal? To help entrepreneurial companies navigate and avoid common pitfalls across various industries, particularly within senior living. So important for our health-conscious and aging Not Old Better Show audience.
Richard’s passion for the senior living industry stems from his early experiences in food service at a nursing home. His latest venture, Phoenix 3, empowers distributed employment organizations in senior living, health care, and corporate services by providing essential resources and capital for growth. In our discussion, I have been particularly struck by Richard’s positive outlook and his unwavering focus on people.
Richard Schenkel shares the strategic insights behind Phoenix 3 Holdings' investment and leadership approach. Richard stressed today with us the importance of investing in people and understanding the businesses they support beyond just industry trends and profitability. Richard speaks candidly about his challenges while starting his own company, particularly in attracting the right talent and maintaining uncompromising quality standards. Richard advised aspiring entrepreneurs to gain experience from larger organizations better to understand business operations, structures, and accountability.
Join us as we explore these topics and more with Richard Schenkel, a true visionary in the senior living and health care sectors.
My thanks to SEED. for sponsoring today’s show. SEED supports gut health with DS-01. Please support our sponsors as they, in turn, support the show. My thanks to Richard Schenkel for his time and expertise. My thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for all he does in the way of sound design and everything else. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
Smithsonian Associates Unveiling the Mystique: How 'Beauty and the Beast' Continues to Enchant and Challenge Cultures Around the World
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series with Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series. on radio and podcast. I’m your host, and today we’re embarking on a magical journey into one of the most beloved fairy tales of all time: "Beauty and the Beast." Joining us are folklore specialists and educators, Smithsonian Associates Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman, who will help us peel back the layers of this rich narrative to uncover its profound impact across cultures and epochs.
Smithsonian Associates Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our website for dates and more details on their upcoming presentation, titled “Beauty and the Beast: A Tale As Old As Time.”
"Beauty and the Beast" is a tale as old as time, weaving themes of love, transformation, and the true essence of beauty into its narrative fabric. But beyond its romantic veneer, this story offers deep insights into the societal and personal dynamics of its time. Today, Smithsonian Associates Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman of Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic will explore how "Beauty and the Beast" challenges our perceptions of relationships and individual metamorphosis through its complex characters and intricate plot developments.
From its earliest iterations in folklore to its modern-day incarnations in film and literature, "Beauty and the Beast" has captivated audiences around the globe. We'll delve into how different cultures have interpreted and adapted the tale, reflecting unique societal norms and values. Our guests will also discuss the story's relevance in contemporary society—how it addresses current issues and continues to inspire and provoke thought among new generations.
So, stay tuned as we uncover the mysteries of this enchanting tale with the insightful guidance of Smithsonian Associates Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman, and discover why "Beauty and the Beast" remains a favorite story for many, transcending time and culture.
Smithsonian Associates Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our website for dates and more details on their upcoming presentation, titled “Beauty and the Beast: A Tale As Old As Time.” Details and links can be found in our show notes today. My thanks to Smithsonian Associates for all they do to support the show, my thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger who designs our excellent sound, and so much more, and my thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Be safe, be healthy, and please practice smart social distancing, and remember, Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast.. Thanks, everybody.
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JULY 2024 PREVENTION MAGAZINE: Golden Wisdom: Health & Wellness Insights for the Ageless Spirit
The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine, Interview Series: July 2024
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is the next installment of our series is with Marisa Cohen, Deputy Editor at Prevention Magazine and today we have another engaging episode in collaboration with Prevention Magazine: we're tackling some of the most pressing health topics crucial for our audience—adults over 60 who are committed to living their best lives. Let's get right into it: we have another packed show!
For our issue overview, Marisa Cohen, Deputy Editor at Prevention Magazine, is with us first. Marisa and I will talk about the July Prevention Magazine highlights like the subjects of Gut Health, and some interesting facts about our own body health oddities, like eye twitches, and losing hair in the shower, plus other ‘Is This Normal” weird moments, and which ones you can ignore and which ones you should get checked out. After we speak with Marisa, we’ll talk to our feature interview with Prevention Magazine byline columnist and author Meryl Davids Landau. Meryl Davids Landau will join us in just a few minutes to talk about the link between climate and our brains.
But today’s episode promises to be both informative and inspiring, tailored to our seasoned listeners who are passionate about living their best lives.
I hope you’ve enjoyed our July 2024 Prevention Magazine, Interview Series with Deputy Editor Marisa Cohen. Marisa Cohen, Deputy Editor at Prevention Magazine Today, we spoke with Marisa Cohen about Gut Health, and we also talked about the some interesting facts about our own body health oddities, like eye twitches, and losing hair in the shower, plus other ‘Is This Normal” weird moments, and which ones you can ignore and which ones you should get checked out. Our feature interview is with Prevention Magazine byline columnist and author Meryl Davids Landau. Meryl Davids Landau joined us to talk about her article in the July Prevention issue, the link between climate and our brains. Thank you, Marisa Cohen and Meryl Davids Landau for your invaluable insights into the July issue of Prevention Magazine. And thank you, our audience, for tuning in. Remember, knowledge is power, and it's never too late to live your best life. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. Check it out the July 2024 issue, available now on newstands everywhere, and please sign up for the Prevention Magazine Prevention Premium Program. Everything will be in our show notes today…Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™…The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness interview series. Until next time, stay informed and stay healthy; thanks, everybody, and we will see you next month.
The Normal Women of England: 900 Years of Making History: INTERVIEW WITH SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATE PHILIPPA GREGORY
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we have a truly remarkable episode lined up for you. Get ready to embark on a journey through nine centuries of history, reimagined through the eyes of the women who lived it, shaped it, and often, redefined it.
Our guest today is none other than the bestselling author Smithsonian Associate Philippa Gregory. Smithsonian Associate Philippa Gregory will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes for more information, but we have Philippa Gregory today here with us. Philippa Gregory’s works like The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen have captivated readers worldwide. But today, Philippa brings us something entirely different and profoundly impactful. Her latest book, Normal Women, is a groundbreaking exploration of the lives of women in England from 1066 to the present day.
Imagine women who rode in jousts, flew Spitfires during World War II, issued their own currency, and built ships and corn mills. Picture female soldiers, highwaywomen, pirates, miners, and even theater impresarios. These are not the stories of queens and noblewomen we often hear, but of the ordinary, yet extraordinary, women who have been the true backbone of English society.
In today’s episode, Philippa Gregory will share with us how she unearthed these incredible stories from the annals of history, revealing a tapestry of lives that are as diverse and varied as the women themselves. We'll delve into the challenges these women faced, the prejudices they overcame, and the indelible marks they left on history.
That of course is out guest today, Smithsonian Associate Phiippa Gregory, reading a brief passage from her new book. Philippa’s new book, Normal Women, offers a radical reframing of England's history, highlighting the persistence, ingenuity, and contributions of women throughout the centuries. It’s a narrative that not only celebrates the past but also inspires the present and future.
So, sit back and get ready to be enlightened, entertained, and moved by the stories of women who, though often overlooked, played a pivotal role in shaping the world as we know it. This is an episode you won’t want to miss. Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast, where today, history comes alive through the voices of Normal Women.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Philippa Gregory will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes for more information, Her latest book, Normal Women, is a groundbreaking exploration of the lives of women in England from 1066 to the present day. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks always to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for all his work on the show and my thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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BETTING AGAINST AMERICA with Smithsonian Associate Harry Yeide
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Welcome to an enlightening program with our Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. Today, we are honored to host Harry Yeide, a distinguished national security affairs analyst and a respected author in the field of military history. With 27 years of experience as a federal government analyst, Mr. Yeide brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the geopolitical intricacies that have shaped our world.
Harry Yeide's Smithsonian Associates presentation, "The Axis Powers and the Buildup to World War II," promises to be a captivating exploration of the strategic decisions and miscalculations that led to one of the most significant conflicts in modern history. Drawing from original documents and firsthand accounts from German, Japanese, and Italian sources, Mr. Yeide will provide a unique perspective on the Axis Powers' underestimation of America's industrial might and strategic capabilities.
We will delve into the fateful attack on Pearl Harbor, examining how Japan's attempt to protect its flank from the U.S. Navy set the stage for a colossal confrontation. Additionally, we will explore the early views of Hitler’s High Command, their lack of intelligence on American war policy, and the pivotal moments when Axis leaders realized that the United States and its allies were on the path to victory.
Through a "red team exercise," Mr. Yeide will take us inside the minds of Axis leaders, offering a thought-provoking analysis of their strategic decision-making and the eventual realization of their defeat. This presentation will not only enhance our understanding of the Axis Powers' wartime strategies but also underscore the importance of intelligence and foresight in military planning.
Please join me in welcoming Smithsonian Associate Harry Yeide who’ll be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes today for more details about Harry Yeide, his new book, "Betting Against America: The Axis Powers’ Views of the United States": and his upcoming presentation at Smithsonian Associates, titled The Axis Powers and the Buildup to World War II," Harry Yeide guides us through this critical examination of the Axis Powers and their impact on World War II. Prepare to be engaged, informed, and inspired by his profound insights and meticulous research.
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Harnessing the Sun: Dr. Severin Borenstein Unveils the Power and Politics of Rooftop Solar
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Welcome to a very special episode of the Not Old Better Show Inside Science Interview Series on radio and podcast. Today’s episode is sponsord by Seed and Qualia Senolytic. I’m Paul Vogelzang and we’re going to delve into a topic that touches our lives each day, yet remains shrouded in both mystery and opportunity: the power of the sun harnessed through rooftop solar panels.
Joining us is Dr. Severin Borenstein, a preeminent voice on the economics of renewable energy and a visionary in the field of electricity pricing and policy. Dr. Borenstein, a distinguished professor at the University of California, Berkeley, brings not only his expertise but also a passion for a sustainable future that benefits us all.
In this episode, we'll explore the significant implications of solar energy incentives offered through initiatives like the federal Inflation Reduction Act, and what these mean for you, our listeners. Dr. Borenstein will break down the complexities of "net metering" and why it has become a contentious issue in the fight for fair energy distribution. We'll also take a journey through the evolving landscape of California's solar incentive policies, gleaning insights that could guide other states in fostering their own sustainable futures.
But this isn't just about policies and abstract economics—it's about the real-world impact on individuals and communities. It's about understanding how adopting solar power can not only reduce our carbon footprint but also reshape our economic landscape, making energy more affordable and accessible for everyone. Through Dr. Borenstein’s expertise, we will unveil how these changes affect our wallets, our environment, and our future.
Prepare to be enlightened, inspired, and equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions about the energy that powers your home and life. We’ll be talking climage change again soon with Meryl Davids Landau, as part of our Prevention Magazine Interview Series, so stay tuned. But today’s episode promises to be not only an enlightening conversation but a call to action for us all to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world.
My thanks to Dr. Severin Borenstein for joining us today. My thanks to our sponsors Seed and Qualia Senolytic. Additional thanks to AAAS and SciLine for their help in arranging details of this episode. My thanks always to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for all his work on the show and my thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Eisenhower's D-Day Dilemma: Triumph, Tension, and the Birth of a Superpower
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series.
Today, we delve into the heart of history with a riveting narrative.
Our guest is the acclaimed author and historian, Smithsonian Associate Michel Paradis.
He's here to discuss his latest book, The Light of Battle.
It's a fascinating exploration of General Dwight D. Eisenhower's journey. Michel Paradis will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and please check out our show notes for links and more details.
We will explore the strategic genius behind Operation Overlord.
This operation was a turning point in World War II.
Imagine the immense pressure on Eisenhower's shoulders.
He had to rally, negotiate, and solve crises relentlessly.
He appeared calm, yet inside he was a whirlwind of thoughts.
On the eve of D-Day, he gave a powerful speech to his troops.
In the shadows, he penned a resignation letter, fearing failure.
Paradis paints a vivid portrait of these crucial months.
Eisenhower's leadership evolved significantly during this time.
His internal struggles shaped his pivotal decisions.
Paradis draws from meticulous research and newly discovered records.
We will uncover the personal and political intricacies Eisenhower faced.
This story is not just about a general, but about a man.
A man whose actions helped shape the modern world.
Join us as we unravel the complexities of Eisenhower's character.
We’ll learn how he became a symbol of American strength.
This episode promises to be thought-provoking and enlightening.
Stay tuned for an unforgettable journey into history. Check out Smithsonian Associates for more details!
Naval Betrayal Exposed: The Scandalous Saga of 'Fat Leonard' Unveiled
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to a riveting episode of "The Not Old Better Show" on radio and podcast. Today’s episode is brought to you by Newspapers.com. Today, we delve deep into one of the most shocking scandals to rock the U.S. Navy. I'm your host, and in this episode, we explore the book "Fat Leonard: How One Man Bribed, Bilked, and Seduced the U.S. Navy," authored by Craig Whitlock, an esteemed Washington Post journalist whose relentless investigation sheds light on a saga of corruption that seems straight out of a high-stakes thriller.
A tempest of decadence and deceit was brewing in the tranquil waters of the Western Pacific, beneath the veneer of routine naval operations. At the center of this storm was Leonard Glenn Francis, a charismatic defense contractor who earned the nickname "Fat Leonard." His arsenal? Luxurious dinners, lavish parties, and an endless supply of bribes. From lobster thermidor to Osetra caviar and vintage champagnes, Leonard knew the price of everyone's silence.
For over a decade, Leonard's influence ran deep, seducing high-ranking officers with the allure of opulence they seemingly couldn't refuse. In return, they turned a blind eye as Leonard overcharged and defrauded millions from U.S. taxpayers, all under the guise of servicing fleet necessities. But how did Leonard weave such an intricate web of influence and corruption? And at what cost to the integrity of the U.S. Navy?
Join us as Craig Whitlock takes us behind the scenes of his ten-year investigation, unraveling a complex narrative enriched by terabytes of leaked government data and a trail of greed that leads straight to the top. Today, we'll confront the hard truths about the vulnerabilities within our armed forces and ponder the price of unchecked entitlement and power.
Prepare for a discussion that is as enlightening as it is unsettling, as we ask tough questions about responsibility, reform, and the way forward for America's naval guardians. This is not just a story about one man's corruption; it's a cautionary tale about what happens when guardians become exploiters.
So, stay tuned as we navigate the choppy waters of justice, accountability, and the arduous task of cleaning house in one of the nation's most respected institutions.
Thanks for joining us today on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Today’s episode is brought to you by Newspapers.com. Please support our sponsors as they support our show. My thanks to Sam Heninger for his role as Executive Producer. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show is on radio and podcasts. Thanks, everybody. We’ll see you next week.
The New Theory of Being Human-Dr. Joseph LeDoux, Emotional Brain Institute
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, on radio and podcast, where we explore the minds and discoveries shaping our world. Today, we have the privilege of hosting Smithsonian Associate Dr. Joseph LeDoux, a distinguished neuroscientist and the Director of the Emotional Brain Institute at New York University. Joseph is not just a leading expert in neural science but also an insightful author whose latest work, “The Four Realms of Existence: A New Theory of Being Human,” challenges long-held views about the mind and body. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Joseph LeDoux will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up soon, and please check out our show notes today for more details. The title of Dr. LeDoux’s Smithsonian Associates presentation is ‘The New Theory of Being Human.”
But we have Smithsonian Associate Dr. Joseph LeDoux today and in this episode, Joseph will unravel how modern science debunks the traditional mind-body dualism and introduces us to his groundbreaking framework that describes human existence through four interlinked realms—biological, neurobiological, cognitive, and conscious. Each of these realms offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human, encompassing everything from our evolutionary past to our current emotional and cognitive experiences.
Expect a deep dive into how these realms influence everything from our everyday decisions to our broader understanding of the self. Joseph’s insights are not just academically intriguing; they hold practical implications for improving mental health, enhancing decision-making, and fostering a better understanding of one another.
So, tune in, enrich your mind, and discover the profound layers of human existence with one of the most innovative thinkers in neuroscience today: Smithsonian Associate Dr. Joseph LeDoux One of the world’s leading experts on mind and brain takes us on an expedition that reveals a new view of what makes us who we are, and author of the new book, The Four Realms of Existence: A New Theory of Being Human,
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Joseph LeDoux. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Joseph LeDoux will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up soon, and please check out our show notes today for more details. The title of Dr. LeDoux’s Smithsonian Associates presentation is ‘The New Theory of Being Human.” My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks always to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for all his work on the show and my thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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Edge of Armageddon: Walt Gragg on 'The Long November' and the Tensions That Shape Our World
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Welcome to a special episode of "The Not Old Better Show," on radio and podcast. Today’s episode is brought to you by MD Hearing and Seed. Stay tuned for the key benefits of Seed and how it fits into your daily routine, and MD Hearing, founded by an Ear Nose and Throat surgenor, and their rechargeable digital hearing aids.
Today we dive into the thrilling world of global intrigue and military strategy with bestselling author Walt Gragg. In his latest novel, "The Long November," Gragg transports us into a heart-pounding scenario of international crisis and nuclear danger that mirrors today's geopolitical tensions. Plus, we’ll meet some wonderful characters along the way…this isn’t just a war book, including Fareeda.
That, of course is our guest today, author Walt Gragg, reading about the character Fareeda, from his new book, “The Long November. In this gripping narrative, what begins as a military coup in Pakistan quickly escalates into a global threat, pulling us into an all-consuming vortex of espionage, military assaults, and a race against time to prevent nuclear catastrophe.
Walt Gragg will share insights into the creation of his pulse-pounding novel and discuss how he weaves intricate geopolitical realities with riveting fiction to craft a story that's not only enthralling but alarmingly relevant.
Prepare to be taken behind the scenes of "The Long November," where we'll explore the depths of its complex characters, from the formidable jihadists to the courageous efforts of a multinational coalition battling against time and terror. Walt will also reveal the meticulous research that brings such authenticity to his depiction of military strategy and technology.
Stay tuned as we unravel the layers of "The Long November," understanding how Walt Gragg’s masterful storytelling continues to earn him a place among the greats of the thriller genre. This is not just another military novel; it’s a profound exploration of the razor-thin margins between peace and war in our modern world.
My thanks to our sponsors today, MD Hearing and Seed. Please check out our show notes for the key benefits of Seed and how it fits into your daily routine, and MD Hearing, founded by an Ear Nose and Throat surgenor, and their rechargeable digital hearing aids. My thanks to bestselling author Walt Gragg, and his latest novel, "The Long November," My thanks always to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for all his work on the show and my thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Why Walk? Joyce Shulman
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Welcome to an exciting edition of Not Old Better Prevention Magazine Interview series on radio and podcast, brought to you by ProLon. Remember, 52000+ people are using Prolon to gain more energy, eliminate sugar cravings, and just feel better.Today's spotlight is on Joyce Shulman, co-founder and CEO of 99 Walks and an advocate for women's wellness through walking. Joyce Shulman, famous for her TedTalk titiled, How More Walking Leads to Less Loneliness is also revered as the "Pack Leader," brings to the fore the incredible power of simple steps in forging not only physical fitness but also profound community connections. Joyce Shulman is also Author, Why Walk? Her journey as the daughter of a coach and her unyielding passion as an idea junkie have propelled her to spearhead a movement aimed at getting a million women walking, driven by the belief that walking is a gateway to reduced loneliness and enhanced collective well-being.
Today, we're set to uncover how walking can play a crucial role in managing stress, combating depression, and enhancing overall mood, with Joyce's expert insights tailored for our listeners, particularly those over 60. With her book, 'Why Walk?, Joyce has laid down a compelling narrative about the multifaceted benefits of walking, making a compelling case for why walking is more than just physical activity but a lifeline to emotional and mental health.
Stay tuned as we explore these themes, drawing on Joyce's profound understanding of walking's impact. Whether you're looking to improve your physical health, find mental clarity, or connect more deeply with others, Joyce's experiences and the community at 99 Walks offer both inspiration and practical advice that resonate with everyone, especially our aging population and their families. Get ready to be inspired and perhaps, take the first step towards a healthier, more connected life.
My thanks to Prevention Magazine Interview series brought to you by ProLon. Remember, 52000+ people are using Prolon to gain more energy, eliminate sugar cravings, and just feel better. My thanks to Joyce Shulman, Author, Why Walk? My thanks always to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for all his work on the show and my thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Prevention Magazine Interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we have a very special episode for all you baseball and film aficionados out there.
We’re joined once again by Noah Gittell, a distinguished film critic for the Washington City Paper and a renowned author whose latest book, "Baseball The Movie," dives deep into the storied intersection of America's pastime and its cinematic portrayal. Noah Gittell will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes for more information about Smithonian Associate Noah Gittell and his presentation titled, Baseball in the Movies. But, we have Noah today to share insights from his extensive exploration of baseball films, including those well-loved classics and some truly fascinating but lesser-known gems that have flown under the radar.
"Baseball The Movie" isn’t just about the sport; it’s about the cultural phenomenon and the symbol of the American dream that baseball represents. Noah watched an impressive roster of 82 baseball movies to craft this book, discovering stories that celebrate the underdog and illuminate the sport's impact both nationally and globally.
Today, we'll learn about the films that go beyond the mainstream narratives—films that might not be household names but have contributed uniquely to the tapestry of baseball cinema. From the portrayal of historical figures and fictional heroes to the exploration of cultural shifts and personal triumphs, these films reflect the diverse ways in which baseball mirrors life.
Join us as we pitch some engaging questions to Noah, exploring the making of his book, his take on the future of baseball films, and why, even in a sea of cinematic sports stories, baseball holds a special place in the heart of American culture.
So, whether you're a die-hard fan of the sport, a movie lover, or someone who cherishes rich stories and compelling discussions, this episode is for you. Let’s step up to the plate with Noah Gittell on The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Stay tuned!
My thanks to Noah Gittell. Noah Gittell will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes for more information about Smithonian Associate Noah Gittell and his presentation titled, Baseball in the Movies. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and we’ll see you next week.
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Unleashing Love: The Science and Soul of the Human-Dog Bond
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Welcome to a riveting episode of the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, on radio and podcast, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and I’m a dog person!
If you're a dog person, your dog is not just a pet; they're a cherished member of your family. Yet, the depth of this bond might be even more profound than you realize. Today, we delve into the heart of the human-canine connection, guided by the insights of our guests today, Smithsonian Associates Jen Golbeck and Stacey Colino, authors of "The Purest Bond: Understanding the Human–Canine Connection."
They unveil the myriad ways our furry companions enrich our lives, beyond the joy of their wagging tails and comforting presence. From bolstering our physical health to enhancing our emotional resilience, the impact of dogs on our well-being is both vast and deeply reciprocal. Prepare to explore the science and stories behind this special relationship. Discover how dogs not only receive our love but return it in measures beyond our understanding. This episode promises to deepen your appreciation for your four-legged friend, revealing the true extent of the love they offer and the remarkable ways they improve our lives. Join us as we uncover the purest bond, one that makes our lives richer, healthier, happier, and infinitely more meaningful.
Both Stacey Colino and Jen Golbeck have agreed to read a brief passage from their new book, The Purest Bond: Understanding the Human–Canine Connection." and we’ll hear that now.
Of course, our guests, Smithsonian Associates Jen Golbeck and Stacey Colino today have just read brief passages from their new book, The Purest Bond: Understanding the Human–Canine Connection." and we’ll bring them in now for our interview.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associates Jen Golbeck and Stacey Colino, co authors of the new book, The Purest Bond: Understanding the Human–Canine Connection." Please check out our show notes today for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast, and my thanks always to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for all his work on the show. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week. For more information about Smithsonian Associates, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/human-canine-connection
Shattering Ceilings, Shaping a Nation: The Frances Perkins Story with Stephanie Dray on The Not Old Better Show
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast, where history and the present converge to inspire, inform, and ignite our audience. Today, we're embarking on a journey through time, guided by the New York Times Bestselling author, Stephanie Dray, a master of historical fiction who brings to life the stories of women whose legacies have sculpted our world.
In this episode, we delve deep into the heart of early 20th-century America with Stephanie Dray's latest tour de force, which is available at Apple Books, "Becoming Madam Secretary." This riveting novel chronicles the real life of Frances Perkins, a woman of indomitable spirit and intellect, who shattered glass ceilings to become the first female Cabinet member in U.S. history, serving as Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Raised on tales of revolutionary ancestors, Perkins' journey from the tenements of New York City's Hell's Kitchen to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., is a testament to her unwavering determination to enact change. Through Dray's meticulous research and compelling narrative, we witness Perkins navigating a world dominated by men, her life intertwined with figures like Sinclair Lewis and Eleanor Roosevelt, and her pivotal role in shaping policies that remain cornerstones of American society, such as social security and labor rights.
But "Becoming Madam Secretary" is more than a chronicle of political achievement; it's a story of personal sacrifice, love, loss, and the balance between public service and private life in times of national crisis. It's a tale that resonates profoundly with our audience, reminding us of the enduring impact of perseverance, vision, and the courage to challenge the status quo.
Join us for an enlightening conversation with NYT best-selling author Stephanie Dray, as we explore the depths of Frances Perkins' legacy, the challenges of bringing historical figures to life, and the lessons their stories hold for us today. This is not just history; it's inspiration for living our best lives, understanding the power of resilience, and the importance of contributing to a world that future generations will inherit.
Prepare to be captivated by the story of a woman who dared to dream, fight, and pave the way for a better tomorrow. This is The Not Old Better Show, where the past is always present, and the future is something we create together. Stay tuned.
My thanks to NYT best-selling author Stephanie Dray who’s written the new book, "Becoming Madam Secretary”. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. My thanks to Executive Producer, Sam Heninger. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Prevention Magazine Interview Series, June 2024
The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine,Editor in Chief, Interview Series: June 2024
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is the next installment of our Editor in Chief series is with Marisa Cohen, Contributing Editor at Prevention Magazine and today we have another engaging episode in collaboration with Prevention Magazine: we're tackling some of the most pressing health topics crucial for our audience—adults over 60 who are committed to living their best lives. Let's get right into it: we have another packed show!
For our issue overview, Marisa Cohen, Contributing Editor at Prevention Magazine, is with us first. Marisa will briefly talk about June Prevention Magazine highlights like the subjects of Skin Health, and some insteresting facts about our furry friends, when we think about Pet Health. But, specifically, Marisa will share some important daily habits that can significantly enhance skin health that most people might be overlooking, and then our feature interview with Prevention Magazine cover story author Alyssa Jung, Senior Editor, Fitness & Nutrition. Alyssa Jung will join us in just a few minutes to talk about how to Heal Your Body with Food.
But today’s episode promises to be both informative and inspiring, tailored to our seasoned listeners who are passionate about living their best lives.
I hope you’ve enjoyed our June 2024 Prevention Magazine, Editor in Chief Interview Series with Marisa Cohen. Marisa Cohen, Contributing Editor at Prevention Magazine Today, we spoke with Marisa Cohen about Skin Care, and we also talked about the importance of Pet Health and some of those myths. Our feature interview with Prevention Magazine cover story author Alyssa Jung, Senior Editor, Fitness & Nutrition, about how to Heal Your Body with Food Thank you, Marisa Cohen and Alyssa Jung for your invaluable insights into the June issue of Prevention Magazine. And thank you, our audience, for tuning in. Remember, knowledge is power, and it's never too late to live your best life. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. Check it out the June 2024 issue, and please sign up for the Prevention Magazine Prevention Premium Program. Everything will be in our show notes today…Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™…The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness interview series. Until next time, stay informed and stay healthy; thanks, everybody, and we will see you next month.
Faithful Foundations: Unveiling the Moral Roots of American Capitalism
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to another riveting episode of the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, on radio and podcast, where today we embark on a fascinating journey through time, exploring the dynamic intersections of faith, fortune, and the foundational fabric of American society with returning guest, Smithsonian Associate Joseph Slaughter,
In this episode, we are expanding on our recent interview with Smithsonian Associate Joseph Slaughter, Assistant Professor of History at Wesleyan University and we dive into the pages of Joseph's compelling new book, "Faith in Markets," which offers a groundbreaking exploration of the 19th-century Protestant revivals and the dramatic expansion of the marketplace. Today Smithsonian Associate Joseph Slaughter will tell us about visionary entrepreneurs who, driven by their faith, embarked on business ventures that aimed not just at profit, but at molding a moral and Christian marketplace. From the sophisticated textile factories of George Rapp & Associates to the virtuous publishing endeavors of Harper & Brothers, we uncover how these pioneers attempted to weave their religious convictions with their commercial aspirations.
But how does this historical tapestry relate to us today? In an age where the lines between secular and sacred seem more pronounced, the tales of the Pioneer Stage Coach Line, George Rapp & Associates, and Harper & Brothers remind us that the marketplace has always been a battleground for moral and ethical ideologies. Their efforts to integrate business practices with religious beliefs provide a mirror, reflecting our ongoing struggles and aspirations for a moral economy.
This episode is not just a journey through time; it’s an invitation to reflect on the principles that guide our modern marketplace. Are we building a world of commerce that uplifts, reforms, and unites? Or have we strayed from the visions that once sought to harmonize morality with markets?
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Joseph Slaughter, Assistant Professor of History at Wesleyan University. Dr. Joseph Slaughter will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. My thanks to Executive Producer, Sam Heninger. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week. For more information about Smithsonian Associates, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/evangelicalism-in-america
Unveiling the Past, Unearthing the Future: The Saga of Science with Ann Parson
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome, discerning listeners, birders, and bird watchers, to a new chapter of the Not Old Better Show Science Interview Series on radio and podcast. Today, we journey through the pages of history into the heart of America's scientific awakening with our esteemed guest, science writer, Ann B. Parson, author of "The Birds of Dog." This historical fiction novel, a tapestry woven with threads of fact and fiction, delves into the rich and often overlooked narratives of America's earliest scientific minds and their tussle with nature's untouched wonders.
Imagine a time when the clatter of the telegraph and the hiss of steam engines were as novel as smartphones are today. A time when new technologies were hurtling humanity forward, yet paradoxically threatening the very splendors they sought to study. In "The Birds of Dog," Parson brings this vibrant era to life through the eyes of Catharine Pickering, a fictional curator's assistant at the Boston Society of Natural History, and her cousin Charles, a true historical figure and a pioneer of the natural sciences, including amazing letters written in the 1830s!
That, of course, is our guest today, science writer Ann Parson, reading from her new book, “The Birds of Dog.” In our conversation today with Ann Parson, we'll explore the pivotal choices behind Parson's shift from nonfiction to the world of historical fiction, allowing her to color within and beyond the lines of history's canvas. We'll discuss the interplay of hunting, the advent of wildlife conservation, and the rise of technologies that both propelled science and imperiled its subjects.
But what of the characters that dance across these pages? From John James Audubon to Charles Dickens, Henry Thoreau to John Wilkes Booth's father, Parson stitches these historical giants into the fabric of her narrative, breathing life into the past with her meticulous research and vibrant storytelling.
So prepare to be whisked away to a time of curiosity cabinets and scientific marvels, where the world was ripe for discovery and every new finding was a treasure. This is "The Birds of Dog," a story of passion, progress, and the perpetual dance between humanity's reach for knowledge and the natural world's enigmatic beauty. Join us for this expedition through time, where science and story meet, right here on the Not Old Better Show Science Interview Series on radio and podcast.
My thanks to science writer author Ann B. Parson who’s written the new book "The Birds of Dog," My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. My thanks to Executive Producer, Sam Heninger. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Unlocking the Secrets of English: Smithsonian Associate Anne Curzan Reveals How Language Evolves
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Welcome to this special edition of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today, we're diving into the fascinating evolution of the English language with none other than Smithsonian Associate Anne Curzan, a distinguished historian of the English language, linguist,at the University of Michigan, and host herself of the NPR Michigan Public Radio Program, ‘That’s What They Say.’
In a world where the rules of grammar and language are often debated and dissected, Anne Curzan stands out as a voice of reason and enlightenment. Her latest masterpiece, "Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words," challenges us to rethink what we know about English, pushing the boundaries between traditional grammar and the dynamic, ever-evolving nature of language. Anne Curzan will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up and the title of her presentation is Language Peeves: Inner Grammandos vs. Inner Wordies. Check out our show notes today for more information about Anne Curzan’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, but we have Anne today and let’s take a listen to a brief reading by Anne Curzan from her new book, "Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words,"
That of course is our guest today, Dr. Anne Curzan reading from her new book, "Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words," We’ll be talking to Anne in just a moment, and throughout our conversation, we'll explore the balance between preserving the rich history of language and embracing its inevitable evolution. Today Anne Curzn will share her insights on the primary drivers of language change, whether it be societal shifts or the impact of digital communication. We'll delve into the heart of the debate over grammatical 'rules', the singular 'they', and how these discussions reflect broader societal changes.
For our listeners, especially those over 60, Anne Curzan offers practical advice on both remaining relevant in today’s multi generational world and in navigating these linguistic shifts, ensuring that language remains a tool for connection, not division among us all. And for a glimpse into the future, Anne will share her predictions and hopes for the evolution of the English language in the coming decade.
So, whether you're a self-proclaimed 'grammando', a word enthusiast, or simply curious about the words we use and why we use them, this episode promises to enlighten, entertain, and inspire. Let's embark on this linguistic journey together, right here on The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Anne Curzan, a distinguished historian of the English language, linguist,at the University of Michigan, and host herself of the NPR Michigan Public Radio Program, ‘That’s What They Say.’ Dr. Anne Curzan will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of her presentation is Language Peeves: Inner Grammandos vs. Inner Wordies, so please check out our show notes today for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. My thanks to Executive Producer, Sam Heninger. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week. For more information about Smithsonian Associates, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/language-peeves
Virtues of the Past, Voices of Today: Reimagining Happiness with Jeffrey Rosen
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Welcome to a special episode of The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Today’s episode is brought to you by Newspapers.com. And, today we journey through time, merging the wisdom of the past with the pulse of the present. As we navigate the complexities of today's world, we're inspired to look back at the ideals that shaped the foundation of our democracy—the pursuit of happiness, virtue, and the unalienable rights that bind us across generations.
In this riveting episode, we sit down with Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center and a beacon of knowledge on constitutional debates. Together, we'll explore the profound influence of classical writers on virtue and how their teachings inspired the lives of America's Founders, shaping the bedrock of our nation. Rosen's latest work, "The Pursuit of Happiness," isn't just a delve into history; it's a lens through which we examine what happiness truly means in the fabric of American democracy.
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That of course is our guest today, reading a brief passage from his new book, “The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America.
Why think about ‘happiness’ especially a version of happiness from 250 years ago? Through our conversation today, we'll uncover the Founders' unique interpretation of happiness, even at 250 years old—a quest for lifelong virtue over fleeting pleasure—and how this centuries-old wisdom can guide us in today's age of information overload, social media, and the ongoing quest for self-improvement and community connection.
Join us as we bridge the gap between the enduring aspirations of the Founding Fathers and the contemporary challenges faced by aging adults. Let's explore together how the pursuit of happiness and virtue can illuminate our paths to living our best lives, fostering a dialogue that's as enriching as it is enlightening. This is The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, where history meets the moment, and wisdom inspires progress.
My thanks to Newspapers.com for sponsoring today’s episode. Please support our sponsors as they in turn support the show. My thanks to Jeffrey Rosen and his team at the National Constitution Center. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast. Also, I want to mention the fine work of our Executive Producer Sam Heninger, and wish Sam the best here, and I want to wish you all the very best, be well, stay safe and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks everyone, and we’ll see you next week.
Unseen Allies: The Secret World of Fungi Shaping Our Health
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Welcome to today’s episode of the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian
Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and on today’s show we delve into the fascinating intersection of nature, health, and science through the lens of one of the most overlooked yet pivotal components of our ecosystem—fungi, mushrooms and mold. We have the privilege of hosting Smithsonian Associate Nicholas P. Money, a distinguished professor of biology at Miami University in Ohio, and a leading voice in the field of mycology.
Smithsonian Associate Nicholas P. Money will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Nik Money’s full presentation, but we have Nik Money today to tell us all about Molds, Mushrooms and Medicine, which is the title of his presentation and his new book.
Nicholas is here to discuss his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, "Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines," and to share insights from his compelling new book, “Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines: Our Lifelong Relationship with Fungi.”
In our conversation today, Dr. Nicholas Money will guide us on a journey into the marvelous unseen realm of fungi, revealing how these organisms are intricately woven into the fabric of our lives—aiding digestion, battling disease, and even challenging our perceptions of health and medicine. Today with Smithsonian Associate Dr. Nik Money we’ll explore the dual nature of fungi as both vital allies and formidable foes, the intricate dance between our immune system and the mycobiome, and the groundbreaking research into psychedelics for treating depression.
Whether you’re intrigued by the science behind fungi, interested in the implications for health and wellness, especially as we age, or simply curious about the natural world, this episode promises to shed light on the critical role fungi play in our world and how they continue to shape our health, culture, and future.
Join us for a captivating discussion that promises not only to inform but also to transform the way you think about the natural world and its profound impact on our lives.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Nicholas P. Money. Smithsonian Associate Nicholas P. Money will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his presentation Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines: Our Lifelong Relationship with Fungi
For more information about Dr. Nicolas Money’s Smithsonian Associates presentation, please check out our show notes today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast, and my thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
For more information about Smithsonian Associates, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/molds-mushrooms-medicines
Guarding Gut Health on the Go: The Travelan® Advantage
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Travelan. Travelan a drug-free alternative to antibiotics. Travelan - The Alternative to Diarrhea BEFORE it Starts.
As part of our Healthy Travel Interview series, we are joined today by returning guest, audience favorite, Health, Wellness, Nutrition, and Gut Health Expert, Registered Nurse, and Health Consultant Stacy Koski. Stacy Koski is a registered nurse who works at Balance Nutrition, educating travelers, like those of us in The Not Old Better Show audience, about travel medicine, treatment for travel-related illnesses, and the necessary travel vaccinations, working closely with the Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization.
Today's episode takes us on a fascinating journey through the landscape of travel health, an essential yet often overlooked aspect of our adventures abroad. I'm your host, and joining us is the esteemed travel health expert, returning guest, audience favorite Stacy Koski, whose insights have illuminated the paths of countless travelers seeking to explore the world safely and vibrantly.
In a world that's more connected than ever, the thrill of discovering new cultures, cuisines, and landscapes comes with its own set of health considerations. From the bustling markets of Southeast Asia to the historic streets of Europe, ensuring our health is paramount to experiencing the true joy of travel. Today, Stacy will guide us through the vital steps and innovative solutions for staying healthy on the road, focusing on a game-changer in travel health: Travelan®.
For those listeners who need to be made aware of Travelan, it's a dietary supplement that offers digestive tract protection while either traveling or at home. The Therapeutic Goods Administration, a local health authority in Australia, has listed Travelan as an over-the-counter medication that helps lower the risk of travelers' diarrhea. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Travelan is available worldwide and at Amazon.com and Walmart.com.com in the US. Please check out our show notes today for more information.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE
The Not Old Better Show Science Interview Series
Welcome to today’s episode of the Not Old Better Show, brought to you by MDHearing and, by TalkSpace. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Interview Series is where we dive deep into the intersection of healthcare and cutting-edge technology, specifically the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the landscape of medical care for individuals over 60. As we navigate through this age of digital medicine, AI has emerged as a beacon of hope, promising to enhance the accuracy of medical diagnoses through advanced image interpretation. Yet, as we stand on the cusp of this new era, questions and concerns about its integration into healthcare, especially for the elderly, abound.
Today, we are joined by the renowned health, science, and medical writer, and award-winning novelist Meryl Davids Landau, who will guide us through the fascinating world of AI in healthcare. We’ll explore how AI is reading test images with unprecedented accuracy, potentially revolutionizing the way conditions are diagnosed. However, it's not a panacea; the technology comes with its set of challenges, including ethical considerations, regulatory hurdles, and the nuanced issue of how some AI-driven interventions may not always be recommended for older adults.
Our conversation science, and medical writer, and award-winning novelist Meryl Davids Landau will not only illuminate the capabilities and limitations of AI in healthcare but also what it means for you, our listeners. As we delve into this topic, we encourage you to think about the implications of AI on your health and well-being. How can you engage with your healthcare providers to understand the role AI might play in your care? What questions should you be asking to ensure that the technology serves your best interests?
Join us as we unpack these questions and more, offering insights, expertise, and thought-provoking discussion designed to empower you to take an active role in your healthcare journey in the age of AI. Your health, your decisions, and your life in the digital age are evolving—let’s navigate this brave new world together.
My thanks to MDHearing and, by TalkSpace. for sponsoring today’s show. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Interview Series on radio and podcast. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
MAY 2024 PREVENTION MAGAZINE: Golden Wisdom: Health & Wellness Insights for the Ageless Spirit
The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine,Editor in Chief, Interview Series: May 2024
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is the next installment of our Editor in Chief series is with Sarah Smith, and today we have another engaging episode in collaboration with Prevention Magazine: we're tackling some of the most pressing health topics crucial for our audience—adults over 60 who are committed to living their best lives. Let's get right into it: we have another packed show!
For our issue overview, Sarah Smith, the EiC of Prevention Magazine, is with us first. Sarah will briefly talk about May Prevention Magazine highlights like the subjects of wellness and gardening, comprehensive eye health, AI and healthcare, and then our feature interview with Prevention Magazine cover story author Marisa Cohen about brain health.
May’s issue of Prevention Magazine offers so many great articles and resources, and I thought the importance of Brain Health, AI and Health, and Eye Health offered unique health insights. We will talk about the walk in an upcoming extended episode on AI and Healthcare, with popular returning guest Meryl Davids Landau so please stay tuned.
But today’s episode promises to be both informative and inspiring, tailored to our seasoned listeners who are passionate about living their best lives.
I hope you’ve enjoyed our May 2024 Prevention Magazine, Editor in Chief Interview Series with Sarah Smith. Today, we spoke with Sarah and Marisa Cohen about Brain Health. We talked to Sarah Smith, EiC, about the subjects of wellness and gardening, comprehensive eye health, AI and healthcare, Thank you, Sarah and Marisa Cohen for your invaluable insights into the May issue of Prevention Magazine. And thank you, our audience, for tuning in. Remember, knowledge is power, and it's never too late to live your best life. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. Check it out the May 2024 issue, and please sign up for the Prevention Magazine Prevention Premium Program. Everything will be in our show notes today…Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™…The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness interview series. Until next time, stay informed and stay healthy; thanks, everybody, and we will see you next month.
Welcome to "The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living" series on radio and podcast. Today’s episode is sponsored by SEED, promoting health and heart health for our Not Old Better audience. And, by WILDHEALTH, a proactive and preventative approach to healthcare, called Precision Medicine.
Today we explore the vibrant intersections of life, culture, and the art of thriving at any age. We are diving into a conversation that challenges the conventional narratives of aging and invites us to embrace each year of our lives with style, grace, and a dash of rebellion.
In a world that often equates youth with beauty and relevance, our guest today stands as a beacon of inspiration and a testament to the power of reinvention. Our guest today is Lyn Slater, a former college professor turned global fashion icon, has not only redefined her own path but has also become a symbol of aging with audacity.
At a time when society expects one to fade into the background, Lyn Slater stepped into the spotlight, launching her blog and Instagram as "Accidental Icon," and quickly capturing the hearts of followers worldwide with her distinctive style, wisdom, and unapologetic embrace of aging.
But Lyn Slater’s journey is more than just a tale of fashion success; it's a narrative rich with insights into authenticity, self-expression, and the beauty of growing older. Her recent book, "How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon," is not just a memoir; it's a manifesto for anyone looking to live boldly at any age. Through her story, Lyn Slater invites us to reconsider what it means to be old, to drain the term of its pejorative connotations, and to see the later years of life not as a time of decline but as a stage rich with potential for growth, creativity, and reinvention.
Lyn Slater will share the lessons she's learned on her extraordinary journey, explore the significance of slow fashion and sustainability, and uncover the secrets to maintaining authenticity in an age of digital influence. Lyn's story is a powerful reminder that age is not just a number; it's a badge of honor, a source of wisdom, and a starting point for new adventures.
So join us as we embark on this enlightening conversation with Lyn Slater, where we'll discover that being old is not about slowing down—it's about living your best life, embracing every moment, and proving that the art of living well is timeless. Welcome to "The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living" series, with your host, bringing together stories, conversations, and insights that inspire us to live life to the fullest, no matter the year on our birth certificate. Let's begin.
My thanks to Lyn Slater for her time today. Her recent book, "How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon," is available now. My thanks to sponsors, episode is sponsored by SEED, promoting health and heart health for our Not Old Better audience. And, by WILDHEALTH, a proactive and preventative approach to healthcare, called Precision Medicine. Please support our sponsors as they in turn support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
Washington’s First World Series: When the Washington Senators Were America’s Team
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Welcome to a riveting episode of the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on Radio and Podcast. Today, we embark on a journey back in time to 1924, a year that marked a pinnacle moment in sports history, capturing the spirit and imagination of a nation.
In an era dominated by legends like Babe Ruth and overshadowed by teams with storied legacies, a group of scrappy underdogs, the Washington Senators, dared to challenge the status quo. In the centennial year of the Senators’ victorious World Series run, our guest today is Smithsonian Associate sports historian and author Fred Frommer. Fred Frommer has written the new book, You Gotta Have Heart: Washington Baseball from Walter Johnson to the 2019 World Series Champion Nationals . Fred Frommer and baseball author Gary Sarnoff, who has a new book out on the '24 Senators. Both Fred and Gary tell us today about the compelling story of this history-making team and touch on the mostly fallow years that followed and will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our website for more details, but Fred Frommer joins us today, as brief tease of his upcomining Smithsonian Associates presentation…stay tuned.
Fred Frommer tells a story of a team guided by a 27-year-old rookie player-manager, Bucky Harris, and fueled by the indomitable spirit of an aging pitcher, Walter Johnson. Together they embarked on a quest to dethrone the baseball giants of their day, the New York Yankees. Against all odds and amidst a backdrop of cultural upheaval and innovation, the Senators not only captured the hearts of Americans but also clinched the World Series title, becoming a symbol of hope and resilience. Join us as we delve into this incredible story with Smithsonian Associate, author and sports historian Fred Frommer, exploring the Senators' unlikely victory, its impact on the nation, and how, for one fleeting summer, Washington D.C. became the center of the baseball universe. Prepare to be inspired by an unforgettable tale of triumph, tenacity, and the enduring power of dreaming big.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Fred Frommer. Smithsonian Associate Fred Frommer will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his presentation "Washington’s First World Series: When the Washington Senators Were America’s Team
For more information about Fred Frommer's Smithsonian Associates presentation, please check out our show notes today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
For more information about Smithsonian Associates, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/washington-first-world-series
Rivalries at the Cutting Edge: How Personal Battles Forged Medical Miracles
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to a riveting episode of the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series, where today we dive into the fascinating world of medical innovation, rivalry, and the indomitable spirit of human progress. In a journey through time, we unravel how the worst in people sometimes leads to the best for humanity.
Imagine the relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that have saved millions of lives, shaped by the hands of brilliant but flawed individuals. These were not saints but driven, competitive beings whose envy, ambition, and rivalry, while often tarnishing their personal legacies, inadvertently spurred some of the most significant medical discoveries in history.
In this episode, we're honored to host returning guest and audience favorite, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Andrew Lam. Dr. Andrew Lam is a visionary surgeon, esteemed author, and assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Lam takes us behind the scenes of his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, "Rivalries in Medicine: How Humanity Can Benefit from the Worst in People." For more information about Dr. Lam’s Smithsonian Associates presentation, please check out our show notes, but today, Dr. Lam will share a ‘tease’ from his latest book, "The Masters of Medicine," revealing the mavericks, the moments, and the mistakes that have sparked the greatest medical discoveries of our times, along with more about his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation.
Dr. Lam will tell us today about how we, as a society, should channel our competitive nature for the greater good? How do rivalries shape the advancements that push humanity forward? From the battlefields of ego and personal vendettas between legends like Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch to the contemporary corridors of cutting-edge medical research, we explore how these personal conflicts have paradoxically paved the way for innovations that define modern medicine.
Join us for an unforgettable exploration of how, in the quest to outdo one another, we often end up doing the best for all. This is not just a lesson from history; it's a blueprint for the future. Stay tuned, engage with curiosity, and let's discover together the incredible ways in which humanity's worst traits have, against all odds, led to some of our greatest achievements. Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast, and our returning guest, Dr. Andrew Lam.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Andrew Lam. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Andrew Lam will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his presentation, "Rivalries in Medicine: How Humanity Can Benefit from the Worst in People." For more information about Dr. Lam’s Smithsonian Associates presentation please check out our show notes today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking—How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is brought to you by TalkSpace. Today, we dive into the heart of bravery with New York Times bestselling author Caroline Paul, an extraordinary woman whose life reads like an epic saga of resilience, courage, and boundless curiosity. In her latest masterpiece, "Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking—How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age," Caroline Paul shatters the stereotypes that confine women as they grow older, from extreme outdoor adventure to high impact walking with Dot Fisher Smith
That, of course, is our guest today, Caroline Paul reading from her new book, "Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking—How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age,"
I assure you, you’ll want to hear more from Caroline Paul. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF:
- You want to cultivate bravery.
- You want to overcome fear or look at it from a new perspective.
- You want to become a firefighter, writer, or just live with more adventure.
- You want to listen to an amazing story-teller and one badass woman.
New York Times bestselling author, Caroline Paul beckons us to reconsider what it means to age. Through her eyes, we meet unsung heroines of the outdoor world, like —women who defy gravity, and expectations, to embrace life with every breath. This episode is not just a conversation; it's a call to action. A challenge to redefine our relationship with fear, to step outside our comfort zones, and to ignite a spark of adventure that burns brighter with each passing year. If you've ever felt the tug of the wild, the lure of the unknown, or the simple joy of a fresh challenge, this is your anthem. Join us as we explore how to live not just longer, but larger. This is not just about aging gracefully; it's about aging powerfully. This is not just about aging gracefully; it's about aging powerfully. Prepare to be inspired, to rethink the possible, and to embark on your own adventure, no matter the number on your birth certificate. Welcome to the episode that changes the narrative on aging and adventure. Welcome to "Braving the Age" with Caroline Paul.
My thanks to TalkSpace for sponsoring today’s episode. Please check out TalkSpace.com/nob for really thorough online mental health support and solutions. Please support our sponsors as they support the show. My thanks to "Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking—How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age," Caroline Paul, for her reading, her toughness, and her bravery. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and “Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Evangelicalism in America
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to a riveting episode of the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, on radio and podcast, where today we embark on a fascinating journey through time, exploring the dynamic intersections of faith, fortune, and the foundational fabric of American society. In this episode, titled Evangelicalism in America we delve deep into the heart of how evangelicalism and economic ambition have shaped and reshaped the landscape of the nation.
Join us as we sit down with the distinguished Smithsonian Associate Joseph Slaughter, Assistant Professor of History at Wesleyan University and an expert whose insightful research casts a revealing light on the complex tapestry of American identity. Through his lens, we uncover the intriguing story of American evangelicalism, tracing its roots back to the early European settlements and navigating through its profound influence over the centuries. Dr. Joseph Slaughter will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details. We have Dr. Joe Slaughter today in what will be a wonderful episode and brief ‘tease’ of what’s to come at Smithsonian Associates.
But that's not all. We'll also dive into the pages of Joseph's compelling new book, "Faith in Markets," which offers a groundbreaking exploration of the 19th-century Protestant revivals and the dramatic expansion of the marketplace. Here, we'll learn about visionary entrepreneurs who, driven by their faith, embarked on business ventures that aimed not just at profit, but at molding a moral and Christian marketplace. From the sophisticated textile factories of George Rapp & Associates to the virtuous publishing endeavors of Harper & Brothers, we uncover how these pioneers attempted to weave their religious convictions with their commercial aspirations.
Religion and capitalism: prepare to be engaged, informed, and perhaps even transformed, as we navigate the intricate dance of evangelicalism and capitalism in America. This is not just history; it's a story of beliefs, business, and the pursuit of a better society. Welcome to "Faith and Fortune: Evangelicalism in America
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Joseph Slaughter, Assistant Professor of History at Wesleyan University. Dr. Joseph Slaughter will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week. For more information about Smithsonian Associates, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/evangelicalism-in-america
Great Horned Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight
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Welcome, listeners, to another captivating episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Today, we journey into the heart of urban wilderness to unveil a story of majesty, mystery, and survival. Imagine a top-of-the-food-chain predator, not the bear or mountain lion you might expect, but a creature equally formidable and far closer to home. We're talking about the Great Horned Owl, a silent guardian of the night skies, thriving in every state but Hawaii, across diverse habitats from dense forests to our very own backyards.
Our special guest, Smithsonian Associate Mark H.X. Glenshaw, an award-winning naturalist, has dedicated over 17 years to observing these magnificent birds. His focus? A particular group of Great Horned Owls in St. Louis's Forest Park, and one owl in particular named Charles. Mark's work is not just a study; it's a testament to the bond formed between humans and owls, offering deep insights into their complex world. Mark Glenshaw will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes for more on Mark Glenshaw and his full presentation at Smithsonian Associates.
But we have Mark Glenshaw today to tell us briefly, as a tease of his upcoming presentation, and through Mark's eyes, we'll explore the silent flight, nocturnal habits, and familial bonds of these owls. Mark Glennshaw tells us today about his journey, and what it reveals not just the science but the soul of these incredible creatures. With audio clips, photos, and videos, we're brought face-to-face with nature's profound beauty and the intricacies of owl behavior.
This episode is more than an exploration; it's an invitation to look beyond the familiar and discover the extraordinary lives unfolding silently around us. Join us as we delve into the world of the Great Horned Owl with Mark Glenshaw, uncovering the wonders of wildlife that share our neighborhoods. Prepare to be enthralled, enlightened, and inspired. This is The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, where every story brings us closer to the marvels of the natural world. Let's begin.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Mark Glenshaw for his time today and wonderful preparation! Mark Glenshaw will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes for more on Mark Glenshaw and his full presentation at Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our fantastic audience here on radio and podcast…be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next time. For more details, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/great-horned-owls
April 2024 Prevention Magazine Interview Series with Sarah Smith
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is our next installment of our Editor in Chief series is with Sarah Smith, and today we have another engaging episode in collaboration with Prevention Magazine: we're tackling some of the most pressing health topics crucial for our audience—adults over 60 who are committed to living their best lives. Let's get right into it: We have another packed show!
First up, we’re joined by Sarah Smith, EiC of Prevention Magazine for our issue overview. Sarah will tell us briefly about the important topic of natural remedies for nausea covered. These are remedies that are particularly effective and accessible for our audience. We’ll learn about self-administered accupressure on your wrist, of all places, that really works. Sarah will tell us much more, including the use of ginger and peppermint, both of which are soothing and offer gentle nausea relief.
Next, Sarah introduces us to the “Meet The Expert” feauture in April’s issue: Brain Health Expert Interview This month’s expert is also an epidemiologist, a gerontologist, and a brain expert. Everything we need to know…and everything our audience cares about! Sarah shares that science is moving ahead with brain science and making enormous progress, especially in the area of dementia. Hear Sarah tell us about this informative second story in April’s Prevention, and you’ll want to learn more!
In April’s issue of Prevention Magazine, Sarah tells us about the Better Now column when Prevention focuses on people telling their own stories about what’s Better Now in their lives, after 50ish. Better Now: Beth and Cheryl is a feel-good story about these lives; their advice about how they approach life. Sarah introduces us to the TikTok stars of DaBabyBoomers, Beth and Cheryl, known as the Age Defying Dancing influencers. We’ll put links up in our notes today to where you can find more about DababyBoomers
April's issue of Prevention offers so many great articles and resources, and I thought the importance of "Sleep" and "Walking" offered unique health insights. We will talk the walk in a later upcoming extended episode, so please stay tuned. But, last but not least, Sarah introduces our extended conversation with April’s feature on Sleep. Sarah will tell us about Dr. Raj Dasgupta's known as the “Sleep Doctor.” Dr. Raj shares his paramount topic of great sleep, which is crucial for our audience's health and well-being: Sleep Trackers by Dr. Raj
This episode promises to be both informative and inspiring, tailored to our seasoned listeners who are passionate about living their best lives. Stay tuned as we dive into these compelling topics, offering expert advice and actionable tips for your wellness journey.
I hope you’ve enjoyed our April 2024 Prevention Magazine,Editor in Chief, Interview Series with Sarah Smith. Today, we spoke with Sarah and Dr. Raj Dasgupta about sleep. We talked to Sarah Smith, EiC about about some natural remedies for nausea covered in the April issue of Prevention. Sarah introduces us to the “Meet The Expert” feauture in April’s issue who is also an epidemiologist, a gerontologist, and a brain expert. You’ll want to know more about this feature story. Sarah then told us about the April 2024 Prevention Magazine feature story, the Better Now: Beth and Cheryl column when Prevention focuses on people telling their own stories about what’s Better Now in their lives, after 50ish. Better Now is a feel-good story about these lives; their advice about how they approach life. Thank you, Sarah and Dr. Raj Dasgupta for your invaluable insights on Sleep Trackers by Dr. Raj. And thank you, our audience, for tuning in. Remember, knowledge is power, and it's never too late to live your best life. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. Check it out the April 2024 issue, and please sign up for the Prevention Magazine Prevention Premium Program. Everything will be in our show notes today…Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better…The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness interview series. Until next time, stay informed and stay healthy; thanks, everybody, and we will see you next month.
A Night at the Oscars: Noah Gittell
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Welcome to a special edition of "The Not Old Better Show," Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast, where today, we're rolling out the red carpet for an exclusive Oscars preview that promises to be as captivating as the ceremonies themselves.
I'm your host, guiding you through an evening with Noah Gittell, esteemed film critic for the Washington City Paper and an authoritative voice in the realms of The Atlantic, The Ringer, and the BBC, among others. As we gear up for the Academy Awards on March 10, celebrating the pinnacle of cinematic achievements from the past year, we dive deep into the heart of Oscars season—unpacking the surprises, the snubs, and the sheer spectacle of the race to those coveted golden statuettes.
Noah Gittell will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our notes today for more details. But we have Noah Gittell today, and he is here to share his insider's look at the Oscars, from the intricacies of Academy Awards history and trivia to a discerning discussion on this year’s most talked-about nominations and performances. With an evening that illuminates the backstage stories, the rumors, and the gossip, Noah ensures you'll be the most enlightened guest at any Oscar party.
Moreover, we'll explore the emotional rollercoaster of Oscar predictions, where you, our distinguished audience, will have the chance to cast your votes for the winners, with the most accurate predictors standing to win exciting prizes after the awards are announced.
So, whether you've already picked your favorites or you're keen to hear expert insights on this year’s contenders—from the groundbreaking to the controversial—join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Oscars. This is "The Not Old Better Show," where we celebrate the art of cinema and the stories that shape our world, making every moment count. Stay tuned!
My thanks to writer and Oscar historian Noah Gittell, who’ll be presenting at Smithsonian Assosciates coming up, and the title of Noah’s presentation is ‘A Night at the Oscars.’ Please check out our show notes for more information about Noah Gittell and his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show! My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast…be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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The Chaos Agent: Mark Greaney Unveils the Future of Espionage and AI in an Exclusive Gray Man Series Deep Dive
I’m Paul Vogelzang and I want to welcome you to today’s episode, where we venture into the heart of modern espionage with an exclusive interview with returning guest Mark Greaney that promises to be as thrilling as the stories we're about to discuss. We’re diving into the shadowy realms of artificial intelligence, international intrigue, and the relentless pursuit of justice with none other than Mark Greaney, the mastermind behind the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Gray Man.
In the latest electrifying installment, "The Chaos Agent," we find our indomitable hero, Court Gentry, entangled in a web of danger that stretches across continents. From the neon-lit streets of Japan to the historic alleys of Boston, a sinister plot unfolds, targeting the world's foremost experts in robotics and artificial intelligence. The stakes? Nothing less than the future of warfare itself, as the race to harness AI as a weapon threatens to redefine the battlefield.
Mark Greaney's work is not just a foray into the world of spies and shadow operations; it's a deep dive into the ethical mazes and technological quandaries that define our times. His meticulous research and vivid storytelling invite us to ponder the implications of AI, and its weaponization, not as distant science fiction, but as a palpable force shaping the geopolitical landscape.
Today, we peel back the layers of Greaney's creation, exploring the high moral standards of Court Gentry, a character who navigates the murky waters of espionage with unwavering integrity and a touch of wry humor. We'll discuss the genesis of "The Chaos Agent," available today at Apple Books, the real-world inspirations behind its gripping plot, and how Greaney keeps readers on the edge of their seats while also making them think deeply about the world around them.
So, dear listeners, prepare for a journey into the heart of darkness and light, where the lines between right and wrong blur, and where the only certainty is the relentless pursuit of truth. This is an episode you won’t want to miss, as we explore the thrilling, thought-provoking world of Mark Greaney's The Gray Man.
My thanks to NYT best-selling author Mark Greaney, and his new book "The Chaos Agent," available today at Apple Books. The Chaos Agent: Mark Greaney Unveils the Future of Espionage and AI in an Exclusive Gray Man Series Deep Dive. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week!
Welcome back to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast, your trusted source for enriching content tailored to the vibrant lives of aging adults over the age of 60 and their families. I'm Paul Vogelzang and today we embark on a captivating journey through the annals of history, a journey that unravels the enigmatic connection between literature, espionage, and the battle for hearts and minds during the tumultuous Cold War era.
Picture this: The world divided by ideology, where the mightiest nations on Earth, the United States, the Soviet Union, and Britain, engaged in a shadowy war of words. In this riveting episode, we delve deep into the clandestine world of spies, secret agents, and literary warriors, where every word written held the power to shape destinies and change the course of history.
Smithsonian Associate and author Duncan White is our esteemed guest today, a cultural historian and literary scholar who has uncovered the secrets of those who fought with their pens and keyboards, not on battlefields, but in the pages of novels, essays, and poems. He is the author of "Cold Warriors: Writers Who Waged the Literary Cold War’ and is our guest today. Smithsonian Associate and author Duncan White will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up and the title of his presentation is Fighting the Cold War with Words. Please check out our web site for more details about Duncan White’s new book and his Smithsonian Associates presentation.
Today with Duncan White, we will journey back in time together. Duncan White will answer our questions about spies from the Spanish Civil War era to the fall of the Berlin Wall, as we explore the lives and works of literary giants such as George Orwell, Mary McCarthy, Graham Greene, and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. Their words were not just stories; they were weapons that could win hearts, provoke governments, and even risk their very lives.
But this episode isn't just about espionage and intrigue; it's about the personal sacrifices, the betrayals, the love stories shattered by political fissures, and the artists who found themselves caught in the crossfire.
So, dear listeners, fasten your seatbelts as we step into a world where words were the sharpest weapons, and where the battle for hearts and minds unfolded not on the battlefield, but in the pages of books and magazines.
Stay tuned as we dive deep into "Cold Warriors: Writers Who Waged the Literary Cold War" with our expert guest Smithsonian Associate and author Duncan White. It's a journey through history like no other, and it all starts right here, right now, on The Not Old Better Show with author, historian Smithsonian Associate and author Duncan White.
This is the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast, where history comes alive, and we celebrate the richness of experience and knowledge that comes with age. Thank you for joining us on this journey, brought to you by the Smithsonian Associates. Smithsonian Associate and author Duncan White will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up and the title of his presentation is Fighting the Cold War with Words. Please check out our web site for more details about Duncan White’s new book and his Smithsonian Associates presentation. Thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Thank you to our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast, thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Atomic Age
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Welcome to the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang and today, we're embarking on a journey back in time to a pivotal moment in history, a moment that continues to shape our world today.
Imagine a world teetering on the brink of monumental change, where the boundaries of science and ethics blur amidst the turmoil of war. This was the world of the 1940s, and at the center of this storm was a figure whose name echoes through history – J. Robert Oppenheimer, immortalized in the Academy Award nominated film of the same name.
In today's special episode, we dive deep into the life and legacy of the man often called the "father of the atomic bomb." With the Smithsonian Associate Allen Pietrobon, a returning guest and audience favorite, we'll peel back the layers of Oppenheimer's story, exploring not just the scientific genius but the man behind the myth. We'll delve into his personal struggles, his triumphs, and the weight of the world-changing weapon he helped create. Smithsonian Associate, Prof Allen Pietrobon, will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up and the title of his presentation is J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Atomic Age, so please check our website for details of his full presentation at Smithsonian Associates, but we have Allen Pietrobon today to give us a glimpse of his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation.
Our guest, renowned historian and biographer Smithsonian Associate Allen Pietrobon, joins us to bring this complex figure to life. Together, we'll journey through the hallowed halls of Los Alamos, answering questions with Smithsonian Associate Allen Pietrobon about where secrets of the atomic age were born. We'll confront the moral dilemmas that haunted those who worked on the Manhattan Project, and we'll explore how this era of innovation and fear left an indelible mark on human history.
So, whether you're a history buff, a science enthusiast, or someone who appreciates the intricate tapestry of the past, this episode is for you. Stay with us as we uncover the real Oppenheimer, a man whose story is as relevant today as it was over seventy years ago. Please join me in welcoming Smithsonian Associate, Prof Allen Pietrobon.
This is the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast, where history comes alive, and we celebrate the richness of experience and knowledge that comes with age. Thank you for joining us on this journey, brought to you by the Smithsonian Associates. Smithsonian Associate, Prof Allen Pietrobon, will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up and the title of his presentation is J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Atomic Age, so please check our website for details of his full presentation at Smithsonian Associates. Thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Thank you to our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast, thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
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Unlocking the Potential of Psychedelic Medicine: Transforming Mental Health in Seniors with LSD & Ketamine, with Meryl Davids Landau
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Im Paul Vogelzang, and today, we embark on a captivating journey into the realm of psychedelic medicine. In the next half-hour, we will be exploring the compelling world of Meryl Davids Landau's award-winning work on this subject. Today’s episode is brought to you by WildHealth and Shipstation.
Our focus lies on its burgeoning role in mental health. Specifically, we explore its profound impact on the lives of our senior community. The subject at hand is both revolutionary and deeply human. It merges cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom. At the core of our discussion is the use of substances like LSD, psilocybin, and ketamine. These are not just chemicals. They are keys unlocking new doors in brain science. They offer hope. Especially for those grappling with anxiety, depression, and the existential challenges of aging. Our guide through this uncharted territory is none other than Meryl Davids Landau. Meryl is a visionary writer. She brings clarity to complex topics. Her insights shed light on how psychedelics are transforming therapy. Together, we will uncover the science behind these treatments. We delve into the experiences of those who have journeyed through psychedelic therapy. And we address the critical question: Who will navigate this new frontier of medicine? Join us. Expand your understanding of how the older generation can find solace and healing. This episode promises enlightenment, compassion, and a glimpse into the future of wellness.
My thanks to our sponsors today WildHealth and Shipstation. Please support our sponsors as they in turn support the show. My thanks to Meryl David’s Landau, especially grateful for her work in the realm of psychedelic medicine. Please check out the links for more information about Meryl David’s Laundau and her excellent reporting on the subject of psychadelic medicine. My thanks to you our wonderful audience radio and podast. Please be well, be safe, remember, Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show. thanks everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
There Goes the Sun: A Total-Solar-Eclipse Countdown
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Welcome to a special episode of the "Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Inside Science" series. Today, we're venturing into the heart of celestial drama, a phenomenon that has captivated humanity since time immemorial: the total solar eclipse. On April 8, an extraordinary event will unfold across the United States—a spectacle so profound it transforms day into night and unveils the hidden corona of our Sun, casting an ethereal glow across the sky. This isn't just an astronomical event; it's a moment of communal awe and wonder that transcends age, culture, and time.
Joining us to guide through this cosmic journey is Kelly Beatty, a luminary in the field of planetary science and space exploration. Kelly, the senior editor for Sky & Telescope magazine, is not just an observer of the stars but a seasoned voyager who has led eclipse expeditions to the most remote corners of our planet. From the sandy dunes of Libya to the icy reaches of Antarctica, Kelly's experiences have not only captured the imagination of space enthusiasts but have also provided invaluable insights into the nature of our universe.
In today's episode, we'll explore the historical and cultural significance of solar eclipses, delve into the celestial mechanics that orchestrate these breathtaking events, and share essential tips for observing the upcoming eclipse safely. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer, an amateur photographer, or someone who simply marvels at the beauty of the cosmos, this conversation promises to enlighten, inspire, and prepare you for the upcoming celestial spectacle.
So, get those pin-hole projectors ready and find your spot along the eclipse's path, from Mexico through the United States, as we embark on a journey through the shadows to witness the sublime beauty of the cosmos revealed in totality. This is not just an episode about the science of the skies but a celebration of the moments that remind us of our shared humanity and the mysteries that lie just beyond our reach. Welcome to a story written in the stars, a tale of light, shadow, and the awe-inspiring dance of the cosmos.
My thanks to the scientist, space explorer, journalist, and Smithsonian Associate Kelly Beatty. Kelly Beatty will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his Smithsonian Associates presentation is There Goes the Sun: A Total-Solar-Eclipse Countdown: so please check out our show notes today for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. You’ll find more information about Smithsonian Associates in our show notes today. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe during these times. Please, be kind to one another, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better™…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series…
Harriet Tubman's Untold War Saga: The Combahee River Raid - A Riveting Tale of Courage and Liberation
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Welcome to the Not Old - Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. where Black History Month 2024 comes alive through the stories that shaped our world. Today's episode takes us back to a pivotal yet often underrepresented chapter in American history, starring one of its most fearless figures – Harriet Tubman. Known for her indomitable spirit in leading slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad, Tubman's legacy extends far beyond.
In this episode, we delve deep into a crucial and audacious phase of her life – her role during the Civil War, particularly in the Combahee River Raid. This event, not just a mere footnote in history, saw Tubman not only guiding slaves to freedom but actively shaping the course of the war. We're joined by Smithsonian Associate, historian and author Edda L. Fields-Black, a descendant of one of the soldiers who fought in this raid, and a consultant for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Edda Fields-Black's insights, drawn from her book "Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War," along with previously unexamined documents, bring a new dimension to our understanding of this event. She will shed light on how Tubman commanded a network of spies and scouts, and her role in liberating over 750 individuals in a single, daring expedition. Edda Fields-Black will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up so please check out the Smithsonian Associates website for more details, but we have Edda Fields Black today, in honor of Black History Month 2024.
Let’s listen as Edda Fields Black reads a brief passage from her wonderful new book, "Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War,” harkening back to a time of enslavement and when slaves returned to slave terriorory, a very exclusive club of Harriet Tubman’s brigage.
Through this episode, we're not just revisiting history; we're uncovering the layers of bravery, strategy, and humanity that defined Harriet Tubman's life. Her story resonates deeply, especially with our community of listeners over 60, reminding us that the pursuit of freedom and change knows no age.
Stay with us as we explore this extraordinary tale of courage, leadership, and liberation – a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit. This is tthe Not Old - Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast Let's begin.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate, historian and author Edda L. Fields-Black, Edda Fields-Black will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up so please check out the Smithsonian Associates website for more details in honor of Black History Month 2024. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for their ongoing support of the show. My thanks to you my wonderful audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old - Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
Barbara Feldon: Getting Smarter with Agent 99
The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is the place where we blend the grace of age with the zest of youth, diving deep into the stories that shape our times and define our wisdom. Today’s show is brought to you by Acorns and Talkspace, and we're dialing up the charm, wit, and a dash of espionage as we step into the world of an icon, a trailblazer, and a true testament to living life in full color.
Our guest today is none other than Barbara Feldon, the enchanting Agent 99 from the classic TV series "Get Smart." But don't let the code numbers and secret missions fool you; Barbara's journey is one of depth, transformation, and a relentless pursuit of art, love, and understanding. From lighting up the screen with her effortless grace to penning the pages of her captivating memoir, "Getting Smarter," Barbara's tale is one of constant evolution, a dance between the imagined and the real, the seen and the unseen.
In today's episode, we're peeling back the layers of this remarkable woman, exploring the intersections of her life that have led her from the spy-filled corridors of "Get Smart" to the vibrant lanes of the art world and the reflective solitude of a writer's life. We'll delve into the laughter, the challenges, and the moments of serendipity, with Barbara herself guiding us through the narrative threads of her storied career.
So, dear listeners, as we embark on this journey with Barbara Feldon, let's remember that every chapter of life, every role we play, and every line we write contributes to our own story of getting smarter, wiser, and, undoubtedly, better with age. Stay tuned, as we uncover the secrets, the stories, and the sage wisdom of a woman who's lived a life as captivating off-screen as it was on. This is The Not Old Better Show, and I'm thrilled to have you with us for this unforgettable conversation.
My thanks to our guest today, Barbara Feldon. Barbara Feldon’s new memoir Getting Smarter is available evreyhwere. My thanks to our sponsors today, Acorns and Talkspace, please support our sponsors, as they in turn support the show. My thanks to you my wonderful audience on podcast and radio. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
MARCH 2024 PREVENTION MAGAZINE: Golden Wisdom: Health & Wellness Insights for the Ageless Spirit
Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Interview Series, March
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is our next installment of our Editor in Chief series is with Sarah Smith, and today we have another engaging episode in collaboration with Prevention Magazine: we're tackling some of the most pressing health topics crucial for our audience—adults over 60 who are committed to living their best lives. Let's get right into it: we have another packed show!
First up, we’re joined by Sarah Smith, EiC of Prevention Magazine for our issue overview, and we're "Springing Ahead!" With longer daylight hours upon us, Sarah and I will explore rejuvenating activities perfect for older adults. What can you do to make the most of this extra daylight? From outdoor adventures to new hobbies, we'll discuss three activities that I personally enjoy and how they can inspire you to embrace the season's vibrancy.
Next, we tackle a crucial health concern: cancer. There's a sea of information out there, but what's myth and what's fact? We'll debunk common misconceptions about cancer causes and risks. Are dietary choices like sugar intake a significant factor? What about artificial sweeteners like aspartame? Our expert insights will guide you through the latest findings.
Lastly, our feature story: "How to Age Proof Your Body.” This isn't just about looking good; it's about feeling good and staying healthy. We'll share key strategies to keep your brain, joints, skin, and heart young and vibrant, especially for those over 60. Learn how to integrate simple, daily practices into your routine to maintain youthfulness in these critical areas.
We’ll wrap up with Sarah and be joined by Kathryn Ross-Nash, an esteemed figure in the world of Pilates and a beacon of health and wellness. What truly sets Kathryn Roas-Nash apart is her profound understanding of using Pilates as a powerful tool for pain relief and physical rejuvenation. In her March 2024 Prevention Magazine article and book titled "Stretching Away The Pain," Kathryn will share her insights into how Pilates, particularly her unique Red Thread® method, can be an effective way to manage and alleviate pain, especially for those of us embracing our senior years. Check out the March 2024 Prevention Magazine issue for photos, how to’s and stretching guidance!
This episode promises to be both informative and inspiring, tailored to our seasoned listeners who are passionate about living their best lives. Stay tuned as we dive into these compelling topics, offering expert advice and actionable tips for your wellness journey.
I hope you’ve enjoyed our March 2024 Prevention Magazine,Editor in Chief, Interview Series with Sarah Smith. Today, we spoke with Sarah and Kathryn Ross Nash about her book and article titled ‘Stretching Away the Pain.” We talked to Sarah Smith, EiC about ‘Springing Forward’ into more daylight hours and great rejuvinating activities for our audience. Sarah debunked common misconceptions about cancer causes and risks. Sarah then told us about the March 2024 Prevention Magazine feature story, "How to Age Proof Your Body.” Sarah says, “This isn't just about looking good; it's about feeling good and staying healthy.” Thank you, Sarah and Kathryn Ross Nash, for your invaluable insights. And thank you, our audience, for tuning in. Remember, knowledge is power, and it's never too late to live your best life. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. Check it out next month, and please sign up for the Prevention Magazine Prevention Premium Program. Everything will be in our show notes today…Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better…The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness interview series. Until next time, stay informed and stay healthy; thanks, everybody, and we will see you next month.
Empire in Agony: Unveiling the Antonine Plague's Shadow over Rome
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
I’m Paul Vogelzang, and welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. We are bringing you yet another captivating episode that combines the richness of history with the relevance of today's world.
Today, our Smithsonian Associates journey takes us back to the pinnacle of the Roman Empire, an era marked by unprecedented prosperity and peace under the reign of Marcus Aurelius. But amidst this golden age, a shadow loomed, one that would shake the very foundations of this mighty empire. We're talking about the Antonine Plague, a pandemic so vast in its reach and impact that it's considered the first of its kind in human history.
Joining us is Smithsonian Associate Colin Elliott, an esteemed historian and author of the riveting book, "Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World." Through his meticulous research and compelling narrative, Elliott unveils the mysteries of this ancient pandemic that struck without warning, its tendrils reaching every corner of Roman society. Smithsonian Associate Colin Elliott, will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for details, but we have a brief, tease of a conversation with Smithsonian Associate Colin Elliott, including a clip from Colin Elliott’s podcast The Pax Romana Podcast, where Colin Elliott transforms complex academic material into enthralling stories accessible to all. This clip is from episode 18 called ‘Nero: The Making of a Bad Emperor’.
That, of course is our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Colin Elliott. Our interview today is more than just a story of a bygone plague. It's a tale of resilience, leadership, and the human spirit facing an unimaginable crisis. How did Emperor Marcus Aurelius and his administration confront this calamity? What lessons can we learn from their response? Elliott's insights offer a unique lens through which we can view our own contemporary challenges. This journey into the past is not just about understanding the Antonine Plague but also about appreciating the intricate tapestry of historical research as it applies to our future.
So, brace yourselves for an enlightening conversation that bridges the past and present, revealing how history's first pandemic left an indelible mark on the Roman Empire and shaped the course of human events. This is The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series here history comes alive, and we learn that understanding our past is key to navigating our future. Stay tuned!
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Colin Elliott, will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for details. Colin Elliott is author of the riveting book, "Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World." My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast…please be well, be safe and remember, Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Deep: Discovering the Astonishing World of Cephalopods with Marine Biologist Danna Staaf
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to another captivating episode of the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, on radio and podcast. I'm your host, bringing you yet another intriguing journey into the wonders of our world. Today, we're delving into the depths of the ocean! The ocean that is a realm teeming with mysteries and marvels.
Today we have the immense pleasure of hosting Smithsonian Associate Danna Staaf, a renowned marine biologist and a celebrated author. Danna Staaf will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, please check out our website for more information, but we have Danna Staaf today. Danna's passion for the ocean began at the tender age of ten and has since blossomed into a lifelong quest to unravel the secrets of the deep. Her expertise? The enigmatic and extraordinary cephalopods - creatures like octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish, whose very existence challenges our understanding of life under the sea.
These beings are not just fascinating; they are a testament to the incredible adaptability and intelligence of marine life. With their boneless bodies, multiple hearts, and the ability to change color and shape, cephalopods are nature's shapeshifters. But it's not just their physical attributes that are astonishing. Their problem-solving skills and curiosity mirror our own cognitive abilities, bridging a gap over 500 million years of evolutionary divergence.
In our time with Danna Staaf today, we'll explore all that, including the evolution of these creatures, debunk myths, and uncover the truth behind their nine brains and blue blood. We'll understand their pivotal role in marine ecosystems and even touch upon their influence in the realm of science fiction.
So, dear listeners, join us on this extraordinary journey as we dive into the depths of cephalopod evolution and discover what these incredible creatures can teach us about life, intelligence, and the mysteries of the natural world. Stay tuned for an episode that promises to be as enlightening as it is enthralling.
My thanks to our guest today, Smithsonian Associate, Danna Staaf. Danna Staaf will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, please check out our website for more information. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™ Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
Domestic Darkness: An Insider's Account of the January 6 Insurrection
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
I’m Paul Vogelzang, and your listening to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Today’s show is brought to you by OneSkin. Once again, the Not Old Better Show is bringing to you another episode that resonates with our audience and furthers our commitment to understanding and navigating the complexities of our times. Remember, aging is a privilege. It’s where your power is, and it’s where your strength lies
I’ve been a radio journalist for a decade, celebrating my tenth year this year with you, and I love what I do to bring compelling, interesting, action-oriented stories to you all in the 60+ age range, including your families. I’ve always tried to remain positive in my storytelling, despite how negative, divisive, and depressing the news can sometimes be. I know from your emails and correspondence with me that you all want to remain positive but still be informed and engaged with today’s issues. The Not Old Better Show tackles tough yet positive topics that speak to our community, speaks to the subject of aging, challenge you, help you feel more empathy, and empower you to become better. So, join me as we talk about Better™ here on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.
Today, Domestic Darkness: An Insider's Account of the January 6 Insurrection, and it was time to fight or die.
That’s our guest today, author Julie Farnam, a former member of the US Capital Police who’s just read from her new book, Domestic Darkness: An Insider's Account of the January 6 Insurrection. You can hear it in her voice there. Despite the three years since its occurrence, Julie Farnam, from the US Capital Police, still feels the heartbreak, both personally and for the United States. Our nation's democracy faced a harrowing challenge. January 6, 2021, marked a day of turmoil and terror as a white supremacist mob, fervent in their attempts to "Stop the Steal,” stormed the U.S. Capitol. This was not just an assault on a building; it was an assault on the very fabric of our democracy—the peaceful transfer of presidential power. In defending the Capitol, five valiant Capitol police officers tragically lost their lives, and nearly 140 others sustained severe, life-altering injuries.
We talk today to Julie Farnam about that day: it was terrifying. Not just for the immediate danger it presented, but for the stark revelation of our vulnerabilities. Julie Farnam observed, almost in a dissociated state, as the emblem of our country's democracy came under attack from its own people. The screams, the fear, the chaos—Julie Farnam says it was like watching a nightmare unfold in broad daylight. Even now, three years later, the full impact of what transpired on that chaotic day, even from a couple blacks away, feels elusive, like a dark cloud that she can't quite escape.
Especially disconcerting was that Julie Farnam had seen the signs and read the undercurrents of discontent and danger brewing. Julie Farnam tried to warn the leadership at the Capitol Police—the Capitol Police needed to be prepared to take this threat seriously. But Julie Farnam’s words, mired in a system that often overlooked the insights of a woman, fell on deaf ears.
As we reflect on the current state of extremist groups in America, there is a thought mixed with concern and a deep sense of urgency. In the aftermath of January 6th, it has become increasingly clear that groups like Q Anon, Proud Boys, and Oath Keepers, which have always lurked in the shadows of our society, are evolving in both strategy and visibility. For years, these groups existed on the fringes, their hateful ideologies and calls for violence echoing within their closed circles. However, what has become alarmingly apparent in recent times is their transition into the mainstream. This shift has been fueled, in part, by certain individuals in positions of power who have unwittingly or otherwise given these groups a platform and a voice that they have never had before. This emboldening of extremist groups is not just a matter of concern; it represents a significant threat to the fabric of our society.
In the wake of January 6th, the landscape of these groups has undergone a noticeable change. While some, like the Oath Keepers, have seen a decline in their activities, others, particularly white supremacist groups, have found new ways to thrive.
In her book, Domestic Darkness, Julie Farnam admits to a less than savory relationship with a DC cop, who’s since been arrested and charged with assisting the Proud Boys on January 6. Julie is candid about this relationship with DC Police, Metropolitan Police Department, Lieutenant Shane Lamond.
Julie Farnam has faced many hardships in writing this book, and the personal consequences in coming forward have been significant. Julie Farnam is no longer with the Capitol Police. Her professional life and career then, and your personal life now have been tough as a whistleblower after coming forward.
Based on Julie Farnam’s experience and the insights from January 6, there are measures and tactics to consider that are necessary to prevent similar events in the future, especially with the 2024 presidential election approaching. We're approaching the 2024 presidential election. Some of Julie Farnam’s investigative work currently is thinking about what might happen in the future in various realms. Perhaps the presidential election is one of those areas. Just what measures do you believe are necessary in order to prevent similar events that might be related to a presidential election?
Unlocking Resilience and Mindfulness in Aging: Meryl Davids Landau Discusses 'Warrior Won'
The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, where we delve into the realms of health, wellness, and the vibrant journey of aging. Today’s episode is brought to you by GoldCo and Shipstation. Today, we bring you a special episode that's not just thought-provoking but also heartwarming.
In the next half-hour, we will be exploring the compelling world of Meryl Davids Landau's award-winning novel "Warrior Won." This book, a treasure trove of inspiration and spiritual wisdom, has garnered accolades like the Bronze Medal in the Independent Publisher Book Awards and the Gold Medal in Inspirational Fiction in the Living Now Book Awards. But it's not just the accolades that make this book special; it's the profound journey it takes us on.
"Warrior Won" is a story that resonates deeply with our audience. It's about Lorna Crawford, a woman who has it all—a loving family, great friends, and a deep connection to spiritual practices like yoga and meditation. But life throws a curveball when she faces a potential crisis during her pregnancy. This story is not just about facing adversity; it's about maintaining inner peace and resilience through life's unexpected challenges.
Our show today isn't just an interview; it's a journey into mindfulness, inner strength, and the power of staying centered in the midst of turmoil. We will discuss how to integrate mindfulness into our daily routines, manage stress, and embrace life changes, especially as we age. Let’s listen as Meryl David’s Landau reads a passage from her book, ‘Warrior Won.’
So, whether you're familiar with the teachings of Gabby Bernstein or Eckhart Tolle, or just starting to explore the world of mindfulness and spiritual wellness, this episode is for you. It's about finding that warrior spirit within, at any age, and living life with purpose and peace.
Stay tuned, as we dive into this engaging conversation with Meryl Davids Landau, and discover how "Warrior Won" can inspire us to navigate our own life's challenges with grace and strength. This is The Not Old Better Show, guiding you through the journey of living better, not just older.
My thanks to our sponsors today GoldCo and Shipstation. Please support our sponsors as they in turn support the show. My thanks to Meryl David’s Landau, especially grateful for her reading from her new book, ‘Warrior Won.’ My thanks to you our wonderful audience radio and podast. Please be well, be safe, remember, Let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show. thanks everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Revolutionizing Aging: Inside 'Boom' with Lisa Cini - Smart Homes, Gamification, Pets, and the Astonishing Future of Aging!, Pt. 2
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
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Welcome, dear listeners, to another captivating episode of 'The Not Old Better Show.' I'm your host Paul Vogelzang, today’s show is brought to you by Factor, exquisite ready to eat meals, and GoldCo, Gold & Bullion. Today, we have a returning guest who's bringing us a treasure trove of wisdom and innovation.
Joining us is the remarkable Lisa Cini, a leading expert in senior living design. But this time, she's here to unravel the mysteries of her new book, 'Boom: The Baby Boomers Guide to Preserving Your Freedom and Thriving as you Age in Place.' Get ready for an exploration into Smart Homes, Gamification, pets, and the astonishing future of aging!
Today we'll delve into the world of technology-enhanced living, discovering how Smart Homes are revolutionizing the way we age in place. Lisa will reveal the power of gamification, making exercise fun and engaging for seniors. And yes, we'll discuss the heartwarming role of pets in our golden years, and Lisa Cini will tell us what a Smart Home really is…
That, of course, is our guest today, Lisa Cini, reading from her new book, BOOM: The Baby Boomers Guide to Leveraging Technology. So, whether you're in your prime city years or enjoying the peace of the countryside, stay tuned as we unlock the secrets to aging gracefully and vibrantly in a remarkable episode that will change the way you view aging. It's all happening right here, right now on 'The Not Old Better Show.' Let's dive in!". Please join me in welcoming my returning guest, Lisa Cini.
My thanks to Factor, Ready to Eat Meals, GoldCo, Gold & Bullion for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors, as they, in turn, support the show. My thanks to Lisa Cini for her generous time and for generously reading a passage from her new book, BOOM: The Baby Boomers Guide to Leveraging Technology, My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and remember, Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show…we’ll see you next week.
FEBRUARY 2024 PREVENTION MAGAZINE: Golden Wisdom: Health & Wellness Insights for the Ageless Spirit
The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine,Editor in Chief, Interview Series: February 2024
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and I want to greet our audience, but I also want to greet those readers of Prevention Magazine AGAIN. Our next installment of our Editor in Chief series is with Sarah Smith, and today we're tackling some of the most pressing health topics crucial for our audience—adults over 60 who are committed to living their best lives. Let's get right into it: we have another packed show!
First up is our monthly conversation with Editor-in-Chief Sarah Smith, and we're discussing Myths about Chocolate, it's not a superfood and perfect for this holiday season when we are surrounded by chocolate! We’ll be discussing the science of libido, Is Your Libido Normal, and advice if your not happy with yours, as well as the Role of Foregiveness in wellness. It’s real, all featured in Prevention Magazine's upcoming February issue. Up first will be Editor-in-Chief Sarah Smith, who’ll offer us her editorial perspective on this range of feature stories. Following our conversation with Sarah, we will be speaking with Lisa Bain - Executive Director, Health Newsroom, Hearst who’s edited and curated a piece for the cover story and the In Focus section, titled HEART HEALTH, with tons of advice, facts and even a 7-Day Love Your Heart Challenge. You’re going to want to hear this, so stay tuned and enjoy our The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series featuring Editor-in-Chief Sarah Smith. In a few moments, following Sarah, we will be speaking with the Hearst Health Newsroom Executive Director, Lisa Bain, about February’s Prevention Magazine In Focus section, titled HEART HEALTH.
I want to introduce Lisa Bain, telling you right up front that I had the opportunity to meet her in person recently, and I will tell you how impressed I am. Lisa Bain creates vivid content about women's lives, health, and wellness, as well as oversees editors who are doing the same. Lisa Bain was Executive Editor at both Women's Health and Parenting (part of Time Inc.) and Senior Editor at Glamour and Esquire. Lisa Bain is the Hearst Health Newsroom Executive Director.
I hope you’ve enjoyed our February 2024 Prevention Magazine,Editor in Chief, Interview Series with Sarah Smith. Today, we spoke with Sarah and Lisa Bain! Dive into HEART HEALTH, Myths about Chocolate,, Is Your Libido Normal, and the Role of Foregiveness in wellness. There is so much more to chack out in February’s Prevention Magazine. My thanks to Prevention Magazine’s Editor in Chief Sarah Smith, My thanks to Lisa Bain - Executive Director, Health Newsroom, Hearst Thank you, Sarah and Lisa, for your invaluable insights. And thank you, our audience, for tuning in. Remember, knowledge is power, and it's never too late to live your best life. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. Check it out next month, and please sign up for the Prevention Magazine Prevention Premium Program. Everything will be in our show notes today…Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better…The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness interview series. Until next time, stay informed and stay healthy; thanks, everybody, and we will see you next month.
Revolutionizing Housing: AI, Innovation, and Seniors' Dreams, with Charles Ochello
The Future of Senior Living: Where AI Meets Homebuilding
The Not Old Better Show, Business Buildout Interview Series
Hello, Not Old Better family! I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by TalkSpace and WildHealth. I'm delighted to introduce you to a truly special episode today.
Joining us is the visionary Charles Ochello, and together, we're embarking on a journey of inspiration and innovation that's all about living life to the fullest, regardless of age, with your family, extended family, and keeping our families together with innovation and design.
In this episode, we explore how technology, AI, and a deep commitment to creating exceptional living experiences are reshaping our golden years in an industry that hasn’t to date truly embraced unique design and innovation, let alone AI, to give us the most up-to-date options and quality. We all think about construction as an industry that is long on history yet short on novel uses of technology. Charles Ochello and his team will turn this notion on its head. In other words, make it the opposite of what it once was
We'll also uncover heartwarming stories about preserving our heritage and enriching communities, especially for those who cherish tradition and heritage.
And, of course, we dive into the exciting world of AI in custom home building and its impact on our future.
Plus, we'll discuss the importance of accessibility, adaptability, and seamlessly integrating technology into your daily life.
So, stay with us because this episode is your ticket to living the Not Old Better way, guided by the wisdom of Charles Ochello.
Let's get started on this heartwarming journey!"
My thanks to TalkSpace and WildHealth for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors as they, in turn, support the show. My thanks to our guest today, Charles Ochello, founder and CEO of Vitruvius Design + Build, Park City, Utah. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody… see you next week.
Triumph Over Adversity: The Inspiring Journey of 'The Boys in the Boat'
The Not Old Better Show, Movie Review and Interview Series: Author of the book, The Boys in the Boat,’ Daniel James Brown, and star of the film Callum Turner
Welcome to today's book and film review episode of The Not Old Better Show, the destination for stories that not only captivate but also enlighten us, especially as we navigate the rewarding journey of our later years. I'm Paul Vogelzang and in this episode, we're delving into a tale that transcends the realm of sports, embodying the essence of human tenacity: "The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown.
We will be speaking with Daniel James Brown in just a bit, but first a little catch up, as the book is a few years old, and the film verions arrives this Christmas. This riveting book unfolds the true story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their remarkable pursuit of gold at the tumultuous Berlin Olympics. But this is more than a story of athletic triumph; it's a profound exploration of an era marked by the shadows of the Great Depression and the rise of Nazi Germany. It eloquently juxtaposes the personal, gritty struggles of a group of young men with the broader political and social turmoil of their times, creating a narrative tapestry that is as historically significant as it is emotionally impactful.
As we journey through this episode, we'll delve into the depths of their personal battles, the unyielding spirit of teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. This story reaches beyond the enthusiasts of sports, touching the hearts of all who hear it. It speaks to us, the generation who understands the essence of perseverance and the importance of standing together in the face of adversity.
So, let's settle in and embark on this inspiring journey, a testament to the human spirit's boundless potential. This story is a reminder that no matter the odds, with unity and determination, triumph is within our grasp.
My hope is that this story, movie, and my review will serve as nspiring you to reflect on your own journeys and the power of persistence? This story could serve as a powerful reminder that it's never too late to pursue one's dreams, regardless of the obstacles in the way.
As many of you are aware after reading this bestseller, Boys In the Boat book, but Daniel James Brown. In 1936 nine working-class American boys burst from their small towns into the international limelight, unexpectedly wiping the smile off Adolph Hitler's face by beating his vaunted German team to capture the Olympic gold medal. Daniel James Brown has written a robust, emotional snapshot of an era, a book you will recommend to your best friends.
This book, this story, as well as the film are riveting, it not only recounts a historical triumph but also reignites the fire of inspiration within us. Daniel James Brown's masterpiece, a non-fiction narrative, does just that. It's not merely about the 1936 Olympics in Berlin or the remarkable victory of a University of Washington crew team; it's a testament to the power of perseverance and unity.
As you’ll hear Daniel James Brown's vivid portrayal of this era in just a few moments, we’ll encounter the eight rowers and a coxswain, each with a unique story, all united by a single goal. Their story is set against a backdrop of a world on the brink of change – from the shores of Seattle to the tension-laden atmosphere of Nazi Germany.
It's a story that resonates with all of us, especially as we reflect on our journeys and the hurdles we've overcome.
Moreover, Brown's work offers us more than just a story. It's an exploration into the human spirit, a reminder that, regardless of age, the pursuit of excellence and the joy of achievement are always within our grasp. The comparison to Laura Hillenbrand's 'Seabiscuit: An American Legend' is apt – both stories are about underdogs, determination, and triumph against the odds.
This story, the book, and now the film are not just a small thing; it's an experience. It's an opportunity to delve into a pivotal moment in history, to understand the intricacies of a sport like crew, which, much like life itself, requires strategy, teamwork, and a harmonious rhythm of many, working as one.
So, I invite you to immerse yourself in Daniel James Brown's 'The Boys in the Boat'. It's more than a story about a crew team; it's about the resilience and the collective spirit that defines us all, especially as we navigate the later chapters of our lives.
Go see 'Boys in the Boat,' in theaters on Christmas Day!
2024 Wellness Mental Health Revolution: Discover New Fitness Innovations with ACE's Dr. Sabrena Jo
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Interview Series
Welcome back to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Journey Sleep Chair. We are poised to dive into a discussion that promises to enlighten and inspire. As we approach the year's end, it's the perfect time to reflect on our wellness journey and set empowering goals for the future. Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, Ph.D., who’ll join us in just a minute. But, by way of introduction, Dr. Sabrena Jo, of course, is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise (ACE) LIAISON TO THE SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE AND RESEARCH. Dr. Sabrena Jo, will tell us today about some very exciting research which suggests that exercising is even more important to mental health than ever before thought. Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, with profound implications for individuals and communities. According to the National Institute for Health, depression increases the risk for many physical health problems, particularly long-lasting conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Similarly, chronic conditions can increase the risk for mental illness. Physical activity empowers minds and bodies.
Joining us is a remarkable figure in the world of fitness and mental health, Dr. Sabrena Jo from the American Council on Exercise. Dr. Jo is not just a fitness expert; she's a pioneer in integrating innovative exercise psychology and approaches to wellness that resonate with all ages, especially those of us over 60.
We'll be exploring a range of vital topics today. From the links between nutrition and mental health, the transformative power of movement, to the often-underestimated role of sleep in our mental well-being. Dr. Jo will share her expert insights on how these elements, coupled with mindful breathing, can significantly enhance our quality of life.
So, whether you're looking to rejuvenate your fitness routine or seeking new ways to support your mental health, this conversation is for you. Prepare to be informed, motivated, and perhaps even transformed, as we delve into these crucial topics with Dr. Sabrena Jo.
My thanks always to Dr.Sabrena Jo, American Council on Exercise (ACE) LIAISON TO THE SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE AND RESEARCH. for joining us today. Of course, my thanks to Journey Sleep Chair for sponsoring the show, and to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show Please keep your emails coming to me with show ideas, suggestions and comments: @ info@notold-better.com.
Embracing the Unknown: How Uncertainty Unlocks Wisdom in Our Later Years
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
📣 Exciting Episode Release! 🎧
🌟 Join us on The Not Old Better Show as we explore 'Embracing the Unknown: Wisdom in Uncertainty' with acclaimed author Maggie Jackson. 📚🤔
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, author interview series on radio and podcast, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by GoldCo and Shipstation. This is the place where wisdom meets curiosity and experience meets the new and we are all on this journey of exploration and insight. Today, we're delving into a subject that touches all of us, especially as we age - the concept of uncertainty.
In an era where quick answers and certainty are often valued above all, our guest today challenges us to rethink this notion. We have with us Maggie Jackson, an acclaimed author whose new book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure Nominated for a 2023 National Book Award Maggie Jackson’s new book has already garnered attention and praise. It's a book that doesn't just ask us to tolerate uncertainty but to embrace it, to see it as a source of wisdom, creativity, and resilience.
In our interview today, Maggie Jackson brings to light how uncertainty can be especially relevant for us, the older adults, who have navigated life's many twists and turns. She argues that in the unpredictability and complexity of our times, there's an unsung triumph in not always having the swift, sure answer, including the cost of clinging to a pretense of certainty.
That of course is our guest today, award winning NYT best selling author reading from her new book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure
So, whether you're facing changes in your personal life, adapting to the rapid pace of technology, or simply looking for a new perspective on the experiences you've gathered over the years, this episode promises to offer a fresh, enlightening viewpoint.
Join us as we explore the uncharted territories of the mind with Maggie Jackson and uncover the hidden strengths in the spaces of not-knowing. Stay tuned, as this promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.
My thanks to our sponsors today GoldCo and Shipstation. Please support our sponsors as they in turn support the show. My thanks to award winning NYT best selling author Maggie Jackson who generously read from her new book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure My thanks to you my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better©. The Not Old Better Show author interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
🎙️✨ Attention Beatles enthusiasts! Discover Kenneth Womack's insights on Mal Evans, the unsung hero behind The Beatles. 📚 From a Beatles scholar's perspective, delve into untold stories and redefine history. Tune in for a captivating episode! 🎧🔍 #BeatlesUncovered #MalEvansRevealed 🎼📖🍏🎵
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today we dive into a narrative that not only revolutionizes our understanding of an iconic rock band but challenges conventional thought about who deserves a place in the annals of history. Joining us today is Smithsonian Associate and Beatels historian, author Kenneth Womack. Ken Womack will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our web site for more details about Ken Womack’s presentation, titled, Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans: We have a lot to unpack today. So, let's get into it. What you're about to hear challenges the way we view history, music, and the people who stand just outside the limelight.
In advance or Ken Womack’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates, our conversation today takes an unexpected turn as Womack delves into his latest work—a biography about Mal Evans, Womack’s book, Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans Mal Evans was The Beatles' longtime personal assistant. For those of you unfamiliar with Evans, you're not alone. His story is largely untold, and much of what's been written about him has turned out to be incorrect. This book, backed by exhaustive research, seeks to set the record straight. The Evans that emerges from Womack's work is a far cry from the hulking, background figure that history has often painted. Malcolm Evans, the Beatles’ long-time roadie, personal assistant, and devoted friend, was an invaluable member of the band’s inner circle. A towering figure in horn-rimmed glasses, Evans loomed large in the Beatles’ story, contributing at times as a performer and sometime lyricist, while struggling to protect his beloved “boys.” He was there for the whole of the group’s remarkable story: from the Shea Stadium triumph through the creation of the timeless cover art for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and the famous Let It Be rooftop concert.
That of course is our guest today, Smithsonian Assocaite, Beatles historian and author of the new book, Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans. Ken Womack graciously agreed to read a passage from his wonderful book, and now please join me in welcoming back to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Assocaite Ken Womack.
So, for those of you who are 60 and above, who might have lived through Beatlemania, how does this resonate with you? Does it make you reflect on the icons of your past and the unsung heroes who enabled them? How would you, like Evans, make your second act in life just as compelling as your first? What a treat to speak with author, Smithsonian Associate Ken Womack about his upcoming presentation, tittled, Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans and his new book, Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans. Please check out our show notes today for more details about Ken Womack’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation. My tahnks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to supporet the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and let’s talk about better©. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast.
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The Secret History of Women at the CIA - Liza Mundy
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we delve into a riveting chapter of espionage history with our Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. Our special guest is Liza Mundy, an acclaimed journalist and author, who brings us her groundbreaking work, "The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA."
Liza Mundy will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for details on Liza Mundy’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates, titled. “The Secret History of Women at the CIA.”
We’ll be talking with Liza Mundy today about her upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation and her new book, The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA , about a hidden narrative at the CIA about the Post-World War II, role of women. These women, often relegated to roles like sending cables, making clandestine 'dead drops,' and meticulously maintaining the agency's secret files, faced a ceiling of discrimination. Yet, perhaps it was this very underestimation that carved their path to becoming some of the CIA's most astute operatives, including clandestine trips to a morgue in the Mediterranean.
That, of course, is our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Liza Mundy, her new book, The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA
Further, Liza Mundy will tell us today, and she compellingly argues that as the CIA grappled with its identity post-Cold War, it was a tightly knit network of female analysts who first perceived the rising threat of al-Qaida, though, tragically, their cautions were repeatedly dismissed. Unlikely spies, yes, but perfect for the role. Seen as inconsequential, these pioneering women navigated the espionage hotbeds of Bonn, Geneva, and Moscow, even the capture of Osama bin Laden, and adeptly swiping secrets right from under the noses of their KGB counterparts. Back at the CIA headquarters, they were the architects of the agency's critical archives, transitioning from manual to digital, always perceptive to details unnoticed by their male superiors.
Please join me in welcoming Smithsonian Associate Liza Mundy takes us through these untold stories, revealing how these women not only helped shape the modern intelligence era but also how their marginalization made our world more vulnerable. Stay tuned for a journey into the secret corridors of history, where the unsung heroines of the CIA finally get their due.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Liza Mundy who’s new book, The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA it’s available now…please check it out. You can check out Liza Mundy at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please refer to our show notes today for details on Liza Mundy’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates, titled. “The Secret History of Women at the CIA.” My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better©. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. We will see you next week.
From Vinyl to Virtual: The Old Gays' Vibrant Saga of Love, Laughter, and Liberation
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Today’s show is brought to you by Factor Meals and GoldCo. I’m Paul Vogelzang and The Not Old Better Show is where age is just a number, and life is a never-ending adventure! I Today, we're diving into a world where the golden years glitter brighter than ever.
In this episode, we're chatting with the fabulous folks from "The Old Gays Guide to the Good Life." Imagine a treasure trove of stories, each more colorful than a rainbow flag at Pride! These aren't just any old tales; they're life lessons wrapped in laughter, love, and a little bit of sass.
Remember the days when coming out was as nerve-wracking as a blind date? Well, our guests today have 'come out' stories that could turn a drama into a comedy! They've seen it all, from the disco dazzle of the '70s to the TikTok trends of today. And let me tell you, they've still got moves that would put many youngsters to shame!
But it's not all fun and games. We'll delve into the poignant moments, the struggles, and the triumphs that have painted their journey in vibrant hues. From the whispers of first loves to the roars of liberation marches, their stories are a testament to living life authentically and unapologetically.
So, whether you're 60, 70, or somewhere beyond, there's a spark of youth in all of us that never fades. It's time to embrace it, celebrate it, and maybe even shake a leg to it!
Stay tuned as we explore the good life with The Old Gays, where every wrinkle tells a story, and every story is a badge of honor. Because here, on the Not Old Better Show, we believe in laughing more, loving fiercely, and never, ever saying die!
Get ready for a journey filled with humor, heart, and a whole lot of fabulousness. This is the Not Old Better Show, and the best is yet to come!
My thanks to Jessay Martin, Robert Reeves, Mick Peterson, and Bill Lyons, The Old Gays, America’s beloved Queen’s! Please check out "The Old Gays Guide to the Good Life." My thanks to today’s sponsors, Factor Meals and GoldCo. Please support our sponsors, as they in turn support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better show on radio and podcast. Thanks to everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Einstein Unveiled: Beyond Relativity with Steven Gimbel
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome, listeners, to another enlightening episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series. Today, we’re diving into the intriguing world of one of history’s greatest minds. Get ready to unravel the mysteries of the universe with a presentation that promises to be as captivating as it is enlightening.
Our esteemed guest is Smithsonian Associate, Steven Gimbel. Steven Gimbel will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up…please check out our website for more details about tickets and more. Smithsonian Associate Steven Gimbel is a distinguished professor of philosophy and associate professor of Jewish Studies at Gettysburg College, Professor Gimbel brings a wealth of knowledge and an unparalleled passion for his subject. His upcoming presentation, titled ‘Einstein’s Space and Time,’ offers a rare glimpse into the life and legacy of Albert Einstein, far beyond the chalkboard of theoretical physics.
Picture this: The early 20th century, a period of tremendous scientific and political upheaval. At its center, a figure who would become the most iconic scientist of all time - Albert Einstein. His Theory of Relativity didn’t just redefine our understanding of space and time; it sparked a scientific revolution that challenged centuries of established thought.
But there’s more to Einstein than just E=mc². Professor Gimbel’s presentation delves into the fascinating duality of Einstein - the scientist and the outspoken political advocate. In an era where his theories brought him both fame and notoriety, Einstein stood at the crossroads of science and society, wielding his intellect in the face of death threats and political turmoil.
For our audience, this presentation is not just a history lesson; it’s an exploration of how Einstein’s moral principles and political engagement shaped not only his life but the world as we know it. It’s about understanding the human side of a genius who used his mind to ponder not only the stars but the societal challenges of his time.
So, join us as Smithsonian Associate, Professor Steven Gimbel takes us on a journey through ‘Einstein’s Space and Time,’ uncovering the lesser-known aspects of Einstein’s life and work. It’s a presentation that promises to be as thought-provoking as it is enlightening, a true testament to the enduring legacy of a man who reshaped our understanding of the universe.
Stay tuned, and let’s embark on this remarkable journey together.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Steven Gimbel for his generous time today. Steven Gimbel will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up…please check out our website for more details about tickets and more. Steven Gimbel’s new book, ‘Einstein’s Space and Time, is available now on Apple Books My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, Let’s Talk About Better© The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everyone and we’ll see you next week.
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Ageless Laughter: Exploring Modern Comedy with Fritz Coleman in 'Unassisted Living
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to 'The Not Old Better Show,' Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast, where we explore the joys, challenges, and humor of aging. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is brought to you by Journey Perfect Sleep Chair and CrunchLabs. We have a truly special episode for you.
Joining us is a man who’s spent over four decades lighting up television screens and comedy stages alike. Winner of five Emmy awards, Fritz Coleman, a legend in the world of laughter and a master of weaving humor into the tapestry of aging, is here to share his unique perspective. Fritz's journey from a beloved NBC weathercaster to an Emmy Award-winning stand-up comedian is nothing short of inspiring.
In his latest comedy special, 'Unassisted Living,' now streaming on Tubi, Fritz delves into the realities of growing older with a blend of wit and wisdom. But what’s truly fascinating is how the acclaimed HBO series 'Hacks' and its portrayal of an aging comedienne, played by Jean Smart, has influenced his work.
Today, we’ll peel back the layers of Fritz’s comedic approach, explore the impact of 'Hacks' on his show, and maybe uncover a few family secrets about where his sense of humor comes from.
So, whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering the magic of Fritz Coleman, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Get ready for an engaging journey through laughter, life, and the art of aging gracefully.
Stay tuned, as we bring you a conversation with Fritz Coleman, right here on 'The Not Old Better Show.'
My thanks to our sponsors today, today’s episode is brought to you by Journey Perfect Sleep Chair and CrunchLabs. Please support our sponsors, as they in turn support the show. My thanks to Fritz Coleman for his generous time, excellent humor, and his new hit comedy special, “Unassisted Living,” now available on Tubi. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe and Let’s Talk about Better©, 'The Not Old Better Show,' Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast, Thanks everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
JANUARY PREVENTION MAGAZINE: Golden Wisdom: Health & Wellness Insights for the Ageless Spirit
The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and I want to greet our audience, but I want to AGAIN greet those READERS of Prevention Magazine. This is our fourth full episode in our Editor in Chief series, and today we're tackling some of the most pressing health topics that are crucial for our audience—adults over 60 who are committed to living their best lives. Let's get right into it: we have another packed show!
First up is our monthly conversation with Editor-in-Chief Sarah Smith, and we're discussing aging, a wonderful, fun new interactive health quiz and workout series, 5 myths about sleep, and how best to sooth IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, all featured in Prevention Magazine's upcoming January issue. Up first will be Editor in Chief Sarah Smith, who’ll offer us her editorial perspective on these range of feature stories, and following our conversation with Sarah, we will be speaking with Dr, Uma Naidoo, who’s written a piece for the cover story, and In Focus section, titiled, INFLAMMATION, and specifically Where Stress Fits In to understanding inflamtion. Uma Naidoo has a new book out in December 2023, Calm Your Mind With Food, A Revolutionary Guide to Controlling Your Anxiety. You’re going to want to hear this, so stay tuned and enjoy our The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series featuring Editor in Chief Sarah Smith and in a few moments, following Sarah we will be speaking with Dr. Uma Naidoo about her Prevention Magazine cover story and In Focus piece on Inflamation.
Uma Naidoo, MD, is a board-certified Harvard Nutritional Psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist. She is also the Founder and Director of the first and only hospital-based Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry Service in the United States, at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Naidoo is the author of the bestseller This Is Your Brain on Food.
My thanks to Prevention Magazine’s Editor in Chief Sarah Smith, My thanks to physician, nutritional psychiatrist, and autho Uma Naidoo, MD Thank you, Dr. Naidoo and Sarah, for your invaluable insights. And thank you, our audience, for tuning in. Remember, knowledge is power, and it's never too late to live your best life. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. Check it out next month, and please sign up for the Prevention Magazine Prevention Premium Program Everything will be in our show notes today…Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better…The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness interview series. Until next time, stay informed and stay healthy; thanks, everybody, and we will see you next month.
Unseen Foundations: Deb Chachra on the Infrastructure That Shapes Our Lives
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to 'The Not Old Better Show', Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast where experience meets innovation in the golden years. I'm Paul Vogelzang, your guide through the fascinating world that surrounds us. Today, we're venturing into a realm that's foundational to our daily existence, yet often remains an unsung hero in our stories .
In this episode titled, 'Unseen Foundations: Deb Chachra on the Infrastructure That Shapes Our Lives,' we're set to embark on an exploratory journey. Imagine the invisible networks that power up your morning coffee, bring water to your gardens, and pave the paths you walk on — this is the world of infrastructure, silently supporting every facet of our lives.
Joining us is a special guest, Smithsonian Associate Deb Chachra, author of the enlightening book, 'How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our World.' Deb's experience, growing up in India where access to everyday utilities was a challenge, has given her a unique appreciation for these essential systems. She's here to share her insights and expertise, highlighting how crucial infrastructure is, especially in the lives of our age group. Deb Chachra will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our website for more detials on Deb Chachra’s Smithsonian Assocaites presentation, titled, How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our World.'
But we have Deb Chachra today and today's conversation goes beyond mere appreciation. We're diving into actionable insights. How can we, as proactive members of society, contribute to the sustainability and improvement of the infrastructure that underpins our daily lives? What roles can we play to ensure that these systems continue to support not just us, but also future generations, embedded in what Deb Chachra calls networks of mutual care, and how Deb’s own grandmother would not recognize her.
That of course is our guest today, Smithsonian Associate, engineering professor and author Deb Chachra reading from her new book, How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our World.' So, wherever you are, whether settling into your favorite chair or out enjoying a brisk walk, join us for this enlightening journey. Let's celebrate the unseen, and understand the profound impact of the intricate world beneath our feet and all around us.
Stay with us on 'The Not Old Better Show' as we start this fascinating conversation with Deb Chachra, right after this short break."
As we bring today's episode of 'The Not Old Better Show' to a close, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Smithsonian Associate Deb Chachra for joining us. Deb, your insights and the deep dive into your new book, 'How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our World,' have been nothing short of enlightening. And for our audience eager to learn more, Deb Chachra's upcoming presentation at Smithsonian Associates is an event not to be missed! Check out our website for all the details. 🌐
A big shoutout to the amazing Smithsonian team for their support in making these conversations possible. 🌟 And to you, our cherished listeners on radio and podcast, your presence and enthusiasm are what make 'The Not Old Better Show' a beacon of knowledge and inspiration. 🎧
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As always, remember our mantra: Talk About Better©. Stay well, stay safe, and let's continue this journey of discovery and conversation. Be sure to tune in next week for another engaging episode of 'The Not Old Better Show,' part of the Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and until next week, let’s talk about better. 🎤👋"
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Harmonizing History: Judith Tick Unveils the Untold Story of Ella Fitzgerald, Jazz's Transformative Voice
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview series. Today we're diving into the melodious world of jazz with an enthralling discussion about one of its most iconic figures.
Our guest is the distinguished music historian and Smithsonian Associate, Judith Tick. Smithsonian Associate Judith Tick will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up…Please check out our Show Notes today for more details.
Judith Tick's meticulous research breathes new life into Ella's story, Becoming Ella Fitzgerald: The Jazz Singer Who Transformed American Song, available Dec. 3, 2023. Drawing on a treasure trove of digital records from influential Black newspapers like the Baltimore Afro-American and the Chicago Defender, Judith Tick shares resources previously untapped by biographers, providing us with a fresh and profound understanding of Fitzgerald's journey. We'll hear about her iconic performances at venues like the Apollo Theater and the Savoy Ballroom, her collaborations with giants like Chick Webb and Nelson Riddle, and her complex relationship with record labels, but let’s listen as Judith Tick reads from her new book about Chick Webb’s orbit.
Judith Tick tells us today that the biography is more than a chronicle of dates and events. It's an exploration of how Fitzgerald, a groundbreaking Black American woman singer and bandleader, navigated and transformed the worlds of jazz and pop. Tick takes us through Ella's early days, her rise to stardom, and her unique ability to expand her audience across cultural divides.
So, join us as we uncover the layers of Ella Fitzgerald's artistry and her profound impact on the American music scene. Whether you're a casual fan of jazz, a music historian, or an ardent admirer of Fitzgerald's talent, this conversation promises to be as masterful and wonderful as its subject. Stay tuned for a journey through the life and legacy of the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Judith Tick. Judith Tick will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates Interview Series coming up. Please check out our website and show notes today for more details. Judith Tick’s new book, Becoming Ella Fitzgerald: The Jazz Singer Who Transformed American Song, available Dec. 3, 2023. And my thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better© The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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Decoding the Future: The mRNA Revolution Unveiled
The Not Old Better Show, Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, the go-to broadcast for aging adults and their families, where we delve into the marvels of modern medicine, the persistence of science, and the stories that shape our understanding of health and wellness. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by GoldCo ‘Protect Your Retirement Savings,’ and CrunchLabs, ‘Think Like An Engineer”, and we are coming to you with an episode that promises to be as enlightening as it is inspiring.
Today, we're venturing into the realm of scientific breakthroughs that have the potential to redefine medicine as we know it. We'll be discussing a riveting new book, "The Medical Revolution of Messenger RNA," with none other than its author, the esteemed science journalist Fabrice Delaye. In this work, Delaye chronicles a journey of discovery and innovation that changed the course of medical history.
Most of us became familiar with the term mRNA during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the story behind this medical marvel spans far beyond recent events. It's a tale woven through decades, featuring unsung heroes, persistent researchers, and a series of breakthroughs that almost never were.
As Delaye reveals, mRNA technology, once on the periphery of scientific research, now shows extraordinary promise for treating a myriad of conditions, from cancer to rare genetic disorders. It's a narrative that not only captures the essence of scientific endeavor but also speaks volumes about the human spirit's resilience.
So, whether you're a lifelong learner, a professional in the field of healthcare, or someone simply curious about the future of medicine, this episode is for you. Join us as we explore the untold story of mRNA, its transformative potential, and the lessons it teaches us all about the value of perseverance, hope, and the quest for knowledge.
Stay tuned, as we're about to embark on a journey through the past, present, and the thrilling possibilities of tomorrow with Fabrice Delaye. Let's begin.
My thanks to GoldCo ‘Protect Your Retirement Savings,’ and CrunchLabs, ‘Think Like An Engineer”, for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors, as they in turn support the show. My thanks to Fabrice Delaye for discussing his riveting new book, "The Medical Revolution of Messenger RNA," My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better© The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks to everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Paws for Thought: 'Dude and Duder's' Tail-Wagging Transformation
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome, listeners, near and far! You're tuned into The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, the nexus where wisdom meets curiosity, especially tailored for those of us celebrating the silver streaks of experience in our hair. Today’s episode is brought to you by GoldCo, Gold & Bullion, and Sleep Journey Chair, from Journey Health and Lifestyle. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, broadcasting to you live from the heart of inspiration and experience just outside Washington, D.C.
In this episode, we're peeling back the layers of life's rich tapestry to reveal how moments of change can be as golden as the years they enrich. Our focus today is not just any story of transformation; it's the tale of 'Dude and Duder: How My Dog Saved My Life', a narrative that reminds us it's never too late to teach an old dog new tricks or, indeed, to learn a few ourselves. Our guest today is the author of the book 'Dude and Duder: How My Dog Saved My Life', Jeff Goodrich.
We're about to dive deep into the waters of renewal and rejuvenation, guided by our special guest whose life was profoundly altered by a tail-wagging, four-legged philosopher named Duder. Together, they charted a course through the often choppy waters of midlife, finding safe harbor in the lessons of love, loyalty, and the courage to change.
Pets, as many in our Not Old Better Show audieince can attest, are more than companions; they're catalysts for change. In today's conversation, we'll explore the myriad ways our animal friends shape our health, happiness, and the very essence of our daily lives.
But it's not just about the heartwarming wag of a tail; it's about the holistic transformation journey—mind, body, and soul. It's about shedding the weight of the past to embrace a lighter, brighter future. We'll dissect the methods and mindsets that can be embraced by our community, especially those of us who have crossed the 60-year milestone.
Looking forward, we’ll also delve into the legacies we're creating. What does it mean to 'take the leashes off' at this stage in life? How can we unleash our full potential and what can we pass on to the ones we cherish?
So, wherever you are, settle in and prepare for a heartwarming ride. Whether you're listening while sipping your morning coffee or while winding down from your day, I invite you to join us for a journey of discovery and inspiration.
Without further ado, let's embark on this adventure together, right here on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, . The story of 'Dude and Duder' begins now.
My thanks to our sponsors today, GoldCo, Gold & Bullion, and Sleep Journey Chair, from Journey Health and Lifestyle. Please support our sponsors as they in turn, support the show. My thanks Jeff Goodrich, author of the new book, 'Dude and Duder: How My Dog Saved My Life', My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better© The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
The Prescription-Free Approach to Solving Digestive Health Issues: Wellness Expert Stacy Koski, RN, Explains
The Not Old Better Show, Travel Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Travelan.
As part of our Heathy Travel Interview series, we are joined today by Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Gut Health Expert, Registered Nurse and health Consultant, Stacy Koski. Stacy Koski is a registered nurse, who works at Balance Nutrition educating travelers, like those of us in The Not Old Better Show audience, about travel medicine, treatment for travel related illness and the necessary travel vaccinations, working closely with the Center for Disease Control, and the World Health Organization.
With the holiday travel season upon us, and many of you asking about safe travel inside and outside the US for you and your families, I invited Stacy Koski, from Balance Nutrition to join us and offer tips, suggestions, education and guidance about The Prescription-Free Approach to Solving Digestive Health Issues: Wellness expert Stacy Koski joins us today.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast Healthy Travel interview series, Health Expert Stacy Koski.
Thanks to Travelan for sponsoring today’s show. Remember, Travelan is a drug free alternative to antibiotics. And, thanks to Stacy Koski, Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Gut Health Expert, Registered Nurse and health Consultant, Stacy Koski. for joining us about travel related diseases. Important to discuss this, especially at this time of year., and Stacy Koski will be back soon to discuss many other travel, nursing, and nutrition subjects. And, thanks to you our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, Talk About Better©. The Not Old Better Show.
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Embracing Tech for Seniors: Lisa Cini Unveils 'BOOM's Guide to Independent Living & Aging in Place
The Not Old Better Show, Home Design & Aging In Place Interview Series
Welcome, friends and listeners, to another empowering episode of The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Factor, exquisite ready to eat meals. I’m proud that The Not Old Better Show is a place where wisdom meets innovation to help you, our cherished audience over 60, navigate the golden years with zest and savvy. That, in a nutshell, is today’s show.
Today, we're diving into a realm where the future meets the familiar, where technology not only serves the young but becomes a steadfast ally to the seasoned generation. We're discussing a book that's a lighthouse for those seeking to harness cutting-edge advancements to thrive in the comfort of their own homes. It's none other than the second edition of "BOOM: The Baby Boomers Guide to Leveraging Technology, so that you Preserve Your Independent Lifestyle & Thrive," by the acclaimed author and senior living design expert, Lisa Cini. We’ll get to know simple items like silverware and expand our limited beliefs about aging.
That, of course, is our guest today, author Lisa Cini, reading from her new book, "BOOM! In a moment, Lisa will join us to unravel the tapestry of technology that promises not just to simplify but to amplify the lives of our generation. Today, Lisa Cini will shine a light on the path to aging with grace and autonomy, helping us understand how to stay ahead in a world where technology is as much a part of daily life as our morning cup of coffee. Lisa will guide us through the corridors of the future, showcasing how artificial intelligence, wearable gadgets, and smart home technologies are not just buzzwords but the building blocks for a life lived with fullness and freedom.
Stay tuned as we ask the tough questions and get the essential answers that will help you live not just longer, but better. Because here, we believe in living a life of purpose and possibility, no matter the number of candles on your birthday cake. Please join me in welcoming author Lisa Cini to The Not Older Better Show on Radio and Podcast.
My thanks to Factor, Ready to Eat Meals, for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors, as they, in turn, support the show. My thanks to Lisa Cini for her generous time and for generously reading a passage from her new book, BOOM: The Baby Boomers Guide to Leveraging Technology, My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and remember, let’s talk about Better. The Not Old Better Show…we’ll see you next week.
The Culture Wars: How Can We Lower the Temperature?
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome, welcome, welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. I'm your host, and as we stand on the precipice of America's 250th anniversary, the air is thick with the sparks of cultural contention. But today, we ask a pivotal question: "The Culture Wars: How Can We Lower the Temperature?"
In this episode, we're diving into the undercurrents of America's grand narrative with none other than Clay Jenkinson, a public humanities scholar who wields the past not as a weapon, but as a lantern in the murky debates of the present. Clay Jenkinson will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates Interview Series coming up. Please check out our website and show notes today for more details. The title of Clay Jenkinson’s presentation via Zoom is The Culture Wars: How Can We Lower the Temperature?"
Clay Jenkinson’s presentation, rich with the wisdom of a seasoned historian, invites us to consider the full spectrum of America's journey — the valor and the vices, the triumphs, and the tribulations. As statues fall and the legacies of figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson face the tides of modern scrutiny, Jenkinson offers a voice of moderation. He beckons us away from the extremes of glorification and vilification to a place where we can engage with our history — all of it — with honesty and grace. He challenges us to see the removal of a statue not as an erasure, but as a conversation, to view the controversies not as battles, but as the growing pains of a democracy still striving towards its ideals.
So, as we prepare to mark a milestone in our nation's history, let us approach the conversation with both the reverence and the critical eye it deserves. Let's explore the paths to cool the fires of division and fan the flames of understanding.
Stay tuned as we navigate the heated corridors of America's past and present, seeking the cool waters of consensus and the fertile ground of mutual respect. This is The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, and I'm ready to embark on this journey with you. Let the conversation begin.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Clay Jenkinson. Clay Jenkinson will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates Interview Series coming up. Please check out our website and show notes today for more details. And my thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well.
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DECEMBER PREVENTION MAGAZINE: Golden Wisdom: Health & Wellness Insights for the Ageless Spirit
The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and I want to greet our audience, but I want to greet those READERS of Prevention Magazine certainly. This is our third full episode in our Editor in Chief series, and today we're tackling some of the most pressing health topics that are crucial for our audience—adults over 60 who are committed to living their best lives. Let's get right into it: we have another packed show!
First up is our monthly conversation with Editor-in-Chief Sarah Smith, and we're discussing aging, living to 100 and loving it, what your feet are telling you, healthy foods for immunity, and 2023 year end health breakthroughs, all featured in Prevention Magazine's upcoming December issue. Up first will be Editor in Chief Sarah Smith, who’ll offer us her editorial perspective on these range of feature stories, and following our conversation with Sarah, we will be speaking with Meryl Davids Landau, who’s written the cover story, titiled, Live to 100 and Love it! You’re going to want to hear this, so stay tuned and enjoy our The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series featuring Editor in Chief Sarah Smith and in a few moments, following Sarah we will be speaking with December Prevention Magazine cover story writer Meryl Davids Landau.
Meryl Davids Landau is an award winning magazine writer, author and journalist, appearing in numerous publications and websites, including Prevention Magazine, of course, the New York Times, National Geographic, O: The Oprah Magazine, Glamour, Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping, Consumer Reports, AARP and many others.
My thanks to Prevention Magazine’s Editor in Chief Sarah Smith, My thanks to Meryl Davids Landau is an award winning magazine writer, author and journalist, Thank you, Meryl and Sarah, for your invaluable insights. And thank you, our audience, for tuning in. Remember, knowledge is power, and it's never too late to live your best life. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. Check it out next month, and please sign up for the Prevention Magazine Prevention Premium Program Everything will be in our show notes today…Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better…The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness interview series. Until next time, stay informed and stay healthy; thanks, everybody, and we will see you next month.
Radical Curiosity: Exploring the Future of Aging with Dr. Ken Dychtwald
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Hello and welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, the go-to place for insights on living well at any age. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by GoldCo and TalkSpace. Today we have a guest who has been a transformative force in how we understand aging, longevity, and the human potential.
Dr. Ken Dychtwald is a psychologist, gerontologist, and a visionary who has been shaping conversations about aging for nearly five decades. He's the author of 19 books, a consultant to Fortune 500 companies, and has shared platforms with global leaders like Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton.
Today, we have the privilege of not only speaking with Dr. Dychtwald but also hearing him read from his latest book, 'Radical Curiosity: My Life on the Age Wave.' This isn't just a memoir; it's a call to action for rethinking aging in a society where longevity is becoming the norm.
We'll be diving into key questions about his book, his groundbreaking work, and what it means for all of us as we age. We'll explore how curiosity has fueled his career, the legacy he hopes to leave, and his vision for the future as more Americans live past 50.
We'll also discuss the unique roles that those 60 and older can play in society and how technology can be a game-changer for quality of life in older age.
So, whether you're just starting your career or contemplating retirement, this episode promises to offer insights that could change how you think about aging and life's possibilities.
So sit back, relax, and get ready for a transformative conversation and an exclusive reading from 'Radical Curiosity.' You won't want to miss this as Ken Dychtwald tells a touching story about him and his father following an intense family argument.
That, of course, is our guest today, Dr. Ken Dychtwald, reading from his new book, Radical Curiousity
My thanks to GoldCo and TalkSpace for sponsoring today’s show. Please check out our show notes today for more information about our sponsors…please support each as they support the show. My thanks to Dr. Ken Dychtwald, author of the new book, Radical Curiousity thanks for reading today, too, Ken. My thanks to you my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast…Please be well, be safe and let’s talk about better…The ot Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.
Embracing 'A New Kind of Diversity': Strategies for Multigenerational Leadership
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Hello and welcome to another exciting edition of "The Not Old Better Show" on radio and podcast! Today’s episode is sponsored by Journey Perfect Sleep Chair and GoldCo. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and I will be joined today by the amazing Sam Heninger, a well-known coach from The Courage Coach.
For the first time in history, up to five generations find themselves working alongside each other in a typical company. The result? There can be division. Interactions between people from different generations can resemble a cross-cultural relationship. Both usually possess different values and customs. At times, each generation is literally speaking a different language! Our guest today, Dr. Tim Elmore offers guidance and positive direction.
How can we hope to work together when we can't even understand each other?
Our interview today provides the tools to:
- Get the most out of the strengths of each age group on your team.
- Foster effective communication instead of isolation among people.
- Build bridges rather than walls so that loneliness becomes connectedness.
- Connect people to learn how both veterans and rookies can mentor each other.
There is a huge gap taht very few are taking seriously. Long laughed off as a cliché and more recently mocked in memes #HowToConfuseMillennials and #OKBoomer hashtags, the generational gap has become an undeniable tension in the global workplace.
Sadly, it has fostered:
- Loneliness in our workplaces.
- Poor communication on our teams.
- Reduction in revenue and team morale.
- Conflicting values and priorities in the office.
- Divisions that lead to “walls” instead of “bridges.”
We will talk about all that and more today. Welcome Dr. Tim Elmore.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Journey Perfect Sleep Chair and GoldCo. Please support our sponsors. My thanks to Dr. Tim Elmore, for his time, preparation, and expertise. My thanks to the amazing Sam Heninger, a well-known coach from The Courage Coach. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
Uncovering Your Family's Legacy: Genealogy and Newspapers.com
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and we’re broadcasting from just outside Washington, DC today. We are delving into the fascinating world of genealogy and family history. As part of our Back Story Family History interview series, we have a special guest today who will ignite your passion for uncovering your ancestral stories and the incredible resources available at Newspapers.com.
Our guest, Jenny Ashcraft, is a true family history enthusiast. She's also a genealogist and researcher; her love for the written word shines through her work. Jenny finds immense joy in helping others discover their family histories, whether it's immersing herself in dusty archives, deciphering manuscripts, or uncovering hidden gems in the pages of historic newspapers.
As the renowned author Alex Haley, who penned "Roots: The Saga of an American Family," aptly puts it, "In all of us, there is a hunger, marrow-deep, to know our heritage—to know who we are and where we came from. Without this enriching knowledge, there is a hollow yearning."
Genealogy offers more than just historical insights; it provides profound psychological benefits, especially for older adults. It satisfies basic needs like acceptance and friendship, fulfills ego needs such as achievement and status, and contributes to self-actualization.
For our aging audience, tracing their roots can lead to a sense of accomplishment, a connection to a family legacy, and an understanding of their own worth within the context of their ancestors' lives. It also helps with the acceptance of the concept of death and mortality, a crucial aspect of our journey through life.
Moreover, older individuals who pay attention to their family health history are better equipped to manage their well-being and contribute positively to the health of future generations.
Our show today is packed with insights into genealogy, valuable resources for family research, and more. So, please join me in warmly welcoming our guest, the esteemed genealogist Jenny Ashcraft.
I want to express my gratitude to Jenny for sharing her time, expertise, and thoughtful insights with us today. You can find additional links, resources, and information on our website and explore the wealth of content available on Newspapers.com. Don't forget to visit NotOld-Better.com for details on the special programs provided by Newspapers.com.
A big thanks to the Smithsonian team for their continued support of our show and our fantastic Not Old Better Show audience. Please be well, be safe, and remember, we're here to talk about making life better. This is The Not Old Better Show.
Thank you, everyone.
Nostalgia Meets Reality: A Deep Dive into 'Lessons in Chemistry'
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“Children set the table; your mother needs a moment to herself.” Resilience, independence, and overcoming challenges are what Elizabeth Zott is all about!
Set in the early 1950s, “Lessons in Chemistry” follows Elizabeth Zott (played by Larson), whose dream of being a scientist is put on hold in a patriarchal society. When Elizabeth finds herself fired from her lab, she accepts a job as a host on a TV cooking show and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives — and the men who are suddenly listening — a lot more than recipes.
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast! 🎙️I'm your host; we’re broadcasting just outside of Washington DC and listening to a bit of swing music, and let me assure you, today's episode is two-fer, and that’s always ‘twice as nice.’ Whether you're a 60’s history buff and enthusiast of that time and culture like me, or simply someone who loves great TV shows and great books when combined right, you've tuned in at the perfect time.
Today, we're diving into the Apple TV+ series "Lessons in Chemistry," a captivating adaptation of Bonnie Garmus's popular novel. available on Apple Books. Starring Brie Larson as Elizabeth Zott, the show is a visual and thematic masterpiece that tackles complex societal issues. Set in the early 1950s, “Lessons in Chemistry” follows Elizabeth Zott (played by Larson), whose dream of being a scientist is put on hold in a patriarchal society. When Elizabeth finds herself fired from her lab, she accepts a job as a host on a TV cooking show and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives — and the men who are suddenly listening — a lot more than recipes.
🎯 Why You Can't-Miss This Episode and Series 🎯
This book is teeming with rich content, and the TV show is wonderful, too. Thanks to all who helped with this episode. Thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better©, The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Toxic Allure: The Hidden World of Nature's Most Captivating Poisons
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome back to another episode of the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, on radio and podcast, where we delve into the stories that shape our world and enrich our lives. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and we’re broadcasting from just outside of Washington DC.
Are you a coffee lover? Do you enjoy the kick of spicy food? Have you ever wondered why these everyday items have such a profound effect on us? Well, you're in for a treat today!
We are honored to have Smithsonian Associate Noah Whiteman with us to unravel the mysteries behind the toxins that surround us—from the spices in our kitchen to the vices we indulge in. Smithsonian Associate Noah Whiteman will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his presentation is Nature's Toxins: From Spices to Vices Smithsonian Associate Noah Whiteman is an evolutionary biologist at UC Berkeley and an expert in the origins and impacts of natural toxins.
Imagine this: Beneath the surface of your morning coffee bean or that red pepper flake you sprinkle on your pizza lies a complex world of chemicals. These chemicals are not just flavors; they are potent substances that have evolved over millennia. They serve as plant defenses against predators, and yet, we humans have found ways to use—and sometimes abuse—them for our benefit.
Smithsonian Associate Noah Whiteman's groundbreaking research combines evolution, chemistry, and neuroscience to explain why and how these toxins exist. He delves into the co-evolutionary arms race between plants and animals, revealing how this chemical warfare has not only shaped the diversity of life on Earth but is also deeply intertwined with our own human experience and all of nature's unique toxins.
That, of course, is our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Noah Whiteman reading a brief passage from his new book, "Most Delicious Poison: The Story of Nature's Toxins—From Spices to Vices," available for purchase on Apple Books. From using opioids for pain relief to exploring the potential of psilocybin in mental health, Noah's work uncovers the deadly yet fascinating secrets hiding in our spice racks, medicine cabinets, and even our backyards.
And if you find today's talk intriguing, I highly recommend his book, "Most Delicious Poison: The Story of Nature's Toxins—From Spices to Vices," available for purchase on Apple Books. It's a deep dive into the world of natural toxins and a must-read for anyone interested in the science behind the substances that captivate our senses and impact our well-being. We will be talking to Smithsonian Associate Noah Whiteman about his book, his upcoming Smithsonian Associate's presentation, and much more.
We’ve got a packed show, so let's dive into this captivating world of natural toxins with Smithsonian Associate Noah Whiteman. Prepare to be amazed, educated, and perhaps even a little unsettled as we explore the substances that have shaped our world and continue to influence our lives. Please join me in welcoming to Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, on radio and podcast Smithsonian Associate Noah Whiteman.
My thanks to author and biologist Smithsonian Associate Noah Whiteman who will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up and the title of his presentation is Nature's Toxins: From Spices to Vices Please check out our website for more details about Noah Whiteman’s upcoming presentation at Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better©, The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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Unearth Your Past: Delving into 'Find a Grave' with Ancestry Expert Katrina Madsen
The Not Old Better Show, Back Story Family History Interview Series
Welcome back to The Not Old Better Show, the show dedicated to bringing you the best insights and advice for our audience of aging adults and their families. I'm Paul Vogelzang, coming to you from just outside of Washington, DC. Whether you're a long-time listener or just joining us for the first time, we're glad you're here. As part of our Back Story Family History interview series, we have an excellent interview with Katrina Madsen from findagrave.com, the world’s largest gravesite collection.
Today, we delve deep into the world of genealogy—a field that bridges the gap between our past, present, and future. Our journey into understanding our roots and lineage can be incredibly powerful, particularly for our older audience, and there's no better platform that encapsulates this essence than 'Find a Grave.'"
We're extremely privileged to have with us Katrina Madsen, the Community Manager at Ancestry.com for Find a Grave. Katrina Madsen stands at the crossroads where technology meets history, and she's here to share some invaluable insights. It’s just fascinating work. Today, we'll unravel the origins and mission of Find a Grave, learn about its recent transformations in memorial management, and garner some expert tips on searching for your ancestors and relatives.
Whether you've tapped into your family tree or are just starting on this ancestral journey, today's episode promises a blend of knowledge, innovation, and inspiration. So, stay tuned, and let's embark on this remarkable exploration together.
My thanks to technologist, genealogy expert, and Katrina Madsen, the Community Manager at Ancestry.com, for Find a Grave for her time, expertise, and thoughtful preparation in joining me today. You’ll find much more in the way of links, resources, and information on our website, and check out https://www.findagrave.com; you can check out my website at NotOld-Better.com for information on the resources and special programs provided by https://www.findagrave.com My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Of course, my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe and, remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show.
Journey to D-Day: Expert Guide to Normandy with Smithsonian Associate Kevin Dennehy
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome back to another episode of the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, on radio and podcast, where we delve into the stories that shape our world and enrich our lives. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and we’re broadcasting from just outside of Washington DC. Today we have a truly special episode that promises to be both enlightening and emotionally impactful.
We're about to embark on a journey back in time to the beaches of Normandy, the site of the largest seaborne invasion in history—D-Day. This monumental event changed the course of World War II and, indeed, the world as we know it. But how can you, especially those of you in the 60+ age group, experience this history firsthand? How can you walk the same beaches, visit the same monuments, and feel the weight of that history?
Well, today, we have someone who can guide us through this journey like no other. We're honored to have Smithsonian Associate Kevin Dennehy. Smithsonian Associate Kevin Denneny will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his presentation is Visiting the Normandy Battlefields: A Military History Travel Talk. We have Kevin Dennehy today to tell us briefly about his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation because I know you’ll want to see and hear him at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Kevin Dennehy will join us momentarily, but briefly; Kevin Dennehy is a retired Army National Guard colonel, Special Forces combat veteran, and the co-author of 'The D-Day Visitor’s Handbook.' His book, co-authored with Stephen Powers, is not just a historical guide; it's a practical manual for anyone planning to visit the Normandy battlefields. From detailed maps and tours to recommendations on where to stay, dine, and even shop, Kevin has covered it all.
And here's the kicker: Kevin has just released the 80th Anniversary Edition of his book, The D-Day Visitor’s Handbook, revised and updated to make your planning easier and less stressful. So whether you're a history buff, a veteran, or someone who wants to pay homage to this significant event, this episode is for you.
So, grab your notepads, or sit back and listen as we navigate the Normandy battlefields and uncover the stories that still resonate today. It's time to take action, plan that trip you've always thought about, and enrich your life through the lens of history.
Stay tuned; you won't want to miss this…Kevin Dennehy, welcome to the program; let’s chat about Stephen Powers first; I know Stephen Powers was a history professor at the University of Northern Colorado for more than thirty years.
My thanks to author and journalist Kevin Dennehy. Smithsonian Associate Kevin Denneny will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his presentation is Visiting the Normandy Battlefields: A Military History Travel Talk. Please check out our website for more details about Kevin Dennehy’s upcoming presentation at Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better©, The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Galactic Pioneers: The Women Who Mapped the Stars: Smithsonian Associate, Shohini Ghose
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome, The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series, on radio and podcast. We are broadcasting just outside of Washington DC. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have another groundbreaking episode of our show, where we delve into the lives and achievements of individuals who are not just surviving but thriving in the golden years of their lives. Today, we have a special treat for you—a narrative that's not just about science but about shattering glass ceilings. Are you ready to be inspired?
You know, when we talk about physics and astronomy, names like Einstein and Hawking often come to mind. Our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Shohini Ghose, appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up…please check out our website for more details; Smithsonian Associate Shohini Ghose will answer the questions about why and how often we hear about Henrietta Leavitt, who helped us understand the scale of the universe? Or Mary Golda Ross, the Cherokee aerospace scientist with a hand in the moon landings? Not often enough, I'd say, and it’s been going on since, well, for a long time, and certainly since Sputnik.
That's our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Shohini Ghose, reading from her new book, Her Space, Her Time: How Trailblazing Women Scientists Decoded the Hidden Universe. Dr. Shohini Ghose is a Professor of Physics and Computer Science at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada, a TED Senior Fellow, and the NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering. So, whether you're a budding scientist, a lifelong learner, or someone who appreciates the power of a good story, stay tuned. This episode promises to be a cosmic journey through time, space, and the indomitable human spirit. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series, on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Shohini Ghose.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Shohini Ghose. Smithsonian Associate Shohini Ghose appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up…please check out our website for more details. Thank you, Dr. Ghose, for reading from her new book, Her Space, Her Time: How Trailblazing Women Scientists Decoded the Hidden Universe. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and let’s talk about Better…The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series, on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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Unlocking the Untold Stories of the SAS with Bestselling Author Joshua Levine: An Exclusive Reading & Interview
The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast! Today’s show is sponsored by Nationwide Coins…Plan for Retirement…Nationwide Coins can help 🎙️I'm your host; we’re broadcasting just outside of Washington DC, and let me assure you, today's episode is not just compelling—it's monumental. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a military aficionado, or simply someone who values the untold stories of extraordinary individuals, you've tuned in at the perfect time.
📚 Today's Special Guest: Joshua Levine 📚
We're privileged to have with us Joshua Levine, the New York Times bestselling author of "Dunkirk." Joshua is a man of many talents—lawyer, actor, and documentary producer, to name a few. But today, we're zeroing in on his latest literary triumph.
📘 The Authorized Illustrated History of the SAS 📘
This isn't your run-of-the-mill military history book. This is the authorized illustrated history of the SAS, featuring a foreword by Mike Sadler, the earliest surviving member of the SAS. Born from a strategic deception to mislead the Axis powers during World War II, the SAS evolved into a group of men whose courage and resilience have become the stuff of legends.
📸 Exclusive Features and a Special Reading 📸
What elevates this book are the never-before-seen photographs and unheard stories that bring the SAS's wartime history to life in vivid, astonishing detail. Joshua had exclusive access to SAS archives and conducted personal interviews with veterans and their families. And here's the cherry on top: Joshua Levine will be reading a passage from this groundbreaking book, offering our listeners an experience you won't find anywhere else, let’s hear Josh Levine now about the Real SAS…
That, of course, is our guest today, Joshua Levine reading from his new book, SAS: The Authorized Illustrated History of The SAS
🎯 Why You Can't-Miss This Episode 🎯
This book is teeming with rich content, exclusive interviews, and personal testimonies. It's not just a read; it's an experience. So, stay tuned and prepare to be enlightened and entertained.
Are you ready to delve into the untold stories of the SAS and hear Joshua Levine bring history to life? Don't go anywhere; we're just getting started.
My thanks to Joshua Levine, author of the new book, SAS, the Authorized Illustrated History of the SAS, and thanks to Josh for reading from his new book. My thanks to Nationwide Coins for sponsoring today’s show…please support our sponsors as they in turn, support the show. Plan for Retirement…Nationwide Coins can help. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…be well, be safe and let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast…see you next week.
NOVEMBER PREVENTION MAGAZINE Golden Wisdom: Health & Wellness Insights for the Ageless Spirit
The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and I want to greet our audience, but I want to greet those READERS of Prevention Magazine certainly. This is our second episode in our Editor in Chief series, and today we're tackling some of the most pressing health topics that are crucial for our audience—adults over 60 who are committed to living their best lives. Let's get right into it: we have another packed show!
First up is our monthly conversation with Editor-in-Chief Sarah Smith, and we're discussing natural remedies for arthritis pain, a topic featured in Prevention Magazine's upcoming November issue. Among our topics today, which natural remedies are showing the most promise for arthritis pain? For those in our audience who may be skeptical about trying natural remedies, what advice can you offer? What about the TENS device, often known as the TENS unit? From arthritis to how we approach the cold and flu season. Which myths about cold and flu will the November issue debunk? How do these myths specifically impact our older population? And, To stay healthy during the cold and flu season, what preventive measures would you recommend for our audience?
I want to introduce Emily Goldman to The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series audience. Emily Goldman is the deputy editor at Prevention. She’s spent her career editing and writing about health, wellness, beauty, fashion, and food for Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, Bridal Guide, Good Housekeeping, and more. She’s loved all things health and wellness since starting her bi-weekly podcast Pancreas Pals—a series all about the highs and lows of living life with type 1 diabetes. Emily Goldman and I will discuss her cover story, "Is Diabetes Reversible?" Emily will share her personal experience with Type 1 diabetes and how that experience shaped the narrative of her story this month. We’ll also discuss the latest scientific findings regarding the reversibility of diabetes, especially for older adults. And how lifestyle changes contribute to managing or even reversing diabetes.
My thanks to Prevention Magazine’s Editor in Chief Sarah Smith, My thanks to Emily Goldman is the deputy editor at Prevention. Thank you, Emily and Sarah, for your invaluable insights. And thank you, our audience, for tuning in. Remember, knowledge is power, and it's never too late to live your best life. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. Check it out next month, and please sign up for the Prevention Magazine Virtual Run. Everything will be in our show notes today…Be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better…The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness interview series. Until next time, stay informed and stay healthy; thanks, everybody, and we will see you next month.
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Elemental Forces: The Five Building Blocks That Shaped Our World
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and we’re broadcasting from just outside Washington, DC. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, we have a special episode that promises to challenge your perceptions and inspire action on the part of all and especially our Smithsonian Associates audience. Today, we're honored to have Dr. Stephen Porder on the program who will discuss his groundbreaking book, Elemental: How five elements changed Earth's past and will shape our future is available now. Dr. Stephen Porder will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up so please check out our show notes today for more details. But, we have Dr. Stephen Porder today to chat about Smithsonian and all things ecology related and answering the question about how life can change Earth…Microbes, plants and people can alter the climate, and with it, change the trajectory of life on Earth.
Our guest today, Dr. Stephen Porder promises to be as enlightening as he is engaging. Today, we have the privilege of hosting a luminary in the field of ecology and sustainability—Smithsonian Associate Dr. Stephen Porder. Now, why should you, especially those of you in the golden years of life, pay attention to what he has to say? Well, let’s jump in…Dr. Stephen Porder is not just a professor of ecology, evolutionary biology, and environment and society at Brown University; he also holds the unique title of being the nation's first associate provost for sustainability. His credentials alone speak volumes about the depth and breadth of his expertise.
Stephen Porder's latest work, "Elemental: How Five Elements Changed Earth’s Past, And Will Shape Our Future," is nothing short of revolutionary. It explores how five essential elements—hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus—have been the building blocks that have shaped Earth's history and will continue to shape its future.
That, of course, is our gest today, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Stephen Porder. reading from his new book, "Elemental: How Five Elements Changed Earth’s Past, And Will Shape Our Future," So, are you ready to explore how you can contribute to a more sustainable future, informed by life's essential elements and billions of years of Earth's history? Stay tuned, because this is one conversation you won't want to miss. Please welcome Smithsonian Associate Dr. Stephen Porder.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Stephen Porder. will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we’re broadcasting from just outside Washington, DC. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, we have a special episode that promises to challenge your perceptions and inspire action on the part of all, especially our Smithsonian Associates audience. Today, we're honored to have Dr. Kevin Mitchell, a renowned neuroscientist and popular previous guest on the program who will discuss his groundbreaking book, "Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will." Dr. Kevin Mitchell will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details. But, we have Dr. Kevin Mitchell today to chat about Smithsonian and all things ‘free will’ and answer the oft-asked question about whether we humans even have ‘free will?’
Now, let's set the record straight. The prevailing wisdom often suggests that free will is nothing but an illusion, a byproduct of our brain chemistry, genes, or even the laws of physics. Dr. Mitchell is here to offer a compelling counter-narrative that will make you rethink these assumptions.
That, of course, is our guest today, Dr. Kevin Mitchell, neuroscientist and Smithsonian Associate reading from his new book, ‘Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will.”
In "Free Agents," and during our conversation today, Dr. Mitchell takes us on an astonishing evolutionary journey. He’ll tell us that living beings, including us humans, are not just passive entities being pushed around by physical forces. We have evolved complex nervous systems that grant us the ability to perceive the world, make sense of it, and act with purpose. Imagine that—billions of years culminating in the power to choose, to reason, and to shape our own futures.
So, what does this mean for you, especially for our audience of seasoned adults over 60? It means that understanding the evolutionary basis of free will can empower you to make more conscious choices. Whether it's about your health, your relationships, or your overall well-being, this knowledge can be a game-changer.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast, Dr. Kevin Mitchell,
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Kevin Mitchell. Dr. Kevin Mitchell will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and Let’s Talk About Better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Unlocking the Power of Rewilding: An Exclusive Interview with Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell
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Welcome back to another episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and we're broadcasting from just outside of Washington, D.C. Please check out our show notes today for more information about Smithsonian Associates and their wonderful programs. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series is the definitive platform where we explore the frontiers of health, wellness, and the art of extraordinary living beyond 60. and is dedicated to fostering thoughtful dialogues on subjects that matter. Today, we have a special guest, Smithsonian Associates Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell, and today we have a special episode that tackles the pressing issues of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Our guests today are Smithsonian Associates Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell, authors of the groundbreaking new book, available at Apple Books, "The Book of Wilding." This book serves as both a practical guide and a beacon of hope for those who wish to make a meaningful impact on our planet.
The enormity of climate change and biodiversity loss can often leave us feeling overwhelmed. But Isabella and Charlie are here to show us that nature can bounce back spectacularly if given the chance. Their work not only results in wildlife in abundance but also offers solutions to other environmental crises, brings public awareness and has transformed their own property, opening it to countless people walking footpaths and moving to action.
That, of course, is Isabella Tree reading from the book she and our other guest, Charlie Burrell, have written titled "The Book of Wilding."
We will talk today with Smithsonian Associates Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell to tackle questions that could redefine our relationship with Mother Earth:
- Can we dare to believe that humans have the power to restore planetary balance?
- What's holding us back from making rewilding a global movement?
- What can each of us do right now to become agents of rewilding?
So, whether you have acres of land or just a small garden, stay tuned as we explore how each of us can play a part in restoring nature and combating climate change. Please join me in welcoming you to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast Smithsonian Associates Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associates Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell. Thank you, Isabella, for reading from your new book, available at Apple Books, "The Book of Wilding." This book serves as both a practical guide and a beacon of hope for those who wish to make a meaningful impact on our planet. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience…be well, be safe, let’s talk about Better. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast.
Trailblazers Beyond Earth: The Journey of America's First Female Astronauts
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Hello and welcome back to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview series on radio and podcast, the show that brings you the most compelling stories and insights on health, wellness, and the incredible potential of aging. We’re broadcasting from just outside of Washington, DC, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we have a truly special episode lined up for you.
Before we dive in, let's take a moment to acknowledge our sponsors today, Liquid I.V. and Nationwide Coins. Also, let’s recognize the pioneers who have broken barriers in their respective fields, especially those who have done so later in life. It's never too late to make history, and today's guest is here to tell us about a group of women who did just that."
We are honored to have Loren Grush, the author of the groundbreaking book, available at Apple Books, 'The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts.'
Loren Grush’s new book delves into the untold stories of America's first female astronauts, a topic that has been long overshadowed by their male counterparts. In 1973, NASA's report mentioned that the only females they had sent to space were two spiders and a monkey. Fast forward to today, and we see a more inclusive space program, but the journey has been anything but smooth.
From Valentina Tereshkova, the Soviet parachutist who orbited Earth 48 times, to Jerrie Cobb, who passed NASA's grueling tests but was sidelined due to societal norms, Loren Grush’s new book captures the highs and lows of this journey. It's a vivid account that our audience, particularly those over 60, will find both inspiring and enlightening."
Available at Apple Books, 'The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts.' also touches on the fascinating details of zero-gravity life, from the challenges of adapting space toilets for women to the negotiations around 'appropriate' spacewear. It's a blend of serious history and entertaining trivia that promises to keep our listeners hooked, including a reading by Loren Grush, as she describes an awkward encounter with a TIME Magazine reporter asking questions of Sally Ride about the possibility of Sally weeping during difficulties she might encounter as an astronaut.
That, of course, is our guest today, Science writer Loren Grush, reading from her new book, The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts.' So, dear listeners, buckle up as we embark on this cosmic journey with Loren Grush to explore the untold stories of America's first women astronauts. It's a conversation you won't want to miss.
My thanks to our sponsors today, Liquid I.V. and Nationwide Coins. Please check out our sponsors and support them, as they, in turn, support the show. My thanks to science writer Loren Grush, author of the new book The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts.' Thanks, Laren, for reading today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Decoding the Cable Revolution: How 24/7 Politics Shaped a Generation and Our Democracy with Kathryn Cramer Brownell
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Welcome back to another episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and we're broadcasting from just outside of Washington, D.C. Please check out our show notes today for more information about Smithsonian Associates and their wonderful programs. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series is dedicated to fostering thoughtful dialogues on subjects that matter. Today, we have a special guest, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Kathryn Cramer Brownell, an associate professor of history at Purdue University. She's here to discuss her new book, "24/7 Politics: Cable Television and the Fragmenting of America from Watergate to Fox News." Dr. Kathryn Cramer Brownell will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for specifics on Dr. Brownell’s presentation titled: "24/7 Politics: Cable Television and the Fragmenting of America from Watergate to Fox News."
As television began to overtake the political landscape in the 1960s, network broadcast companies, bolstered by powerful lobbying interests, dominated screens across the nation. Yet over the next three decades, the expansion of a different technology, cable, changed all of this.
Drawing on her new book, 24/7 Politics: Cable Television and the Fragmenting of America from Watergate to Fox News, Kathryn Cramer Brownell tells the story of how the cable industry worked with political leaders to create an entirely new approach to television, one that tethered politics to profits and divided and distracted Americans by feeding their appetite for entertainment—frequently at the expense of fostering responsible citizenship.
Dr. Kathryn Cramer Brownell argues today that cable television itself is not to blame for today’s rampant polarization and scandal politics: It’s the intentional restructuring of television as a political institution. She describes how cable innovations—from C-SPAN coverage of congressional debates in the 1980s to MTV’s foray into presidential politics in the 1990s—took on network broadcasting using market forces, giving rise to a more decentralized media world.
Brownell reveals to us how cable became an unstoppable medium for political communication that prioritized cult followings and loyalty to individual brands, fundamentally reshaped party politics, and, in the process, sowed the seeds of democratic upheaval. She also examines how cable created new possibilities for antiestablishment voices and opened a pathway to political prominence for seemingly unlikely figures like Donald Trump by playing to narrow audiences and cultivating division instead of common ground, but how people became tools to cable networks!
That, of course, is our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Kathryn Cramer Brownell, reading from her new book, 24/7 Politics: Cable Television and the Fragmenting of America from Watergate to Fox News. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast Dr. Kathryn Cramer Brownell.
My thanks to Dr. Kathryn Cramer Brownell for joining today’s show. Dr. Kathryn Cramer Brown will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of her presentation is "24/7 Politics: Cable Television and the Fragmenting of America from Watergate to Fox News." Dr. Kathryn Cramer Brownell has written the new book, available at Apple Books, 24/7 Politics: Cable Television and the Fragmenting of America from Watergate to Fox News. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful, wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week. Check out Smithsonian Associates HERE: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/cable-tv-upended-american-politics
Inside 'SPIES': Smithsonian Associate Calder Walton on Intelligence Warfare and U.S.-Russia and China Relations
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Welcome back to another episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and we're broadcasting from just outside of Washington, D.C. Please check out our show notes today for more information about Smithsonian Associates and their wonderful programs. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series is dedicated to fostering thoughtful dialogues on subjects that matter.
We are honored to have with us Smithsonian Associate Calder Walton. Calder Walton is a previous guest on the show, a favorite of mine and our audience. Calder Walton is a historian specializing in intelligence and global security at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Calder has deep-dived into newly declassified records, shedding light on the intelligence narratives that were foundational in shaping the Cold War. These revelations not only provide new angles on infamous espionage cases such as the five Cambridge spies and Aldrich Ames but also explore unidentified Russian moles within British or U.S. intelligence agencies and the Kremlin's long history of political assassinations. Calder Walton will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his presentation is Intelligence: The New Cold War. Calder Walton has written the new book Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West and will read a passage from his book now revealing so much about what we are dealing with regarding the New Cold War.
That, of course, is our guest today, Calder Walton reading from his new book, Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West. So why should we care about spies and the events that transpired decades ago? The reality is the world is once again seeing a rising tide of shadow wars that employ disinformation, advanced technology, and intelligence networks. “Spying” is at an all-time high. These tactics are used by major global players like the United States, China, and Russia to disrupt the status quo, sow discord, and perhaps even topple governments.
For those of you who remember the Cold War era or are simply fascinated by the complexity of geopolitical struggles, this episode promises to provide valuable insights into where we've been, where we are, and where we could be heading. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associate's interview series, author, and Smithsonian Associate Calder Walton.
My thanks to Calder Walton for joining today’s show. Calder Walton will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his presentation is Intelligence: The New Cold War. Calder Walton has written the new book Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful, wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
PREVENTION MAGAZINE SERIES: Golden Wisdom: Health & Wellness Insights for the Ageless Spirit
The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Interview Series, October 2023
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Health and Wellness Interview Series. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as I’ve teased over the last few weeks, we have a nice new announcement for our audience and for those READERS of Prevention Magazine. This is the inaugural episode of that series, and we’re starting with a packed show!
The Not Old Better Show is thrilled to announce its new collaboration with Prevention Magazine. Our partnership aims to synergize content generation and distribution. Each month, we will produce a special ‘Editor in Chief’ edition of our show featuring Prevention Magazine's Editor in Chief, Sarah Smith, and Prevention Magazine’s holistic view on health, wellness, and the culture of aging. The Not Old Better Show, known for its rich, educational content targeting the 55+ demographic, aligns seamlessly with Prevention Magazine’s focus on health and wellness. Today’s packed show will start off with our interview with Sarah Smith, and then we’ll speak with Prevention Magazine cover story writer Beth Howard. Beth has penned scores of articles for print and digital media, including Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, AARP, Reader’s Digest, and many more. Beth has written the October cover story titled: "This Cancer is Preventable: Why Is It Still Killing So Many Women Each Year"
So, prepare yourselves for a groundbreaking revolution in content like you've never seen—or heard—before. The Not Old Better Show is ecstatic to unveil an unparalleled partnership with the titan of health and wellness journalism, Prevention Magazine. This alliance is not just a collaboration; it's a full-scale fusion of two authoritative voices in health, wellness, and the unique challenges of aging. We're about to supercharge your understanding of what it means to age with grace, vitality, and zest.
Ever wondered if middle age is the new 30? Or if 70 is the new 50? Our first episode will shake up everything you thought you knew about aging.
Imagine the trusted voices of Prevention Magazine amplifying the impactful stories you already love on The Not Old Better Show. Together, we are an unstoppable force of validated, transformative information. Welcome to our ever-expanding circle of fabulous listeners, the Prevention Magazine family, and please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine’s Editor in Chief’s Health & Wellness series Sarah Smith. Stay tuned following Sarah with our focus interview with Beth Howard, "This Cancer is Preventable: Why Is It Still Killing So Many Women Each Year"?
My thanks to Prevention Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Sarah Smith, as well as freelance writer Beth Howard for her wonderful important article
“This Cancer is Preventable: Why Is It Still Killing So Many Women Each Year"? Check out our links today for more information about Prevention Magazine and its website, Prevention Premium. The Not Old Better Show is teaming up with the wellness gurus at Prevention Magazine for a life-altering collab. We're mixing their health wisdom with our knack for storytelling, diving deep into the heart and soul of the 55+ crowd. Let's rethink aging together, shall we? Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Join again next month. Thanks, everybody.
The Dream That Never Was: Walt Disney's Lost Ski Resort and the Environmental Legacy Left Behind
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Welcome back to another episode of The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and we're broadcasting from just outside of Washington, D.C. Today’s show is brought to you by StitchFix: StitchFix is the personal style service for men and women that evolves with your tastes, needs, and lifestyle. And Brooklinen. Brooklinen was built to deliver simple, beautiful, high-quality home essentials at a fair price. Please check out our sponsors and support them as they enthusiastically support the show.
Today, we are bringing you our 738th episode. In today's show, we're going to discuss the dreams and aspirations that sometimes face off against greater values as we delve into the never-built ski resort envisioned by Walt Disney. We're joined by authors Kathryn Mayer and Greg Glasgow to discuss their new book, 'Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was.'
Last week, in our 737th episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Howard Chang about his 40-year battle with psoriasis and the healthcare inequities people of color face. Two weeks ago, we discussed family practice and the emerging field of cannabis medicine with Dr. Bridget Cole Williams. If you missed these compelling episodes or wish to revisit any previous shows, please check out our entire back catalog at NotOld-Better.com. Just Google 'Not Old Better,' and you'll find everything you need about us!"
The story of Walt Disney's vision touches on the idea of late-in-life dreams and how those can conflict with broader societal concerns, which is a subject relevant to your aging audience. As adults over 60, many of your listeners might be interested in leaving a legacy for the next generation. This story touches on the importance of environmental protection, a legacy that impacts everyone. The story also coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Disney Company, offering a moment to reflect on the cultural impact that one person or organization can have over a century.
That of course, is our guest today, Greg Glasgow, reading from the new book he’s co-authored with our other guest Kathryn Mayer, the title of the new book and subject of our interview, 'Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was.' please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast authors Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer.
My thanks to authors Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer for sharing their new book, 'Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was.' My thanks to sponsors StitchFix is the personal style service for men and women that evolves with your tastes, needs, and lifestyle. And Brooklinen. Brooklinen was built to deliver simple, beautiful, high-quality home essentials at a fair price. Please check out our sponsors and support them as they enthusiastically support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Thank you, and please be well, be safe, and Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Journey to Wellness: Dr. Howard Chang's 40-Year Battle with Psoriasis and His Mission to Address Healthcare Inequities Among People of Color
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Inside Science and Healthcare Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by LiquidIV Fueling Life’s Adventures. As part of our Inside Science interview series, we continue our ongoing healthcare series. Sometimes, our healthcare interviews, particularly on the science side of things, can get a bit detailed and, well, scientific. That’s great, but it’s always nice to hear the story of someone who’s been impacted by that healthcare and by that science. Today, our guest, Howard Chang, offers his important story. Howard Chang will join us momentarily, and I’ll introduce him then, but we have much to discuss today.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our736th episode when I spoke with Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, who specializes in family practice and cannabis medicine, along with mental health and cannabis, sleep, skin care with cannabis, and much more. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian’s Dr. Floyd Shockley to help us understand the Spotted Lantern Fly, Hammerhead Worm, and all other insects and their role in our environment. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
As I mentioned, healthcare patient stories can be so much more powerful and meaningful than just the data, research, and science, albeit impactful.
Howard Chang is not only a name but a symbol of perseverance, dedication, and empathy. Living with severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) for over 40 years, Howard's life has been a remarkable journey of fighting not just a personal battle but leading a communal one. Howard Chang is a champion of advocacy for those people of color living with healthcare inequities; he is a prolific writer on this subject of his advocacy, a spiritual leader who holds a Doctor of Ministry, and someone whose story of resilience and leadership will be inspiring and have a profound impact on our Not Old Better Show audience, as it has with me. Howard Chang’s story is a compelling testament to the power of human will, compassion, and the ability to transform personal suffering into a widespread positive force.
My thanks to LiquidIV for sponsoring today’s show. LiquidIV Fueling Life’s Adventures. Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show. My thanks to our guest today, Dr. Howard Chang, and his powerful story about resilience. Howard Chang is a 'paid spokesperson' for Janssen Global Services and their Determi-Nation program.
My thanks, as always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. And thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe, everyone, and let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
REDISCOVERING HEALING; AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DR. BRIDGET COLE WILLIAMS ON MEDICAL CANNABIS AND THE INSPIRING JOURNEYS TO RECOVERY FOR OLDER ADULTS
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by StitchFix. Real stylists working with you to create a custom wardrobe that fits your style and budget. Stitchfix.com/NOB. As part of our Inside Science interview series, we are continuing our ongoing series on cannabis, CBD, THC, and the health benefits associated with medical cannabis. Our guest is physician Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, whose practice focuses on wellness and cannabis medicine. Dr. Williams will join us momentarily as we have much to discuss today.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our735th episode when I spoke with Smithsonian’s Dr. Floyd Shockley to help us understand the Spotted Lantern Fly, Hammerhead Worm, and all other insects and their role in our environment. Two weeks ago I spoke with Alan Shayne about his new book, ‘THE STAR DRESSING ROOM: Portrait of An Actor . Alan Shayne's new book, ‘The Star Dressing Room,’ is an affectionate, often uproarious new memoir that takes us back to Broadway's golden age. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Our guest today, Dr. Bridget Cole Williams specializes in family practice and cannabis medicine, was once overwhelmed by numerous frustrations in medicine. However, after seeing how cannabis altered a patient’s life for the better, Dr. Williams pivoted to a fulfilling career and life in the world of cannabis. Dr. Williams is the founder of Embody a medical cannabis interactive clinic based in Ohio, where Dr. Bridget was ahead of the game when it came to treating patients with cannabis. She has quite a story to tell about her journey in medicine, but now, she’s helping others tell their stories and has just published Courage in Cannabis, Vol. 2. We’ll talk about that, along with mental health and cannabis, sleep, skin care with cannabis and much more.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, inside science interview series, Dr. Bridget Cole Williams.
My thanks to StitchFix for sponsoring today’s show. Real stylists working with you to create a custom wardrobe that fits your style and budget. Stitchfix.com/NOB. Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show. My thanks to our guest today, Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, and congratulations on Dr. Williams's work and her new book, Courage in Cannabis, Vol. 2. My thanks, as always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. And my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe, everyone, and let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Dr. Floyd Shockley-Waging War on Hammerhead Worms
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang; as part of our Smithsonian Inside Science interview series, we have the latest buzz…the Spotted Lantern Fly spottings are on the rise throughout the country, potentially causing enormous crop damage and economic loss, and the Hammerhead Worm is another potentially dangerous species you need to be on the lookout for…here to tell us that and more is returning guest Dr. Floyd Shockley, Smithsonian’s Collections Manager for the Department of Entomology at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History….Dr. Shockley will join us momentarily as we have much to discuss today.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 734th episode when I spoke with Alan Shayne about his new book, ‘THE STAR DRESSING ROOM: Portrait of An Actor Alan Shayne's new book, ‘The Star Dressing Room,’ is an affectionate, often uproarious new memoir that takes us back to Broadway's golden age. Two weeks ago I spoke with Forbes 30 Under 30, CEO and co-Founder of Lectric eBike, Levi Conlow. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Smithsonian’s Dr. Floyd Shockley is here to help us understand the Spotted Lantern Fly, Hammerhead Worm, and all other insects. Dr. Floyd Shockley is the Collections Manager for the Department of Entomology at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. In addition, we’ll talk to Dr. Shockley about ways insects are pivotal to our environment and ecosystems, how insects adapt and evolve to survive in rapidly changing environments, and what kind of economic threats or damages spotted lantern flies and hammerhead worms pose, particularly to gardeners and farmers, and bees, because ‘Bee Lives Matter,” a lot more.
My thanks to Dr. Floyd Shockley, from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. My thanks, as always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. And my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe, everyone, and let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Also, look out for another episode this week featuring Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, where we’ll discuss the future of cannabis in medicine and her book, Courage in Cannabis.
Alan Shayne - The Star Dressing Room
The Not Old Better Show, Art Of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Lectric eBikes: Ride Your Lectric eBike during an Endless Summer! We have a fantastic interview today with one of Hollywood’s greats, entertainment industry icon Alan Shayne. We will be joined by Alan Shayne in just a moment.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 733d episode when I spoke with with Forbes 30 Under 30, CEO and co-Founder of Lectric eBike, Levi Conlow. Two weeks ago I spoke with Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Andrew Lam about his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation titled “The Only Winner in War is Medicine.” Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Our guest today, Alan Shayne was the President of Warner Brothers Television for many years, shepherding hit shows such as Alice, Night Court, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Wonder Woman, Growing Pains, etc. He began his career as an actor on Broadway and became a well-known casting director of TV and films such as All the President’s Men. He produced TV specials and, after leaving Warners, received an Emmy nomination for producing the mini-series The Bourne Identity with Richard Chamberlain. We’ll talk about all that, of course, but we’ll also be speaking with Alan Shayne about his new book, ‘THE STAR DRESSING ROOM: Portrait of An Actor Alan Shayne's new book, ‘The Star Dressing Room,’ is an affectionate, often uproarious new memoir that takes us back to Broadway's golden age. THE STAR DRESSING ROOM and our interview today with Alan Shayne are filled with his delightful anecdotes about show business legends of the 1940s and 1950s including Marlon Brando, Lena Horne, Charlton Heston, Maureen Stapleton, Ricardo Montalban, Burgess Meredith, Jack Palance, Greta Garbo, Mary Martin, Elaine Stritch, and Anne Bancroft, and many more. This is an amazing story about perseverance, triumph, tough times, and a full life.
Please join me in welcoming you to The Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast Alan Shayne.
My thanks to Alan Shayne and his generous time today about his new book, ‘THE STAR DRESSING ROOM: Portrait of An Actor . My thanks to our sponsor today, Lectric Bikes. Lectric eBikes: Ride Your Lectric eBike during an Endless Summer! Please support our sponsors, who in turn so generously support the show. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for their ongoing support of the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better© The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
Levi Conlow - Electrifying American Transportation
Letric eBike CEO, and Co-founder, Levi Conlow Is Electrifying American Transportation At A Staggering Pace…Hear How!
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Business Buildout Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Brooklinen, the softest sheets you’ve ever slept in! We have a fantastic interview today with one of Forbes 30 Under 30, CEO and co-Founder of Lectric eBike, Levi Conlow. I’ll introduce Levi Conlow in just a moment.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 732d episode when I spoke with with Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Andrew Lam about his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation titled “The Only Winner in War is Medicine.” Two weeks ago I spoke with Dr. Preeti Malani, clinical professor of geriatric medicine at the University of Michigan and is part of the research team who’ve just released U of M’s National Poll on Healthy Aging. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
In the past two years ridership of “e-bikes” as a biking category grew by a whopping 240%, which made it the third-largest cycling category in terms of sales revenue” behind mountain bikes and children’s bikes and ahead of road bikes, according to NPD Insights. This limitlessness has everything to do with the sheer interest in the environment, ebike power, and just plain fun. The new and returning bicycle rider may be concerned with a range of objections to ride a non e-bike again – the big hill, the long ride, and keeping pace with faster riders are all relieved by pedal assist from e-bikes. And, once riders try an e-bike, most seem compelled by the fun of it.
Literally leading the way is our guest today, CEO and co-founder of the startup ebike company Lectric eBikes. Levi Conlow is just a joy to speak with. Levi’s enthusiasm is infectious. Levi’s story is inspiring. Levi will tell us about the early steps he took to get the company going, his ongoing innovation, specially around the 60+ age community, the environment and the power of e-bikes to influence our earth, and the fun of what’s next for this growing company!
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Business Buildout Interview Series on radio and podcast, CEO Levi Conlow.
Andrew Lam - The Only Winner in War is Medicine
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science, Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have a fantastic interview today with Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Andrew Lam about his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation titled “The Only Winner in War is Medicine.” I’ll introduce Dr. Andrew Lam in just a moment.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 731th episode when I spoke with Dr. Preeti Malani, clinical professor of geriatric medicine at the University of Michigan and is part of the research team who’ve just released U of M’s National Poll on Healthy Aging. Two weeks ago I spoke with Director, Actor, Comedian and Television Host Dave Coulier (“Joey Gladstone” was his character’s name on Full House). Dave and I reminisce on heartfelt moments with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the hit TV show ‘Full House.’ Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
The history of medicine is replete with advances made by hard-working maverick doctors who, through intelligence, serendipity, and perseverance, made astonishing progress against humankind’s deadliest diseases.
Yet, our guest today, surgeon and author Andrew Lam says one factor spurred more medical breakthroughs than any other: war. Dr. Andrew Lam will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and please check out our website for more details on his full presentation, but we have Dr. Lam today to share some details and introduction as Dr. Lam reveals to us here how D-Day, Luftwaffe bombing raids, top-secret Liberty ship cargo, and aerial dogfights during World War II bequeathed to humanity innovations in surgery, cancer treatment, and trauma care that still serve us today.
Dr. Lam’s book on medical history, The Masters of Medicine: Our Greatest Triumphs in the Race to Cure Humanity’s Deadliest Diseases will be discussed, too and I think you’ll enjoy this historic account of medical advances, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science, Interview Series on radio and podcast, Dr. Andrew Lam.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast Dr. Andrew Lam.
My thanks to Dr. Andrew Lam for his generous time today. Dr. Andrew Lam will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and please check out our website for more details on his full presentation, and the title of his presentation is “The Only Winner in War Is Medicine.” Great stuff! My thanks to the Smithsonian for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, our special audience here on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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Healthy Aging Report - Univ of Michigan, Preeti Malani MD
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science, Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by StitchFix and Liquid I.V., Fueling Life’s Adventures. We have a fantastic interview today with Preeti N. Malani, MD, University of Michigan, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 730th episode when I spoke with Director, Actor, Comedian and Television Host Dave Coulier (“Joey Gladstone” was his character’s name on Full House) Dave and I reminisce on heartfelt moments with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the hit TV show ‘Full House.’ Two weeks ago I spoke with Simmi Chopra about all things related to Ayurvedic Health Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
After three years of pandemic living, loneliness, isolation, and lack of social contact have finally started to decline among older adults, a new University of Michigan poll shows. But 1 in 3 people between ages 50 and 80 say they still sometimes or often experience these feelings or sometimes go a week or longer without social contact with someone from outside their home. That’s down from about half of older adults in June 2020. Our guest today, Dr. Preeti Malani, clinical professor of geriatric medicine at the University of Michigan and is part of the research team who’ve just released U of M’s National Poll on Healthy Aging. We will talk with Dr. Malani poll’s senior adviser and former director about “how important social interaction is for overall mental and physical health and how much more attention we need to pay to this from a clinical, policy, and personal perspective.”
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, University of Michigan School of Medicine infectious disease professor who is also trained in geriatrics, Dr. Preeti Malani.
My thanks to StitchFix and Liquid I.V. for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show. Check out our show notes today for more details from StitchFix and Liquid I.V. My thanks to the Smithsonian for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, our special audience here on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Full House Rewind with Dave Coulier
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living, Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Lectric eBikes. We have a fantastic interview today with our special guest, comedian, star of 1980’s hit TV Show ‘Full House,’ Dave Coulier, who will join us momentarily.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 729th episode when I spoke with Simmi Chopra about all things related to Ayurvedic Health Two weeks ago, I spoke with sleep specialist Dr. Jade Wu. Dr. Jade Wu has written the new book, ‘Hello Sleep.’ Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Dave Coulier is an absolute joy to speak with as you’ll hear in just a moment. So join me as we speak with beloved Director, Actor, Comedian and Television Host Dave Coulier (“Joey Gladstone” was his character’s name on Full House) as he reminisces on what it was like to grow up with your favorite TV family. From Uncle Jesse’s hair to Michelle’s attitude. We’ll relieve some of the most hilarious and heartfelt moments with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the hit TV show ‘Full House.’
Dave Coulier is also introducing us to his latest show, Full House Rewind! Full House Rewind will have a variety show feel with recurring segments and bits that along the way explore different family dynamics and relationships and how deeply the show impacted their own. Whether you’ve been a fan since the beginning or you’re watching “Full House” for the first time, there’s room for you in our home!
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, comedian Dave Coulier.
My thanks to Lectric eBikes for sponsoring today’s show. Please check out Lectric eBikes in our show notes today and support our sponsors. My thanks to Dave Coulier for joining us. Please check out Dave’s new show, Full House Rewind, with links in our show notes today, too. My thanks to the Smithsonian for all they do to support the show and my thanks to you, our special audience here on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
Ayurvedic Health and Seniors - Simmi Chopra
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living, Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by StartMail, Private email you can trust. We have a fantastic interview and subject today with our guest, Simmi Chopra, Ayurvedic Practitioner/ Doctor from Kerala Ayurveda, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 728th episode when I spoke with the researcher, public speaker, advocate for better sleep, and sleep specialist Dr. Jade Wu. Dr. Jade Wu has written the new book, ‘Hello Sleep.’ Two weeks ago, I spoke with historian, author, and Smithsonian Associate, CW Goodyear. CW Goodyear is author of the new book, President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
All of us in The Not Old Better Show audience think a lot about our health, health science, and our personal healthcare. Ayurveda, which in Sanskirt means “science of life,’ offers many interesting healthcare programs, therapies, guidance, and solutions that many in our audience may yet to have been introduced. Our guest today, Simmi Chopra is an Ayurvedic Practitioner/ Doctor from Kerala Ayurveda. Simmi Chopra has graduated from the finest doctor program in the USA based on BAMS syllabus with internships in Kerala ayurvedic hospitals and clinics. Simmi Chopra has a double Masters in Biostatistics and Molecular Biology from Rutgers University which helps her understand health problems from both mainstream as well as Ayurvedic perspective. She has published an article at the Columbia University journal- “Ayurveda: Controversies and the Need for Integration with Mainstream Medicine,” as well as Preventative Care in Geriatric Health.”
We will be talking to Simmi Chopra about all things related to Ayurvedic Health, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast Simmi Chopra, Ayurvedic Practitioner/ Doctor from Kerala Ayurveda.
My thanks to Writer, author, storyteller Simmi Chopra, Ayurvedic Practitioner/ Doctor from Kerala Ayurveda. My thanks to StartMail.com. Private email you can trust. for sponsoring today’s show. My thanks to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
How Do You Sleep? Hello Sleep - Dr. Jade Wu
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living, Author Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Lectric eBikes and Earth Breeze. We have a fantastic interview and subject today with our guest, sleep specialist, author and scientist, Dr. Jade Wu, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 727th episode when I spoke with historian, author and Smithsonian Associate, CW Goodyear. CW Goodyear is author of the new book, President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier. Two weeks ago I spoke with Joe Lindsey freelance writer from Bicycling Magazine who has written the wonderful article, UGH. I’M IN THE CAR AGAIN. The Best Bike Is One That Gets You Out of Your Car. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Our guest today, Dr. Jade Wu isn’t just a sleep specialist — she’s a researcher, public speaker, and advocate, too. Dr. Wu’s new book, ‘Hello Sleep.” is all about her mission is to spread the gift of sleep, so that people can be their healthiest, organizations can be their most innovative, and societies can sleep their way toward justice and healing. Dr. Wu will tell us today that when you sleep is just as important as how much you sleep. “Night owl, morning person?” Dr. Wu tells us today that’s not just preference, but biology and part of who we are. Dr. Wu says we are hardwired to sleep at certain times. A board-certified sleep psychologist and sleep researcher at Duke University, Dr. Wu says everyone’s body operates according to their circadian rhythm, a 24-hour clock that tells the body when to sleep and when to wake up. If you’re looking forward to better sleep, including hard to find, invaluable tips on sleeping, stay tuned…
My thanks to Dr. Jade Wu for her time, tips and help to all who need a good night’s sleep…check out Dr. Wu’s new book, ‘Hello Sleep.” My thanks to our sponsors Earth Breeze and Letric eBikes for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors and check out our show notes today for more details about Earth Breeze and Lectric Ebikes. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast…please be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview series…thanks,
Pres. Garfield: Radical to Unifier: CW Goodyear
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have a fantastic interview and subject today with our guest, historian, author and Smithsonian Associate, CW Goodyear, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 726th episode when we spoke with Joe Lindsey has written his latest piece, entitled UGH. I’M IN THE CAR AGAIN. The Best Bike Is One That Gets You Out of Your Car, from Bicycling Magazine. Two weeks ago I spoke with author Smithsonian Associate Craig Nelson, who’s written the new book, ‘V Is For Victory.’ Craig Nelson shares with us how FDR’s skillful leadership turned a nation wary of war into an arsenal of democracy ready to take on the dangers of another world war. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Our guest, CW Goodyear will shine a spotlight on a forgotten president and progressive statesman who tried both to improve an America in political and cultural flux and keep it intact throughout a contentious time. CW Goodyear will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his presentation there is Rediscovering James Garfield: From Radical to Unifier. Please check out our website or Smithsonian Associates website for more details. Far from simply being a president who was assassinated weeks after taking office, James Garfield might be the most accomplished American statesman of the 19th century, says author C.W. Goodyear. Drawing on his new book, President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier, Goodyear offers a portrait of a man born in a log cabin who, by his twenties, had become a respected preacher, state senator, and college president. Soon Garfield was the youngest general fighting for the Union, and before the Civil War’s end, was its youngest congressman—as well as one of its most forward-looking, but the country, is still learning about Pres. James Garfield.
That, of course, is our guest today, CW Goodyear, reading from his new book, President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Interview Series on radio, and podcast Smithsonian Associate CW Goodyear.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate CW Goodyear, author of the new book President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier. CW Goodyear will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his presentation there is Rediscovering James Garfield: From Radical to Unifier. Please check out our website or Smithsonian Associates website for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast…please be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview series…thanks, everybody.
For more program details, please check out the Smithsonian Associates website HERE: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/james-garfield
Joe Lindsey eBikes Better Than Cars?
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by StartMail.com. Private email you can trust. We have a fantastic interview and subject today with our guest, freelance writer, from Bicycling Magazine, Joe LIndsey whom I’ll introduce in just a moment.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 725th episode when we spoke with Smithsonian Associate Craig Nelson reading from his new book, ‘V Is For Victory.’ Craig Nelson shares with us how FDR’s skillful leadership turned a nation wary of war into an arsenal of democracy ready to take on the dangers of another world war. Craig Nelson will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Two weeks ago I spoke with author Scott Shea about John Phillips, Denny Doherty, Michelle Phillips, and “Mama Cass” Elliot,or as they were collectively known, The Mamas and The Papas, who became standard-bearers for California counterculture after their amazing song, ‘California Dreamin.’ Scott Shea has written the new book All the Leaves Are Brown. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Writer, author, storyteller, Joe Lindsey is our guest today on The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. From Joe Lindsey’s website, Joe loves research and reporting. Joe Lindsey loves talking with people and learning about their lives and work, and most of all, Joe LIndsey loves telling stories for an audience on NPR, ESPN, and Bicycling Magazine, which is where I first became acquainted with Joe Lindsey. Joe Lindsey has written his latest piece, entitled UGH. I’M IN THE CAR AGAIN. The Best Bike Is One That Gets You Out of Your Car
As you all know, I’ve been a long time bike rider, and recently switched to an eBike from Lectric eBikes. I love my eBike, and I’ve done a couple other editorial shows, like this one about the virtues of eBike riding. When I first read Joe’s article, I found Joe to say what I’ve been tyrying to say about eBikes much better than I ever could.
Joe and I will talk about how eBikes promise of better ecology, better economy, and better all-around fun, and you’ll hear Joe explain the role e-bikes play in improving public health and well-being and how this aspect can be emphasized to promote cycling over car usage. Joe writes about this subject in a very balanced manner…no fluff, just facts, and I appreciated our time together. I’m far from alone on this subject.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, writer, author, storyteller, Joe Lindsey.
My thanks to Writer, author, storyteller, Joe Lindsey. My thanks to StartMail.com. Private email you can trust. for sponsoring today’s show. My thanks to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
How FDR Challenged the Nation: From Isolation to Ally - Craig Nelson
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have a fantastic interview and subject today with our guest, author and Smithsonian Associate Craig Nelson, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 724tth episode when we spoke with author Scott Shea about John Phillips, Denny Doherty, Michelle Phillips, and “Mama Cass” Elliot,or as they were collectively known, The Mamas and The Papas, who became standard-bearers for California counterculture after their amazing song, ‘California Dreamin.’ Scott Shea has written the new book All the Leaves Are Brown. Two weeks ago, I spoke with psychologist Dr. Jennifer Guttman about her new book, Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
In 1938, when Nazi Germany seized land from Czechoslovakia, the military force of an isolationist United States was smaller than Portugal’s. But that same year, President Franklin Roosevelt’s order to dramatically expand domestic U.S. airplane production was the first step in the monumental transformation of American enterprise that brought victory in World War II, as well as ended the great Depression, gave rise to middle-class affluence and a consumer society, and triggered an economic, military, and scientific boom that turned America into the undisputed leader of world affairs, and about both American Revolutions.
That, of course, is our guest today, author, historian, Smithsonian Associate Craig Nelson reading from his new book, ‘V Is For Victory.’ Craig Nelson shares with us how FDR’s skillful leadership turned a nation wary of war into an arsenal of democracy ready to take on the dangers of another world war. Craig Nelson will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. The title of Craig Nelson’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates is How FDR Challenged the Nation: From Isolation to AllyPlease check our website or Smithsonian Associates website for more details, but we have Craig Nelson today. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast, author, historian, Smithsonian Associate Craig Nelson.
My thanks to author, historian, Smithsonian Associate Craig Nelson, who’ll be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. The title of Craig Nelson’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates is How FDR Challenged the Nation: From Isolation to Ally. Please check our website or Smithsonian Associates website. My thanks to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
For more details, please click here on the Smithsonian Associates link:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/fdr-challenged-nation
All The Leaves Are Brown - The Mamas and The Papas - Scott Shea
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Babbel.com. Babbel…the language for life!
We have a fantastic interview and subject today with our guest, author Scott Shea, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 723d episode when we spoke with psychologist Dr. Jennifer Guttman about her new book, Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Editor-in-Chief at Prevention Magzaine, Sarah Smith. Prevention Magazine has been a leading provider of trustworthy health information, empowering readers with practical strategies to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being for 70 years! Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
For our Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast, we know that there are only a few songs that have captured the contradictions and ambiguities of the 1960s as memorably as “California Dreamin’,” the iconic folk music single that catapulted the Mamas & the Papas into rock and roll history. In the book, All the Leaves Are Brown, our guest today, author Scott Shea will tell us how John Phillips, Denny Doherty, Michelle Phillips, and “Mama Cass” Elliot became standard-bearers for California counterculture following their transformation from folk music wannabes to rock sensations and chronicling the tumultuous events that followed their unexpected success.
Scott Shea gives us a definitive account of the Mamas and the Papa’s short time together, from their hitmaking approach with legendary producer Lou Adler to John Phillips’ unique songwriting to tours and friendships with other musicians riding the folk-rock wave.
You’ll love this story, interview and all the music, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, author Scott Shea.
My thanks to author Scott Shea author of the new book, All the Leaves Are Brown. My thanks toBabbel.com. for sponsoring today’s episode. Babbel…the language for life! My thanks to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Beyond Happiness - Dr. Jennifer Guttman
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Healthy Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is brought to you by StartMail, at StartMail.com. Private email you can trust. We have a fantastic guest in Dr. Jennifer Guttmen, author of the new book, Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction. I’ll introduce Dr. Jennifer Guttman in just a moment.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 722d episode when we spoke with Editor-in-Chief at Prevention Magzaine, Sarah Smith. Prevention Magazine has been a leading provider of trustworthy health information, empowering readers with practical strategies to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being for 70 years! Two weeks ago, in honor of Pride Month I spoke with Smithsonian Associates Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman about Gender, Sexuality, and the Fairy Tale. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Are you happy? Nearly half of adults worldwide (40%) would say “no.” The problem with this question is that since happiness is a fleeting emotion, we should be striving for something more sustainable. In Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction, our guest today psychologist Dr. Jennifer Guttman guides us on how to live a deeply fulfilling life. Over the past five years, Dr. Guttman has combined both personal experience and professional insight gleaned from her three decades in private practice to introduce her theories to over two million people via her monthly articles published in Psychology Today.
Society instills in us that being happy is binary. But happiness isn’t a mindset—it’s a feeling, and like any other emotion, it comes and goes. In our interview today with Dr. Guttman, she’ll empower us to achieve sustainable lifetime satisfaction.
That of course is our guest today, Dr. Jennifer Guttman reading from her new book, Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction, Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Dr. Jennifer Guttman.
My thanks to psychologist Dr. Jennifer Guttman, author of the new book, Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction, My thanks to StartMail at StartMail.com for sponsoring today’s episode. StartMail.com Private email you can trust. My thanks to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
PREVENTION MAGAZINE - Sarah Smith Editor
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Healthy Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have a fantastic guest in Sarah Smith, editor-in-chief at Prevention Magazine, whom I will introduce in just a moment.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 721st episode in honor of Pride Month when our topic was Gender, Sexuality, and the Fairy Tale - Pride Month, and we spoke with Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Dr. Jennifer Dill, urban studies professor and planning director of the Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University. We discussed with us all things eBikes. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Editor-in-Chief at Prevention Magzaine, Sarah Smith, is our guest today. For 70 years, the Prevention Magazine has been a leading provider of trustworthy health information, empowering readers with practical strategies to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Prevention Magazine recognizes that everyone’s path to wellness is unique.
What our audience here on The Not Old Better Show love, and me personally, for that matter, about Prevention’s award-winning content is more than just factually accurate and up to date—it’s also written in friendly, jargon-free language that provides real-life context around complex information, and truly helps The Not Old Better Show audience make important decisions about their health. We need that, especially today.
Sarah Smith and I will be talking today about her inspiration as editor-in-chief, how Prevention Magazine caters to our 60+ age audience here on The Not Old Better Show, and role of research and evidence-based information in the articles and content published in Prevention Magazine (we want our healthcare information honest, timely and well researched!), but we talk about a whole lot more today on The Not Old Better Show Healthy Living Interview Series on radio and podcast.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Healthy Living Interview Series on radio and podcast Prevention Magazine Editor in Chief, Sarah Smith.
My thanks to Prevention Magazine Editor in Chief, Sarah Smith. My thanks to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Gender, Sexuality, and the Fairy Tale - Pride Month: Cleto and Warman
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and we are Celebrating Pride Month as part of our Smithsonian Associates interview series. We have returning guests and show favorites Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman back with us. I’ll reintroduce Sara and Brittany in just a moment.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 720th episode when I spoke with Dr. Jennifer Dill, a professor of urban studies and planning and director of the Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University. We discussed with us all things eBikes. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate science writer Jennifer Ackerman author of the new book, What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Bird . Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
What is the Power of Fairy Tales? Fairy tales have a reputation for being conventional, and many of the most famous fairy tales appear, on the surface at least, to be just that. Tales like Cinderella and Snow White famously end with dazzlingly beautiful girls marrying princes, and others, like Jack and the Beanstalk, reward boys for their bravery and brashness with wealth and power. However, beginning as early as the 1970s, feminist fairy-tale scholars have pointed out tales and readings that complicate those conventions, and now researchers and writers are expanding on these beginnings to explore fairy tales’ queer possibilities.
Once "queer" used to mean strange or eccentric, later wielded as a slur against homosexuality and eventually reclaimed by activists and scholars, the word “queer” can simply mean different than expected. Folklorists Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and you’ll want to check our website as well as Smithsonian Associates site for more details, but we have Sara and Brittany today. Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman will share with us some very old and very unconventional fairy tales and discuss modern LGBTQ+ twists on old tales and traditions. From a little-known 12th-century (and possibly even older) version of Snow White to literary fairy tales being written now, learn how fairy tales can be surprisingly inclusive and wonderfully disruptive to our expectations.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast, folklorists and Smithsonian Associates Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman.
My thanks to folklorists and Smithsonian Associates Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman.. Sara Cleto and Brittany Worman will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes or the Smithsonian Associates site for more details. My thanks to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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Jennifer Dill: TREC - Electric Bikes: Trends, Costs, Rebates, & Ecology
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is brought to you by Lectric eBike and Super Lucky Fun Frenzy Trivia.
As part of our American Association for the Advancement of Science interview series, we have an excellent subject and guest in Dr. Jennifer Dill, director of transportation and professor at Portland State University, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our719th episode with Smithsonian Associate, science writer Jennifer Ackerman author of the new book, What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Bird . Two weeks ago, I spoke with University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford Distinguished Professor, Dr. Arthur Lupia, who’s written recently in Nature Magazine about how political endorsements impact scientific credibility. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
“E-bikes” are soaring in popularity, and many cities and states are offering rebates, tax credits, or other incentives to purchase them, especially by our Not Old Better Show audience. From trikes to motor assist, pedal assist, hybrids, etc., we are SO interested in ebIkes and their mobility, accessibility, and environmental impact that today’s interview will spark your interest even more.
Our guest today, Dr. Jennifer Dill, a professor of urban studies and planning and director of the Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University, will discuss with us all things eBikes, including E-bike purchasing and ridership trends; the effects of programs incentivizing the purchase of e-bikes; the health and mobility benefits of e-bikes; environmental sustainability of e-bikes compared to gas- or electric-powered cars; how e-bikes fit into the transportation landscape in urban, suburban, and rural areas; and e-bikes effects on road safety, for both e-bike riders and other users of the road including bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. This is a wide-ranging, topical, fascinating subject, and one our Not Old Better Show audience has been requesting more information. I’m happy to bring it to you, and please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast Dr. Jennifer Dill.
My thanks to our guest today, Dr. Jennifer Dill, professor of urban studies and planning and director of the Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University. My thanks to Lectric eBikes and Super Lucky Fun Frenzy Trivia for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors as they support the show, and check out our show notes today for links to each and more information. My thanks to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
What An Owl Knows - Smithsonian Associate Jennifer Ackerman
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and as part of our Smithsonian Associates interview series, a wonderful, joyous, and important interview with our guest, New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ackerman, who I’ll introduce in just a minute.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our718th episode when I spoke with University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford Distinguished Professor, Dr. Arthur Lupia, who’s written recently in Nature Magazine about how political endorsements impact scientific credibility. Two weeks ago, in honor of Memorial Day and the USS Arizona, I spoke with Kevin Kline, executive director of Operation 85 and the USS Arizona. There are still 85 “unknown” Navy and Marine service members from USS Arizona whose remains are in unmarked graves, and we can help find them. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
For millennia, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented more than 30,000 years ago in the Chauvet Cave paintings in southern France. With their forward-looking eyes and gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and foresight. But what does an owl really know? And what do we really know about owls?
Scientists have only recently begun to understand in deep detail the complex nature of these extraordinary avians. Some 260 species of owls exist today, and they reside on every continent except Antarctica, but they are far more difficult to find and study than other birds because they are cryptic, camouflaged, and mostly active in the dark of night.
Our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Jennifer Ackerman, author of the New York Times bestseller The Genius of Birds, pulls back the curtain on the nature of the world’s most enigmatic birds as she explores the rich biology and natural history of owls and examines remarkable new scientific discoveries about their brains and behavior. Jennifer Ackerman has been writing about science, nature, and health for three decades. Her work aims to explain and interpret science for a lay audience and to explore the riddle of humanity’s place in the natural world, blending scientific knowledge with imaginative vision. Jennifer Ackerman will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes or the Smithsonian Associates site for more details. But we have Jennifer Ackerman today and here is a brief passage from her new book, What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Bird , which we’ll be discussing, and is the title of Jennifer Ackerman’s upcoming presentation at Smithsonian Associates.
That of course, is New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ackerman reading from her new book, What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Bird. Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate Jennifer Ackerman.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Jennifer Ackerman. Jennifer Ackerman will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes or the Smithsonian Associates site for more details. My thanks to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Dr. Arthur Lupia - Political endorsements can affect scientific credibility
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and we have one of the more intersting and timely shows with returning guest and audience favorite in Dr. Arthur Lupia, who I’ll introduce, or re-introduce in just a minute.
But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our717th episode when, In honor of Memorial Day and the USS Arizona, I spoke with Kevin Kline, executive director of Operation 85 and the USS Arizona. There are still 85 “unknown” Navy and Marine service members from USS Arizona whose remains are in an unmarked graves. Two weeks ago I spoke with Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, women’s bone health specialist and founding physician of Bone & Body Women’s Health, to offer interviews and spread awareness of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (PMO). Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Given our political climate, notwithstanding political parties and politicians, we are deluged with political endorsements. When we stop to think about voting and how we decide. Today’s guest, Dr. Arthur Lupia is the Gerald R Ford Distinguished University Professor at the University of Michigan. His research clarifies how people make decisions and form or break coalitions in complex political environments. Dr. Lupia will help us understand the persuasive nature of endorsements, which are apparently often so persuasive and may even do more harm than good, defeating their impact and damaging credibility. Dr. Lupia will tell us today about How political endorsements influence voters' perceptions and decision-making processes during elections, what factors contribute to the credibility of a political endorsement, and will share evidence that when a publication whose credibility comes from science decides to politicize its content, it can damage that credibility.
Let me set the stage briefly: In 2020, Nature Magazine, a highly respected science publication, not political but subject to influence, endorsed Joe Biden in the US presidential election. A subsequent survey that we’ll talk about today with Dr. Lupia found that viewing the endorsement did not change people’s views of the candidates but caused some to lose confidence in Nature and in US scientists generally.
I want to jump right into this with Dr. Lupia, so please join me in welcoming back to The Not Old Better Show Dr. Arthur Lupia from the University of Michigan.
My thanks to Dr. Arthur Lupia, the Gerald R Ford Distinguished University Professor at the University of Michigan. for his generous time today. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better: The Not Old Better Show. Remember, just Google Not Old Better for everything you need to know about us. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Kevin Kline - Operation 85 USS Arizona
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Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Family Genealogy Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang. Today’s show is brought to you by Earth Breeze and Super Lucky Fun Frenzy Trivia
In honor of US service members, men and women worldwide, we have a great show today for Memorial Day. I’ll introduce our guest Kevin Kline in just a moment, but quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 716th episode when I spoke with Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, women’s bone health specialist and founding physician of Bone & Body Women’s Health, to offer interviews and spread awareness of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (PMO). Two weeks ago I spoke with science writer Dr. Marc J. Seifer, about his new book Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of Viruses. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
In honor of Memorial Day and the USS Arizona, our guest today is Kevin Kline, executive director of Operation 85 and the USS Arizona. There are still 85 “unknown” Navy and Marine service members from USS Arizona whose remains are in an unmarked graves.
You may be able to help these heroes finally receive a proper burial. Let’s do some good; let’s talk about better and how to help, it’s time now after 82 years!
Even though it’s been 82 years since the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, those who lost family members on December 7, 1941, continue to mourn the loss. Most of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed in the attack on the USS Arizona went down with the ship and were never recovered. However, the remains of at least 85 (and possibly as many as 150) service members were recovered but not identified. They were buried, remains comingled, in graves at the National Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu.
It’s part of an initiative led by Kevin Kline, a member of Sons of The American Legion Squadron 176. Kevin Kline is the executive director of the USS Arizona “Operation 85” project, and also the great nephew of Robert Edwin Kline, a sailor who was killed Dec. 7, 1941, aboard USS Arizona.
“Operation 85 is a mission to identify, through DNA, the 85 or more USS Arizona crew members, Navy and Marine Corps, whose graves have been buried 10 miles away marked simply as ‘USS Arizona unknowns,’” Kevin Kline will share with us why this is so important and how he is asking for support as we try every effort we can to reach and locate other family members, and honor their service.
Please welcome to the Not Old Better Show Genealogy Interview series on radio and podcast, Kevin Kline.
My thanks to Kevin Kline is the executive director of the USS Arizona “Operation 85” project, My thanks to our sponsors Earth Breeze and Super Lucky Fun Frenzy Trivia. Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better: The Not Old Better Show. Remember, just Google Not Old Better for everything you need to know about us. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Osteoporosis Awareness Month with Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by CastleFLEXX for stretching and mobility and Babbel: Language for Life.
As part of our Inside Science interview series, we have an amazing interview with Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today in honor of May being the month to discuss awareness of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (PMO). Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, will join us in just a moment . But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 715th episode when I spoke with science writer Dr. Marc J. Seifer, about his new book Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of Viruses. Two weeks ago I spoke with Sally Adee. Sally Adee’s new book is We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body’s Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Although topics like sexual health, muscle decline, and skin elasticity related to women’s aging are abundantly covered, bone health is often neglected— and something all women, at every age—need to prioritize. Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that shouldn’t be accepted as a normal part of aging, and there are options available to treat PMO. As a national leader in the field of bone health and menopause, Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri truly believes that women deserve to function at optimal health and are gatekeepers to their families’ health. Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri started Bone & Body Women’s Health with the goal of matching what midlife women want from a medical visit with her desire to spend quality time and expertise with her patients. May is the perfect time to make your audience aware of the importance of bone health and other topics related to aging, so let me introduce you, and let’s learn more about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (PMO) from Dr. Kristi Tough DeSpari.
My thanks to Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, in honor of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (PMO) month in May. My thanks to our sponsors CastleFLEXX for stretching and mobility and Babbel: Language for Life. Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better: The Not Old Better Show. Remember, just Google Not Old Better for everything you need to know about us. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Ozone Therapy - Dr Marc Seifer
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by and today’s show is brought to you by NextEvo Naturals, Clinically Proven, Absorbing CBD.
As part of our Inside Science interview series, we have an amazing interview with returning guest and NYT best-selling science writer Dr. Marc J. Seifer. Dr. Marc Seifer’s new book is Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of Viruses
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today in best-selling science writer Dr. Marc J. Seifer, who’ll join us in just a moment with a reading from his new book. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 714th episode when I spoke with science writer Sally Adee. Sally Adee’s new book is We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body’s Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds Two weeks ago I spoke with LYDIA FENET who is a global thought leader, a best-selling author, who has led auctions for more than six hundred organizations raising over $1B for nonprofits globally. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Our guest today, author, researcher, and lecturer, MARC SEIFER, is a world-renowned expert on the life and work of Nikola Tesla… His book, Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of Viruses, came out of the discovery that Nikola was making ozone generators in the late 1800s and selling them to the medical community. That was only the beginning of this tale; a natural remedy for our health.
That of course, is our guest today, Dr. Marc J. Seifer, reading from his new book Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of Viruses. Let’s welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science series on radio, and podcast science writer Dr. Marc J. Seifer,
My thanks to Dr. Marc J. Seifer, for his time today and generous reading. I know you always enjoy hearing authors read from their books. Dr. Marc J. Seifer, new book is Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of Viruses. My thanks to our sponsor, NextEvo Naturals, Clinically Proven, Absorbing CBD. Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better: The Not Old Better Show. Remember, just Google Not Old Better for everything you need to know about us. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
We Are Electric - Sally Adee
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As part of our Inside Science interview series, we have an amazing interview with NYT best-selling science writer Sally Adee. Sally Adee’s new book is We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body’s Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today in Sally Adee who’ll join us in just a moment with a reading from her new book. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 713th episode when I spoke with LYDIA FENET who is a global thought leader, a best-selling author, who has led auctions for more than six hundred organizations raising over $1B for nonprofits globally. Two weeks ago I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Neil Theise about his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation titled Notes on Complexity: Connection, Consciousness, and Being. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Our guest today on The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science series on radio and podcast is science and technology journalist Sally Adee. Sally Adee’s work has appeared in New Scientist, The New York Times, BBC Future, and the Economist. Sally Adee was technology features and news editor at New Scientist, where she wrote long-form articles on how human minds and bodies intersect with the machines we create. Sally Adee will tell us about her new book, We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body’s Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds, and answer our questions about it, including does our body have the power, electrical current, to become our own batteries for cerebral spinal fluid to charge the implant? And is there no need for a battery in the body??
That of course, is our guest today, Sally Adee, reading from her new book, We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body’s Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds. Let’s welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science series on radio, and podcast science writer Sally Adee.
My thanks to Sally Adee for her time today and generous reading. I know you always enjoy hearing authors read from their books. Sally’s new book is We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body’s Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds. My thanks to our sponsors, Microdose.com Microdose Gummies... Microdose Gummies deliver perfect, entry-level doses of THC that help you feel just the right amount of good. And, Sunday, as in GetSunday.com. A new kind of lawn care. Easier, smarter, better for people, pets, and planet. GetSunday.com Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better: The Not Old Better Show. Remember, just Google Not Old Better for everything you need to know about us. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Claim Your Confidence - Lydia Fenet
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by BetterHelp, Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOB and NextEvo Naturals, Clinically Proven, Absorbing CBD.
As part of our Art Of Living interview series, we have a really great interview with LYDIA FENET is a global thought leader, a best-selling author, who has led auctions for more than six hundred organizations raising over $1B for nonprofits globally.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today in LYDIA FENET who’ll join us in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 712th episode when I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Neil Theise about his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation titled Notes on Complexity: Connection, Consciousness, and Being. Two weeks ago, I spoke with actor, health advocate and star of the hit TV show ‘Barry,’ Henry Winkler. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Our guest today, LYDIA FENET is a well known auctioneer for more than six hundred organizations raising over $1B for nonprofits globally. Lydia takes auctions all over the world as Senior Vice President Christie’s Auctions and serves as ambassador and also took the Collectible Car world by storm as the Principal Auctioneer for Broad Arrow Auctions.
Lydia Fenet’s bestselling book, ‘The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You,’ hit bookstores and instantly became a national bestseller, teaching us how to command an audience and sell your way to success.
Lydia’s second book, ‘Claim Your Confidence,’ is brand new, and Lydia tells us today that navigating a two-decade career at the world’s leading auction house while raising three children wasn’t a walk in the park. Lydia had her own journey of learning self-assurance. Through her stories of overcoming obstacles big and small, Lydia demonstrates to us today that confidence isn’t something that only some people are born with; rather, it’s inside every one of us. We make it stronger by pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone and facing fears head-on. You’ll love this interview.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast thought leader, auctioneer, podcaster and author LYDIA FENET
My thanks to LYDIA FENET for her time today. My thanks to BetterHelp, Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOB and NextEvo Naturals, Clinically Proven, Absorbing CBD for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors who in turn support the show. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe and let’s talk about better: The Not Old Better Show. Remember, just Google Not Old Better for everything you need to know about us. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Notes On Complexity - Dr. Neil Theise
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art Of Living interview series, we have an amazing interview with Smithsonian Associate Dr. Neil Theise, author of the excellent new book Notes on Complexity: Connection, Consciousness, and Being. Dr. Neil Theise will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out website for more details about Smithsonian Associate Dr. Neil Theise, the title of his Smithsonian Associates presentation is Notes on Complexity: Connection, Consciousness, and Being
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our711th episode when I spoke to actor and star of the hit TV show ‘Barry,’ Henry Winkler. Two weeks ago, Smithsonian Associate Chris Thorogood, author of the excellent new book Chasing Plants, Journeys with a Botanist through Rainforests, Swamps, and Mountains. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Neil Theise, says that nothing in the universe is more complex than life. Dr. Theise will tell us today that throughout the skies, in oceans, and across lands, life is endlessly on the move. In its myriad forms—from cells to human beings, social structures, and ecosystems—life is open-ended, evolving, and unpredictable, yet adaptive and self-sustaining.
Complexity theory, from Dr. Theise’s excellent new book Notes on Complexity: Connection, Consciousness, and Being, addresses the mysteries that animate science, philosophy, and metaphysics: how this teeming array of existence, from the infinitesimal to the infinite, is a seamless living whole and what our place, as conscious beings, is within it.
Physician, scientist, and philosopher Neil Theise tells us today about this “theory of being,” one of the pillars of modern science, and its holistic view of human existence. He notes the surprising underlying connections within a universe that is itself one vast complex—between ant colonies and the growth of forests, cancer and economic bubbles, the buzz of starlings and crowds walking down the street.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast Smithsonian Associate Dr. Neil Theise,
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Neil Theise for his time today. Please check out the website for more details about Smithsonian Associate Dr. Neil Theise, and his upcoming presentation. The title of his Smithsonian Associates presentation is Notes on Complexity: Connection, Consciousness, and Being Please check out Dr. Theise’s new book titled after his presentation Notes on Complexity: Connection, Consciousness, and Being. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better: The Not Old Better Show. Remember, just Google Not Old Better for everything you need to know about us. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Henry Winkler - Health, Life, and 'Barry'
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by BetterHelp, Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOB and Babbel. Language for Life. Check out Babbel at Babbel.com/NOB.
As part of our Art Of Living interview series, we have an amazing interview with actor, producer, spokesperson, and star of the new hit comedy Barry, Henry Winkler.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today in Henry Winkler, who’ll join us in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our710th episode when I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Chris Thorogood about his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation titled Chasing Plants. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Ralph White, who has written the excellent new book, Getting Out of Saigon. Getting Out of Saigon is the remarkable story of a city on the eve of destruction and the colorful characters who respond differently to impending doom. It’s about one man’s quest to save innocent lives, not because it was ordered but because it was the right thing to do. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Our guest today is the actor, producer, spokesperson, and star of the new hit comedy Barry, Henry Winkler. Henry Winkler, who is partnering with Apellis to help older adults and their families become more aware of the symptoms of geographic atrophy (GA) - an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and a leading cause of blindness.
Henry’s father-in-law, Ed, with whom he had a very close relationship, was diagnosed with AMD, which resulted in the loss of his vision and, ultimately, his independence. Henry watched as Ed’s everyday life became more difficult, like driving his car, seeing the faces of his grandkids or even being able to see to pour himself a glass of water.
Though Henry now finds himself around the same age as Ed when his vision started to decline, Henry is still active and has no plans to slow down. We’ll have a wide ranging conversation with Henry Winkler about health, the Fonz, his upcoming season of Barry, and much more. Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Henry Winkler.
My thanks to BetterHelp, Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOB and Babbel. Language for Life. Check out Babbel at Babbel.com/NOB. for sponsoring today’s show. My thanks to Henry Winkler for his generous time. You can find out more about Apellis and how to help older adults and their families become more aware of the symptoms of geographic atrophy (GA) - an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and a leading cause of blindness in our show notes today. If you’re over the age of 60 or have a loved one who is noticing changes in vision, talk to an eye doctor and go to GAwontwait.com to learn more. My thanks to you, for my The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Chasing Plants - Chris Thorogood
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art Of Living interview series, we have an amazing interview with Smithsonian Associate Chris Thorogood, author of the excellent new book Chasing Plants, Journeys with a Botanist through Rainforests, Swamps, and Mountains. Our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Chris Thorogood, will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so check out our website for more details about Smithsonian Associate Chris Thorogood presentation titled, Chasing Plants.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our709th episode when I spoke to Ralph White, who has written the excellent new book, Getting Out of Saigon. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Hollywood casting director Joel Thurm who has written the new book, Sex, Drugs & Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
Our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Chris Thorogood, is deputy director and head of science at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum, and Chris is an acclaimed illustrator, beautifully capturing plants from around the world in his new book, Chasing Plants: Journeys with a Botanist through Rainforests, Swamps, and Mountains. Chris Thorogood is a field botanist. Christ Thorogood will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates, Live from the UK, and coming up, so please check out our website for more details about Chris Thorogood’s Smithsonian Associates presentation titled Chasing Plants.
As a field botanist, Chris Thorogood lives a life of adventures across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Chris Thorogood has clambered over cliffs and up erupting volcanoes and trekked through typhoons. Along the way, he’s encountered pitcher plants, irises, and orchids of unimaginable beauty.
Smithsonian Associate Chris Thorogood joins us today to tell us all about his travels discovering rare plants and his vivid paintings, and he’ll share details of hair-raising excursions and explains the vital work he and other botanists are doing to protect the world’s plants.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associate Chris Thorogood.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Chris Thorogood for his time today. Christ Thorogood will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates, Live from the UK, and coming up, so please check out our website for more details about Chris Thorogood’s Smithsonian Associates presentation titled Chasing Plants. Please check out Chris’ new book, beautifully illustrated by Chris, titled: his new book, Chasing Plants: Journeys with a Botanist through Rainforests, Swamps, and Mountains. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe and let’s talk about better: The Not Old Better Show. Remember, just Google Not Old Better for everything you need to know about us. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Getting Out Of Saigon - Ralph White
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Sunday, at GetSunday.com/NOB and Shady Rays sunglasses, at ShadyRays.com/NOB As part of our Art Of Living interview series, we have an amazing interview with author Ralph White. Our guest today, Ralph White, has written the excellent new book, Getting Out of Saigon. Getting Out of Saigon is the remarkable story of a city on the eve of destruction and the colorful characters who respond differently to impending doom. It’s about one man’s quest to save innocent lives not because it was ordered but because it was the right thing to do.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our708th episode when I spoke to Hollywood casting director Joel Thurm who has written the new book, Sex, Drugs & Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate, Former National Park ranger, and historian John Martini, discussing the infamous Alcatraz island. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us!
In April 1975, Ralph White was asked by his boss to transfer from the Bangkok branch of the Chase Manhattan Bank to the Saigon Branch. He was tasked with closing the branch if and when it appeared that Saigon would fall to the North Vietnamese army and ensure the safety of the senior Vietnamese employees. But when he arrived, he realized the situation in Saigon was far more perilous than he had imagined. The senior staff members there urged him to evacuate the entire staff of the branch and their families, which was far more than he was authorized to do. Quickly he realized that no one would be safe when the city fell, and it was no longer a question of whether to evacuate but how. Getting Out of Saigon is the remarkable story of a city on the eve of destruction and the colorful characters who respond differently to impending doom. It’s about one man’s quest to save innocent lives not because it was ordered but because it was the right thing to do.
That of course is our guest today, author Ralph White reading from his new book, Getting Out of Saigon. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast author Ralph White.
My thanks to Sunday, at GetSunday.com/NOB, and Shady Rays sunglasses, at ShadyRays.com/NOB Please support our sponsors who so generously sponsor the show. My thanks to Ralph White, who has written the excellent new book, Getting Out of Saigon. My thanks to you, for my The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Sex, Drugs and Pilot Season - Joel Thurm
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by NextEvo Naturals, Clinically Proven, Absorbing CBD, and Harry’s, created for a different shaving experience As part of our Art Of Living interview series, we have an excellent program sex, drugs and the pilot season for television and theater! Our guest today is long-time star maker, casting director, and author Joel Thurm. Hollywood casting director Joel Thurm has written the new book, Sex, Drugs & Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our707th episode when I spoke to Smithsonian Associate, Former National Park ranger, and historian John Martini, discussing the infamous Alcatraz island. Two weeks ago, I spoke to returning guest biblical scholar and NYT best-selling author Dr. Bart Ehrman. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
From his humble beginnings growing up on his grandfather's dairy farm in New York, JOEL THURM became one of the most admired, powerful, and accomplished casting directors in Hollywood, Early on, Thurm's instincts proved beyond reproach when he recognized John Travolta as much more than a teen idol, casting him in the TV movie THE BOY IN THE PLASTIC BUBBLE. Joel Thurm tells us today about the stories and his key involvement in such iconic movies and shows as GREASE, AIRPLANE!, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, CHEERS, TAXI, THE LOVE BOAT, FANTASY ISLAND, STARSKY & HUTCH, CHARLIE'S ANGELS, THE GOLDEN GIRLS, KNIGHT RIDER, THE COSBY SHOW, HILL STREET BLUES and many, many more. SEX, DRUGS, AND PILOT SEASON is the ultimate backstage pass.
That, of course, is our guest today, author and casting director Joel Thurm, reading from his new book, Sex, Drugs & Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast Joel Thurm.
My thanks to our sponsors, NextEvo Naturals, Clinically Proven, Absorbing CBD, and Harry’s, created for a different shaving experience Please check out our sponsors, who are so helpful in sponsoring the show. My thanks to Joel Thurm for his generous time today. Remember to check out Joel Thurm’s new book, Sex, Drugs & Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director.
My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience… Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series. Thanks, everybody.
Alcatraz: 250 Years on the Rock - John Martini
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Art Of Living interview series, we have an excellent program about America’s most notorious island: Alcatraz, home of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate John Martini. John Martini will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of John Martini’s presentation is Alcatraz: 250 Years on the Rock Check out our website for more details.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today for our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living interview series with Smithsonian Associate John Martini. I’ll introduce Smithsonian Associate John Martini in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our706th episode when I spoke to Smithsonian Associate, returning guest biblical scholar and NYT best-selling author Dr. Bart Ehrman. Two weeks ago, as part of our series on Women’s History Month, I spoke with award-winning American television producer, filmmaker, and journalist Natasha Lance Rogoff author of the new book Muppets in Moscow. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience, especially during Women’s History Month…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
Alcatraz is America’s most notorious island, and its most misunderstood. Beginning with its first sighting by Europeans in 1769 through its present standing as the top paid tourist attraction in San Francisco, its history is multi-layered. Former National Park ranger and historian John Martini talks to us today about how he’s uncovered both the island’s infamous past as a federal penitentiary from 1934 to 1963 and its lesser-known roles as a Civil War fortress, political prison for Confederate sympathizers, and a military prison for recalcitrant U.S. Army soldiers and Native American warriors. The title of John Martini’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates is Alcatraz: 250 Years On The Rock. We’ve got lots of questions for John…let’s jump right in.
My thanks to John Martini for his generous time today. Remember to check out John Martini’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates is Alcatraz: 250 Years On The Rock. And, check out the show notes today for more information and ticket details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience… Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series. Thanks, everybody.
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Armageddon & The End - Dr. Bart Ehrman
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is brought to you by BetterHelp and Sunday. As part of our Art Of Living author interview series, we have an excellent program about Armageddon, with returning biblical scholar and NYT best-selling author Dr. Bart Ehrman.
Thank you so much for listening. I’ll re-introduce Dr. Bart Ehrman to our Not Old Better Show audience in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our705th episode when I spoke to award-winning American television producer, filmmaker, and journalist Natasha Lance Rogoff author of the new book Muppets in Moscow. Two weeks ago, as part of our series on Women’s History Month, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate, Emmy award-winning filmmaker Sara Lukinson about the magnificent Barbra Streisand. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience, especially during Women’s History Month…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
Our guest today and returning audience favorite, Dr. Bart Ehrman, has written or edited over thirty books, including six New York Times bestsellers. Dr. Ehrman’s newest book, Armageddon: What the Bible Really Says about the End. Already a New York Times bestseller, Dr. Ehrman will reveal, as a Biblical scholar, why our popular understanding of the Apocalypse is all wrong—and why that matters.
Dr. Bart Ehrman says we will find nearly everything the Bible has to say about the end in the Book of Revelation: Dr. Ehrman tells us today why The Book of Revelation is a mystifying prophecy filled with bizarre symbolism, violent imagery, mangled syntax, confounding contradictions, and very firm ideas about the horrors that await us all. But whether you understand the book as a literal description of what will soon come to pass, interpret it as a metaphorical expression of hope for those suffering now, or only recognize its highlights from pop culture, what you think Revelation reveals…is almost certainly wrong.
Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, returning biblical scholar and NYT best-selling author Dr. Bart Ehrman.
My thanks to BetterHelp and Sunday for sponsoring today’s show. My thanks to returning biblical scholar and NYT best-selling author Dr. Bart Ehrman. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and of course, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience… Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series. Thanks, everybody.
Muppets In Moscow - Natasha Lance Rogoff
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Shady Rays sunglasses and Trivia Star the #1 trivia game in the Apple app store. As part of our Art Of Living author interview series, we have an excellent program about wild tale of producing the Russian version of Sesame Street (Ulitsa Sezam) in the early to mid-1990s.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today for our Art Of Living author interview series with Natasha Lance Rogoff, author of the new book, Muppets in Moscow and I’ll introduce her in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our704th episode when I spoke to Smithsonian Women’s History Month Series Smithsonian Associate, Emmy award-winning filmmaker Sara Lukinson about the magnificent Barbra Streisand. Two weeks ago, as part of our Smithsonian Associates Science Literacy series, I spoke to scientist, journalist, and author Kelly Beatty. For the past 35 years, J. Kelly Beatty has kept his readers on the edge of their front-row seats to much of the exploration of our solar system as senior editor of Sky & Telescope. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience, especially during Women’s History Month…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
After the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, the timing appeared perfect to bring the venerable, long-time popular children’s program Sesame Street to millions of children living in the former Soviet Union. With the Muppets envisioned as ideal ambassadors of Western idealistic values, no one anticipated just how challenging and dangerous this would prove to be. In 1993, the Sesame Workshop hired our guest today Natasha Lance Rogoff, an American, to bring Sesame Street to Russia. The Muppets and Sesame Street are American cultural icons, and introducing them to Russia so soon after the collapse of communism would not be easy. In Muppets in Moscow, our guest today, Natasha Lance Rogoff brings the story to life. Natasha Lance Rogoff , fluent in Russian, is an award-winning American television producer, filmmaker, and journalist who has produced television news and documentaries in Russia, Ukraine, and the former Soviet Union for CBS, NBC, ABC, and PBS. Natasha Lance Rogoff executive produced Ulitsa Sezam, the Russian adaptation of Sesame Street, between 1993 and 1997
That, of course, is our guest today Natasha Lance Rogoff, reading from her new book, Muppets In Moscow. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series on radio, and podcast Natasha Lance Rogoff.
My thanks to Shady Rays sunglasses and Trivia Star the #1 trivia game in the Apple app store, for sponsoring today’s show. My thanks to Natasha Lance Rogoff for her generous time and reading. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and of course, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience… Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series. Thanks, everybody.
Barbra Streisand: She's All That: Sara Lukinson
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Art Of Living interview series, we have an excellent program about all-daring and all-voice, magnificent and maddening, improbable and irreplaceable, Barbra Streisand. Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate Sara Lukinson . Sara Lukinson will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of Sara Lukinson’s presentation is Barbra Streisand: She’s All That.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today for our Art Of Living interview series with Smithsonian Associate Sara Lukinson. Smithsonian Associate Sara Lukinson is a popular returning guest on the program whom I always look forward to speaking with, and I’ll introduce her in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our703rd episode when I spoke to Smithsonian Associate, scientist, journalist, and author Kelly Beatty. For the past 35 years, J. Kelly Beatty has kept his readers on the edge of their front-row seats to much of the exploration of our solar system as senior editor of Sky & Telescope. Two weeks ago, as part of our Smithsonian Women’s History Month Series, I spoke with journalist, activist, historian, and author of the new book, "Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality: 1920-2020" Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience, especially during Women’s History Month…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
She’s all-daring and all-voice, magnificent and maddening, improbable and irreplaceable. We might sometimes poke fun at her (she does) or say she’s “last year,” but when she starts to sing, she can still your heart or lift you over the moon. She’s a sorceress of notes, a Circe of song, who covers pop tunes, show tunes, movie tunes, and Sondheim with ease. And then there are her movies—funny, tender, or over the top. Join me with documentary filmmaker, writer, and Smithsonian Associate Sara Lukinson for a wide-ranging, fun conversation about the magnificent woman we know as “La Streisand.”
My thanks to documentary filmmaker, writer, and Smithsonian Associate Sara Lukinson. Sara Lukinson will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of Sara Lukinson’s presentation is Barbra Streisand: She’s All That, so please check out our show notes today for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. You’ll find more information about Smithsonian Associates in our show notes today. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe during these times. Please, be kind to one another, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview series…
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BLACK HOLES 101 - KELLY BEATTY
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Inside Science Series we have an excellent program about bizarre cosmic objects whose gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape them: those objects being Black Holes. Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate, scientist, journalist, and author Kelly Beatty. For the past 35 years, J. Kelly Beatty has kept his readers on the edge of their front-row seats to much of the exploration of our solar system as senior editor of Sky & Telescope. Kelly Beatty will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his Smithsonian Associates presentation is “Black Holes 101.”
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today for our Inside Science series with Smithsonian Associate Kelly Beatty, and is a popular, returning guest on the program who I always look forward to speaking with, and I’ll introduce him in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our702d episode when I spoke to journalist, activist, historian, and author of the new book, "Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality: 1920-2020" Two weeks ago, I spoke with science writer, Lizzie Stark about her new book, Egg. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
Myself, and many of us in the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates audience may have learned that black holes are bizarre cosmic objects whose gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape them. And although you might guess that Einstein came up with the concept of black holes, the idea can be traced back to the late 1700s.
But Einstein did develop the notion that three-dimensional space and time are part of a single framework to describe the known universe and how black holes shape it. More recently, gravity-wave “observatories” have detected the ripples in spacetime created when two of these objects collide, and we’ve even managed to glimpse silhouettes of the most massive black holes known.
Science, space, and exploration is what and who our guest today, Kelly Beatty, is. Kelly Beatty, senior editor at Sky & Telescope magazine is with us today and will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up to discuss how cosmologists still grapple with precisely what black holes are and how best to study them.
My thanks to the scientist, space explorer, journalist, and Smithsonian Associate Kelly Beatty. and her new book, "Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality: 1920-2020" Kelly Beatty will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his Smithsonian Associates presentation is “Black Holes 101.” so please check out our show notes today for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. You’ll find more information about Smithsonian Associates in our show notes today. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe during these times. Please, be kind to one another, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series…
For more information about today’s interview and upcoming program, please check out Smithsonian Associates:
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American Women and the Fight for Equality - Elisabeth Griffith
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Women’s History Month we have an excellent program about women’s fight for equality, how women use the vote, and the diverse struggle of women’s rights in the US. Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate, journalist, historian and author Elisabeth Griffith, who has written the new book "Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality: 1920-2020"
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today for Women’s History Month with Smithsonian Associate author Elisabeth Griffith, who is a journalist, activist, historian and author, and who, after reading her new book, "Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality: 1920-2020" I’ve been looking forward to speaking with her for a while. I’ll introduce her in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our701st episode when I spoke to science writer, Lizzie Stark about her new book, Egg. Two weeks ago, I spoke with returning guest Smithsonian Associate, journalist, and author Rebecca Boggs Roberts, who has written the new book, Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
After what Susan B. Anthony called “the long, hard fight,” the Nineteenth Amendment enfranchising 26 million white and Black women, was added to the Constitution on August 26, 1920. However, according to our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Elisabeth Griffith, the Nineteenth Amendment was an incomplete victory. Join Elisabeth Griffith and me as we talk about her upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, Black and white women who fought hard for voting rights and doubled the number of eligible voters, but how the amendment did not enfranchise all women or even protect the rights of those women who could vote. A century later, women are still grappling with how to use the vote and their political power to expand civil rights, confront racial violence, improve maternal health, advance educational and employment opportunities, and secure reproductive rights.
That, of course, is our guest today, Elisabeth Griffith reading from her new book "Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality: 1920-2020" Elisabeth Griffith will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up; please check out our show notes for more details. But we have Elisabeth Griffith today. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series author interview series on radio and podcast, celebrating Women’s History Month, historian, activist, and Smithsonian Associate Elisabeth Griffith.
My thanks to the author and Smithsonian Associate Elisabeth Griffith. and her new book, "Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality: 1920-2020" Elisabeth Griffith will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, especially during Women’s History Month. You’ll find more information about Women’s History Month, in our show notes today. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe during these times. Please, be kind to one another, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series…
For more information about today’s interview and upcoming program, please check out Smithsonian Associates:
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Egg - Science, Marvel, and Importance: Lizzie Stark
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Author Interview Series
Welcome toThe Not Old Better Show, Inside Science author interview series on radio and podcast. Today’s show is brought to you by Harry’s, created for a different shaving experience, and NextEVO Naturals Better Science, Smarter CBD. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have an excellent program about the egg. Our guest today, author, science writer, and journalist Lizzie Stark and I will discuss the egg’s unconventional history of the world’s largest cellular workhorse, from chickens to penguins, from art to crime, and more.
I’ll introduce Lizzie Stark in just a moment, but quickly, if you missed any shows recently, last week was our 700th episode for Women’s History month, and I spoke with returning guest Smithsonian Associate, journalist, and author Rebecca Boggs Roberts, who has written the new book, Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson Two weeks ago, I spoke with #1 NYT bestselling author Mark Greaney about his new book, part of The Gray Man series, “Burner,” already a bestseller. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
From Mali to Finland, mythologies around the globe have invested the egg with powers of regeneration and fecundity, often ascribing the origin of the world to a cosmic egg. An oracle to Romans, fought over by Gold Rush gangs, used as the foundation of the Clown Egg Registry, and blasted into space, the egg has taken on larger proportions than, say, the ovum of an ostrich. Lizzie Stark and I will discuss egg’s deep meanings, innumerable uses, and metabolic importance along with all of Lizzie Stark’s research from her new book, Egg: A Dozen Ovatures…
Please join me in welcoming to The No Old Better Show on radio, podcast, author, science writer, and journalist Lizzie Stark.
My thanks to the author, science writer, and journalist Lizzie Stark. Lizzie Stark’s new book, Egg: A Dozen Ovatures. My thanks to Harry’s, created for a different shaving experience, and NextEVO Naturals Better Science, Smarter CBD for sponsoring today’s show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe during these times. Let’s support one another, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next time.
Edith Wilson: The First Unelected Woman President - Rebecca Boggs Roberts
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview for Women’s History initiative on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have an excellent program about Women’s History, power, and Edith Wilson, wife of Pres. Woodrow Wilson. Our returning guest is Smithsonian Associate, journalist, and author Rebecca Boggs Roberts, who has written the new book, Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson by Rebecca Boggs Roberts
I’ll introduce Rebecca Boggs Roberts in just a moment, but quickly, if you missed any shows recently, last week was our 699th episode I spoke with #1 NYT bestselling author Mark Greaney about his new book, part of The Gray Man series, “Burner,” already a bestseller. Two weeks ago, I spoke with author and journalist Philip Bump about his new book, “The Aftermath: the Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America” Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate, author, and journalist Rebecca Boggs Roberts. Rebecca Boggs Roberts will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out details of her Zoom presentation in our show notes today. The title of Rebecca Boggs Roberts’ presentation is Edith Wilson: The First (Unelected) Woman President.
While this nation has yet to elect its first woman president—and though history has downplayed her role—just over a century ago a woman became the nation’s first acting president. In fact, she was born in 1872, and her name was Edith Bolling Galt Wilson. She climbed her way out of Appalachian poverty and into the highest echelons of American power and in 1919 effectively acted as the first woman president of the U.S. (before women could even vote nationwide) when her husband, Woodrow Wilson, was incapacitated. Beautiful, brilliant, charismatic, catty, and calculating, she was a complicated figure whose personal quest for influence reshaped the position of First Lady into one of political prominence forever. And still nobody truly understands who she was.
You’ll enjoy our conversation today with Rebecca Boggs Roberts, so please join me in welcoming back to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview for Women’s History initiative on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate Rebecca Boggs Roberts.
My thanks to author, journalist and Smithsonian Associate Rebecca Boggs Roberts and her new book, Edith Wilson: The First (Unelected) Woman President. Rebecca Boggs Roberts will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Rebecca Boggs Roberts at Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview for Women’s History initiative .
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Mark Greaney - Burner: Thriller!
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Today’s show is brought to you by POM Wonderful and BetterHelp, Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOB and get on your way to being your best self. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have returning guest, NYT best-selling author and Hollywood movie mogul Mark Greaney.
As part of our Art Of Living Author Interview Series, our guest today is Mark Greaney. The Not Old Better Show audience will know Mark Greaney from his work in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan universe or his bestselling Gray Man series, and this week, a brand new Gray Man book, titled ‘Burner’ is on sale, and “Burner” is already on the BEST SELLER LIST!
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today with author Mark Greaney. #1 NYT bestselling author Mark Greaney’s debut international thriller, THE GRAY MAN, was published in 2009 and became a national bestseller and a highly sought-after Hollywood property. Netflix released the film version of THE GRAY MAN, starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas, in 2022. I’ve read “Burner,” and loved it. You will too, as you will our interview, which I’ll get to in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 698th episode, when I spoke to Washington Post journalist and author Philip Bump who has written the new book “The Aftermath: the Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America” Two weeks ago, I spoke with when I spoke to Smithsonian Associate, Newsweek editor, journalist and author, Mark Whitaker who has written the new book ‘Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement’ Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
Our guest today, Mark Greaney, will tell us all about his new best-selling book, part of The Gray Man series, titled “Burner.” The main character, Court Gentry, is caught between the Russian mafia and the CIA in this latest electrifying thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling Gray Man series. Court Gentry and his erstwhile lover, Zoya Zakharova, find themselves on opposites poles when it comes to their protectee. They both want him, but for different reasons. That's a problem for tomorrow. Today they need to keep him and themselves alive. Right now, it's not looking good.
Let’s learn more…please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, NYT best-selling author and Hollywood movie mogul Mark Greaney.
My thanks to POM Wonderful and BetterHelp for sponsoring today’s show. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOB and get on your way to being your best self.” Please check out our show notes for more information about how to support the show by supporting our sponsors. My thanks to Mark Greaney, as always, for being so generous and so helpful. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.
Baby Boomers and the Last Days - Philip Bump
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Author Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Art of Living series about living our best selves, today’s show and interview will be an excellent program about the boomer generation, the historic disruption that occurred during this time, and is still going on, and the aftermath, what’s next and what’s to come. Our guest today is Washington Post journalist and author Philip Bump who has written the new book “The Aftermath: the Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America”
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today with author Philip Bump, who is a journalist and author, and who, after reading his new book, “The Aftermath: the Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America” I’ve been looking forward to speaking with him for a while. I’ll introduce him in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 697th episode, when I spoke to Smithsonian Associate, Newsweek editor, journalist and author, Mark Whitaker who has written the new book ‘Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement’ Two weeks ago, I spoke with 79-year-old author Rick Bleiweiss, who is the perfect example of the saying “you’re never too old to follow your dreams.” Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
Our guest today, author Philip Bump says that we are living through a historic disruption of the American empire. Philip Bump is The Washington Post, national columnist and will tell us about what that disruption means for the country and how much remains uncertain in many areas, but Philip Bump will explain to us in a no-stone-unturned manner as he takes us through his deep research, graphs, and offers a detailed look at the rise of the baby boom generation, its impact on the United States and the implications of its final days, including the rise of the meme, OK Boomer.
That, of course, is our guest today, author and journalist Philip Bump reading from his new book, writes in “The Aftermath: the Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America.” Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, author and journalist Philip Bump.
My thanks to author and journalist Philip Bump. Philip Bump generously read from his new book, “The Aftermath: the Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America.” Thank you, Philip. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.
Mark Whitaker - 1966: Black Power: Saying it Loud!
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our February Black History Month today’s show is part of our Smithsonian Associates Black History Month author interview series, and we have an excellent program about Black History, Black Power and the Civil Rights movement. Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate, journalist, and author Mark Whitaker who has written the new book ‘Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement’
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today with author Mark Whitaker, who is a journalist and author, and who, after reading his new book, ‘Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement’ I’ve been looking forward to speaking with him for a while. I’ll introduce him in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our696th episode, when I spoke to 79-year-old author Rick Bleiweiss, who is the perfect example of the saying “you’re never too old to follow your dreams.” Two weeks ago, I spoke with author Susan Shapiro Barash about her Valentine’s Day book ‘A Passion for More: Affairs that Make Us or Break Us,’ Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
Join us today as we talk with journalist and author Mark Whitaker for an exploration of the momentous year of 1966, in which a new sense of Black identity expressed in the slogan “Black Power” challenged the nonviolent civil rights philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and John Lewis. Mark Whitaker will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Mark Whitaker at Smithsonian Associates.
Mark Whitaker and I will discuss the dramatic events in this seminal year, from Stokely Carmichael’s middle-of-the-night ouster of moderate icon John Lewis as chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, known as SNCC to Carmichael’s impassioned cry of “Black Power!” during a protest march in rural Mississippi; the founding of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale to the origins of Kwanzaa, the Black Arts Movement, and the first Black studies programs; and from Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ill-fated campaign to take the civil rights movement north to Chicago to the wrenching ousting of the white members of SNCC.
Whitaker offers portraits of the major characters in the yearlong drama and provides new details and insights from key players and journalists who covered the story. He also discusses why the lessons from 1966 still resonate in the era of Black Lives Matter and the fierce contemporary battles over voting rights, identity politics, and the teaching of Black history.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates author interview series during Black History Month Smithsonian Associate Mark Whitaker.
My thanks to author and Smithsonian Associate Mark Whitaker. and his new book, ‘Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement’ Mark Whitaker will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Mark Whitaker at Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show especially during Black History Month. You’ll find more information about Black History Month in our show notes today. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series…
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/1966-civil-rights
Mark Whitaker - 1966: Black Power: Saying it Loud!
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our February Black History Month today’s show is part of our Smithsonian Associates Black History Month author interview series, and we have an excellent program about Black History, Black Power and the Civil Rights movement. Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate, journalist, and author Mark Whitaker who has written the new book ‘Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement’
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today with author Mark Whitaker, who is a journalist and author, and who, after reading his new book, ‘Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement’ I’ve been looking forward to speaking with him for a while. I’ll introduce him in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our696th episode, when I spoke to 79-year-old author Rick Bleiweiss, who is the perfect example of the saying “you’re never too old to follow your dreams.” Two weeks ago, I spoke with author Susan Shapiro Barash about her Valentine’s Day book ‘A Passion for More: Affairs that Make Us or Break Us,’ Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
Join us today as we talk with journalist and author Mark Whitaker for an exploration of the momentous year of 1966, in which a new sense of Black identity expressed in the slogan “Black Power” challenged the nonviolent civil rights philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and John Lewis. Mark Whitaker will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Mark Whitaker at Smithsonian Associates.
Mark Whitaker and I will discuss the dramatic events in this seminal year, from Stokely Carmichael’s middle-of-the-night ouster of moderate icon John Lewis as chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, known as SNCC to Carmichael’s impassioned cry of “Black Power!” during a protest march in rural Mississippi; the founding of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale to the origins of Kwanzaa, the Black Arts Movement, and the first Black studies programs; and from Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ill-fated campaign to take the civil rights movement north to Chicago to the wrenching ousting of the white members of SNCC.
Whitaker offers portraits of the major characters in the yearlong drama and provides new details and insights from key players and journalists who covered the story. He also discusses why the lessons from 1966 still resonate in the era of Black Lives Matter and the fierce contemporary battles over voting rights, identity politics, and the teaching of Black history.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates author interview series during Black History Month Smithsonian Associate Mark Whitaker.
My thanks to author and Smithsonian Associate Mark Whitaker. and his new book, ‘Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement’ Mark Whitaker will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Mark Whitaker at Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show especially during Black History Month. You’ll find more information about Black History Month in our show notes today. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series…
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/1966-civil-rights
Rick Bleiweiss - Murder at Haxford
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, art of living, author interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is brought to you by BetterHelp and by Word Collect…the great game from Super Lucky! Please support our sponsors and you can find special offers in our show notes today.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today with the 79-year-old author Rick Bleiweiss, who is a musician, a keyboard player, a country music song writer, and who, after reading his new book, Murder in Haxford, I’ve been looking forward to speaking with him for a while. I’ll introduce him in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 695th episode,when I spoke to author Susan Shapiro Barash about her Valentine’s Day book ‘A Passion for More: Affairs that Make Us or Break Us,’…Two weeks ago, I spoke with author Dr. Danielle Clode about her new book, Koalas: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future ‘Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
Oh my gosh…where to begin when it comes to Rick Bleiweiss…no introduction will suffice, but I’ll try. Rick Bleiweiss is the perfect example of the saying, "you're never too old to follow your dreams." Rick has an extensive background with careers in music as a rock performer, Grammy-nominated producer of over fifty records, and record company senior executive.
Then, in 2006, he pursued a career in the publishing industry working as a publishing company executive, where he has acquired works by noted authors and celebrities, including James Clavell, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Rex Pickett, Al Roker, Dale Brown, Robert Downey Jr., Leon Uris, Catherine Coulter, and P. C. Cast, among many others.
Rick Bleiweiss has written a new book, the second in his ‘Pignon Scorbion” detective series, entitled Murder in Haxford Murder in Haxford is a cozy detective mystery that takes place in 1910. Chief Inspector Pignon Scorbion and his group of townsfolk who help him solve local crimes band together when a balloonist lands with an arrow through his chest at the Haxford Spring Fair.
That, of course, is our guest today, author Rick Bleiweiss, reading from his new book, Murder in Haxford. We’ll talk about Rick’s new book, his take on music production and promotion, and much more…please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, art of living, author interview series on radio and podcast, Rick Bleiweiss.
My thanks to BetterHelp (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yye3f965x8) Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOB and get on your way to being your best self.” and Word Collect…the great game from Super Lucky for sponsoring today’s show. My thanks to Rick Bleiweiss for his time, expertise, and willingness to read from his new book, Murder in Haxford My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.
Affairs of the Heart and Body After 60 - Susan Shapiro Barash
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living, author interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is brought to you by Harry’s: created for a different shaving experience. Check out Harrys.com/NOB for a great offer today! We are just about to Valentine’s Day. Of course, Valentine’s Day is a holiday for lovers everywhere. We have a special program about lovers, affairs of the heart, and passion. Yes, that’s right, passion and affairs that make or break us.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today with journalist, author, and researcher, who, after reading her new book, ‘A Passion for More: Affairs that Make Us or Break Us,’ I’ve been looking forward to speaking with her for a while. I’ll introduce her in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 694th episode,when I spoke to author Dr. Danielle Clode about her new book, Koalas: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future Two weeks ago, I spoke with author and Ironman winner, 86-year-old, Dr. Ruth Heidrich about her new book, ‘Breast Implant Illness, BII, What to Know Now, and how to Treat.’ ‘Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
Our guest today is leading, world-renowned gender expert and bestselling author Susan Shapiro Barash http://www.susanshapirobarash.com/ who’ll tell us today about her three decades of research on women and infidelity in her new book, "A Passion for More" in our Valentine’s Day episode here on the Not Old Better Show.
All year long, and not just on Valentine’s Day, women today are exploring their romantic needs with a striking absence of guilt. There is an exponential rise in female infidelity, according to our guest today, bestselling gender expert Susan Shapiro Barash in her revealing updated investigation, A PASSION FOR MORE: AFFAIRS THAT MAKE OR BREAK US, Susan Shapiro Barash will tell us today about her intimate and trailblazing look at the reasons women in monogamous relationships and marriages take a lover and how they balance the emotional and physical aspects of these trysts.
That, of course, is our guest today, author, journalist, and researcher Susan Shapiro Barash reading from her new book, A PASSION FOR MORE: AFFAIRS THAT MAKE OR BREAK US.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Susan Shapiro Barash
My thanks to Harry’s: created for a different shaving experience for sponsoring today’s show. My thanks to Susan Shapiro Barash for her time, expertise and willingness to read from her new book, A PASSION FOR MORE: AFFAIRS THAT MAKE OR BREAK US My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.
Koalas: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future - Dr. Danielle Clode
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science author interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is brought to you by POM Wonderful. Check out why POM Wonderful is called the science Antioxidant Superpower. We have a special program about koalas. Yes, that’s right, koalas. Koalas are cute and cuddly but with razor claws. Koalas are the million-dollar babies. They raise more funds than any other species in the world, but they are endangered, like so many animals today, and yet in some places on earth, they thrive…we’ll talk more about koalas and their amazing qualities and their many contradictions in a bit.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today in Dr. Danielle Clode, who, after reading her new book, Koala: ‘A Natural History and an Uncertain Future,’ I’ve been looking forward to speaking with her for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 692d episode,when I spoke to author Joe Hart about his new book ‘Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want.‘ Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Rick Steves about his new book, Italy is for Food Lovers. Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
The story of the koala has taken our guest today, Dr. Danielle Clode, all over the world, across continents and cultures, into the distant past, and through an incredibly wide range of knowledge systems: botany, ecology, Indigenous knowledge, evolution, paleontology, anatomy, conservation biology, history, toxicology, psychology, veterinary and nutritional science, and animal behavior.
Dr. Danielle Clode studied politics and psychology at University of Adelaide before completing her Ph.D. in Zoology as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University. Dr. Clode worked as a zookeeper before completing her doctorate in zoology at Oxford University, studying seabirds and feral mink in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. We’ll hear today from Dr. Clode about koala's habits, their history, changing habitats, and their joy in being themselves, sleeping, and eating.
That, of course, is our guest today, Dr. Danielle Clode reading from her new book, Koala: ‘A Natural History and an Uncertain Future,’ Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show, Inside Science interview series, Dr. Danielle Clode.
My thanks to POM Wonderful, called the science Antioxidant Superpower. for sponsoring today’s show. My thanks to Dr. Danielle Clode for her time, expertise, and willingness to read from her new book, Koala: ‘A Natural History and an Uncertain Future,’ Dr. Clode’s book is available on Apple Books. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.
Breast Implant Illness - Dr. Ruth Heidrich
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Interview Series
Hi, I’m Paul Vogelzang. and a welcome welcome to the Not Old Better Show. Today’s show is brought to you by POM Wonderful and Word Collect. As part of our Fitness Friday series, we’re joined today by author, super athlete, multiple Ironman contestant, and returning guest, Not Old Better Show favorite Dr Ruth Heidrich.
We’ve got a packed Fitness Friday episode today with long time guest Dr. Ruth Heidrich. Dr Ruth Heidrich is a six-time Ironman Triathlon finisher, holder of more than 900 gold medals from every distance from 100 meter dashes to 5K road races to ultra marathons and triathlons. She has completed more than 60 marathons all over the world, including Boston, New York, Moscow, and has held 3 world fitness records in her age group at the famed Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas. She also was named one of the "Top Ten Fittest Women in North America" in 1999. Dr Ruth Heidrich is the author of Senior Fitness, A Race For Life, The CHEF Cook/Rawbook, several videos and co-host of a weekly talk show, Nutrition & You on KWAI, Honolulu, Hawaii. Most recently, Dr Ruth Heidrich is the author of the brand new important book, ‘Breast Implant Illness: A Living Nightmare,’ Dr. Ruth’s personal experience with breast implant illness. Dr Ruth Heidrich is a graduate of UCLA, and she has taught in this field at the University of Hawaii, and at age 47 was diagnosed with rapidly spreading breast cancer. Today, Dr Ruth Heidrich is 82, a plant based vegan diet saved her, and she’s here today to talk about the subject of erectile dysfunction, an important one for The Not Old Better Audience.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday show on radio and podcast Dr. Ruth Heidrich. My thanks to our sponsors today: POM Wonderful and Word Collect. Please support out sponsors and check our show notes today for more details. My thanks to our guest today, Dr Ruth Heidrich. You’ll find more information about Dr Ruth Heidrich on our web site, where there’ll be links to her books, and other resources, but as you just heard from Dr. Heidrich herself, you can go to ruthheidrich.com and “Ask Dr. Ruth” and she’ll respond quickly, privately and with her notable expertise. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast; thanks, everybody.
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TAKE COMMAND - Joe Hart
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art Of Living author interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have an excellent program about building relationships, professional development, leadership training, customer service, and employee engagement.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today in Joe Hart, who, after reading his new book, co-authored with Michael Crom, ‘Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want.‘ I’ve been looking forward to speaking with him for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 691st episode,when I spoke to author and Smithsonian Associate Rick Steves about his new book, Italy is for Food Lovers. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Dr. Eric Chudler about his new science book Neuropedia: A Brief Compendium of Brain Phenomena. Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
For more than one hundred years, the wisdom of Dale Carnegie, author of the enduring bestseller How to Win Friends and Influence People, has provided millions of individuals, including me, around the world with a richer, more fulfilling, and happier way of life. Now TAKE COMMAND: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want; by our guest today, Joe Hart combines decades of Dale Carnegie’s award-winning training and timeless principles into a master text that tells you everything you need to know about the art of human relations.
Many in our Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast will certainly be familiar with Dale Carnegie and the legend that is How to Win Friends and Influence People; the book is a classic and was first published in 1936. The classics never fail, and How to Win Friends and Influence People taught me the true art of thinking. It made me confident in dealing with people.
Joe Hart has written a book for today, but with a nod to the history of Dale Carnegie, as the book ‘Take Command’ is co-authored with Michael Crow, the grandson of Dale Carnegie himself.
Joe Hart is the CEO of Dale Carnegie Training, a company that has transformed itself into meeting the needs of today’s people, managers, and businesses of all sizes: small mom-and-pop to Fortune 500 companies. Joe Hart tells us about that transformation and what it means for anyone in the Not Old Better Show audience who’s leading, working, living their lives, and doing what you want. How to get that “best life” is what Joe is all about, and the book describes the principles Dale Carnegie taught in his life and in that book is the foundation of the interpersonal skills that are fundamental to humans interacting with each other in a positive way. All of us.
Please join me in welcoming you to The Not Old Better Show, Art Of Living author interview series on radio and podcast, the author of the new book, ‘Take Command,’ and the CEO of Dale Carnegie Training.
My thanks to the author Joe Hart, who, along with co-author Michael Crom has written the new book, TAKE COMMAND: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want’ Please check out our show notes today for more details about Joe Hart, Michael Crom and TAKE COMMAND: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series.
Rick Steves - Eating in Italy: A Cultured Conversation
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is part of our Smithsonian Associates interview series. We have an excellent program about travel in these days post pandemic, other culture, food and specifically the food of Italy, as we talk to Rick Steves about his new book, co-authored by Rick Steves and Fred Plotkin, Italy for Food Lovers.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today in Rick Steves, who, after reading his new book, ‘ Italy for Food Lovers. I’ve been looking forward to speaking with him for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 690th episode,when I spoke to author and Smithsonian Associate Dr. Eric Chudler and his new book, Neuropedia: A Brief Compendium of Brain Phenomena. Two weeks ago, I spoke with first-time author Danny Olmes about his new book, Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy: The Everyday Experiences that Changed My Life. Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
As I’ve said so many times, I’m so grateful for what I get to do, talking to so many wonderful people…many of whom we don’t know, but should. Today our guest, Rick Steves, is someone we do know, love and are so impressed with his approach to the family of humanity.
Our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Rick Steves, is a popular expert on European travel, PBS star, and, along with Fred Plotkin has written the new book, Italy for Food Lovers. Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, empowers Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. Rick Steves will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up…please check our web site for more information about Rick Steves at Smithsonian Associates, the title of Rick’s presentation is Rick Steves on Eating in Italy: A Cultured Conversation with Fred Plotkin.
Italy and its superb cuisine draw hungry visitors from all over the world. They come to savor famous foods such as pasta, pizza, gelati, and sun-kissed fruits and vegetables. But then they are dazzled by the depth and variety of glorious local dishes and wines from Italy’s 20 regions.
Smithsonian Associate Rick Steves is a specialist in Italian cuisine and culture. We’ll talk about many of Italy’s secret culinary pleasures. Today Rick and I discuss the unique ways in which Italy’s cuisine developed, the food specialties of Italy’s different regions, and what travelers miss if they only visit Rome, Florence, and Venice. And their shared insights about Italy’s hidden gems ensure that a trip to Italy is unforgettable. As well as delicious.
Smithsonian Associate Rick Steves works closely with several advocacy groups and makes regular financial contributions to more than 170 organizations, including annual contributions to Bread for the World. I am so impressed with all that Rick Steves does.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate Rick Steves.
My thanks to the author and Smithsonian Associate Rick Steves and his new book, Italy for Food Lovers. Rick Steves will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Rick Steves at Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series.
A Journey Into The Brain - Dr. Eric Chudler
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science interview series. We have an excellent program about the brain, its function, the new science about the brain which tells us many new things, and why each brain is different for each of us in The Not Old Better Show audience.
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who, after reading his new book, ‘Neuropedia: A Brief Compendium of Brain Phenomena.’ I’ve been looking forward to speaking with him for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 689th episode,when I spoke with first-time author Danny Olmes about his new book, Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy: The Everyday Experiences that Changed My Life. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Glory Liu, about her new book, ‘Adam Smith’s America.’ Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
The brain has fascinated and puzzled scientists and philosophers, and all of us, for thousands of years. Although we know a great deal about the brain, there is still so much more to learn. For example, we still do not have effective treatments and cures for many neurological and psychiatric disorders, and our understanding of how the brain generates consciousness is unclear.
Join me and our guest, Smithsonian Associate Eric Chudler, a neuroscientist at the University of Washington, as he tells us about the fascinating interactive journey into the brain. Dr Eric Chudler will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our website for more details on Dr. Chudler’s presentation titled Journey Into The Brain. Today with Dr. Chudler, we’ll chat about his presentation at Smithsonian Associates and how he’ll use Zoom to engage our audience. And we’ll talk about the basic function and structure of the brain and several common brain myths. For example, do we only use 10% of our brains? And did dinosaurs have two brains? Dr. Chudler also reveals why he believes everyone, not just scientists, should learn about the brain. Dr. Chudler will give us a guided tour of our most important organ; he will offer insights into our current knowledge of the brain and suggests the directions future brain research may take, including understanding Einstein’s brain!
That, of course, is our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Eric Chudler reading from his new book, Neuropedia: A Brief Compendium of Brain Phenomena. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science interview series, Dr. Eric Chudler.
My thanks to author and Smithsonian Associate Dr. Eric Chudler and his new book, Neuropedia: A Brief Compendium of Brain Phenomena. Thanks, Dr. Chudler, for reading today. Dr. Eric Chudler will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Dr. Eric Chudler at Smithsonian Associates. You’ll find more information about artist and illustrator Kelly Chudler HERE on her website. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series.
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Memoirs Of An Ordinary Guy - Daniel Stuart Olmes
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by POM Wonderful and Harry’s Shaving.
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who, after reading his new book ‘Memoirs From An Ordinary Guy .’ I’ve been looking forward to talking to him for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 688th episode,when I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Glory Liu, about her new book, ‘Adam Smith’s America.’ Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Mary Beth Albright about her new book, ‘Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being.’ Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy: The Everyday Experiences that Changed My Life is a new book by first-time author and our guest today, Daniel Stuart Olmes. I know him as Danny, know him well, as a matter of fact. I’ll tell you all right up front that Danny is a good friend. You all know from listening to the show that I read a lot, interview a lot of authors from my reading, and love books. And, there are a lot of books written each year, so I’m picky about what I read, only interviewing authors of those books. Danny’s book is special. You’ll hear Danny read a passage from the book in just a moment, but briefly, Danny is a husband, father of twins, entrepreneur, and aerospace and defense executive. Danny is a busy guy. We’ll talk about that, plus what’s changed since writing his first book, how to get started and keep going when writing, good old-fashioned perseverance, and what it means to be an observer and an ordinary guy.
That, of course, is our guest today, first-time author Danny Olmes, reading from his new book, Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy: The Everyday Experiences that Changed My Life . Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast Danny Olmes.
My thanks to POM Wonderful and Harry’s Shaving for generously sponsoring today’s show. My thanks to our guest today, Danny Olmes, the author of the new book, available for pre-order: Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy: The Everyday Experiences that Changed My Life. Thanks, Danny, for reading today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.
Adam Smith's America - Glory Liu
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is part of our Smithsonian Associates author interview series, and we have an excellent program about Adam Smith’s ‘America,’ the new book by our guest today, author, economist and Smithsonian Associate Glory Liu.
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who, after reading her new book, ‘Adam Smith’s America,’ I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 687th episode,when I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Mary Beth Albright about her new book, ‘Eat & Nourish: How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being.’ Two weeks ago, I spoke with National Pickleball Ambassador Nikki Weigel. Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com
Our guest today is author, educator, and Smithsonian Associate Glory Liu. Glory Liu will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates via Zoom coming up. Please check out our website for more information about Glory Liu’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates titled, Adam Smith’s America. Glory Liu has written the new book, ‘Adam Smith’s America.’ As so many in our audience will know from our school years, Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, originally published in 1776, was lauded by America’s founders as a landmark work of Enlightenment thinking about national wealth, statecraft, and moral virtue. Today, Adam Smith is one of the most influential icons of economic thought in America.
Our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Glory Liu, a lecturer in social studies at Harvard University and author, will trace with us how generations of Americans have read, reinterpreted, and weaponized Smith’s ideas over time. Glory Liu will answer our questions about how Adam Smith charts the enduring fascination that this humble philosopher from Scotland has held for American readers over more than two centuries. Glory Liu tells us about how Adam Smith continues to be a vehicle for articulating perennial moral and political anxieties about modern capitalism today.
That, of course is our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Glory Liu reading from her new book, ‘Adam Smith’s America.’ Glory Liu will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, but we have Glory Liu today, so please join me in welcoming author Glory Liu to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast.
My thanks to author and Smithsonian Associate Glory Liu and her new book, ‘Adam Smith’s America.’ Thanks, Glory, for reading today. Glory Liu will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Glory Liu at Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series…
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Nourish Your Mental Health - Mary Beth Albright
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is part of our Smithsonian Associates author interview series, and we have an excellent program about food, and the power food has to nourish our mind, and, importantly how food supports our emotional health and wellness in profound ways through both nutrients and pleasure.
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who, after reading her new book, ‘Eat & Fourish,’ I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 686th episode, when I spoke with National Pickleball Ambassador Nikki Weigel. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Marion Turner about her new book, The Wife of Bath: A Biography. Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
On to today’s show: Food has the power to nourish our minds, supporting emotional wellness through both nutrients and pleasure. Our guest today, journalist Mary Beth Albright will tell us all about this from her new book, Eat and Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being. Mary Beth Albright will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our website for details on Smithsonian Associate Mary Beth Albright and her presentation titled, Nourish Your Mental Health. But we have Mary Beth Albright today who’ll tell us all about the cutting-edge research to explain the connection between food and mood. Mary Beth Albright redefines emotional eating based on science, revealing how eating triggers biological responses that affect humans’ emotional states both immediately and long-term, and the complex studies from the new field of nutritional psychology and offer straightforward suggestions for what to eat and how to eat it all focused on the latest foods. The art and science of how and what to eat for emotional well-being.
That, of course, is my guest today, Mary Beth Albright, reading from her new book, ‘Eat & Flourish,’ Mary Beth Albright is a Smithsonian Associate, writer, editor, and executive producer at the Washington Post. She was a project director and subject-matter expert for the U.S. Surgeon General and has appeared on the Food Network. Please join me in welcoming Smithsonian Associate Mary Beth Albright.
My thanks to author and Smithsonian Associate Mary Beth Albright, and her new book, ‘Eat & Fourish: How Food Supports Well-Being.” Thanks, Mary Beth, for reading today. Mary Beth Albright will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Mary Beth Albright at Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series…
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Pickleball Part 2 - National Pickleball Ambassador Nikki Weigel
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is part 2 of our Pickleball series. We have an excellent new year program for all of us, making fitness resolutions and having some plain old fun.
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who, after reading her new book, I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 685th episode, when I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Marion Turner about her new book, The Wife of Bath: A Biography. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Katie Hickman about her new book, ‘Brave Hearted: The Women of the American West. Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
We have talked about pickleball on the show for some time now. I’ve started to play, and grown more and more interested, along with the world…pickleball is the fastest growing US sport, played by all ages, but more and more of us in the Not Old Better Show audience…certainly are playing.
The game with the funny name was created in the 1960s and is, as I mentioned, today the fastest-growing sport in America. I mentioned recently that we have a two-part show, and today is part 2 of that series, when we will take you through the hows of the game. In today’s episode, we talk to pro player and Official Pickleball Ambassador Nikki Weigel. The Pickleball community will know Nikki Weigel, and so, very soon, will our audience here on The Not Old Better Show..
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday, New Year edition, Nikki Weigel.
My thanks always to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to Official Pickleball Ambassador Nikki Weigel for her time today. Remember you can find last week’s, part 1, episode and interview with Mo Nard about her new book, “Pickleball for Dummies” is available now. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show Fitness Friday audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast; thanks, everybody.
The Wife Of Bath - Marion Turner
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is part of our Smithsonian Associates author interview series, and we have an excellent program about Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the Wife of Bath. As a matter of fact, we’re listening to the Smithsonian Folkways recording of Chaucer’s Wife of Bath poem, which has been described by many scholars, including our guest today, as "some of the finest poetry produced in the English language prior to Shakespeare."
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who, after reading her new book, I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 684th episode,when I spoke with Smithsonian Associate, Katie Hickman about her new book, “Brave Hearted: The Women of the American West.” Two weeks ago I spoke with Mo Nard, pickleball pro, National Champion, about her new book Pickleball for Dummies. Wonderful holiday and New Year’s relevant shows…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
I mentioned we are listening to the Smithsonian Folkways recording of Chaucer’s Wife of Bath poem, read by Old English poet Charles W. Dunn, Scottish scholar and author. Today our guest is Smithsonian Associate Marion Turner. Marion Turner will be appearing via Zoom at Smithsonian Associates coming up and the title of her presentation is ‘The Wife of Bath.’ Please check out our show notes for more information about Marion Turner’s Smithsonian Associates presentation. But we have Marion Turner today. Marion Turner will share with us an entertaining and enlightening talk. Marion Turner is a professor of English literature at the University of Oxford; Marion Turner will tell us the fascinating story of the origin of Chaucer’s favorite character, how she related to contemporary real women, and how she has been represented since the 14th century, both in literature, from Falstaff and Molly Bloom to real social movements, such as #MeToo, why the poem is still so important, including to many who, like me support Black Lives Matter.
That of course is our guest today, Marion Turner, reading from her new book, The Wife of Bath: A Biography. Please join me i welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate Marion Turner.
My thanks to author and Smithsonian Associate Marion Turner, and her new book, ‘The Wife of Bath: A Biography.” Thanks, Marion, for reading today. Marion Turner will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Marion Turner at Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series…
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BRAVE HEARTED: The Women of the American West
THE NOT OLD BETTER SHOW, SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES AUTHOR INTERVIEW SERIES
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is part of our Smithsonian Associates author interview series, and we have an excellent program about the true-life stories of women's experiences in the 'Wild West.’ These stories are more gripping, more heart-rending, and more stirring than all the movies, novels, folk-legends and ballads that popular imagination has been able to create. Please stay tuned…
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who, after reading her new book, I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 682d episode,when I spoke with Sam Mulaim about his WordPress and Woo Commerce support work for online businesses and over-age 55 entrepreneurs. Two weeks ago I spoke with Robert Ellsberg about his new book and his friend, PBS star Sister Wendy Beckett. Wonderful holiday and New Year’s relevant shows…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Smithsonian Associate and our guest today, successful writer, journalist, travel writer, and novelist, Katie Hickman has written the new book, ‘Brave Hearted: The Woman of the American West.’ Katie Hickman will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Katie Hickman at Smithsonian Associates.
But we have Katie Hickman today to talk about her new book, her upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation about the hard-drinking, hard-living poker players and prostitutes of the new boom towns; wives and mothers traveling two and a half thousand miles across the prairies in covered-wagon convoys, some of them so poor they walked the entire route; African American women in search of freedom from slavery; Chinese sex workers sold openly on the docks of San Francisco; Native American women brutally displaced by the unstoppable tide of white settlers. And all were women forced to draw on huge reserves of resilience and courage in the face of tumultuous change.
That of course is our guest today, Smithsonian Associate and author Katie Hickman reading from her new book, ‘Brave Hearted: The Women of the American West.’ Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates author interview series, Smithsonian Associate Katie Hickman.
My thanks to author Katie Hickman, and her new book, ‘Brave Hearted: The Women of the American West. Thanks, Katie, for reading today. Katie Hickman will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Katie Hickman at Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series…
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Pickleball for Dummies - Author Mo Nard
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by POM Wonderful; 100% Pomegranate Juice is “health in a bottle.” We have an excellent new year program for all of us, making fitness resolutions and having some plain old fun.
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 682d episode,when I spoke to Sam Mulaim, to help us understand the challenges of building an online business using the website development tools from WordPress. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Robert Ellsberg about his long-time friend, PBS star and humanitarian Sister Wendy Beckett. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
We have talked about pickleball on the show for some time now. I’ve started to play, and grown more and more interested, along with the world…pickleball is the fastest growing US sport, played by all ages, but more and more of us in the Not Old Better Show audience…certainly are playing.
The game with the funny name was created in the 1960s and is, as I mentioned, today the fastest-growing sport in America. We have a two-part show today that will take you through the hows of the game. In today’s episode, we talk to pro player, certified teaching pro, and author of the new book Pickleball for Dummies, Mo Nard. Mo Nard will tell us that pickleball is easy to understand and appropriate for newbies as well as advanced players. We cover it all, from scoring, serving, dinking, places to play, and getting more involved in the community.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday, New Year edition, Mo Nard.
We we’ll be right back with author of ‘Pickleball for Dummies,’ Mo Nard…please stay tuned.
My thanks to POM Wonderful; 100% Pomegranate Juice is “health in a bottle,” for sponsoring today’s show. My thanks always to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to Mo Nard for her time today. Next week we’ll follow up with pickleball Ambassador Nikki Weigel…a great interview about the new sport and its national, international direction. Again, Mo Nark’s new book, “Pickleball for Dummies” is available now. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show Fitness Friday audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast; thanks, everybody. See you next time for our interview with pickleball Ambassador Nikki Weigel.
Sam Mulaim - How To Series: WordPress, Woo Commerce
The Not Old Better Show, Business Buildout Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Business Buildout interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have an excellent holiday program about building a business, what it takes, and how it’s done…I hear from so many of you about what I do, how I started, and what it takes that I want to share some tips for your New Year’s business planning.
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 681st episode,when I spoke with Robert Ellsberg about his long-time friend, PBS star and humanitarian Sister Wendy Beckett. Two weeks ago I spoke with physicist, NASA scientist, author, and Smithsonian Associate Les Johnson about A Traveler’s Guide to the Stars: The Possibilities of Interstellar Exploration. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
As you’ve heard me say over the years since starting my radio shows and podcasts, entrepreneurship isn’t just for the young. So many in our Not Old Better Show audience are finding that starting a business can be the perfect way to turn a lifetime of experience into something meaningful, take control of their time, counter workplace ageism, and, in some cases, make a lot more money.
But where to start, and how do you use your age as an advantage? My guest, Sam Mulaim, today on The Not Old Better Show Business Buildout interview series, will help you understand the challenges of building an online business, using the website development tools from WordPress, the ubiquitous solution to creating your online presence, and what a ‘plugin’ is and why they’re so important.
Israeli business founder Sam Mulaim has over 15 years of experience in digital industries and has helped hundreds of companies, like mine, grow and start their online companies. Sam Mulaim founded FixRunner WordPress Support in Israel, the US, and Croatia, with the goal of giving all of us a head start online, using SEO, helping businesses worldwide compete for your website to rank high and often, and some very special advice for older entrepreneurs interested in starting a WordPress site and using FixRunner WordPress services.
I’ll tell you right up front that Sam and FixRunner make my website work, but I pay Sam for this service, and today’s show is all about Sam’s company FixRunner, purely editorial, and hopefully, you’ll get a sense as to why this works for me, and how it might work for you. I reached out to Sam requesting this interview, and there’s been no fee paid by Sam, nor is Sam sponsoring today’s episode. As you know, from time to time my show is sponsored, but often it’s not and is purely editorial.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Business Buildout interview series on radio and podcast entrepreneur and business founder, Sam Mulaim.
My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to Sam Mulaim for his time today. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast; thanks, everybody.
Sister Wendy Beckett - Interview with Robert Ellsberg: Dearest Wendy: A Story of Faith and Friendship
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living author Interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by POM Wonderful; 100% Pomegranate Juice is “health in a bottle.” We have an excellent holiday program about a surprising story of faith and friendship.
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who, after reading his new book, I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 680th episode,and I spoke with physicist, NASA scientist, author, and Smithsonian Associate Les Johnson about A Traveler’s Guide to the Stars: The Possibilities of Interstellar Exploration
Two weeks ago, I spoke to Smithsonian Associate Clay Jenkinson about Gulliver’s Travels and the fascinating story within a story, not just for children. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Many people, as I did, first came to know Sr. Wendy Beckett in the 1990s through her popular television program, "Sister Wendy's Odyssey." She was an unlikely celebrity: diminutive, dressed in a medieval-looking black habit of her own design, her lively and intelligent features offset by large spectacles. Yet countless viewers became entranced by her tour of famous galleries around the world, and by her incisive and empathetic commentary on the works of art she encountered along the way.
In 2018 Sister Wendy Beckett passed away. Several years prior to Sis Wendy’s passing she began corresponding with our guest today author Robert Ellsberg. The book Dearest Sister Wendy . . . A Surprising Story of Faith and Friendship that resulted from those letters, emails, conversations and contact is out now, I’ve read it, and we’ll be talking with Robert Ellsberg about it today on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.
That of course is our guest today, author, publisher Robert Ellsberg reading from his new book, which he’s co-written, entitled: Dearest Sister Wendy…A Surprising Story of Faith and Friendship. We’ll hear more today from Robert Ellsberg about his new book, and his hope that those who read it and these letters will discover the person, in Sister Wendy, behind the television persona: a modern mystic, a genius of the spiritual life, a person of far-seeing sensitivities, a great lover of God whose capacity for love she was still discovering at the end of her life. And perhaps they will feel included in her final apostolate of friendship.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, author Robert Ellsberg.
We are listening to ‘Monastery Bells’ from Smithsonian Folkways today My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to Robert Ellsberg for his time today. Again, Robert Ellsberg’s new book, Dearest Sister Wendy…A Surprising Story of Faith and Friendship. is available now. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast; thanks, everybody.
A Traveler's Guide to the Stars: The Possibilities of Interstellar Exploration- Interview with Les Johnson
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science interview series, and we have an excellent program about interstellar spaceflight, rocket science, and solar sails and their impact on interplanetary travel…you’re going to want to hear this.
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who, after reading his new book, I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 679th episode,and I spoke with historian, author, and Smithsonian Associate Clay Jenkinson about Gulliver’s Travels and the fascinating story within a story, not just for children. Two weeks ago had another great conversation with the author and NFL legend, a member of the only team in NFL history to be undefeated, and very entertaining guest Larry Csonka. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
The age-old dream of venturing forth into the cosmos and perhaps even colonizing distant worlds all may one day become a reality, according to our guest today, physicist, NASA consultant, and Smithsonian Associate Les Johnson. Les Johnson will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up soon, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Smithsonian Associates.
Les Johnson and I will talk today about the known exoplanets now numbering in the thousands and initiatives like 100 Year Starship and Breakthrough Starshot advancing the idea of interstellar travel, and how and when in our lifetimes we will be boarding rocket ships!
Les Johnson is a scientist, an author, and the Deputy Manager for NASA's Advanced Concepts Office at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast Les Johnson.
My thanks to Les Johnson for his time today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I’m mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren’t safe, in anyone’s hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let’s work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let’s do better. Let’s talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview series…
Clay Jenkinson - Gulliver's Travels: A Satire Not Just for Children
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living author historian interview series, and we have an excellent program about history, the optimism of the enlightenment, the role of Houyhnhmn’s, and if you still don’t know, we are talking about ‘Gulliver’s Travels’…you’re going to want to hear this.
Thank you so much for listening. And as the music, we’re listening to Smithsonian Folkways recording of Woody Guthrie, Hard Traveling. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who, after reading his new book, I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 678th episode,and I spoke to NFL legend, a member of the only team in NFL history to be undefeated, and very entertaining guest Larry Csonka. Two weeks ago had another great conversation with author and Smithsonian Associate Carole Adrienne about her new book, ‘Healing a Divided Nation. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Smithsonian Associate and popular returning guest Clay Jenkinson will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes for more details. I always enjoy speaking with Clay Jenkinson because I learn so much, and from your emails, to me after Clay appears on the show, you agree! Clay is funny, too, and I laugh out loud. Clay is a historian, a lecturer, and a Jeffersonian, in fact, Clay Jenkinson was the main commentator for Ken Burns’ PBS documentary on Thomas Jefferson. He is a CNN TV personality, and we have Clay Jenkinson today!
Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels is often regarded as a children's book, but only by people who have never read it through. Swift was filled with "savage indignation" at the problems in the human character.
According to our guest today, Clay Jenkinson, Gulliver's Travels is a work of genius, a witty, enchanting, and unrelenting critique of the optimism of the Enlightenment.
Join me today for a wonderful conversation with humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson as Clay sorts out the meaning of ‘Gulliver’s Travels,’ and leads us on a journey into the dark recesses of the severest satirist in the English language.
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Larry Csonka - Head On
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, author interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have an excellent program as we pull back the curtain on the life and career of NFL legend Larry Csonka, a member of the undefeated Miami Dolphins…hasn’t happened since, and hadn’t before: a perfect season and a life well lived…you’re going to want to hear this.
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who, after reading his new book, I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 677th episode,and I spoke to Smithsonian Associate Carole Adrienne about her new book, ‘Healing a Divided Nation. Two weeks ago, I had another great conversation with author and Smithsonian Associate Jonathan Freedland, an award-winning author and who has written the amazing new book, ‘The Escape Artist,’ Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Larry Csonka’s amazing life will come to life today in his own authentic voice and unfiltered brand of storytelling. We’ll hear today about Larry Csonka’s insightful, compelling, humorous, vulnerable, and refreshingly frank life in the NFL and growing up in Ohio as an active kid. For fans of the game—or anyone who loves high adventure—Csonka’s new book, which is excellent Head On is a captivating, nostalgic account of grit, grace, and gumption told by an iconic Hall of Famer who continues to gain ground—figuratively, literally, and unapologetically—every day.
Our guest today Larry Csonka is still going strong and joins us today for a wonderful conversation. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show author interview series on radio and podcast, the Miami Dolphins undefeated, Head On, Larry Csonka.
Check out Larry Csonka’s new book, Head On, HERE on Apple Books.
Healing A Divided Nation - Carole Adrienne
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living author interview series, and we have an excellent program about history, the Civil War, and the practice of medicine…you’re going to want to hear this.
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who, after reading her new book, I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 676th episode,and I spoke to Smithsonian Associate Jonathan Freedland, an award-winning author and Smithsonian Associate Jonathan Freedland, has written the amazing new book, ‘The Escape Artist,’ Two weeks ago, I had another great conversation with author Lola Jaye, about her new book, The Attic Child. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
That’s Pete Seeger from Smithsonian Folkways singing ‘Lincoln and Liberty,’ to set the history and Civi l War tone today. At the start of the Civil War, the medical field in America was rudimentary, unsanitary, and woefully underprepared to address what would become the bloodiest conflict on U.S. soil. However, in this historic moment of pivotal social and political change, medicine was also fast evolving to meet the needs of the time. Unprecedented strides were made in the science of medicine, and as women and African Americans were admitted into the field for the first time.
The Civil War marked a revolution in healthcare, laying the foundations for the system we know today. Drawing on her new book Healing a Divided Nation, Carole Adrienne tracks this remarkable and fierce transformation in its cultural and historical context, illustrating how the advancements made in these four years reverberated throughout the western world for years to come.
Adrienne is an author and documentary filmmaker. She has served on advisory panels for the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historic Research Center and exhibitions on Civil War medicine and the 1918 flu epidemic for the Mutter Museum.
My thanks to Carole Adrian who’ll be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes from today for more details about Smithsonian Associates featuring author, filmmaker, and Smithsonian Associate Carole Adrienne. We’re grateful for Ms. Adrienne’s time and her generous reading, again the title of Carole Adrienne’s book is Healing a Divided Nation. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. And, my thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
For more information about Smithsonian Associates and Healing A Divided Nation, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/healing-divided-nation
The Escape Artist - Jonathan Freedland
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is in honor of the upcoming International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 2023…just around the corner.
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who, after reading his new book, I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 675th episode,and I spoke to Lola Jaye, about her new book, The Attic Child. Two weeks ago I spoke with Dr. David Berger to answer your questions about CBD, hemp, THC, and the medical benefits of marijuana. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
As I mentioned in our opening, January 2023 will mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and I encourage remembrance in a world scarred by genocide. Our guest today, award-winning author and Smithsonian Associate Jonathan Freedland, has written the amazing new book, ‘The Escape Artist,’ which we will be discussing today in anticipation of Jonathan Freedland’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation. Please check our show notes for details to see and hear Jonathan Freedland at Smithsonian Associates.
‘The Escape Artist; The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World,’ This is a true story, and as you heard from Jonathan Freedland’s wonderful reading, the ‘Him” is Rudolf ‘Rudi’ Vrba, The Man who broke out of Auschwitz. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast Smithsonian Associate Jonathan Freedland.
In April 1944, Rudolf Vrba became the first Jew to break out of Auschwitz and successfully make his way to freedom, one of just four whoever pulled off that near-impossible feat. He did it to reveal the truth of the death camp to the world and to warn the last Jews of Europe what fate awaited them at the end of the railway line.
That of course is our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Jonathan Freedland reading from his new book, which is excellent, ‘The Escape Artist; The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World,’ is the true story of Rudolf ‘Rudi’ Vrba.
My thanks to Jonathan Freedland, who’ll be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes from today for more details about Smithsonian Associates featuring Jonathan Freedland. We’re grateful for Mr. Freedland’s time and his generous reading, again the new book is: ‘The Escape Artist; The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World,’ is the true story of Rudolf ‘Rudi’ Vrba. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. And, my thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
For more information about Smithsonian Associates and the Escape Artist, please click here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/escape-artist
The Attic Child - Lola Jaye
The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Uncommon Goods and Indeed.com.
I’m Paul Vogelzang, and for all of us in The Not Old Better Show audience who love to read historical fiction like me, we have a wonderful guest today in author Lola Jaye.
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, who, after reading her new book, I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 674th episode,and I spoke to Dr. David Berger to answer your questions about CBD, hemp, THC, and the medical benefits of marijuana. Two weeks ago, in another great interview, I spoke with Stephen Pitalo is the founder of the Music Video Time Machine. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Our guest today is Lola Jaye. Lola Jaye is an author, a registered psychotherapist, and a speaker who has penned six novels and a self-help book.
Lola Jaye was born and raised in London, England, and has lived in Nigeria and the United States, and her most recent book, The Attic Child, is a hauntingly powerful and emotionally charged novel about family secrets, love and loss, identity and belonging. It’s an amazing book, which I can’t recommend enough to you, about two children trapped in the same attic, almost a century apart, bound by a shared secret.
That of course is our guest today, author Lola Jaye reading from her new book, ‘The Attic Child,’ Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast author Lola Jaye.
My thanks to Uncommon Goods and Indeed.com for all they do to support the show. Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show…check out our sponsor links in the show notes today. My thanks to award-winning author Lola Jaye for her generous time and for reading from her new book ‘The Attic Child.’ My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
CBD, Hemp, THC, and the Latest Science and Medical Use for Cannabis
The Not Old Better Show, Science Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Amazon Pharmacy. Yes, that Amazon. Amazon Pharmacy delivers a better pharmacy experience that delivers directly to your door and works with most insurance plans.
I’m Paul Vogelzang, and for all of us in The Not Old Better Show audience who are asking a lot of questions about CBD, THC, medical marijuana, hemp and what these terms mean to us for health purposes, we have an amazing guest today who’ll unpack all of that and more.
Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we’ve got a great guest today, one that I’ve been looking forward to for a while and whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 673d episode,and I spoke to Stephen Pitalo is the founder of the Music Video Time Machine. Two weeks ago, in another great interview, I spoke to Smithsonian Associate and author, physician and scientist Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, about animal and human health. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Well, onto our guest today…I’ve done shows not the subjects of CBD, THC, pain relief, medical marijuana, hemp, and what these subjects mean to our audience here on the Not Old Better Show. Today’s guest will help us get current, learn of new legislation, and how medical cannabis is quickly gaining support for pain, sleep, and our pets!
Our guest today is Dr. David Berger. Dr. David Berger is a board-certified physician with more than 25 years of clinician experience and has gained a national reputation for his expertise as a medical cannabis specialist. Dr. Berger launched his Wholistic ReLeaf clinic in 2016 to help qualified patients use medical cannabis as a treatment option. After recognizing the need for heartfelt education about medical cannabis that extends beyond his medical practices and reaches non-patients and colleagues worldwide, in 2021 Dr. David launched his media and education company, DrDavidMD, with his video series, Your Health, Your Choice, focusing on issues related to health, education, and medical choice on medical cannabis.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better show on radio and podcast Dr. David Berger.
My thanks to the Amazon Pharmacy team for all they do to support the show. Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show…check out Amazon Pharmacy in our show notes today. My thanks to Dr. David Berger for his generous time and for his commitment to educating us on medical cannabis. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Music Video Time Machine - Stephen Pitalo
The Not Old Better Show, Music Today Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Uncommon Goods. Uncommon Goods. We’re all out of the ordinary.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 672d episode, and I spoke to Smithsonian Associate and author, physician and scientist Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz. Two weeks ago, in another great interview, I spoke to Smithsonian Associate Clay Jenkinson about The Future of the US Constitution. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
So many of us here in the Not Old Better Show audience love music, but especially love the music videos associated with the song. For sure that’s me, and it’s also very much part of our guest today’s expertise. Stephen Pitalo is a journalist, an author, and a music video historian. Stephen Pitalo is also the founder of the Music Video Time Machine. Music Video Time Machine magazine is the only magazine that takes you behind the scenes of music videos during their heyday, known as the Golden Age of Music Video (1976-1994)! Read amazing stories and true tales from the people who were there through interviews with the bands, the music video directors, and the key figures that participated in the evolution of the music video.
We are talking about music videos today, their unique history in the music world, their importance, and some of the wonderful behind the scene stories from our guest, the founder of Music Video Time Machine magazine, Stephen Pitalo. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Stephen Pitalo.
My thanks to Uncommon Goods for sponsoring today’s show. Please check out Uncommon Goods in our show notes today, and support our sponsors as they in turn, support the show. My thanks, as well, to Stephen Pitalo, founder of Music Video Time Machine Magazine, and his generous time today. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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Sick As A Dog: Animal & Human Health - Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview series.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great returning guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 671st episode, and I spoke to Smithsonian Associate and author, historian, and educator Clay Jenkinson about The Future of the US Constitution. Two weeks ago in another great interview, I spoke to Pulitzer-prize-winning author Stacy Schiff about her new book titled “The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams.” Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
What do you call a veterinarian that can only take care of one species? A physician. As you just heard from our guest today, Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, who is a physician, who’ll share how a species-spanning approach to health can improve medical care of the human animal — particularly when it comes to mental health. Dr. Natterson-Horowitz is co-author of the amazing book and creator of the TV series, Zoobiquity, Zoobiquity explored how animal and human commonality can be used to diagnose, treat, and heal patients of all species.
Infertility, lung cancer, anxiety, obesity, eating disorders, heart attacks, and PTSD are common in humans, but they are not uniquely human disorders. Concerns about the diseases associated with animals have encouraged researchers around the world to try to bridge the gap between animal and human medicine. Drawing on the latest in medical and veterinary science—as well as evolutionary and molecular biology—it’s now understood that animals and humans suffer from many of the same health problems. Practitioners and researchers are actively comparing the human and veterinary approaches to shared ailments and transforming medical practices and research in the process.
Through observation and research studying animals in natural settings, cardiologist and evolutionary biologist and Smithsonian Associate Barbara Natterson-Horowitz has uncovered evolved adaptations for some of these conditions. She explores how our vulnerability to illnesses has its roots in our ancient evolutionary past and how understanding physical and mental illness in wild animals—from depression and self-harm to cardiac disease—has the potential to make us physically and mentally healthier humans. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates via zoom very soon, but we’ve got Dr. Natterson-Horowitz today to answer our questions and give you a glimpse into her upcoming presentation at Smithsonian Associates, titled: "It's Possible to Be Sick as a Dog: Linking Human and Animal Health"
My thanks to Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz. Dr. Natterson-Horowitz will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates via Zoom coming up, and the title of Dr. Natterson-Horowitz’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates is "It's Possible to Be Sick as a Dog: Linking Human and Animal Health" Please check our website for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Smithsonian Associates site details: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/255235
The Future of the US Constitution - Clay Jenkinson
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview series.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great returning guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 670th episode, and I spoke to Smithsonian Associate and Pulitzer-prize winning author Stacy Schiff about her new book and upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation about Samuel Adams, titled “The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams.” Two weeks ago in another great interview, I spoke to comedian and host of the popular podcast “Carson Podcast,” funny man himself, Mark Malkoff. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Our guest today is award-winning historian, author, and public humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson who’ll introduce us to the US Constitution…yes, the US Constitution, which is a document worth paying A LOT of attention to these days, and a document getting A LOT of attention these days, for good reason, too. Clay Jenkinson will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, but we have Clay Jenkinson today and will chat all about the United States Constitution, which was written in the 18th century, in a three-mile-per-hour world, by white privileged men in wigs and buckled shoes. It has been amended only 27 times in 235 years, the first 10 right off the bat in the Bill of Rights.
The question we’ll talk about today with Clay Jenkinson is whether the Constitution is still the right blueprint for the most powerful country in the world at a time of breathtaking social and technological change, or whether it is time to amend or replace it with something more relevant to the opportunities and challenges of our times.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast award-winning historian, author, and public humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson. Please check out our website for more details about Smithsonian Associates, and let’s welcome Clay Jenkinson.
My thanks to Clay Jenkinson. Clay Jenkinson will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates via Zoom coming up, and the title of Clay Jenkinson’s presentation is the Future of the US Constitution at Smithsonian Associates. Please check our website for more details. Hopefully, today’s show will give you some hope and insights into this amazing document. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Smithsonian Associates site details: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/future-of-constitution
The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams - Stacy Schiff
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates author interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and for all of us in The Not Old Better Show audience who love American Revolutionary War history, today’s Smithsonian Associates author interview is just for you.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 669th episode, and I spoke to comedian and host of the popular podcast “Carson Podcast,” funny man himself, Mark Malkoff. Two weeks ago, in another great interview, I spoke to Smithsonian Associate and author, researcher and scientist, Dr. Sian Harding, who’s written the new book, The Exquisite Machine, The New Science of the Heart. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Thomas Jefferson once asserted that "for depth of purpose, zeal, and sagacity, no man in Congress exceeded, if any equaled Sam Adams." John Adams called him "the most elegant writer, the most sagacious politician, and celebrated patriot perhaps of all." But in spite of his celebrated status among America's Founding Fathers as a revolutionary leader, Samuel Adams' life and achievements have been largely overshadowed in the history books.
In a spirited conversation today with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stacy Schiff who’ll be appearing at Smithsonian Associates with show favorite Rebecca Boggs Roberts, we will examine this often-overlooked US Constitution founder, Samuel Adams, following his transformation from the listless, failing son of a wealthy family into the tireless, silver-tongued revolutionary who rallied the likes of John Hancock and John Adams behind him. Including a wonderful reading by Stacy Schiff, from chapter 2 in her new book: ‘The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams.’ And ‘A Voice in the Darkness…A Knock on the Door.’
That, of course, is our guest today, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stacy Schiff, reading from her new book, ‘The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams.’ Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associate Stacy Schiff.
We have another 5* Review from:
Deborah J. Evans 5*
10/16/2022
Addictive all episodes
"I have heard this show many times...Every time something new, I’ve learned much, some old unforgettable moments. Always wrapped in a new way... Awesome..."In the case of touching life, these are the words of peace."stay well."
My thanks to Deborah and all of you for your wonderful ratings…they mean a LOT, so please keep it up. My thanks to the author and Smithsonian Associate Stacy Schiff, author of the new book ‘The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams.’ Stacy Schiff will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up…please check out the website for more details.
My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to Stacy Schiff for her generous time, reading, and answering all my questions. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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Mark Malkoff - Johnny Carson Podcast
The Not Old Better Show Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show interview series on radio and podcast. Today’s show is brought to you by Amazon Pharmacy. Yes, that Amazon. Amazon Pharmacy delivers a better pharmacy experience that delivers directly to your door and works with most insurance plans. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and for all of us in The Not Old Better Show audience who remember fondly the Tonight Show, Starring Johnny Carson, you’ll love today’s guest.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 668th episode, and we spoke to Smithsonian Associate and author, researcher and scientist, Dr. Sian Harding, who’s written the new book, The Exquisite Machine, The New Science of the Heart. Two weeks ago, I spoke with author, and inspiring speaker diet expert, Anastacia Marx de Salcedo, about her new book, Eat Like a Pig, Run Like a Horse. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
We’re listening to the Tonight Show theme, which played nightly in the bedrooms of American households and was hosted for many, many years by the popular Johnny Carson.
Our guest today, to walk down memory lane with us, Is Mark Malkoff… Mark Malkoff talks with us today about legendary talk show host Johnny Carson. Mark Malkoff hosts the popular podcast “The Carson Podcast.” Mark’s guests include stand-up comics who debuted on the Tonight Show, Starring Johnny Carson, individuals that worked on the show, frequent guests, and top entertainers that were influenced by Carson, like Jonathan Winters. The podcast is available at www.carsonpodcast.com
We will talk about all that and more with Mark Malkoff, who is a comedian and filmmaker himself. He has been featured on the "Today Show,” "Good Morning America,” CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Mashable, NPR’s “Weekend Edition,” BBC, and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast comedian Mark Malkoff.
Our review today is from Arlene B. Medina gave the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts.
09/29/2022
Arlene Medina says “The Not Old Better Show is One of the best.”
Every time I hear it, it feels new. An amazing show and episodes that touch the heart.
My thanks to Arlene Medina and all of you for your wonderful ratings…they mean a LOT, so please keep it up. My thanks to the Amazon Pharmacy team for all they do to support the show. Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show…check out Amazon Pharmacy in our show notes today. My thanks to Mark Malkoff for his generous time and for his wonderful sense of humor. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Dr. Sian Harding - The Exquisite Machine
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and for all of us in The Not Old Better Show audience who are heart-healthy, heart aware, and who want more information about the most important organ in our body, today’s Inside Science interview is just for you.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 667th episode, and I spoke to author Anastacia Marx de Salcedo, who’s written the excellent book about diet and health, Eat Like a Pig, Run Like a Horse: How Food Fights Hijacked Our Health and the New Science of Exercise. That is a great title, and it’s a great interview. Two weeks ago, in another great interview, I spoke to Smithsonian Associate and host of the popular PBS series “Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi”. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
I think it matters whether someone has a good heart. Elon Musk
We will learn today about what a good heart is…Your heart is a miracle in motion, a marvel of construction unsurpassed by any human-made creation. It beats 100,000 times every day—if you were to live to 100, that would be more than 3 billion beats across your lifespan. Despite decades of effort in labs all over the world, we have not yet been able to replicate the heart’s perfect engineering.
We all take our hearts for granted…but not our guest today. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Sian Harding, a world leader in cardiac research, explores the relationship between emotions and heart function, revealing that the heart not only responds to our emotions but it also creates them as well. Dr. Harding will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up via Zoom, and you’ll find all the details on our website.
Drawing from her new book The Exquisite Machine, Dr. Harding tells us about the evolutionary forces that have shaped the heart’s response to damage, the astonishing rejuvenating power of stem cells, how we can avoid heart disease, and why it can be so hard to repair a damaged heart. Dr. Harding will also share how cutting-edge technologies are enabling experiments and clinical trials that will lead to new solutions to curing the world’s leading cause of death: heart disease, data, insights, and sheer force of research numbers.
That of course, is our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Sian Harding reading from her excellent new book, The Exquisite Machine
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast author, scientist, and researcher Dr. Sian Harding.
Nicole B. Plumley gave the podcast a 5 star rating and says: Nicole B. Plumley
09/29/2022
Wonderful Podcast
I have been listening for a long time, repeatedly. I don't know how many more times I will listen. Every time I Love This Podcast.
My thanks to Nicole and all of you for your wonderful ratings…they mean a LOT, so please keep it up. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to Dr. Sian Harding for her generous time, reading and answering all my questions. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
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Eat Like A Pig, Run Like A Horse - Anastacia Marx de Salcedo
The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show author interview series on radio and podcast. Today’s show is brought to you by Archives.com Archives.com is your one-stop shop for access to more than 11 billion records essential to family history. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and for all of us in The Not Old Better Show audience who think about our diet, worry about our diet and spend too much time thinking about what we eat, today’s guest will help us with those subjects and give us hope about how we can address diet, wellness and exercise.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 666th episode, and we spoke to Smithsonian Associate and host of the popular PBS series “Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi”. Two weeks ago, I spoke with author, inspiring speaker and writer Cynthia Covey Haller about her new book, written with her father, Stephen R. Covey, Live Life In Crescendo. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Eat Like a Pig, Run Like a Horse: How Food Fights Hijacked Our Health and the New Science of Exercise. That is a great title, and it’s a great title to the new book by our guest today, Anastacia Marx de Salcedo Eat Like a Pig, Run Like a Horse takes us on a fascinating journey that weaves together true confessions, mad(ish) scientists, and beguiling animal stories. Marx de Salcedo shows that we need to move beyond our current diet-focused model to a new, dynamic concept of metabolism as regulated by exercise. Suddenly the answer to good health is almost embarrassingly simple. Don’t worry about what you eat. Worry about how much you move…and moving can overcome, even overwhelm the most disgusting conditions.
That of course is our guest today author Anastacia Marx de Salcedo reading from her excellent new book, Eat Like a Pig, Run Like a Horse: How Food Fights Hijacked Our Health and the New Science of Exercise. Join us as we discuss the book, deworming, and the fact that there is no magic pill. There is no perfect diet. Could it be that our underlying assumption—that what we’re eating is making us fat and sick—is just plain wrong?
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, author and science writer Anastacia Marx de Salcedo.
Our review today is from Mabel Wheeler, dated 09/28/22, and Mabel Wheeler says:
The Not Old Better show is a Valuable Show
The Not Old Better Show is a very nice podcast. After a long time of searching, I heard an indescribably beautiful show. It felt very good finally. Looking forward to presenting me with more beautiful episodes in the coming days.
Thank you, Mabel, and my thanks to Anastacia Marx de Salcedo for her generous time today and please check out our show notes for more details about Anastacia Marx de Salcedo’s other books and information.
My thanks to Archives.com for sponsoring today’s episode. Please check out our website for more details about Archives.com Uncovering your family’s history is simple and affordable at Archives.com. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to Anastacia Marx de Salcedo for her generous time, reading and answering all my questions. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Mickela Mallozzi - Bare Feet Dancing All Over the World
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and for all of us in The Not Old Better Show audience who love PBS Television, and love dance, we have a guest today who’ll you’ll know and love…and dancing is not required, but you certainly can tap your feet, as in bare feet, right along with us today.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 665th episode, and we spoke to author, inspiring speaker and writer Cynthia Covey Haller about her new book, written with her father, Stephen R. Covey, Live Life In Crescendo. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Ari Weinzweig about his work at the company he founded, Zingerman’s Deli. Ari offers great tips on food, business and life. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOldBetter.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate Mickela Mallozzi. Professional dancer and trained musician Mickela Mallozzi is the 4x Emmy® Award-winning Host and Executive Producer of Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi, a dance travel series airing on PBS. Please check out our show notes for more details about Mickela Mallozzi’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation. Now in it’s 5th Season! show host and creator, Mickela Mallozzi, began the series to combine her two passions in life: travel & dance. All 6 episodes of the upcoming Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi Season 5 feature dance and music cultures within the five boroughs of NYC.
That of course is our guest today, Mickela Mallozzi talking about her new 5th Season of Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi.
Please join me and Smithsonian Associate Mickela Mallozzi as experience the world together today on radio and podcast, one dance at a time!
Our review today is from Faye Rau, dated 09/28/22, and Faye says:
The Not Old Better show is a Useful Podcast
I Listened to the precious episode. thank you very much! Every line touches the heart. It seems that I was lost in another state for a while, but now I’m back with Paul and I love this show!
Thank you, Faye, and My thanks to Mickela Mallozzi for her generous time today and please check out our show notes for more details about Mickela Mallozzi’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation.
My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.
My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week. Today’s music, from the Smithsonian Folkways Dances of the World albums, which I thought particularly relevant, and the song is titled Tarantella From Naples, known as the Neopolitan Tarantella the dance came from the practice of pressing grapes for wine by jumping on them with one’s bare feet…Brilliant…thanks always to everyone.
Please check out the Smithsonian Associates site for more details:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/dances-of-world-1K0298
Live Life in Crescendo - Cynthia Covey Haller
The Not Old Better Show, Family is Everything Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is sponsored by FindAGrave is the world’s largest online gravesite collection. Browse through cemeteries around the world and discover burial information about your family, friends, and even famous people.
Our guest today is a famous person, so I thank you so much for listening. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, by Snuffy Jenkins from Smithsonian Folkways is our music today…a great song. And we’ve got a great guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 664th episode, and we spoke to Smithsonian Associate Ari Weinzweig, founder of Zingerman’s Deli and family of businesses. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate David Maraniss about his new book on the life of Jim Thorpe. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Our guest today on the show is Cynthia Covey Haller. You’ll all know the Covey name, of course, from the FranklinCovey company and Cynthia’s father is the late Stephen R. Covey, who wrote ‘7 Habits of Successful People.”
Cynthia Covey Haller is an author, teacher, speaker, and an active participant in her community. She has contributed to the writing of several books and articles, notably The 3rd Alternative by Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, and The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make.
That, of course, is our guest today, Cynthia Covey Haller reading from her new book, Live Life in Crescendo, written with her late father, Stephen R. Covey.
Today we’ll be talking with Cynthia Covey Haller about all things inspirational. Cynthia Covey Haller will tell us about her new book, Live Life in Crescendo, written with her late father, Stephen R. Covey. Live Life in Crescendo is the inspirational, encouraging final book from the legendary leadership expert Stephen R. Covey, internationally bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast author and inspiring speaker Cynthia Covey Haller.
Our review today is from Lavon J. Moran
09/13/2022
The Best
Truly this is the best podcast in the world. I listen to these podcasts every night before sleep. All time best.
Thank you, Lavon, and my thanks to Cynthia Covey Haller for her generous time today and his inspirational messages about the “R” word and how best to reach goals and reach your dreams by living life in crescendo.
My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.
My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, by Snuffy Jenkins from Smithsonian Folkways, is being played in the background. My thanks to FindAGrave, the world’s largest online gravesite collection. Browse through cemeteries around the world and discover burial information about your family, friends, and even famous people.
Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
Zingerman's Ari Weinzweig - Smithsonian Associates
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and for all of us in The Not Old Better Show audience who love corn beef and kugel, we’ve got a great show for you today!
Thank you so much for listening. John Jackson’s Breakdown, from Smithsonian Folkways, is our music today…a great song. And we’ve got a great guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 663rd episode, and we spoke to Smithsonian Associate David Maraniss about his new book on the life of Jim Thorpe. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Jenny Ashcraft about new headlines and what they teach us about ancestry from Newspapers.com. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOldBetter.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate Ari Weinzweig, who’ll be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check our website for more details about Ari Weinzweig’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation. But, we have Ari Weinzweig today. Ari Weinzweig is the founding partner of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, including Zingerman’s Delicatessen, Zingerman’s Creamery, and Zingerman’s Bakehouse. Google says Zingermans is one of the “iconic restaurants of Ann Arbor, Michigan.” But today’s interview is much bigger than just Ann Arbor, Michigan, although that might be enough… no, no, we have Ari Weinzweig today, and our conversation is about being your best self in work, your personal life, and the power of your beliefs!
Zingerman’s Delicatessen in Ann Arbor, Michigan, opened in 1982 as a traditional Jewish deli and food shop that sold great stacked sandwiches and delicious baked goods. Less known is its role in building new business opportunities for others in the area, like ZingTrain and the BakeSchool
Corned beef and kugel made the deli a local icon. But rather than plant copies of the successful enterprise everywhere, co-founding partners Ari Weinzweig and Paul Saginaw took a different path. They created Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, stores with their own food specialty, and managing partners who would replicate Zingerman’s values.
Ari Weinzweig writes books, pamphlets, and many other materials, all found HERE, on the e-newsletters site at Zingermans.
Please join me in welcoming you to the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast Ari Weinzweig.
Our review today is from Lannie Morena
Sept 13, 2022,
Lannie Morena says: Perfect!
“I listen to many podcast shows and The Not Old Better Show seems perfect to me.”
Thank you, Lannie, and my thanks to Ari Weinzweig for his generous time today and his inspirational messages about life and power.
My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.
My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Today’s music, Breakdown, from John Jackson is from Smithsonian Folkways. Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.
David Maraniss - Jim Thorpe Story: A Path Lit By Lightning
Smithsonian Associates Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and for all of us in The Not Old Better Show audience, we will remember ‘the greatest athlete of all time.” Not Babe Ruth, not Wilt Chamberlain, and not Jim Brown, but Jim Thorpe.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 662nd episode, and we spoke to historian and genealogist Jenny Ashcraft about new headlines and what they teach us about ancestry from Newspapers.com. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Dr. Marc Seifer about his new book, TESLA: Wizard at War, about Nikola Tesla’s war efforts and technology… Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOldBetter.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss. David Maraniss will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and you can check our website in the show notes today for more details. The title of David Maraniss’s presentation is Jim Thorpe: Outracing the Odds. We will be talking with David Maraniss today about his new book, ‘Path Lit By Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe.’
That, of course, is our guest today, Smithsonian Associate David Maraniss, reading from his new book, Path Lit By Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe.’’
Jim Thorpe rose to world fame as a mythic talent who excelled at every sport. He won gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, was an All-American football player at the Carlisle Indian School, the star of the first class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and played major-league baseball for John McGraw’s New York Giants. Even in the golden age of sports celebrities, he was one of a kind.
But despite his colossal skills, Thorpe’s life was a struggle against the odds. As a member of the Sac and Fox Nation, he encountered duplicitous authorities who turned away from him when their reputations were at risk. His gold medals were unfairly rescinded because he had played Minor-League baseball. His later life was troubled by alcohol, broken marriages, and financial distress.
We’ll discuss all this and America’s greatest all-around athlete who, for all his travails, did not succumb. The man survived, complications and all, and so did the myth.
Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss.
Our review today is from Joseph G. Mejorado
Sept 13, 2022,
Joseph Mejorado says Good works!
Through this show, I find something that improves my daily life. Really good job.
Thank you, Joseph, and My thanks to David Maraniss for his generous time today and for generously reading from his new book, Path Lit By Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe.’Path Lit By Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe.’Path Lit By Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe.’
My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.
My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, and be safe, which I’m telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let’s do better. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week. Today’s music, Ho Way Hey Yo is from Smithsonian Folkways is particularly relevant, Heartbeat: Voices of First Nations Women, from the Ceremonial and social songs traditionally sung by women of Seneca, Cherokee, Creek, Dine (Di Nay) tribes. And other music is now performed by women and material that combines traditional and contemporary themes and musical forms.
Jenny Ashcraft - Genealogy, Newspaper Headlines, and Stories You'll Love
Family Is Everything Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Newspapers.com
Please check out our show notes for more information about our sponsors, and please support our sponsors because they in turn, support the show.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today…a returning guest, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 661st episode, and we spoke to the wonderful Tik Tok stars, The Old Gays, Robert Reeves, Mick Peterson, Bill Lyons, and Jessay Martin. Two weeks ago, I spoke with author and Smithsonian Associate Michael Brenner, who’s written the new book, Hitler’s Munich, available HERE on Apple Books for pre-order now. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOldBetter.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Today’s interview is really amazing, so much fun, and extremely insightful…We are talking with Not Old Better Show returning guest, and audience favorite Jenny Ashcraft, who is a genealogist, a researcher, a lover of the written word and music, and who’ll join us today to talk about family history, new technology, and resources available at Newspapers.com.
Jenny Ashcraft loves uncovering stories and special unique nuggets about ancestors’ family details, and as a matter of fact, Jenny mentions some music today, Home Sweet Home, played on the Civil War Battlefields, which both the North and the South listened to…this is an amazing story, too, so stay tuned to hear Jenny’s great joy in helping others find their family nuggets of history. Jenny Ashcraft feels completely at home immersed in dusty archives, pouring through manuscripts, or finding hidden gems in the pages of historic newspapers. We’ll be talking with Jenny about headlines that lead to insights, details, and connections with family. Headlines and archives you can find at Newspapers.com
Hi, we’ll get to Jenny Ashcraft in just a moment, but I’ve spoken previously about the psychological benefits of genealogy, which are significant and plentiful: among them are basic needs like acceptance and friendship, ego needs like achievement and status, and self-actualization.
We’ve spoken I love this subject of genealogy, family, and history, and have we’ve talked previously of all the benefits that can come from these wonderful family connections through genealogy. There are psychological benefits and more, like knowing your roots boosts older adults’ mental well-being in positive ways, giving us:
- a sense of accomplishment, especially if you do the research yourselves;
- the perspective that we belong to a family which leaves a legacy for future generations;
- a sense of self-worth and belonging to ancestors with whom we can participate to play our part in history; meaningful things, and of course, as we age
- acceptance of the concept of death and mortality.
Older people who have paid attention to our family health history are better able to contribute to their own well-being and better prepared to affect the well-being of their descendants, and children and grandchildren alike love the family stories.
Let’s jump in to our interview with Jenny Ashcraft. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast historian, writer, and genealogist, Jenny Ashcraft.
My thanks to writer, historian, genealogy expert, returning guest, and audience favorite Jenny Ashcraft, for her time, expertise, and thoughtful preparation in joining me today. You’ll find much more in the way of links, resources, and information on our website, and check out Newspapers.com. And you can check out my website at NotOld-Better.com for information on the resources and special programs provided by Newspapers.com. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Of course, my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be well, and be safe…I’ve mentioned this a lot recently because I want us all to be safe from assault weapons. We don’t need them…only the military does. Assault weapons are killing our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: schools. Let’s do better…let’s talk about better, and that includes eliminating assault weapons and the fear they strike amongst all of us…please keep your emails coming to me at info@notold-better.com. Remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show.
TikTok stars Robert Reeves, Mick Peterson, Bill Lyons and Jessay Martin — known collectively as the “Old Gays”
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is brought to you by Archives.com
Please check out our show notes for more information about our sponsors, and please support our sponsors, because they in turn support the show.
Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest line up today, as in plural, who I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 660th episode, and we spoke to author and Smithsonian Associate, Michael Brenner, who’s written the new book, Hitler’s Munich, available HERE on Apple Books for pre-order now. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Marc Seifer about his new book, TESLA: Wizard at War, about Nikola Tesla’s war efforts and technology… Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire backlog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOldBetter.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Today’s interview is really amazing, so much fun, and extremely insightful…We are talking with the Old Gays. Yes, the Old Gays…if you haven’t heard of them, please stay tuned for a wonderful interview…
The Old Gays are sensational and much more than a fad. They are taking over social media and have over 8.4 MM followers on Tik Tok! People all over the world enjoy their Tik Tok videos, commentary, humor and genuine, wonderful personalities.
The Old Gays are often described as “the Golden Girls for a new generation.”
But, I will tell you after talking to them and you’ll hear this in our interview, they are much more than just an old TV show. We talked about their ages, how they met, their full back-story, what it meant to ‘come out’ during a bygone era, and importantly what they mean to others in the LGBTQ+ community. What are their challenges and what’s next for them.
In addition to their viral videos, the “Old Gays,” who range in age from mid-60s to late 70s, have appeared on the “Drew Barrymore Show” and “Today” show. They first gained attention when they were featured in promotional videos for the gay dating app Grindr.
You’ll love this interview.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, The Old Gays.
Thanks to Robert Reeves, Mick Peterson, Bill Lyons and Jessay Martin — known collectively as the “Old Gays for joining me today and for their candor and honestly. Thanks to our sponsor today, Archives.com. Thanks to you, our equally wonderful audience…please be safe, and I emphasize this because we need to all be safe by eliminating assault rifles. Assault rifles should only be in military hands…they are killing our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: School. Please, let’s do better by eliminating assault rifles…let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and I’ll see you next week.
Hitler's Munich - Dr. Michael Brenner
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we’ve got another great show as part of our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living author interview series. Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, who I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 658th episode, and we spoke to author ‘The PIrate’s Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd,’ available HERE on Apple Books for pre-order now. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Kathy Kleiman about her new book, Proving Ground…a great interview about the first women programmers of the ENIAC computer Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire backlog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOldBetter.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Today’s interview is really amazing and so eye-opening…We are talking with Smithsonian Associate Dr. Michael Brenner. Dr. Michael Brenner will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes for more details; but we have a wonderful interview with Dr. Michael Brenner today in anticipation of Michael Brenner’s Smithsonian Associates presentation titled, Insurrection in a Bavarian Beer Hall.Hitler’s Failed Putsch and Its Consequences
In the aftermath of Germany's defeat in World War I and the failed November Revolution of 1918-19, the conservative government of Bavaria identified Jews with left-wing radicalism. Munich became a hotbed of right-wing extremism, with synagogues under attack and Jews physically assaulted in the streets. It was here that Adolf Hitler established the Nazi movement and developed his antisemitic ideas. Michael Brenner provides a gripping account of how Bavaria's capital city became the testing ground for Nazism and the Final Solution.
Dr. Michael Brenner will describe in detail an electrifying narrative that takes readers from Hitler's return to Munich following the armistice to his calamitous Beer Hall Putsch in 1923. Dr. Brenner demonstrates why the city's transformation is crucial for understanding the Nazi era and the tragedy of the Holocaust. Dr. Brenner tells us how Hitler and his followers terrorized Munich's Jews and were aided by politicians, judges, police, and ordinary residents. Dr. Brenner shows how the city's Jews responded to the antisemitic backlash in many different ways--by declaring their loyalty to the state, by avoiding public life, or by abandoning the city altogether for a different perspective.
That, of course, is our guest today, Dr. Michael Brenner reading from his new book, In Hitler’s Munich. Please join me in welcoming to the Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series Smithsonian Associate Dr. Michael Brenner.
Thanks to Dr. Michael Brenner for joining me today and for his reading from his new book, In Hitler’s Munich Dr. Brenner’s excellent preparation…really makes my job easy. Making my job easy, and thanks, as well, to our wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Thanks to you, our equally wonderful audience…please be safe, and I emphasize this because we need to all be safe by eliminating assault rifles. Assault rifles should only be in military hands…they are killing our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: School. Please, let’s do better by eliminating assault rifles…let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and I’ll see you next week. Music today is from Smithsonian Folkways, Germany: Die Bluemelein sie schlafen / Ober de stelen straten / Schlaf in suesser Ruh (medley)
For more details, please click HERE at Smithsonian Associates:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/insurrection-in-beer-hall
TESLA: Wizard At War - Dr. Marc Seifer
The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we’ve got another great show as part of our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living author interview series. Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, who I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 656th episode, and we spoke to author Kathy Kleiman about her new book, Proving Ground…a great interview about the first women programmers of the ENIAC computer. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Claudia Clark about her book, ‘Dear Barack’ and the important but unlikely, especially in this divisive political day and age, of the political partnership between Pres. Barack Obama and German PM Angela Merkel. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire backlog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOldBetter.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Today’s interview is really fun and so eye-opening…We are talking with Smithsonian Associate Marc Seifer. Marc Seifer will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes for more details, but we have a wonderful interview with Marc Seifer today in anticipation of Marc’s Smithsonian Associates presentation.
In the 21st century, the life and accomplishments of the inventor, engineer, and futurist Nikola Tesla have risen from almost total obscurity to topics of fresh interest. Our guest today, author Marc J. Seifer, one of the world’s leading Tesla experts, surveys for us his most significant discoveries that continue to influence today's military technology and diplomatic strategies. Let’s listen as author Marc Seifer reads from his new book, TESLA: Wizard at War
Marc Seifer offers us new insights into the brilliant scientist's particle-beam weapon (a.k.a. the "Death Ray") and explores his military negotiations with pivotal historical figures, including his links to Joseph Stalin; General Andrew McNaughton, Churchill’s right-hand man; Vannevar Bush, head of the U.S. Office of Scientific Research and Development during World War II; and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates author interview series, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Marc Seifer.
Thanks to Marc Seifer for joining me today and for his reading from his new book, TESLA: Wizard At War; Marc’s excellent preparation…really makes my job easy. Making my job easy, and thanks, as well, to our wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Thanks to you, our equally wonderful audience…please be safe, and I emphasize this because we need to all be safe by eliminating assault rifles. Assault rifles should only be in military hands…they are killing our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: School. Please, let’s do better by eliminating assault rifles…let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and I’ll see you next week.
TESLA: Wizard At War - Dr. Marc Seifer
The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we’ve got another great show as part of our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living author interview series. Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, who I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 656th episode, and we spoke to author Kathy Kleiman about her new book, Proving Ground…a great interview about the first women programmers of the ENIAC computer. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Claudia Clark about her book, ‘Dear Barack’ and the important but unlikely, especially in this divisive political day and age, of the political partnership between Pres. Barack Obama and German PM Angela Merkel. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire backlog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOldBetter.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Today’s interview is really fun and so eye-opening…We are talking with Smithsonian Associate Marc Seifer. Marc Seifer will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes for more details, but we have a wonderful interview with Marc Seifer today in anticipation of Marc’s Smithsonian Associates presentation.
In the 21st century, the life and accomplishments of the inventor, engineer, and futurist Nikola Tesla have risen from almost total obscurity to topics of fresh interest. Our guest today, author Marc J. Seifer, one of the world’s leading Tesla experts, surveys for us his most significant discoveries that continue to influence today's military technology and diplomatic strategies. Let’s listen as author Marc Seifer reads from his new book, TESLA: Wizard at War
Marc Seifer offers us new insights into the brilliant scientist's particle-beam weapon (a.k.a. the "Death Ray") and explores his military negotiations with pivotal historical figures, including his links to Joseph Stalin; General Andrew McNaughton, Churchill’s right-hand man; Vannevar Bush, head of the U.S. Office of Scientific Research and Development during World War II; and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates author interview series, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Marc Seifer.
Thanks to Marc Seifer for joining me today and for his reading from his new book, TESLA: Wizard At War; Marc’s excellent preparation…really makes my job easy. Making my job easy, and thanks, as well, to our wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Thanks to you, our equally wonderful audience…please be safe, and I emphasize this because we need to all be safe by eliminating assault rifles. Assault rifles should only be in military hands…they are killing our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: School. Please, let’s do better by eliminating assault rifles…let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and I’ll see you next week.
The Pirate's Wife - Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos
The Not Old Better Show Art of Living Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is generously brought to you by FindAGrave, Ka’Chava, and Talkspace. I love our sponsors, and please support them each by checking each out in today’s show notes…more to come.
But we have a packed show today with the author, historian, and journalist Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos. Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos has written an excellent book, due to be released on November 8, 2022, titled, ‘The PIrate’s Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd,’ available HERE on Apple Books for pre-order now. And we have author Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos right now, too, and she’s agreed to read a passage from her new book, live in just a moment…
But, first, I mentioned our sponsors today, FindAGrave, the world’s largest online gravesite collection. Look on FindAGrave first before leaving home. Use maps to find the location for all your genealogy research…
Welcome back to the show, and now let’s hear from Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos as she reads to us about the wife of Captain Kidd, the subject of her book The Pirate’s Wife, the remarkable true story about her life and the buried treasure associated with one of the most notorious pirates ever to prowl the seas.
That, of course, is our guest today, author, journalist, and historian Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos reading from her upcoming book, ‘The Pirate’s Wife,’ available 11/8/22. This is a great interview, and we’ll learn all about the dramatic and deliciously swashbuckling story of Sarah Kidd, the wife of the famous pirate Captain Kidd, charting her transformation from New York socialite to international outlaw during the Golden Age of Piracy
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos.
My thanks to our sponsors today, FindAGrave, Ka’Chava, and Talkspace, for generously sponsoring today’s episode. Please support our sponsors; check them out in today’s show notes, as they help me make a great, unique show for all of us in the 55+ age community and our families. My thanks to Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos, author of the excellent book ‘The PIrate’s Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd,’ available for pre-order. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well and be safe…I’m saying this to you regularly about being safe, and that is to be safe by eliminating assault rifles. We don’t need them in hands of nonmilitary, and they are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: SCHOOL! We can do better. Let's talk about Better...The Not Old Better Show.
The ENIAC Programmers: The Women Behind the First Modern Computer-Kathy Kleiman
The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we’ve got another great show as part of our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living author interview series. Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, who I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 656th episode, and we spoke to author Peter Alagona about his new book, Accidental Ecosystem…a great interview about the rise in animals living in urban America. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Dr. Chantel Prat about how we’re wired and the human brain’s adventure for each of us. If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire backlog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOldBetter.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
As I said, our guest today is Kathy Kleiman, author, author, educator, and attorney who’s written the new book, Proving Ground: The Untold Story of the Six Women Who Programmed the World’s First Modern Computer and will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up…check our show notes for details and more information.
After the end of World War II, top-secret research continued across the United States as engineers and programmers rushed to complete their confidential assignments. Among them were six pioneering women tasked with figuring out how to program the new Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC).
The world’s first general-purpose, programmable, all-electronic computer, ENIAC, was built to calculate a single ballistic trajectory in 20 seconds rather than 40 hours by a human hand—but there were no instruction codes or programming languages in existence to guide the women. They succeeded, but their story was never told to the reporters and scientists fascinated by the huge computer after it became public—and it was lost.
That, of course, is our guest today, author Kathy Kleiman, reading from her new book, Proving Ground: The Untold Story of the Six Women Who Programmed the World’s First Modern Computer
Join Kathy Kleiman and meas she talks all about these women programmers and the campaign to restore these women to their rightful place as technological revolutionaries and shares why the ENIAC programmers’ groundbreaking work still deserves to be celebrated.
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Dear Barack - Claudia Clark
The Extraordinary Partnership Between Barack Obama and Angela Merkel
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is generously brought to you by Ka’Chava, Elysium Health, and Newspapers.com
Working with people who are dissimilar in personality and thought can prove perplexing, if not impossible, yet it doesn't mean that successful working partnerships cannot be developed.
One such partnership nearly didn’t happen; then, after it did, it nearly died. One of the great political friendships of the modern world is between US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel as two of the world’s most influential leaders, together at the center of some of the biggest controversies and most impressive advancements of our time. But while their friendship has been the subject of both scrutiny and admiration, few know the full story.
Our guest today, author Claudia Clark, tells us about the two world leaders taking office at the height of the 2008 global recession; Obama was keenly aware of the fractured relationship between the US and Europe. And for her part, Merkel was suspicious of the charismatic newcomer who had captivated her country, a state visit, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom award…let’s listen as Claudia Clark reads a passage from her new book.
That, of course, is our guest today, Claudia Clark reading from her new book, Dear Barack, which is a thoroughly researched document of the parallel trajectories that led to Obama and Merkel meeting on the world stage and the trials, both personal and political, that they confronted in office.
Join Claudia Clark and me as we discuss a story of camaraderie on a global scale; Clark’s book and our interview today about ‘Dear Barack’ shows that it is possible for political adversaries to establish bonds of respect—and even friendship—in the service of the free world.
My thanks today to our sponsors, Ka’Chava Newspapers.com and Elysium Health. Please check out our show notes for more information about our sponsors, and please support our sponsors because they, in turn, support the show. My thanks to Claudia Clark, author of the new book ‘Dear Barack.’ You can find out more about Claudia Clark, and her work in the show notes today, too. Please be well and be safe…I’m saying this to you regularly about being safe, and that is to be safe by eliminating assault rifles. We don’t need them in hands of nonmilitary, and they are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: SCHOOL! We can do better. Let's talk about Better...The Not Old Better Show.
The Accidental Ecosystem - Dr. Peter Alagona
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Inside Science Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Ka’Chava Archives.com and Elysium Health. Please check out our show notes today about each sponsor and support our sponsors as they support the show.
Peregrine falcons nesting on high-rise ledges, cougars prowling in yards, and seals lolling on urban beaches: these are now familiar sights to city-dwellers and to those who follow them on social media. As environmental studies professor Peter S. Alagona shows in his new book THE ACCIDENTAL ECOSYSTEM: People and Wildlife in American Cities this relatively new phenomenon of thriving animal life in urban areas is more than an eye-catching curiosity or an example of society encroaching on nature. Instead, it's a whole new ecosystem, one that shows how animals and humans can live together peacefully, how species can adapt in extremely short time periods, and how we can start to right the ecological sins committed when urban sprawl first began.
Peter Alagona will be reading a brief passage and description from his book in just a moment, but let me give you a quick message from one of our partners today, Ka’Chava…
I’ve asked our guest, Peter Alagona, to introduce his reading selection today for us…
That of course, is our guest today, Peter Alagona reading a passage from his new book, THE ACCIDENTAL ECOSYSTEM: People and Wildlife in American Cities. Let’s jump in and meet historian of science, conservation scientist, and nature-culture geographer Peter Alagona, our guest today.
My thanks today to our sponsors, Ka’Chava Archives.com and Elysium Health. Please check out our show notes for more information about our sponsors, and please support our sponsors because they, in turn, support the show. My thanks to Dr. Peter Alagona, author of the new book ‘THE ACCIDENTAL ECOSYSTEM: People and Wildlife in American Cities.’ You can also find out more about Dr. Alagona and her work in the show notes today. Please be well and be safe…I’m saying this to you regularly about being safe, and that is to be safe by eliminating assault rifles. We don’t need them in hands of nonmilitary and they are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: SCHOOL!
Dr. Chantel Prat - The Neuroscience of You
The Not Old Better Show, Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Inside Science Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Ka’Chava and Find A Grave. Please check out our show notes today about each sponsor and support our sponsors as they support the show.
What does it mean when someone says, “I’m not wired that way.” Usually, that adage refers to whether we can learn something, understand something, or how easily a person’s brain pilots us through new information and more.
Our guest today on the Not Old Better Show, Science Interview Series is Dr. Chantel Prat, who’ll help understand the human brain's adventure.
With style and wit, Chantel Prat takes us on a tour of the meaningful ways our brains are dissimilar. Dr. Prat will use real-world examples and other data to show us today how to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your own brain while learning what might be going on in the brains of those who are unlike you. Dr. Prat’s new book The Neuroscience of You will be the focus of our conversations and will help us see how brains that are engineered differently ultimately take diverse paths when it comes time to prioritize information, use what they’ve learned from experience, relate to other people, and what does it mean to be different?
That of course, is our guest today, Dr. Chantel Prat, reading from her new book, ‘The Neuroscience of You.’ Please join me today for a wonderful conversation to help us understand ourselves and others by zooming in so close that we all look gray and squishy.
My thanks today to our sponsors, Ka’Chava and Find A Grave. Please check out our show notes for more information about our sponsors, and please support our sponsors because they support the show. My thanks to Dr. Chantel Prat, author of the new book ‘The Neuroscience of You.” You can also find out more about Dr. Prat and her work in the show notes today. Please be well and be safe…I’m saying this to you regularly about being safe, and that is to be safe by eliminating assault rifles. We don’t need them in hands of nonmilitary, and they are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: SCHOOL!
Home Economics: Why Now? - Danielle Dreilinger
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
The Secret History of Home Economics
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and for all of us in The Not Old Better Show audience, the term “home economics” may conjure traumatic memories of lopsided hand-sewn pillows or sunken muffins.
But the common conceptions obscure the real story and value of the once-revolutionary “science of better living.” The field exploded opportunities for women in the 20th century by reducing domestic work and providing jobs as professors, engineers, chemists, and businesspeople.
And, according to our Smithsonian Associates guest today, author Danielle Dreilinger it has something to teach us today: that everyone should learn how to cook a meal, balance their bank account, and fight for a better world.
Danielle Dreilinger will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up so check out our website for more information. But, we have Danielle Dreilinger today, and we’ll talk about her new book, The Secret History of Home Economics: How Trailblazing Women Harnessed the Power of Home and Changed the Way We Live, and she’ll traces the field’s of Home Economics history and the achievements of the women in it who became chemists and marketers; studied nutrition, health, and exercise; tested parachutes; created astronaut food; and took bold steps in childhood development and education.
Home economics followed the currents of American culture even as it shaped them. Danielle Dreilinger will discuss the racism within the movement and the strides taken by women of color who were influential leaders and innovators. She also looks at women's personal lives in the field, as they chose to be single, shares lives with other women, or try for egalitarian marriages.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series, author, and Smithsonian Associate, Danielle Dreilinger.
My thanks to author Danielle Dreilinger who will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates, so check out our website for more information. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast.
Check out the Smithsonian Associates site for ticket details and more information: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/home-economics
Planet Word Museum - Rebecca Roberts
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have a wonderful show, a previous guest I first met through Smithsonian Associates and someone I’ve been fortunate to talk with several times. Our guest is Ms. Rebecca Roberts. Rebecca Roberts is the curator of Programming for Planet Word Museum. Rebecca Roberts is a journalist, a producer, a political consultant, a jazz singer, and a nationally recognized author. Rebecca Roberts tells us about Planet Word, a Washington D.C. museum concerned with all things, well, word. Yet, it is not by any means that simple! Please join us to hear about this museum's fantastic aspects, including a karaoke room and interactive-painting exhibit.
My thanks to Rebecca Roberts, curator of Programming for Planet Word Museum. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. I thank you, my wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show. Please be well, be safe and let’s eliminate assault rifles. Assault rifles are unnecessary and instill fear in our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: school. Please let’s do this. And, please, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next time.
KushCon 2022 - Chase Nobles, CEO, and Dr. Steven Grant
The Not Old Better Show, Issues Briefing Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Today’s show is sponsored by Newspapers.com and AthleticGreens. Please check out our show notes for more information about our sponsors and please support our sponsors.
Our guest today is the founder of kush.com, Chase Nobles, Chase Nobles is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Kush.com, wholesale cannabis and hemp marketplace. Chase has worked in the cannabis industry since 2014, evolving the Kush brand from its origins as a tourism and media company into the largest marketplace platform serving the cannabis and hemp industries. KushCon is approaching, Aug 6 - 7, in Tampa, and if you’re searching for help with sleep, anxiety, or pain? Just interested in the legal hemp market? KushCon is our chance to explore the leading brands and speak directly with the industry, and we’ll learn more about the Kushcon event from Chase Nobles; joining us in a moment.
We have a great show because just as Chase will share topics, innovation and more about Kushcon, the regulatory element of hemp, CBD and cannabis, medical Marijuana is on everyone’s mind, too. Joining us again as an ongoing guest here on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast is Dr. Steven Grant. Dr. Steven Grant is a neuroscientist and is formerly the Senior Program Officer at the National Institute on Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health, and we’ll be examining today what the research on cannabidiol, or CBD, —and more importantly — what the science has discovered about this elusive chemical's potential benefits for chronic pain and the potential risks.
First, though, let’s catch up with Chase Nobles, CEO of Kushcon, and the upcoming Kushcon event in Tampa, Florida, Aug 6 - 7.
Now our conversation about the regulatory issues of CBD, hemp, cannabis, and medical marijuana, Dr. Steven Grant.
My thanks to Chase Nobles and Dr. Steven Grant for their generous time today. My thanks to sponsors Newspapers.com and AthleticGreens. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience, radio, and podcast. Please be safe, and let’s eliminate assault rifles. We don’t need them in the hands of nonmilitary, and assault rifles are to blame for mass murder, instilling fear in our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn, school. We can do better. We must, and let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next time.
Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test - Dr. Marlene Zuk
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science interview series, our guest today is Dr. Marlene Zuk. Dr. Marlene Zuk is an evolutionary biologist studying the evolution of behavior, particularly sexual selection and communication. Dr. Zuk helped develop the idea that parasites and pathogens are instrumental in the evolution of sexual differences and has examined how behavior affects the rate of evolution. Dr. Zuk will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates, so please check out our website for more details.
Our lively conversation today is about exploring animal behavior in all its glorious complexity; Dr. Marlene Zuk goes beyond the tired nature-versus-nurture debate to focus on the interaction between genes and the environment. Driving her investigation is a simple but essential question: How does behavior evolve?
Dr. Zuk addresses our questions by drawing from a wealth of research on animal behavior, including her own on insects. She shares stories of cockatoos that dance to rock music, ants that heal their injured companions, dogs that exhibit signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder, and more. Dr Zuk has written the new book, creatively titled Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test: How Behavior Evolves and Why It Matters
Dr. Marlene Zuk's new book, Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test: How Behavior Evolves and Why It Matters. Available on Apple Books, HERE.
We will discuss Dr. Zuk’s insights into animal intelligence, mating behavior, disease-fighting capacity, and the diverse interactions between an organism’s genes and its environment—and Dr. Zuk urges us to consider how that same process applies to humans.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast Dr. Marlene Zuk.
My thanks to author and scientist Dr. Marlene Zuk for her generous time today. Dr. Marlene Zuk will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates and you can check out more details in our show notes today. I thank you, my wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show. Please be well, be safe and let’s eliminate assault rifles. Assault rifles are unnecessary and instill fear in our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: school. Please let’s do this. And, please, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next time. Today's show is dedicated to the late Dr. Barry Sinervo...my favorite scientist.
For more information about Dr. Zuk's presentation at Smithsonian Associates, please click HERE: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/animal-behavior
Cellular Wellness Now - Bill Rawls, MD
The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Today’s episode is brought to you by Archives.com, Elysium Health, and Ka’Chava. Check out our show notes today for more information about our sponsors, and please support the show by supporting our sponsors.
Dear Not Old Better Show audience, our topic and guest today are exactly in line with your emails to me over the last year: more health information, specifically wellness. Our guest today, Bill Rawls, MD, will give you just that…a deep look at this subject as author of the excellent book, which I call a manual, titled: The Cellular Wellness Solution
Bill Rawls, MD, a licensed physician for over 30 years, has dedicated his life to medicine. When a health crisis in his early forties abruptly changed his quality of life, he came face to face with the limitations of modern medicine and began to explore the vast possibilities of alternative treatments. Restoring his health through holistic and herbal therapies inspired him to share his discoveries on the importance of cellular wellness.
Dr. Rawls's ambitions are HUGE to do this, and we’ll hear that today:
That, of course, is our guest today, author, physical, and wellness expert, Dr. Bill Rawls.
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Bill Rawls to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.
My thanks to our sponsors today, Archives.com, Elysium Health, and Ka’Chava. Check out our show notes today for more information about our sponsors, and please support the show by supporting our sponsors. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe, everyone, and let’s eliminate assault rifles. Assault rifles are unnecessary and instill fear in our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: school. Please let’s do this. And, please, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next time.
It's Just Dinner - Dr. Tom Robinson
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is brought to you by FindAGrave.com
We are talking about dating in today’s episode, and we’re talking with a dating expert, Dr. Tom Robinson, who hosts a popular new podcast titled “It’s Just Dinner.”
I love that name, “It’s Just Dinner.” When dating is at the forefront of your mind, as it can be with many in our Not Old Better Show audience, you may put too much pressure on yourself or your dating companion. Today’s interview with Dr. Tom Robinson will make it less about the BIG DEAL romantic significance and more about “just dinner” and the experience. After all, you’re not committing to getting married…it’s just dinner, as Dr. Robinson tells us.
Dr. Robinson will offer dating tips, help alleviate anxiety about dating, overcome the dreaded ‘dating ritual,’ and offer some guidance about enjoying the date, taking it slow, laughing, and keeping it simple.
Dr. Tom Robinson, a professor at the BYU School of Communications, says: “Guys, she’s not committing to being your wife,” “It’s just dinner. Quit thinking about it as a romantic encounter; it’s just dinner. She’s committing an hour to you to eat and to talk. That’s it. For the women: it’s just dinner. If he doesn’t call you ever again, that’s fine. If you don’t like him, that’s fine. Remember, you’re not an item. It’s just dinner. You’re just having a meal.” “Stop stressing over it.”
Dr. Tom Robinson and his co-host, journalist Bob Walz host the “It’s Just Dinner” podcast, which is available everywhere you find your podcasts. Dr. Robinson is a professor at the BYU School of Communications. He spends most of his time studying and gathering information on older stereotypes and portrayals of older individuals in the media and determining what images older individuals like and dislike in the media.
Please join me in welcoming you to The Not Old Better Show Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast Dr. Tom Robinson.
My thanks to Dr. Tom Robinson for his generous time today. My thanks to FindAGrave.com for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors and check out our show notes for more information about FindAGrave.com. Thank you, my wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show. Please be well, be safe and let’s eliminate assault rifles. Assault rifles are unnecessary and instill fear in our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: school. Please let’s do this. And, please, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next time.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is brought to you by Talkspace and Bank On Yourself. Please support our sponsors and check out our show notes today for more information on each.
Our guest today is a great one: Seattle-based photographer Mike Hipple, author of the book Lived Through That: ‘90s Musicians Today. The 144-page book features portraits of dozens of artists who were popular in the ‘90s, among them Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic, Belly’s Tanya Donelly, Arrested Development’s Speech, and one of my all time favorites, Cracker’s (and Camper Van Beethoven’s) David Lowery. Along with the photos are interviews in which the artists reveal what they’ve been up to lately.
Mike Hipple gets excited to share with us all the bands, people, musicians and these artists that you (and me) may not have heard of. Mike Hipple tells us today that there are some gems that Mike thinks are definitely worthy of people’s time. The people who participated in this book all opened up their doors and their hearts and were really fun to work with.
Mike Hipple has been a freelance photographer for over two decades. His past clients include Fast Company, National Geographic, and Microsoft. Hipple’s first book was 80s Redux: Your Favorite Musicians Today.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, author, photographer Mike Hipple.
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Follow the Music: An All-American Road Trip - Bill Clevlen
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Art of Living interview series with Smithsonian Associates, our guest today is author, travel columnist and music lover Bill Clevlen. Bill Clevlen will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates and you can check out more details in our show notes today.
You love the songs that are the soundtrack of your life. Join me today with national travel journalist and broadcaster Bill Clevlen on a virtual road trip to the places where they were born and where iconic performers made history, a memorable cross-country journey into the heart of American music.
Our itinerary today takes us from instrument-themed museums to recording studios, famous stages to murals honoring musical greats. Along the way Bill Clevlen spotlights statues of artists including Dolly Parton and Ray Charles; Motown’s legendary Studio A; the Grand Ole Opry; the places where the blues and hip-hop were first heard; Little Richard’s childhood home; the room where Aretha Franklin recorded her first hit; and the last spot Hank Williams was seen alive. It’s a virtual trip that will bring back plenty of memories—and perhaps inspire your own real-life one to follow the music you love.
Clevlen’s new book,The Ultimate American Music Bucket List: A Guide for Music Lovers and Road Trippers is a wonderful companion to any drive, but the tour aspect is most impressive.
We’ll discuss Bill’s excellent book, along with other great stories:
From the red light blinks out the word "Hollywood" in Morse code every few seconds: what a cool story: Reportedly, the message has been changed only once since the light began blinking the message in 1956. The light has been sending out the same message, with a few exceptions. The year 1992 marked the 50th anniversary of Capitol Records, and to celebrate this, the message was changed to “Capitol 50” for the whole year. It was then changed back, and it would take another decade until it was changed again. Bill Clevlen’s book is filled with these kinds of stories and music history.
Bill Clevlen currently shares road trip stories on radio and television stations across the U.S. You can hear him nationally on SiriusXM satellite radio and several syndicated travel programs. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate Bill Clevlen.
My thanks to author, road tripper, and music lover Bill Clevlen for his generous time today. Bill Clevlen will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates and you can check out more details in our show notes today. I thank you, my wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show. Please be well, be safe and let’s eliminate assault rifles. Assault rifles are unnecessary and instill fear in our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: school. Please let’s do this. And, please, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next time.
For more information, please check out the Smithsonian Associates website:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/music-road-trip
Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive With the World’s Most Misunderstood Predator.
Smithsonian Associates
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Inside Science interview series with Smithsonian Associates, our guest today is author and scientist Dr. David Shiffman. David Shiffman will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates and you can check out more details in our show notes today.
Let’s listen as David Shiffman reads a passage from his new book, Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World's Most Misunderstood Predator.
David Shiffman reading from his new book, Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World's Most Misunderstood Predator. Sharks do matter, and they are some of the most fascinating, ecologically important, threatened, and misunderstood animals on Earth. More often feared than revered, their role as predators of the deep has earned them a reputation as a major threat to humans. But, says marine conservation biologist David Shiffman, the truth is that sharks are not a danger to us—they're in danger from us.
David Shiffman tells us today why it's crucial that we overcome our misconceptions and rise above cinematic Hollywood scenes to scare us, to embrace sharks as the imperiled and elegant ocean guardians they really are. Sharing his own fascinating experiences working with them, Shiffman explains why healthy shark populations are essential for supporting ocean ecosystems—and the coastal economies that depend on them.
Touching on everything from Shark Week to shark fin soup, overfishing to marine sanctuaries, Shiffman reveals why these iconic predators are in trouble, why we should care, and how scientists, conservationists, and individuals can save them.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Inside Science Interview series on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate Dr. David Shiffman.
My thanks to author and scientist Dr. David Shiffman for his generous time today. Dr. David Shiffman will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates and you can check out more details in our show notes today. I thank you, my wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show. Please be well, be safe and let’s eliminate assault rifles. Assault rifles are unnecessary and instill fear in our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: school. Please let’s do this. And, please, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next time. Today's show is dedicated to the late Dr. Barry Sinervo...my favorite scientist.
Krebs Cycle: Why It Matters - Prof Nick Lane
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series
Understanding the Krebs Cycle
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Inside Science interview series with Smithsonian Associates, our guest today is author and scientist Nick Lane. Nick Lane will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates and you can check out more details in our show notes today.
Generations of students have learned how the Krebs cycle generates the building blocks of life and fuels the furnace of respiration. Biochemist Nick Lane is among the vanguard of researchers who ask how this complex, contradictory pathway of creation, destruction, and renewal within our cells could help us understand questions from the origins of life to the devastation of cancer.
In an animated conversation with us today, Nick Lane guides an exploration through the “conflicted merry-go-round of energy and matter” that is the Krebs cycle. Along the way, he recounts the scientific detective work that discovered this process while deconstructing textbook views about metabolism.
Nick Lane will tell us about how he traces the primacy of the Krebs cycle—and its reverse—from deep-sea hydrothermal vents and the “Cambrian Explosion” to the individual, yet universal, experience of aging. By distilling and humanizing complex research, Lane offers an essential overview for anyone fascinated by biology’s great mysteries. What this means to our lives, our death, disease, and the origin of life…I’ll let Nick Lane tell you himself, but first, let’s hear Nick Lane read a passage from his new book, ‘Transformer.
That of course, is our guest today, Prof Nick Lane reading from his new book ‘Transformer’
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast author, scientist, and Smithsonian Associate, Nick Lane.
My thanks to author and scientist Nick Lane for his time and patience with me and our audience about the Krebs Cycle. Nick Lane will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates and you can check out more details in our show notes today. I thank you, my wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show. Please be well, be safe and let’s eliminate assault rifles. Assault rifles are unnecessary, and they instill fear in our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: school. Please let’s do this. And, please, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next time. Today's show is dedicated to the late Dr. Barry Sinervo...my favorite scientist.
For more information, please check out the Smithsonian Associates site: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/krebs-cycle
The Road To Galena - Interview with Joe Hall
The Not Old Better Show Movies for Adults Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is brought to you by Newspapers.com.
As part of our Art of Living, Film Interview series, our guest today is Joe Hall. Joe Hall is a first-time feature filmmaker and has written the July 8 release of The Road To Galena. We’ll hear from Joe Hall about his new movie, what it took to make a wonderful film on location during COVID, and what it took to make a film of this type. You see, films like ‘The Road To Galena are really not made much anymore. In an era of blockbusters, action universe series prequels, sequels and remakes, there aren’t scripts like ‘The Road To Galena,’ but Joe Hall has written one. I’ve seen the film and it is wonderful.
The Road to Galena follows one man’s pursuit of personal fulfillment over traditional success. Cole Baird ( played by Ben Winchell ) has everything — a beautiful wife, a successful career, a large home, and membership to an elite country club.
Behind the facade, however, is a man trapped by his surroundings and falling ever behind in the pursuit of his life’s dream.
Not strong enough to confront his father’s expectations, he left his true love, his best friend, and a fulfilling life in small-town America to embark on a legal career — intent to, one day, return.
Now the rising star in Washington social circles and the youngest managing partner in the history of a powerhouse D.C. law firm, Cole is given the choice to continue the path of success in a life to which he never aspired or to return to the community that nurtured him.
Let’s listen to a clip from the film between Cole and his father.
That of our course is a clip from the new film, released July 8, titled “The Road To Galena.” Our guest today is writer and first-time feature filmmaker of the film, Joe Hall.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, filmmaker Joe Hall.
My thanks to Newspapers.com for sponsoring today’s show. Please check out our show notes for more on the great new tools for finding out more about your family search from Newspapers.com in our show notes today. My thanks to Joe Hall for his excellent interview, all due to Joe, and his excellent film, “The Road To Galena:”, now in theaters and On Demand. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show Audience. Please be well, be safe and let’s eliminate assault rifles. Assault rifles are not needed and our children and grandchildren are suffering in schools. Please help. Let’s do better, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and I’ll see you next week.
The Ritchie Boys, Nisei, and WWII: The Language of War
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. You’re listening to our award-winning Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and our guest today is Dr. David Frey, who’s written and researched and will be telling us all about his subject, The Richie Boys.
Between 1942 and 1945, the U.S. military established the Military Intelligence Training Center (MITC), which recruited an unusual group of soldiers: refugees from Nazi-occupied Europe, Japanese Americans, Native Americans, African Americans, women, artists, intellectuals, and others.
Our guest today, Dr. David Frey, a professor of history and director of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at West Point, spotlights two groups that possessed invaluable linguistic skills and who could pull off an amazing transformation to aid the US war effort.
Among the “Ritchie Boys,” named for the secret Camp Ritchie facility in Maryland, were young Jewish refugees mostly from Nazi Germany and Austria. They returned to Europe after being trained in how to gather battlefield intelligence. Second-generation Japanese Americans or Nisei also trained at the camp, serving as translators, interpreters, and interrogators.
Dr. David Frey tells us the story of the recruits’ wartime contributions and their enduring effects on the culture and politics of the Cold War era—and on what it meant to be an American. This story is amazing and The Ritchie Boys were young men, many of them German-born Jews, who fled Nazi Germany to the US. They were trained in intelligence and psychological warfare and returned to Germany as soldiers in the US army.
Join me for a fascinating story you have to hear to believe, and let’s welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate, Dr. David Frey.
My thanks to Dr. David Frey for his generous time today, as well as this fascinating Smithsonian Associates story of The Ritchie Boys. My thanks to the Smithsonian Associates for their ongoing support of the show. My thanks to you my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on the radio and on the podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s eliminate assault rifles. Assault rifles are not needed and our wonderful children and grandchildren are frightened in the very place they do their learning: schools. Let’s do this together and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. I’ll see you next week…thanks, everybody.
Colin Milner - State of Wellness Aging Adults 2022
The Not Old Better Show, Healthy Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, as part of our Healthy Living Interview Series, our guest today is Colin Milner and today’s show is brought to you by Ka’Chava, Elysium Health and Athletic Greens. Please check out our show notes for more information about today’s sponsors.
Colin Milner is CEO of the International Council on Active Aging and founder of the active-aging industry in North America. Colin Milner, who’s been a popular guest on The Not Old Better Show previously, is back to talk to us about ICAA research into the wellness industry and new opportunities to revitalize the lives of older adults. We will talk a little bit about Active Aging Week, which is coming up in October…more on that later.
Many of you in our Not Old Better Show audience will know all about Colin Milner and his work at the organization he founded, the International Council on Active Aging. Colin Milner is also a leading authority on the health and well-being of the older adult. The World Economic Forum's Network of Global Agenda Councils recognized him as one of "the most innovative and influential minds" in the world on aging-related topics. In this wide-ranging interview of the wellness industry, Colin Milner will tell us about the discovery of wellness for older adults, post COVID and how it has infused the culture of senior living, active-adult "seniors" centers and other places with a large population of older adults. We’ll learn about plans for wellness programs, budgets, technology and remodels, and how a culture of wellness helps organizations position to thrive. Published June 2022
An award-winning writer, Milner has authored more than 300 articles, and we’re so fortunate for his time today. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Colin Milner.
My thanks to Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging and founder of the active-aging industry in North America. Remember Active Aging Week is coming up Oct 5, and thank you Colin, for your work, and willingness to join us today. My thanks to our sponsors today: Ka’Chava, Elysium Health and Athletic Greens. Please check out our show notes for more information about today’s sponsors.My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Piper Huguley - 'By Her Own Design'
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Today’s show is brought to you by Talkspace and Athletic Greens. Please support our sponsors and check out our show notes for more information.
As part of our Art of Living Author interview series our guest today is best-selling author Piper Huguley. We are especially pleased today that Piper Huguley has graciously agreed to read a passage from her book, so you have that to look forward to, too.
Let me tell you briefly about historical fiction author Piper Huguley. Piper Huguley seeks to make new inroads in the publication of historical romance by featuring African American Christian characters. Piper Huguley is a two-time Golden Heart® finalist and is the author of Migrations of the Heart, a three-book series of historical romances set in the early 20th century featuring African American characters. Huguley is also the author of the Home to Milford College series.
We are talking today with Piper Huguley about her new book, “By Her Own Design.” “By Her Own Design,” is the incredible untold story of how Ann Lowe, a Black woman, and granddaughter of slaves, rose above personal struggles and racial prejudice to design and create one of America's most famous wedding dresses of all time for Jackie Kennedy.
Let’s listen as Piper Huguley reads about the main character Ann Lowe from a passage in her book, “By Her Own Design.”
That of course is our guest today, author Piper Huguley reading from her new book, “By Her Own Design.” And now, let’s talk with Piper Huguley on the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.
My thanks to best-selling historical fiction author Piper Huguley for her generous time and reading today on the show. My thanks to sponsors Talkspace and Athletic Greens. Please support the show and check out the special offers in our show notes today. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe and let’s eliminate assault rifles. We need to protect our children and grandchildren while in school. Thanks, everybody.
ARMORED - Mark Greaney Interview
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast., today’s show is brought to you by Elysium Health and Ka’Chava. I’m Paul Vogelzang and we have returning guest, NYT best-selling author and soon to be Hollywood movie mogul, Mark Greaney.
As part of our Art Of Living, Author Interview Series, our guest today is Mark Greaney. The Not Old Better Show audience will know Mark Greaney from his work in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan universe or his bestselling Gray Man series, and this week, a brand new Gray Man book, titled ‘Armored’ will soon be on sale, and ’Armored’ has already been optioned by Hollywood for another smash hit action film! is a HUGE hit already!
“Armored’ features a new cast of characters, and is not part of the Gray Man series, nor is Court Gentry a part of the story. ‘Armored’ is amazing, non-stop action, but with Mark Greaney’s ever present humanity and wit. This book has many twists and turns, and the plot is complex, but rewarding. All this is to say this is a readable thriller, and you’ll be on the edge of your seat, just as I was. I loved ‘Armored’ by Mark Greaney.
Our guest today is Mark Greaney, New York Times bestselling author, first published THE GRAY MAN, in 2009 and it became a national bestseller and a highly sought-after Hollywood property.
Now there are 11 novels in the NYT Bestselling Gray Man series. Netflix is releasing in theaters and streaming the film adaptation of the Gray Man series, starring Ryan Gosling as Court Gentry, aka Gray Man, villain Chris Evans, Rege-jean Page the Russo Brothers, and $200MM from Netflix, theaters, too. July 15th is the date for all this.
We’re talking new books, ‘Armored,” Netflix blockbuster film, spy craft, action, and much more today with NYT best-selling author, Mark Greaney.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, author interview series, NYT Best Selling author of The Gray Man, and his latest book, ‘Armored,’ author Mark Greaney.
My thanks to NYT Best Selling author, Mark Greaney. Mark Greaney’s new book, ‘Armored’ will be available soon wherever you find your books, including Apple Books. Thanks to Elysium Health and Ka’Chava for sponsoring today’s show. My thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Be safe, be healthy, and please practice smart social distancing, and remember, Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Pinsa Pizza - The Next Big Thing in Pizza - Biagio Ceppollaro and Chef Tony
Smithsonian Associates - Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is a lot of fun, at least for me, and hopefully for all of you, even in absentia. Apogolies for being cryptic here, but we’re talking about pizza today, and I get to sample some, going to Washington DC’s newest pizza hot spot, Via Roma, for what is being called by patrons and reviewers the ‘best pizza on the planet.’
There are many kinds of pizza to try in the D.C. area: Neapolitan, New York slices, Detroit-style squares, and more. But have you tried pinsa? It’s a Roman-style pizza made with dough that blends rice, soy, and wheat. It proofs up to 72 hours and contains 90 percent water, making it lighter than traditional pizza. Pinsa comes from Latin “pinsere” meaning “push the dough by hands,” and while the variety is still pretty much unknown both in Italy and in the United States, it is starting to catch on with fans.
I mentioned Via Roma, which is now the first “pinseria” in Maryland. Our guests today are Via Roma partner and operator Biagio Cepollaro and chef partner Tonino Topolino, also known as ‘Chef Tony,’ both hail proudly from Naples and their shared passion for pizza has culminated in a restaurant that reflects the ambiance, colors, and vibrancy of the beautiful thoroughfare Via Roma in their hometown. In addition to pinsa, the restaurant’s menu features homemade pasta and other Italian staples like arancini, meatballs, and tiramisu.
Join me and Biagio Cepollaro and Chef Tony, Tonino Topolino for a three-course interview today featuring the next big thing in pizza. Between courses, uh, I mean our interview, we’ll hear about the origins of pinsa and why the partners brought it to the area, as well as how each dish is prepared and how you might replicate it at home.
Lunch includes an appetizer, pinsa, and dessert; uh, again, apologies, I mean the interview will be very desert like, and you’ll enjoy it as much as me!
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates, Biagio Cepollaro and Chef Tony, Tonino Topolino.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associates, Biagio Cepollaro and Chef Tony, Tonino Topolino. And, you can find Chef Tony and Biagio Cepollaro at Smithsonian Associates coming soon, with more details available at our website and Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Please be safe, be well, and let’s let’s enjoy pizza, especially pinsa : The next BIG thing in pizza, so we can talk about Better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see each other next week right here at notold-better.com
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Riders of a Certain Age - Fran Severn
The Not Old Better, Art of Living Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is sponsored by Nugenix.
Are you a woman at midlife or beyond? Have you just discovered you have a passion for horses? Or maybe you've now found time for them after years devoted to a job and family? Surveys show that riders over the age of 40 are the fastest-growing segment of the equestrian world, with those age 65 and above seeing the biggest jump—so you are far from alone!
Our guest today, author Fran Severn, has written the new book, “Riders of a Certain Age. Your Go-To Guide for Loving Horses Mid-Life and Beyond.”
Surveys show that riders over the age of 40 are the fastest-growing segment of the equestrian world, with those aged 65 and above seeing the biggest jump. If you have just discovered a passion for horses, or just found the time to pursue it, RIDERS OF A CERTAIN AGE by Fran Severn is your go-to for how to get started.
Let’s listen as Fran Severn graciously reads from her new book, ‘Riders of a Certain Age.”
That of course is our guest today, author, rider, and horse expert Fran Severn reading a passage from her new book, ‘“Riders of a Certain Age. Your Go-To Guide for Loving Horses Mid-Life and Beyond.”
Please join me for a spirited, good-humored, and lovely interview with Fran Severn.
My thanks to author Fran Severn, who’s written the wonderful new book, “Riders of a Certain Age. Your Go-To Guide for Loving Horses Mid-Life and Beyond.” For more about Fran Severn, please check out our show notes today. My thanks to sponsor Nugenix. Please support our sponsors and try Nugenix, or suggest it to your partner by referring to today’s show notes for details. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s eliminate assault rifles, keeping our grandchildren and children safe everywhere, but especially in school. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see one another next week.
Grandparents Against Gun Violence - Pres. Judy Sherry
The Not Old Better Show, Issues of Today Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Elysium Health.
Tops Store, Buffalo NY, Uvalde, TX Tulsa hospital, yesterday in Iowa, 2 women are killed at a church in Iowa, hours after a shooting near Milwaukee.
It just seems to never end…and I know you all agree with me. I’ve heard you about this issue and as hard as it is, we’re going to talk about gun violence today on the show with the founder of Grandparents for Gun Safety, GAGV founder and president grandmother, Judy Sherry.
Grieving families have gone to Congress with demands for gun regulation change and nothing happened. So, how do you go beyond thoughts and prayers? What else must be done? We should grieve, but that’s not all you have to do.
We’ll be talking to Judy Sherry about what more there is to do, including:
- Background and history of Grandparents for Gun Safety?
- How did you, personally, get involved?
- What is the mission of Grandparents for Gun Safety? Manage guns, preventable?
- What does your organization mean by "Stand With Us for gun safety?"
- Tell us about the 'Lock if For Love" campaign? (Since its inception, LIFL has participated in around 120 community events and has distributed over 3000 gun-locks in the Kansas City area.)
- What is the current status of support for gun legislation by your organization?
- June is Gun Violence Awareness Month: What is your vision for gun safety?
Please join me for a timely and powerful conversation on the subject of gun safety with the founder of Grandparents against Gun Violence, Judy Sherry.
My thanks to Elysium Health for sponsoring today’s episode.
The Hawk's Way - Sy Montgomery
The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, Inside Science
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Today’s episode is part of our Inside Science series.
Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Sy Montgomery. Dr. Sy Montgomery, our guest today will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming soon, so please check out our show notes for details about Sy’s upcoming presentation.
When author and naturalist Sy Montgomery spent a day at falconer Nancy Cowan’s New England farm, home to a dozen magnificent birds of prey, it was the start of a deep love affair. That’s when she met Jazz, a feisty, four-year-old female Harris’s hawk with a wingspan of more than four feet. Not a pet, Jazz was a fierce predator with talons that could pierce skin and bone, and yet she was willing to work with a human to hunt.
Montgomery fell under the magnetic spell of the hawk, and over the next few years she spent more time with these creatures, getting to know their extraordinary abilities and instincts. Deeply emotional animals, hawks are quick to show anger and frustration and can hold a grudge for years. But they are also loyal and intensely aware of their surroundings. In a fascinating program highlighted by splendid color photos, Montgomery recalls her time in the world of hawks and shares what they can teach us about nature, life, and love.
To research books, films and articles, Sy Montgomery has been chased by an angry silverback gorilla in Zaire and bitten by a vampire bat in Costa Rica, worked in a pit crawling with 18,000 snakes in Manitoba and handled a wild tarantula in French Guiana.
She has been deftly undressed by an orangutan in Borneo, hunted by a tiger in India, and swum with piranhas, electric eels and dolphins in the Amazon. She has searched the Altai Mountains of Mongolia’s Gobi for snow leopards, hiked into the trackless cloud forest of Papua New Guinea to radiocollar tree kangaroos, and learned to SCUBA dive in order to commune with octopuses.
Sy’s 31 books for both adults and children have garnered many honors.
Her new book, The Hawk’s Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty is wonderful and let’s hear from Sy Montgomery as she reads from The Hawk’s Way.
That of course is our guest today, Dr. Sy Montgomery, reading from her new book, The Hawk’s Way. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Sy Montgomery.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Sy Montgomery. Sy Montgomery will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming soon, so please check out our show notes for details about Sy’s upcoming presentation. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s eliminate assault rifles, keeping our grandchildren and children safe everywhere, but especially in school. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see one another next week.
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HORSE - Geraldine Brooks
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s episode is part of our Art of Living, artist interview series.
Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate Geraldine Brooks. Geraldine Brooks will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and you can find out more details on our website and the Smithsonian Associates website in our show notes today.
The true story of the remarkable 19th-century racehorse Lexington, who became America’s greatest stud sire, provides the framework for Horse, the newest novel from Pulitzer Prize–winning author Geraldine Brooks.
Our guest today, author Geraldine Brooks braids three time periods in the narrative: 1850s Kentucky, where an enslaved groom named Jarret and the bay foal forge a bond of understanding that carries Lexington to record-setting victories across the South. New York City in the early 1950s, where a gallery owner becomes obsessed with a 19th-century equestrian oil painting of mysterious provenance. And the Smithsonian in 2019, where a scientist from Australia and a Nigerian-American art historian find themselves unexpectedly connected through their shared interest in the horse—one studying the stallion’s bones for clues to his power and endurance, the other using the portrait to uncover the lost history of the unsung Black horsemen who were critical to his racing success. Let’s listen as Geraldine Brooks reads a passage from her new book, ‘Horse.’
In our conversation, Pulitzer Prize winning Geraldine Brooks offers fascinating insights into a novel that explores art and science, the bond between people and animals, and the continuing story of race and injustice.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates author interview series on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate, Geraldine Brooks.
My thanks to Geraldine Brooks for her generous time, and reading from her new book, ‘Horse.’ Geraldine Brooks will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and you can find out more details on our website and the Smithsonian Associates website in our show notes today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful audience on The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates author interview series on radio and podcast.
Please be well, be safe, and let’s eliminate assault rifles, keeping our grandchildren and children safe everywhere, but especially in school. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see one another next week.
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What The Universe is Made Of - Dr. Michael Dine
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Today’s episode is part of our Inside Science series.
Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate Dr. Michael Dine.
Due very much to our guest today, Dr. Michael Dine, we know a great deal about the universe, its history, and its composition. We’ll be talking to Dr. Michael Dine today about how were we able to get to this point? Michael Dine, distinguished professor of physics, the University of California Santa Cruz, explores that question as he cautions that there are still great mysteries driving much current research in theoretical and experimental physics and astrophysics. Dr. Michael Dine, author of the new book, ‘This Way to the Universe,.’ will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up and you’ll find links in our show notes today, or check out the Smithsonian Associate’s site, also linked in our show notes today.
Advancing the study of the detailed history of the universe is the mission of the recently launched James Webb Space Telescope. And while we may know much about the current makeup of the universe, 95 percent of the energy is in forms we can roughly describe but can't precisely identify, called dark matter and dark energy. Our guest today, Dr. Michael Dine will help us understand all of this, and survey the universe, during this extraordinary moment.
That of course is our guest today, Dr. Michael Dine reading from his new book, ‘This Way to the Universe.” Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series, Dr. Michael Dine to discuss what the universe is made of.
My thanks to Dr. Michael Dine, author of the new book, ‘This Way to the Universe,.’ Dr. Michael Dine will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up and you’ll find links in our show notes today, or check out the Smithsonian Associate’s site, also linked in our show notes today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s eliminate assault rifles, keeping our grandchildren and children safe everywhere, but especially in school. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see one another next week.
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La Brea Tar Pits: Peril and Promise - Dr. Emily Lindsey
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Today’s episode is part of our Inside Science series.
Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Emily Lindsey., from the Natural History Museum, Los Angeles. Dr. Lindsey will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program coming up, and the title of Dr. Lindsey's presentation is La Brea Tar Pits: Peril and Promise. Dr. Lindsey is the Assistant Curator and Excavation Site Director, Rancho La Brea, and her research integrates information from past and modern ecosystems to understand how Ice Age animals and environments functioned, how climate conditions and human actions intersect to drive extinctions and to predict future ecological responses in the face of modern global change. No other paleontological site in the world has as great a potential to answer these questions as La Brea Tar Pits.
In the heart of the third-largest city in North America, geologic processes have conspired to create the richest Ice Age fossil site on Earth. For more than 50,000 years, underground crude oil has seeped to the surface, trapping plants and animals in the world-famous La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. Over the past century, their remains have helped scientists paint a picture of the Ice Age, a time when saber-toothed cats, mammoths, camels, dire wolves, and giant ground sloths roamed across North America in ecosystems as biodiverse as the modern African savanna.
Dr. Lindsey and I will discuss what happened to this lost world, and what does it mean for our planet today? Dr. Emily Lindsey will lead us today on a virtual tour of the La Brea Tar Pits that covers 20-million-years, from the ancient seabed to LA’s modern car culture. We will learn about the history of Los Angeles, which is inextricably intertwined with oil, which literally fueled the city’s economic and geographic expansion. Today, the rich fossil treasure troves preserved in petroleum are being used not just to reveal the past, but to help plan for a climate-resilient future in one of the continent’s most populous and biodiverse regions.
La Brea Tar Pits is the best and most complete record of life during the Ice Age, a living laboratory for scientists and the global community to engage in and learn from groundbreaking research, and discover plants and animals trapped in the tar pits over the last 50,000 years.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Emily Lindsey.
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Nabil Ayers - My Life in the Sunshine
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Today’s show is brought to you by MD Hearing. I’m Paul Vogelzang and you’re listening to some “post-bop jazz,” the style of music played by jazz impresario, the jazz vibraphonist turned funk-and-R&B icon, Roy Ayers. Roy Ayers, music, and jazz factor into our show prominently today because we are joined in just a moment by Nabil Ayers, son of Roy Ayers and Nabil's mother, Louise Braufman, who met Roy in 1970 and soon asked him to have a child with an understanding: The musician would never have to father the boy emotionally or financially.
Our guest today, Nabil Ayers, the son of famed musician Roy Ayers, joins us to explore their unusual relationship in his new memoir, “My Life in the Sunshine.” Generously, Nabil Ayers has offered a reading to our Not Old Better Show audience, and let’s listen to Nabil read from his new memoir, “My Life in the Sunshine,” and his “Straight Outta Compton with his dad and his father’s hit song, his 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine.”
That of course is our guest today, US General Manager for Record Label, 4AD, musician, writer, and now, a new job title, author of the wonderful new book, ‘My Life in The Sunshine.’
My thanks to our sponsor today, MD Hearing…whether listening to our podcast, great jazz by Roy Ayers, or just talking in a crowded restaurant, Go to MDHearing.com and use promo code NOB. Get to know the MDHearing family and check out our show notes for direct links and more about sponsor MD Hearing. My thanks to Nabil Ayers and his generous time, reading, and insights today. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let’s respect and honor all and eliminate assault on our people by eliminating assault rifles. Thanks, everybody and I’ll see you next week here on NotOld-Better.com.
Testicular Cancer Society Founder - Mike Craycraft
The Not Old Better Show, Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, today’s episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED. I’m Paul Vogelzang and June is National Men's Health Month! National Men’s Health Month is all about encouraging the men in your life (including you, men out there!) to take care of their bodies by eating right, exercising, and working to prevent disease.
Because June 2022 is Men's Health Month our conversation with Mike Craycraft. Mike Craycraft is a testicular cancer survivor, a clinical pharmacist, with a substantial medical and healthcare background, and the founder of the Testicular Cancer Society. Join us today as we discuss Topics including trends in cancer research and treatment for testicular cancer, as well as disparities and challenges in educating young and old, including those in our Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast about the disease.
Learn more about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for testicular cancer by visiting the American Urological Association's Testicular Cancer Diagnosis Guideline Update, Cancer.nets's explanation of the disease, including recent data, and some additional testicular cancer statistics from Johns Hopkins.
Visit The Not Old Better Show’s partner, Manscaped's testicular cancer awareness page, and join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Mike Craycraft.
My thanks to our sponsor today, MANSCAPED™ for sponsoring today’s episode. June is Men’s Health Month, so let’s raise awareness of all things health for men by raising awareness for the most common form of cancer in men aged 15-35, providing education about the disease, and giving support for fighters, survivors, and caregivers. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be safe, be well, let’s support each other and decry violence…and in so doing, Let’s Talk About Better; The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
National Senior Health & Fitness Day - Sabrena Jo, pt. 2
Fitness Friday Interview Series, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today is National Senior Fitness and Health day!
National Senior Health and Fitness Day is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of May as part of the Older Americans Month activities. The day is commemorated by the Mature Market Resource Center, a national-level clearinghouse organization for the older adults market in collaboration with various non-profit organizations and private NGOs. National Senior Health and Fitness Day is the largest health and wellness movement for seniors in the U.S.
It is high time that we explore the various options of physical activity available for our seniors and acknowledge the importance of nutrition and exercise for the prevention of ill health. A healthy diet boosts immunity and energy while regular exercise retains bone mass and lowers the risk of fractures as well as that of any other disease or condition.
Today’s guests will do just that: explore fitness options, goals, and activities to keep you sharp, fit, and enjoying your lives. We will be talking in Pt 1 with event organizer Gary Ford, and in Pt. 2, senior fitness expert and long time Not Old Better Show contributor Sabrena Jo.
This will be a great 2 Pt. show dedicated to a great activity and event. Please join me in welcoming first to the Not Old Better Show National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Gary Ford, and then followed by in Part 2, Sabrena Jo.
National Senior Health & Fitness Day is an annual health and wellness event for older adults. There are two events for 2022: Spring – Wednesday, May 25, 2022 and Fall – Wednesday, October 26, 2021. More than 100,000 older adults will participate in these local health events across the country.
The goals of National Senior Health & Fitness Day are to promote the importance of regular physical activity, and to show what local organizations are doing to improve the health of older adults in their communities. For more information please check out the National Senior Health and Fitness Day website, FitnessDay.com:
https://www.fitnessday.com/
National Senior Health & Fitness Day - Gary Ford, Pt. 1
Fitness Friday Interview Series, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today is National Senior Fitness and Health day!
National Senior Health and Fitness Day is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of May as part of the Older Americans Month activities. The day is commemorated by the Mature Market Resource Center, a national-level clearinghouse organization for the older adults market in collaboration with various non-profit organizations and private NGOs. National Senior Health and Fitness Day is the largest health and wellness movement for seniors in the U.S.
It is high time that we explore the various options of physical activity available for our seniors and acknowledge the importance of nutrition and exercise for the prevention of ill health. A healthy diet boosts immunity and energy while regular exercise retains bone mass and lowers the risk of fractures as well as that of any other disease or condition.
Today’s guests will do just that: explore fitness options, goals, and activities to keep you sharp, fit, and enjoying your lives. We will be talking in Pt 1 with event organizer Gary Ford, and in Pt. 2, senior fitness expert and long time Not Old Better Show contributor Sabrena Jo.
This will be a great 2 Pt. show dedicated to a great activity and event. Please join me in welcoming first to the Not Old Better Show National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Gary Ford, and then followed by in Part 2, Sabrena Jo.
National Senior Health & Fitness Day is an annual health and wellness event for older adults. There are two events for 2022: Spring – Wednesday, May 25, 2022 and Fall – Wednesday, October 26, 2021. More than 100,000 older adults will participate in these local health events across the country.
The goals of National Senior Health & Fitness Day are to promote the importance of regular physical activity, and to show what local organizations are doing to improve the health of older adults in their communities. For more information please check out the National Senior Health and Fitness Day website, FitnessDay.com:
https://www.fitnessday.com/
The Equal Rights Amendment: Twists, Turns and Update - Dr. Robyn Muncy
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is an important one. Not only is it important to us as citizens, but it’s also important as humans and important in the manner of our respect, treatment, and relations with one another. I rarely say this, but it’s important to me and I strongly support this constitutional process.
By way of background, in 1923, the Equal Rights Amendment debuted in Congress. Introduced only three years after the Woman Suffrage Amendment was ratified, the ERA aimed to eradicate laws that discriminated against women. In the crosshairs of this proposed amendment to the Constitution were, for instance, state laws that closed jury service to women, prevented married women from establishing residence separate from their husbands, granted fathers sole custody of children, or barred women from jobs requiring night work.
Proponents of the Equal Rights Amendment claimed in 1923 and continue to insist that it will help American women achieve full equality with men. But the turbulent history of the ERA reveals deep skepticism about the claim: Between 1923 and the late 1960s, most progressive feminists opposed the ERA. Not until the early 1970s did most feminists rally around it. Having at that point gained widespread support from progressives, it passed through Congress with substantial bipartisan support. Most observers agreed that the ERA would sail to ratification; instead, a conservative opposition swelled and stopped the amendment in its tracks.
Our guest today is Dr. Robyn Muncy. Dr. Robyn Muncy is Professor of History at the University of Maryland. Professor Muncy's scholarship and teaching focus on women, social policy, progressive social movements, and labor/working-class history in twentieth-century America. The ERA survives today as a cherished goal of many feminists, though some remain cool, and conservative opposition continues. Join historian Robyn Muncy and me as we discuss the wild twists and turns in the story of the Equal Rights Amendment from 1923 to 2022. And, you can find Dr. Robyn Muncy at Smithsonian Associates coming soon, with more details available on our website and Smithsonian Associates.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Robyn Munch.
My thanks to Dr. Robyn Muncy. And, you can find Dr. Robyn Muncy at Smithsonian Associates coming soon, with more details available at our website and Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Please be safe, be well, and let’s support gender equality for all. Women’s rights and equality are basic human rights for upliftment and equal opportunities for everyone despite their gender. Let’s talk about Better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see each other next week right here at notold-better.com
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/equal-rights-amendment
Fred Rogers Presence - Steven Emmanuel
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show will be a fan favorite for a couple reasons: Steven Emmanuel, our guest today, is known for his depth, consciousness, caring and for excellent Smithsonian Associates presentations. He’s always been a fan favorite, too and today’s subject by Steven is none other than Fred Rogers, of PBS and public television fame.
For 33 years, Fred Rogers opened each episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood with a cheerful smile and a heartfelt invitation, delivered in the show’s iconic theme song “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Steven Emmanuel says being a neighbor in the moral and spiritual sense of the word entails a kind of presence that goes beyond mere physical proximity: It is a way of being that expresses care, compassion, and unconditional acceptance. Steven M. Emmanuel, is the dean of the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities at Virginia Wesleyan University and will tell us today that It was Rogers’ extraordinary capacity to make himself fully present to his audience that made him such an endearing figure to the millions of children (and grown-ups) who watched his show.
We will also talk to Steven Emmanuel about Fred Rogers’ motivation to enter the arena of broadcast television which was out of a deep concern about its potentially harmful effects on children and society. To do that he developed a pedagogy that allowed him to connect with his young viewers in a way that transcended the limitations of the medium, preserving the ethical quality of interpersonal communication. Fred Rogers envisioned the possibility of public television creating a network of interpersonal relationships aimed at building self-esteem and greater self-understanding in viewers.
Steven Emmanuel will examine how Fred Rogers was able to create a powerful sense of his personal presence using the impersonal medium of television. Emmanuel takes us on a close look at Rogers’ ideas about the role of television in the moral and psychological development of children and its potential for building healthy communities based on the values of care and mutual respect.
Turning his attention to today, he reexamines the value of Rogers’ contributions at a time when education is increasingly shifting to remote platforms and the pervasiveness of technology and media seems to be driving people away from each other, creating deep social and political divisions that tear at the fabric of communities. There is still much that we can learn from Rogers, holds Emmanuel, about how to preserve our humanity in the digital age.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate, Steven Emmanuel.
My thanks to Steven Emmanuel. Steven Emmanuel will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates and you’ll find out more in our show notes today. My thanks always to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, treat one another with kindness and Let’s Talk About Better, the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Check out our website; notold-better.com for past shows and other FREE resources. Thanks, everybody and I’ll see you next week.
For more information about Smithsonian Associates, program details and resources, please click HERE:
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The Cartiers - Francesca Cartier Brickell
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. We have a wonderful show and interview today with Francesca Cartier Brickell. Francesca Cartier Brickell is a member of the Cartier dynasty and is the author of the new book, The Cartiers – the untold story of the family behind the jewelry empire.
Francesca Cartier Brickell will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates and you’ll find out more in our show notes today. We are talking with Francesca Cartier Brickell today and we’ll learn about the wondrous and eventful past of the Cartier family. The Cartier story unfolds against the backdrop of the world events and happenings that take place at the same time.
In our Smithsonian Associates interview series interview with Francesca Cartier Brickell, you’ll get a glimpse into the Cartier business, the personal family innovation, the fabulously wealthy often “Royal” clients, as well as the wildly fascinating story of the Cartiers, which all begins with Francesca Cartier Brickell discovering an old, hidden trunk.
That of course is our guest today, Francesca Cartier Brickell reading from her new book, The Cartiers – the untold story of the family behind the jewelry empire
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series, Smithsonian Associate, Francesca Cartier Brickell.
My thanks to Francesca Cartier Brickell. Francesca Cartier Brickell will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates and you’ll find out more in our show notes today. My thanks always to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, treat one another with kindness and Let’s Talk About Better, the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and I’ll see you next week.
For more information on this event and other Smithsonian Associates events,s, please click HERE:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/royal-rivals-cartiers-and-faberge
Breaking the Age Code - Dr. Becca Levy
The Not Old Better Show, Science of Aging Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show will give you some aging insights to live longer and more joyfully.
Sometimes life isn’t so joyful, and we’ve all had moments of frustration when we can’t remember someone’s name or where we put the car keys. If this happens to you and you’re 25, you shrug it off as a temporary lapse of memory. If you’re over 60, like so many in our Not Old Better Show audience, you likely label it as a ‘senior moment” and start to question your cognitive abilities.
According to our guest today, Yale Professor Becca Levy, PhD and author of the new book, Breaking the Age Code: How Your Age Beliefs Determine How Long and Well You Live, labeling this a ‘senior moment’ is an example of an ageist belief. Dr. Levy tells us today these “moments of forgetfulness can happen at any age. Sometimes memory simply short circuits and it happens to everyone.”
People’s beliefs about aging have a profound impact on their health, influencing everything from their memory and sensory perceptions to how well they walk, how fully they recover from disabling illness, and how long they live, including where they live, and interestingly enough, living in Japan, of all places has some real aging and longevity benefits.
That of course is our guest today, Dr. Becca Levy reading from her new book, ‘Breaking The Age Code.’ Available HERE on Apple Books.
We are talking aging today with Becca Levy and know right out of the gate that age, according to our audience and Dr. Levy is not seen as a negative experience, characterized by terms such as decrepit, incompetent, dependent, and senile. Join us today to learn about when our views are positive we are more likely to be active and resilient and to have a stronger will to live joyfully.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Dr. Becca Levy.
My thanks today to Dr. Becca Levy for her generous reading, her expertise, and research, and her new book, ‘Breaking the Age Code,’ available HERE on Apple Books. We’ll have links in the show notes to Dr. Levy and her new book…please check it out at NotOld-Better.com. My thanks to you our wonderful audience of The Not Old Better Show. Please be well, be safe, let’s have those positive age beliefs as Dr. Levy suggests, and let’s talk about better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m already looking forward to our next show…have a great week and thanks, everybody.
Senior Products, Innovation & Entrepreneurship - John Zapolski
The Not Old Better Show, Business Buildout Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Business Buildout interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is brought to you by MD Hearing Aid.
As we in The Not Old Better Show audience know well, age can be an advantage. And, today, entrepreneurship isn’t just for the young. Experts say that more adults over age 60 are starting their own businesses than ever before. And, as a matter of fact, older adults are finding that starting a business can be the perfect way to turn a lifetime of experience into something meaningful, take control of their time, counter workplace ageism, and, in some cases, make a lot more money.
There are challenges, though. Lots of them, but that’s not surprising. If it was easy, we’d all be doing it.
One who has done it is our guest today, John Zapolski. He’s here today to talk about the myths of senior-related products, how to research senior opportunities, and how to motivate yourselves to do what you love, alongside people you respect, in later life.
John Zapolski is the founder and CEO of Alive Ventures. As a serial social entrepreneur, John has long worked at the intersection of new ventures, philanthropy, design, and culture. He previously co-founded and led several new social purpose ventures, including Fonderie 47 and STEAM Carnival. John Zapolski founded and created Alive Ventures to bring focus, creative energy, and new investment to the aspects of life worth looking forward to as we age.
We’re talking about how to design new products for the older age community, market opportunities in the older age demographic, and assumptions and misconceptions about building a startup targeted at older adults…what you think about this may be wrong…stay tuned…Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Business Buildout interview series on radio and podcast, John Zapolski.
My thanks to MD Hearing Aid for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors and learn more at our website, NotOld-Better.com. My thanks to John Zapolski for his generous time, expertise and inspiration. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, be kind to one another and let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. See you next week…thanks, everybody.
Smashing Statues - Dr. Erin Thompson
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and we have a wonderful episode today with Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Erin Thompson.
Dr. Erin Thompson, is a professor of art crime at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and is a leading expert in the legal, political, and social issues involved in such battles. As America’s only professor of art crime, Dr. Thompson studies the black market for looted antiquities, art forgery, museum theft, and the ethics of digital reproductions of US cultural heritage.
Dr. Thompson’s new book Smashing Statues: The Rise and Fall of America's Public Monuments and her upcoming presentation at Smithsonian Associates are the subject of our conversation today. More details are found on our website and at Smithsonian Associates with links in our show notes.
A timely and fractious national debate over public monuments has erupted in America. Some people risk imprisonment to tear down long-ignored hunks of marble; others form armed patrols to defend them. Why do we care so much about statues? And who gets to decide which ones should stay up and which should come down? American holds thousands of historical monuments…
That of course is our guest today, author Erin L. Thompson as she traces the turbulent history of American monuments and its ironies—starting with the enslaved Black man who helped make the statue of Freedom that still sits atop the U.S. Capitol—and explores the surprising motivations behind such contemporary flashpoints as the toppling of a statue of Columbus at the Minnesota State Capitol in 2020.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associate’s interview series on radio and podcast, author, professor of art crime and Smithsonian Associate Dr. Erin Thompson.
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The Insect Crisis - Oliver Milman
The Not Old Better Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Great to be with you today on a beautiful spring day…not a cloud in the sky…birds chirping…just perfect outside…but, is it?
It isn’t, because the world's insect population is in decline — and that's bad news for humans.
Our guest today is science and environment author Oliver Milman. Oliver Milman will join us in a moment to discuss his new book, Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires That Run the World, and Oliver Milman will tell us about his devastating examination of how collapsing insect populations worldwide threaten everything from wild birds to the food on our plate.
From ants scurrying under leaf litter to bees able to fly higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, insects are everywhere. Three out of every four of our planet’s known animal species are insects. In The Insect Crisis, acclaimed journalist Oliver Milman dives into the torrent of recent evidence that suggests this kaleidoscopic group of creatures is suffering the greatest existential crisis in its remarkable 400-million-year history. What is causing the collapse of the insect world? Why does this alarming decline pose such a threat to us? And what can be done to stem the loss of the miniature empires that hold aloft life as we know it?
That of course is our guest today, author and science writer Oliver Milman reading from his new book, Insect Crisis, and we’ll answer questions about insects as pests, they’re not, the full scope of this insect loss, what the loss of pollinators means, and a portrait of a crisis that threatens to upend the workings of our collective history. Part warning, part celebration of the incredible variety of insects, The Insect Crisis is a wake-up call for us all.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, science and environment best-selling author Oliver Milman.
My thanks to science and environment best-selling author Oliver Milman, author of the new best-selling book The Insect Crisis. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please check out our website at NotOld-Better.com for all our archives, show notes and great resources. Have a great week and remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Alzheimer's - Dr. Deborah Barnes
The Not Old Better Show Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Hapbee.
Healthcare and health news is among the most popular topics for our Not Old Better Show audience. Science Daily and the National Institutes of Health now report that nearly half of all older adults now die with a diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer’s listed on their medical record, up 36% from two decades ago. But that sharp rise may have more to do with better public awareness on those conditions. The subject of our show today is dementia and Alzheimer’s research to help you all with better awareness, diagnosis and understanding of cognitive decline.
Our science and healthcare interview series guest today is Dr. Deborah Barnes. Deborah E. Barnes, PhD believes that the improvements in physical and cognitive function will have longer-term benefits, such as fewer falls, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations, and could also delay long-term care placement.
Dr. Barnes will tell us today about the latest cognitive decline research, including what’s going on with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the potential protective effects of physical activity, as well as dementia risks and other findings.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Dr. Deborah Barnes.
Thanks for joining us today on the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thank you, as well to Hapbee, for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors. To learn more about Hapbee and their remarkable wearable technology, please check out our show notes today. Thank you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please go to NotOld-Better.com for more great shows and all our archives. Have a great week, be well, stay safe and let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Women in White Coats - Olivia Campbell
The Not Old Better Show, Science, and Technology Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on the radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by AARP and Masterworks.
We’ve got a great show today about an historical sea-change event that impacts us all to this day. We are talking health care with author Olivia Campbell. Olivia Campbell is the author of the non-fiction book, Women In White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine, available at Apple Books. Women in White Coats takes us back to the early 1800s. Before there were any women doctors, it was a time when women were dying from treatable diseases. Dying because they avoided medical demeaning and painful examinations that were only given by male doctors. It sounds unbelievable, but a diagnosis of illness for a woman held quite a stigma. A stigma that could hinder her ability to marry, work, or be received in polite society.
Enter Elizabeth Blackwell, Lizzie Garret Anderson, and Sophie Jex-Blake. Three women fought for a woman’s place in this male-dominated medical field. Olivia introduces us to these incredible women who led the way. Three very different women, different in personality and circumstances. How did they create the first time medical care for women by women? Based on extensive research, Olivia Campbell tells their compelling and courageous story, and we’ll hear that in Olivia Campbell’s stirring reading from her book now:
That of course is our guest today, OLIVIA CAMPBELL reading from her new book, Women In White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine
Join us as we talk to OLIVIA CAMPBELL about 2 similar riots and the spark for her research into this amazing story, the 1st medical school for women, why women needed women doctors, and the effects of the pandemic. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on the radio and podcast, author OLIVIA CAMPBELL.
My thanks to AARP and Masterworks for sponsoring today’s show. My thanks as well to OLIVIA CAMPBELL, author of the new book, Women In White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be well, safe, and remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
“A New Birth of Freedom”: Lincoln’s Oratory and the Civil War
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and as part of our Smithsonian Associates interview series, we have a wonderful show today.
Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate and author and professor of history Christopher Hamner. Dr. Christopher Hamner teaches and writes about U.S. History: War and American society, the individual experience of combat, technological change and warfare. The title of Dr. Hamner’s upcoming presentation at Smithsonian Associates is “A New Birth of Freedom”: Lincoln’s Oratory and the Civil War. More details are available on our website, but we have Dr. Christopher Hamner today.
More than 150 years after his death, our 16th president maintains his reputation as one of the most gifted orators to hold the nation’s highest office. Abraham Lincoln used his facility with language to help guide the country through the Civil War—the most destructive in its history—and through the massive social and political disruption that accompanied four years of fighting.
Christopher Hamner, professor of history at George Mason University, focuses on how three of Lincoln’s best-known speeches—his First Inaugural (1861), his Gettysburg Address (1863), and his Second Inaugural (1865)—helped to move a war-weary citizenry toward a radical new understanding of the country’s own values and of the meaning of the war and of emancipation.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associates author, historian Christopher Hamner. The title of Dr. Hamner’s upcoming presentation at Smithsonian Associates is “A New Birth of Freedom”: Lincoln’s Oratory and the Civil War. More details are available on our website, but we have Dr. Christopher Hamner today. My thanks always to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks, as well, to you my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be well, be safe and remember…let’s talk about Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody and I’ll see you next week.
For more information:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/a-new-birth-of-freedom-lincolns-oratory-and-civil-war
Watergate: A New History - Garrett Graff
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, available on radio and as a podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and it’s so great to be with you again this week.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates author interview series, our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is best-selling author Garrett Graff. Garrett Graff is a previous guest on the show, very popular with our Not Old Better Show audience is back to talk about his new book, “Watergate: A New History,” Available HERE on Apple Books. Now the best and fullest account of the Watergate crisis, one unlikely to be surpassed anytime soon is available and we’re talking to the author, Garrett Graff.
I’ve had a chance to read Garrett Graff’s new book “Watergate: A New History,” and this is an excellent book, for all audiences. But our Not Old Better Show audience will remember well the history of Watergate, President Richard Nixon’s harsh fall from grace, and genuinely relate to these stories of our country’s survival and triumph through one of its most challenging periods.
Garrett Graff himself has an excellent, impressive history and is today a magazine journalist and historian. Garrett Graff has spent more than a dozen years covering politics, technology, and national security. He’s written for publications from Wired to The New York Times and served as the editor of two of Washington’s most prestigious magazines, Washingtonian and POLITICO Magazine.
For all of Richard Nixon’s achievements, the sometimes-unbelievable, always lurid Watergate scandal forever stains his reputation. Graff, the director of cyber initiatives at the Aspen Institute, sees the crisis as the result of amateurish fumbling rather than criminal forethought, but he attributes to the Nixon administration the “darker, racialized, nativist, fear-mongering strain of the Republican Party and American politics that would a half-century later find its natural conclusion in Donald Trump.” Let’s listen now from Garrett Graff’s new book a brief ‘moment in time’ from the pre-Nixon, pre-Watergate days, but that heavily influenced was what to come…
That, of course, is from the new book by Garrett Graff, “Watergate: A New History.” You can hear more in our interview today and Garrett Graff’s contribution to this story is to bring it all together, add his sharp-eyed questions about what doesn’t make sense or still needs to be known, and energetically drive forward the story of what’s known from the available evidence. We’ll talk about all that and more…Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Garrett Graff.
My thanks to best-selling author Garrett Graff, author of the new book, “Watergate: A New History.”
Be well and thanks for listening. See you next week and remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
IMMORTALITY - Peter Ward
Science and Technology Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcasts. Today’s show is brought to you by Hapbee.
Our guest today is Journalist Peter Ward. Peter Ward has a new book for our audience of The Not Old Better Show, titled The Price of Immortality: The Race to Live Forever.
Join me and Peter Ward for an exciting interview about his new book, The Price of Immortality: The Race to Live Forever, as we explore in the idea that there is a time in the not-too-distant future when biotechnology will be able to keep people alive indefinitely.
Obsession with longevity is nothing new, Peter Ward tells us, but as science has advanced, “immortalists were faced with a scenario most thought would never happen: they might be proved correct.”
As longevity medicine revolutionizes the lives of many older people, the quest to take the next step—to live as long as we choose—has spurred a scientific arms race in search of the elixir of life, funded by Big Tech and Silicon Valley.
Once the stuff of Mesopotamian mythology and episodes of Star Trek, the effort to make humans immortal is becoming increasingly credible as the pace of technological progress quickens. It has also empowered a wild-eyed fringe of pseudo-scientists, tech visionaries, scam-artists, and religious fanatics who have given their lives over to the pursuit of immortality. Let’s listen to a reading from Peter Ward and his new book, The Price of Immortality: The Race to Live Forever, as he describes Ancient Greek mythology and longevity.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcasts, journalist Peter Ward.
My thanks to journalist Peter Ward for his time and expertise today. My thanks to the wonderful folks at Hapbee for sponsoring today’s episode and my thanks to you, my equally wonderful audience on The Not Old Better Show. Remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.
New Day Podcast - Host, Claire Bidwell Smith
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show available on radio and podcasts, everywhere you find your favorite podcasts. Today’s show is brought to you by AARP.
Our guest today, Claire Bidwell Smith is a therapist and author who specializes in grief. And her latest book is called Anxiety– The Missing Stage of Grief. And she’s a new weekly podcast from Lemonada about living a better happier life called New Day.
Hosted by author, therapist, and grief expert Claire Bidwell Smith, New Day helps listeners find energy, redefine balance, and make time for hobbies again. Claire and her guests don't shy away from helping to answer the big question: How can I get through today and look forward to tomorrow?
Episode one features NY Times bestselling author and podcast host Cheryl Strayed, talking about surviving the hardest years of your life. Also premiering today is episode two, with actress and TV producer Ricki Lake talking about finding love on your terms. Billie Lourd (actress), Alua Arthur (death doula), Brandon Kyle Goodman (actor), and more will join the podcast this fall.
Led by her own experiences with grief, and fueled by her work in hospice and private practice, Claire strives to provide support for all kinds of people experiencing all kinds of grief. Claire’s three books of nonfiction have been published in 19 countries and received many accolades and critical praise.
Let’s listen to the trailer from New Day, by Claire Bidwell Smith.
Claire Bidwell Smith’s message to us today is that these aren't cure-all fixes; I've found it's the small, consistent actions that add up to real change, but today, we talk about processing emotions and how anger and pain can come for the most unlikely of places.
Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better radio shows and podcasts, Claire Bidwell Smith.
My thanks to AARP for sponsoring today’s show…please check out AARP in our show notes today. My thanks as well to Claire Bidwell Smith and Lemonada Media for their support of the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on the radio and on podcasts everywhere. For more information and details, please check out our website show notes today at notold-better.com. Thanks, everybody. Please support our sponsors: https://aarp.org/NOB
TRULY, MADLY - VIVIEN LEIGH AND LAURENCE OLIVIER
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show available on the radio and everywhere you find your favorite podcasts. I’m Paul Vogelzang and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, we are about to discuss the sweeping story of a relationship between two Hollywood legends.
Our guest today is Stephen Galloway, who’ll join us in a moment when Stephen Galloway, the former executive editor of the Hollywood Reporter, and I talk political, personal, and cinematic history in this dishy interview about the tumultuous marriage of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh.
Stephen Galloway will be appearing Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the Smithsonian Associates program, and the title of his presentation is Truly, Madly: Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, and the Romance of the Century. Stephen Galloway has written a new best-selling novel of the same name…you’ll find that and more on our website, listed in today’s show notes.
In 1934, a friend brought fledgling actress Vivien Leigh to see Theatre Royal, where she would first lay eyes on Laurence Olivier in his brilliant performance as Anthony Cavendish.She knew he was the man she was going to marry. There was just one problem: She was already married—and so was he. And that was just one of many dramatic elements in a book full of them.
A good choice for lovers of theater and cinema—and for those who live for the drama.
Decades after both actors’ deaths, the story of their love affair still captivates millions. They were two of the first truly global celebrities, whose fame was fueled by the explosive growth of tabloids and television. They seemed to have it all, but Leigh’s long-undiagnosed mental illness ultimately transformed their relationship from the stuff of dreams into a living nightmare.
Our guest today, Author Stephen Galloway draws on new research—including exclusive access to uncovered correspondence and interviews with their friends and family—for a look at their tempestuous relationship; one that took place against the backdrop of two world wars, the Golden Age of Hollywood and the upheavals of the 1960s—as they struggled with love, loss and the ultimate agony of their parting.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, author Stephen Gallaway.
My thanks to author Stephen Galloway. Stephen Galloway will be appearing Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the Smithsonian Associates program, and the title of his presentation is Truly, Madly: Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, and the Romance of the Century. Stephen Galloway has written a new best-selling novel of the same name…you’ll find that and more on our website, listed in today’s show notes. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on the radio and on podcasts everywhere.
For more information about Smithsonian Associates and details, please check out our website show notes today at notold-better.com. Thanks, everybody.
For more details on Smithsonian Associates program, please click here:
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UKRAINE - Update: War, Putin, China & Negotiations for Peace
The Not Old Better Show Issues Briefing Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and as part of our Newsmaker Briefing Interview Series, our guest today is David Andelman. David Andelman is a returning guest and is here today to give us an up-to-the-minute glimpse into the invasion of Ukraine.
David A. Andelman is a veteran foreign correspondent for CNN News, author, and commentator who contributes frequently to CNN on global affairs. A member of the Board of Contributors of USA Today, David Andelman served for more than seven years as Editor & Publisher of World Policy Journal. David Andelman was executive editor of Forbes.com; a domestic and foreign correspondent for The New York Times in New York, Southeast Asia bureau chief, based in Bangkok, and East European bureau chief, based in Belgrade. David Andelman then moved to CBS News where he served for seven years as a Paris correspondent. Andelman followed as a Washington correspondent for CNBC, news editor of Bloomberg News, and Business Editor of the New York Daily News. In the course of his career, he has traveled through and reported from more than 85 countries.
Interestingly, David A. Andelman has joined the Center on National Security as a visiting scholar and director of its Red Lines Project. The project’s conception arose from President Barack Obama’s failure to enforce a red line in Syria when the dictator Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons on his own people, killing more than 1,400. Obama’s cabinet disagreed strongly with his decision to walk away from the red line without military action to remove al-Assad from power.
David Andelman has that mindset, as does the Red Lines Project, as we try to better understand this very important global security issue, we need to do so right now, especially to understand Ukraine, Putin’s mindset, where China is, and more that we’ll talk about today.
This will be a fascinating interview and we’ll talk about the Red Lines Project, cyber-security, the world in a post-pandemic state, Biden, Putin, and China. You’ll love this interview.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, CNN’s David Andelman.
My thanks to CNN’s David Andelman. Hopefully, today’s show will give you a sense of world events, national security, our place here, and what’s going on. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…be safe, and remember let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Until next time, thanks, everybody.
Here Lies Me - Hillary Frank
The Not Old Better Show Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Masterworks. As part of our Art Of Living author, performer, and podcaster show, today’s guest is the wonderful Hillary Frank.
Many in our audience will be familiar with Hillary Frank’s work as a contributor on This American Life. Hillary Frank is the creator of the award-winning podcast Here Lies Me, and has received awards from the Third Coast International Audio Festival, The Association for Women in Communications, The Academy of Podcasters, and The New York Festival’s World’s Best Radio Programs. Since 1999, Hillary has been contributing stories to a variety of public radio programs, including This American Life, Studio 360, Marketplace, and Weekend America. She is also the author of three young adult novels.
As many of you in our Not Old Better Show audience will recall, Middle school will bury you, spit you out, and it’s not pretty. It wasn’t for me. And, that’s clearly how it feels to 13-year-old Here Lies Me main character, Noa—a shy and witty misfit who endures the horrors of living in an affluent New England town with a dark side. It's the first day of eighth grade, and The Olivias are already icing her out. Here’s Hillary Frank and her summary of the show, telling us in her voice, and voices:
Here Lies Me from Lemonada Media is the first scripted podcast to convey the adolescent experience with realism. Another quick clip with the talented hilarious voices, and God’s voice over the intercom, with Noa’s hilarious response.
Here Lies Me contains themes of harassment, classism, sexism, racism, trauma, consent, and finding your voice. Here’s our final clip from Here Lies Me, which takes place in the cafeteria. Listen closely to the music track of the clip, as well as all the music in today’s show, which is scored by Hilary Frank’s daughter in real life…great stuff.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Here Lies Me creator Hillary Frank.
My thanks to Masterworks for sponsoring today’s show. My thanks to Lemonada Media and their team who always support the show, too, and give us great stuff to share with you…Thank you to our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Be safe, be well, let’s rally around Ukraine, and remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
A History of Pandemics - Dr. Allen Pietrobon
The Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Assocaites Interview Series. I’m Paul Vogelzang and as part of our Art of Living and Science Awareness programs with Smithsonian Assocaites, we are joined by returning guest, Dr. Allen Pietrobon.
Dr Allen Pietrobon will be appearing via Zoom at Smithsonian Associates, Wednesday March 30, but we have Dr. Pietrobon today and our subject of conversation, and the title of Dr. Pietrobon’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation is ‘A History of Pandemics.” More information is available during our interview and on the website, so stay tuned for a very informative interview.
The saying goes that history repeats itself. True to form, epidemics have been a near-constant feature in human life. Up until the 1960s, recurring epidemics were simply a normal fact of daily life, always lurking in the background.
Joining us today is award-winning historian Allen Pietrobon, an assistant professor of global affairs at Trinity Washington University. We will be talking to Dr. Pietrobon about some of the lesser-known pandemics and epidemics, revealing how people throughout history dealt with such sudden disease outbreaks. We’ll learn from Dr. Pietrobon where these epidemics and pandemics originated. Whom did they most affect? What was learned in how to treat or prevent them? And how did societies evolve in the wake of deadly pandemics?
Dr. Pietrobon explores the cholera epidemics that ravaged 19th-century New York City and the terrifying polio epidemic that first struck America in the 1840s and killed thousands during each generational recurrence.
Please join me and Dr. Allen Pietrobon to discover how epidemics indiscriminately affected lives, killing presidents and paupers alike; and learn about the medical and technological advancements that have helped people to continue living, post-pandemic.
My thanks to Dr. Allen Pietrobon for his expertise and generous time. Dr Allen Pietrobon will be appearing via Zoom at Smithsonian Associates, Wednesday March 30. More information is available on the website, noted-better.com. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks, of course, to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…please be safe, be well, let’s remember Ukraine, and let’s remember to talk about better…the Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody and I’ll see you next time.
Celebrate Your Family History - Jenny Ashcraft
The Not Old Better Show, Backstory Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. We’re talking genealogy today, family history, and some families like my own, are from far-flung places all over the world, but I’m here in America now. We will be talking about my family today and I’m Paul Vogelzang. As part of our Back Story Family History interview series, we have an excellent interview with returning guest, and audience favorite Jenny Ashcraft, who is a genealogist, a researcher, a lover of the written word, and who’ll join us today to talk about family history, new technology and resources available at Newspapers.com
Our guest today, Jenny Ashcraft is a family history enthusiast. She works at Ancestry where she writes a blog at Fold3HQ. Jenny Ashcraft loves uncovering stories about ancestors and finds great joy in helping others to do the same. She feels completely at home immersed in dusty archives, pouring through manuscripts, or finding hidden gems in the pages of historic newspapers.
Alex Haley, author of Roots: The Saga of an American Family puts it this way:
"In all of us, there is a hunger, marrow-deep, to know our heritage—to know who we are and where we came from. Without this enriching knowledge, there is a hollow yearning."
The psychological benefits of genealogy are significant and plentiful: among them are basic needs like acceptance and friendship, ego needs like achievement and status, and self-actualization.
These psychological benefits and more, like knowing your roots boosts older adults' mental wellbeing in positive ways, giving us:
- a sense of accomplishment, especially if you do the research yourselves;
- the perspective that we belong to a family which leaves a legacy for future generations;
- a sense of self-worth and belonging to ancestors with whom we can participate to play our part in history; meaningful things, and of course, as we age
- acceptance of the concept of death and mortality.
Older people who have paid attention to our family health history are better able to contribute to their own wellbeing, and better prepared to affect the wellbeing of their descendants.
The grandparents, great-aunts, and great-uncles of our audience here on The Not Old Better Show also have the duty to relate the lessons their ancestors taught, and the moral principles that kept them focused.
We’ll talk about that, some wonderful new resources for family search, and more on our packed show today so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show genealogist Jenny Ashcraft.
My thanks to writer, historian, genealogy expert, returning guest, and audience favorite Jenny Ashcraft, for her time, expertise, and thoughtful preparation in joining me today. You’ll find much more in the way of links, resources, and information on our website, and check out Newspapers.com. And, you can check out my website at NotOld-Better.com for information on the resources and special programs provided by Newspapers.com. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Of course, my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails coming to me at info@notold-better.com. Remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show.
God: An Anatomy - Francesca Stavrakopoulou
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series here on our radio shows and podcasts. I’m Paul Vogelzang and we have a really fantastic show today on what is among our most popular subjects: God. and with a new guest, you’ll find fascinating: Dr. Francesca Stavrakopoulou, who’ll be appearing at Smithsonian Associates, Thursday, March 10, and more details in our show notes today and on our website.
Christianity teaches us that the biblical God was without a body, only revealing himself in the Old Testament in words mysteriously uttered through his prophets, and in the New Testament in the body of Christ. The Bible’s frequent portrayal of God as corporeal and masculine is seen as a metaphorical, figurative, or poetic construct. But in a talk that draws on her revelatory studies, ancient religions expert Francesca Stavrakopoulou presents a vividly corporeal image of the biblical God: This is a human-shaped deity who walks and talks and weeps and laughs; who eats, sleeps, feels, and breathes; and who is undeniably male.
Stavrakopoulou, a graduate of Oxford University and a professor of Hebrew Bible and ancient religion at the University of Exeter, has closely examined and researched the portrayal of God’s body in the Bible, and shown how this deity was originally understood by His worshippers in the biblical world. God was created in the image of the people who lived then, a product of a particular society at a particular time, and shaped by their own circumstances and experience of the world. This reclaimed image of God may change how we think about religion, our bodies, and our humanity.
Dr. Francesca Stavrakopoulou has written a fascinating new book, “God: An Anatomy,” which we’ll be discussing today at length, as well as all aspects of Dr. Stavrakopoulou’s upcoming presentation at Smithsonian Associates.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series, Dr. Francesca Stavrakopoulou
My thanks to Dr. Francesca Stavrakopoulou for her generous time today. My thanks, as well to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…please be well, stay safe and remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Check out our website for details about our radio shows and all other free resources and recordings! Thanks, everybody.
For more details, please check the Smithsonian Associates website:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/god-anatomy
Brain Training for Everyone - Stanley Newman
Smithsonian Associates - Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series here on our radio shows and podcasts. I’m Paul Vogelzang and we have a really fantastic show today on one of my favorite subjects, and with a new favorite guest, Stan Newman.
Ready to muscle-up your brainpower? Dive into many techniques of mental calisthenics in an enjoyable interactive program led by Stanley Newman, crossword editor for Newsday, and put them to practical use with numerous real-life examples.
Newman leads lateral-thinking exercises that can help you get past mental roadblocks to find solutions to everyday challenges. (Sample puzzle: A truck driver is going south on a northbound one-way street. A police officer sees the driver doing this but makes no attempt to stop her. Check out the answer in today’s interview!
Stan Newman and I discuss creativity builders, which can lead your brain to places it’s never gone before by asking yourself the right questions. (Here’s one to ponder: If you could invent something that would make your life easier or more fun, what would it be?)
Stan Newman tells us about rounds of enhanced Twenty Questions (it’s not just animal, vegetable or mineral anymore), and challenges you to learn to make optimal use of your resources (besides spending it, how many different uses can you think of for a dime?).
Finally, he reveals why you should watch “Jeopardy!” with your finger on the remote’s pause button.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Assocaites interview series, game creator, editor, and Newsday’s Crossword Puzzle creator, Stan Newman.
My thanks to Stan Newman for his generous time today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…please be well, stay safe and remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Check out our website for details about our radio shows and all other free resources and recordings! Thanks, everybody.
Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Interview Series...
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and am excited to be with you today, following another great week of talk, music, and community here on radio shows and podcasts.
For many of us in The Not Old Better Show audience, exercise and fitness is a way of life. That’s definitely the case for me and my family. I like to exercise, stay fit, creatively try new exercises, and even read about exercise.
Our guest today, journalist Danielle Friedman, has written a new book about the history of exercise and fitness, titled, ‘Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World.’ (Available HERE at Apple Books)
For many women today, working out is as accepted as it is expected, fueling a multibillion-dollar fitness industrial complex. But it wasn’t always this way. For much of the twentieth century, sweating was considered unladylike and girls grew up believing physical exertion would cause their uterus to literally fall out. It was only in the sixties that, thanks to a few forward-thinking fitness pioneers, women began to move en masse.
In her new book, Let's Get Physical, our guest today, journalist Danielle Friedman reveals to us the fascinating hidden history of contemporary women’s fitness culture, chronicling in vivid, cinematic prose how exercise evolved from a beauty tool pitched almost exclusively as a way to “reduce” into one million have harnessed as a path to mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
That of course is our guest today, journalist Danielle Friedman, reading from her new book, ‘Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World.’ We will discuss with Danielle Friedman the women who led the way of the fitness revolution, the tremendous gains women have made in obtaining the ‘right’ to exercise, and Danielle Friedman will share lots of stories of people who went to fitness classes because of how they wanted to look but stayed because of how those classes made them feel: strong, supported, and empowered.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, journalist Danielle Friedman, author of the new book, ‘Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World.’
My thanks to Danielle Friedman, author of the new book, ‘‘Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World.’ (Available HERE at Apple Books). Please check out our show notes today for more information about Danielle Friedman, her work, as well as her new book. My thanks to you my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on the radio and the podcast. Please be safe, be well, practice smart social distancing and let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Please check out our website at NotOld-Better.com for more information and we’ll talk next week! Thanks, everybody.
How Dementia is impacting Black America
The Not Old Better Show - Black History Month Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and it’s great to be with you again this week on the radio show and our podcast. Remember, you can find more information about the show at NotOld-Better.com.
Well, February is Black History Month, and we are honoring the contributions of Black supporters, advocates, and organizations who are working to empower Black communities throughout America. Our guest today, Brandi Alexander, National Director of Community Engagement, at Compassion & Choices, a nonprofit organization, whose mission is to improve healthcare, expand healthcare options, and empower all of us in The Not Old Better Show audience, irrespective of race to chart their end-of-life journey. But, for Black Americans, health inequities can prevent individuals and their families from experiencing end-of-life outcomes that align with their values and priorities. This is especially true when faced with a dementia diagnosis.
Dementia is the general term for a group of diseases or conditions that cause impairment to a person’s thinking, memories, or decision-making. Research has shown that people in the Black community often face barriers to their care for dementia, including delays in diagnosis.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Around 60–80%Trusted Source of people with dementia have Alzheimer’s.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, older Black Americans are twice as likely to have dementia than older white Americans.
Today we are focused on how dementia is impacting the Black community. Brandi Alexander and her team at Compassion and Choices are hosting a virtual event with first-hand expertise and speakers on this subject, which we have the privilege of learning more about today.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Black History Month series, Brandi Alexander Compassion & Choices
My thanks to Brandi Alexander and her team at Compassion and Choices, for their help in preparing today’s show. My thanks to you, my special audience here on the Not Old Better Show for radio and podcast. Remember, be safe, stay well, practice smart social distancing and let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody…see you next week and online at notold-better.com
Hiking and the Great Outside - Journeys North author Barney Mann
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series...
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang. Today’s episode is brought to you by Ritual.
As my audience here on the Not Old Better Show knows my wife Gretchen and I are avid hikers. Because of our love of being on the trails in nature, Gretchen and I read hiking books, trail guides, and all manner of “Best Of” lists when it comes to best hikes. We like medium length, like 15 - 20 mile hikes a day, 50 miles over a weekend, but I have long harbored a secret desire to hike the country’s longest trails – and around here, that’s the Appalachian Trail, knowing that there are parts and subparts relatively easy to tackle. But, the big national trails: Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, as well as the Appalachian Trail are so long, arduous that it would take a few months to as our guest today Barney Scout Mann phrases it “through-hike them” and the fact is both Gretchen and I are self-employed so these hikes will have to wait, at least for us.
But, we’ll live vicariously today because our guest, avid hiker Barney Scout Mann, is one of a handful of people who’ve hiked all three of the US’ longest trails.
Barney Scout Mann is one of the rare individuals who have hiked America’s Triple Crown – The Appalachian, Continental Divide, and Pacific Crest trails. For those of you who are unfamiliar with these trails, they are the longest trails in the country. The Pacific Crest Trail is 2650 miles long and covers 26 national forests, 7 national parks, 5 state parks, and 3 national monuments. It takes 5 months at an average of 20 miles a day.
Well, today we get a fabulous pleasure to hear stories from Barney – trail name Scout – Mann about the Pacific Crest Trail and his book Journeys North.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Barney ’Scout’ Mann.
My thanks to Ritual for sponsoring today’s show, and please support our sponsors by checking out the show notes for details. You can find a lot more in the show notes about our guest Barney Scout Mann, his new book, ‘Journeys North,’ and trail resources from Barney. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please stay healthy, be well, practice smart social distancing and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
WINNING IN REVERSE - NASCAR'S Bill Lester
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series, Black History Month
Welcome to The Not Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and we’ll be talking to NASCAR winning driver Bill Lester today. The amazing and dramatic story of Bill Lester, one of the most well-known NASCAR drivers in history—and a pioneer whose determination and spirit has paved the way for a new generation of racers.
Bill Lester has written a new book on his life in NASCAR, Winning in Reverse, which tells the story of Bill Lester whose love for racing eventually compelled him to quit his job as an engineer to pursue racing full time. Blessed with natural talent, Bill still had a trifecta of odds against him: he was black, he was middle aged, and he wasn’t a southerner., and everything Bill Lester did in racing, he did in reverse!
That, of course, is our guest today, author Bill Lester, reading from his new book, ‘Winning In Reverse,’ and in our conversation today with Bill Lester, we talk about how he rose above it all, as did his rankings, and how Bill Lester made history time and time again, becoming the first African American to race in NASCAR’s Busch Series, the first to participate in the Nextel Cup and the first to win a Pole Position start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Whether you are contemplating a late in life change, a career or lifestyle change, challenging social norms, or struggling against prejudice or bigotry, Winning in Reverse is a story for sports fans and readers everywhere about the power of perseverance in the face of adversity. You’ll love Bill Lester’s story of determination and perseverance and is our feature Black History Month Moment on The Not Old Better Show.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, NASCAR winning driver, and author of the new book, ‘Winning In Reverse,’ Bill Lester.
My thanks to Bill Lester, author of the new book, “Winning in Reverse.’ My thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Be safe, be healthy, and please practice smart social distancing, and remember, Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Local Democracy is Working - Mayor Sue Zwahlen
The Not Old Better Show, Leadership Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang. So great to be with you today, following another great week of talk, music, and community for our older adult audience. We have an excellent show today, jam-packed for our Not Old Better Show audience. Our guest today is Modesto California, Mayor Sue Zwahlen. We’re talking about local government, its power, effectiveness, and what it means to govern in US cities today.
Everybody in The Not Old Better Show audience who watched it remembers what Ronald Reagan did to Jimmy Carter in the closing moments of their 1980 presidential debate. Reagan stared straight into the camera and asked the voters a simple question: “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” Enough of them answered in the negative to give the challenger Reagan a decisive victory over the incumbent Carter at the polls that November.
I was working in the House of Representatives at the time, for local congressmen Bernie Sisk, and then his successor Tony Coelho, and I remember that time, and that question well.
It was a fair question. Most of us have a clear enough memory of the recent past to provide a meaningful answer, at least in regard to our own lives. But what if we ask ourselves about a much longer period of time -- say 40 years? Then many of us become unreliable witnesses. The warm glow of nostalgia begins to take over.
The current period of widespread public discontent has made “are you better off?” into a more urgent question.
The one thing I won’t say, and it’s clear “we are NOT better off,’ when it comes to the political process getting better. Conventional wisdom alone tells us differently. Unyielding partisanship, legislative gridlock, incessant name-calling, and the overall corrosion of public discourse give most people the impression that we have been living through a period of demoralizing decline.
But, what if we took a different view. What if the national political culture is just as bad as most of us believe, but another corner of the political system is steadily getting stronger?
Our guest today, Mayor of Modesto California, Sue Zwahlen, will tell us just that, in so many words. I’ll introduce Mayor Zwahlen in a moment, but for our national audience, Modesto, California is located in the Central Valley of California, a city, really of 219,000 people, a city built on agriculture, and famous as George Lucas’ hometown, while not filmed in Modesto, was based on Lucas’ life growing up there.
Mayor Sue Zwahlen was elected Mayor of Modesto in February 2021 and is a former two-term member of the Modesto City Schools Board, who was first elected in 2009, re-elected in 2013, and served two terms as president of the Board. Mayor Zwahlen is also a 40-year registered nurse, who spent most of her career in the Emergency Room, a lifelong Modesto resident, and a fourth-generation Californian from Portuguese and Swiss-German immigrant dairy farmers, who settled in the Modesto area in the early 1900s. Mayor Zwahlen cares about the people of Modesto, cares about her service to the community, and is representative of how democracy is working in small cities across the US.
My thanks to City of Modesto Mayor, Sue Zwahlen. Mayor Zwahlen is just completing her first year as mayor and has accomplished the task of governing an American city. My thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Be safe, be healthy, and please practice smart social distancing, and remember, Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Not Dead Yet - Barbara Ballinger & Meg Crane
The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW/KCBP. I’m Paul Vogelzang, so great to be with you today, following another great week of talk, music, and community for our older adult audience. We have an excellent show today, very timely and thrilling for our Not Old Better Show audience here on KSCW/KCBP community radio.
Life moves really fast these days. With stresses all around us, health, unexpected emergencies, and everything else, we in The Not Old Better Show audience may feel like we’ve done so much living, but not had a full life, and we may not have a plan for the rest of our lives. How do you find the time now to plan for your future so that when you get there, it’s there for you, too…a future? And a future you can really enjoy. Remember the title of our guest’s book today, Not Dead Yet and all will be well…
With people living longer, they are faced with decisions about finances, health, and emotional and social well-being. In the new book, which is really wonderful, titled NOT DEAD YET: Rebooting Your Life After 50, Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane, and our guests today, are two long-time, seventysomething journalists, friends, and writing partners. They’ll share how they and all of us in The Not Old Better Show audience can navigate this new stage of their lives.
Filled with optimism, energy, humor, honesty, and compassion, NOT DEAD YET will take you through the journeys, decisions, failures, losses, and successes of people as they age and try to live joyfully. Whether sharing that shivas, wakes, and funerals might be good places to meet new friends and potential dates or sharing their riff on an imagined co-housing arrangement for their final years, Ballinger and Crane will make readers laugh, cringe a little, think hard, and realize they are not alone in figuring out life as they get older and become age-defiers.”
Barbara Ballinger is an award-winning freelance journalist, author, and reporter. Margaret Crane is a nationally known freelance writer focusing on business, food, wine, fashion, home furnishings, and real estate. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane.
My thanks to NYT Best Selling authors Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane. NOT DEAD YET: Rebooting Your Life After 50, Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane is available now for purchase wherever you find your books and like to read. My thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Be safe, be healthy, and please practice smart social distancing, and remember, Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Mark Greaney - The Gray Man - 'Sierra Six'
The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. So great to be with you today, following another great week of talk, music, and community for our older adult audience. We have an excellent show today, very timely and thrilling for our Not Old Better Show audience.
As part of our Art Of Living, Author Interview Series, our guest today is Mark Greaney. The Not Old Better Show audience will know Mark Greaney from his work in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan universe or his bestselling Gray Man series, and in the coming days and weeks, a brand new Gray Man book, titled ‘Sierra Six’ will be available wherever you buy your books, read and enjoy great storytelling!
We’ll be speaking with our guest today is Mark Greaney, in a few moments, but Mark Greaney is a New York Times bestselling author, who first published THE GRAY MAN, in 2009 and it became a national bestseller and a highly sought-after Hollywood property.
Now there are 11 novels in the NYT Bestselling Gray Man series, including ‘Sierra Six’ Netflix is developing the film adaptation for the series debut, The Gray Man, due this year, 2022! Which we’ll be discussing.
In addition, Mark Greaney is the #1 New York Times bestselling author or co-author of seven Tom Clancy novels. Mark Greaney collaborated with Tom Clancy on three Jack Ryan novels before Tom’s death in 2013. In research for his novels, Mark Greaney travels to dozens of countries, visited the Pentagon, military bases, and embassies, and trained alongside military and law enforcement.
When I read a book, I’m looking for three things – entertainment, something fresh and to feel an emotional connection to the characters. Mark Greaney’s new book, ‘Sierra Six’ nails all three. ‘Sierra Six’ is simply stupendous! Some of the best writing of Mark’s career, and a couple of extended chase scenes that I’ve just never before read, keeping me turning every page with excitement. And while it’s been obvious for a long time that Mark Greaney is inarguably one of the best authors in the genre, ‘Sierra Six’ elevates him to a higher plane of thriller existence that few authors are able to achieve in their lifetimes.
We will talk about all that and more, and please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, author interview series, NYT Best Selling author of The Gray Man, and his latest in the Gray Man series, ‘‘Sierra Six’ author Mark Greaney.
My thanks to NYT Best Selling author, Mark Greaney. Mark Greaney’s new book, ‘Sierra Six’ will be on sale wherever you buy your books on February 15…preorders are available now. My thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Be safe, be healthy, and please practice smart social distancing, and remember, Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Century Lives Longevity and Aging - Ken Stern
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show…today’s show is brought to you by Ritual.com.
The Not Old Better Show name literally comes from this notion of longevity, happiness in later life, health, and wellness. Our guest today, Ken Stern epitomizes all that and more.
Ken Stern is the founder and chair of the Longevity Project which he founded in collaboration with the Stanford Center on Longevity. He is the host of multiple podcasts, including When I’m 64. Ken joins us to talk about his personal connection to longevity and how both When I'm 64 and the Longevity Project got started. We’ll listen to a brief clip from Ken’s new show, Century Lives, and talk about upcoming episodes, tech for seniors and innovation.
And we’ll answer questions about whether rules created when most people lived only to 50 or 60 still make sense when more and more people live to 100? Longer lives are, at once, among the most remarkable achievements in all of human history and the greatest challenge of the 21st century. How can we ensure that our lives are not just longer, but healthy and rewarding as well? From the Stanford Century on Longevity, Century Lives is here to start the conversation. In our first season, we ask how COVID-19 has changed the way we live...and how that impacts our longevity. Join us as we venture into the world of education, work, healthcare, and more to see how our future as a population of centenarians has already started.
That of course is a brief clip from our guest Ken Stern and his new show, Century Lives available wherever you get your podcasts. But, we have Ken Stern today here on the Not Old Better Show…please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better show via internet phone, Ken Stern.
My thanks to Ken Stern for his generous time today. Check out Ken Stern’s new podcast, Century Lives wherever you listen to podcasts and we’ll have links here in today’s show notes. My thanks to Ritual.com for sponsoring today’s show…please check out our show notes for links and resources to Ritual.com and support our sponsors! My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be well, be safe, remain vaccinated and let’s talk about better…the Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody!
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Sabrena Jo New Year’s Fitness Show 2021 - 2022
The Not Old Better Show - Fitness Friday Interview Series, Sabrena Jo
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Fitness Friday edition, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and I want to wish you all a Happy New Year, and a Happy Fitness Year, too! I love the start of the New Year!
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo.
While many people gained weight during the lockdowns, others have used the change in routine to eat better and exercise more. On the Fitness Friday program, we talk with Sabrena Jo about exercise and fitness. But, with the new year, our new year’s resolutions, after such a brutal 2020 and 2021, here’s to 2022, and it’s good to look forward and think about what’s better to come.
The upside to a couple of years of totally adjusting our sweat routines: We finally had the opportunity to reexamine what type of activity brings us happiness; peace of mind; an escape; or pure, fresh ambition. Maybe you tried a new virtual exercise class, took your typical sidewalk runs to the woods to switch things up, or bought yourself a kettlebell for the very first time.
I always love speaking with Sabrena Jo, because of her research orientation. Research, fact-based analysis, and outcomes orientation is critical to our Not Old Better Show audience.
Today we’ll be speaking about when the environment around you changes and your routine changes, too, you can use it as an opportunity to say, “I am going to treat myself better in these really rough times.” We’ll talk about a fitness mindset, why it’s so important, and share some fitness trends.
So, stick with it, and please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via interview phone, Fitness Friday guest Sabrena Jo.
My thanks always to Sabrena Jo, our Fitness Friday guest, for joining us today. Please check out our website for more great tips, resources, trends, and information. And to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Let’s talk about better…the Not Old Better Show. Please keep your emails coming to me with show ideas, suggestions, and comments: @ info@notold-better.com. Happy New Year everyone!
Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, get the vaccine, and let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Sharon Gless - Apparently There Were Some Complaints
The Not Old Better Show - Art of Living Interview Series
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Our guest today is Emmy Award–winning actress Sharon Gless tells all in this laugh-out-loud, juicy, and touching interview about her five decades in Hollywood, where she took on some of the most groundbreaking roles of her time.
Anyone who has seen Sharon Gless act in Cagney and Lacey, Queer as Folk, Burn Notice, and countless other shows and movies, knows that she’s someone who gives every role her all. She holds nothing back in Apparently There Were Complaints, a hilarious, deeply personal memoir that spills all about Gless’s five decades in Hollywood.
A fifth-generation Californian, Sharon Gless knew from a young age that she wanted to be an actress. After some rocky teenage years that included Sharon’s parents’ divorce and some minor (and not-so-minor) rebellion, Gless landed a coveted spot as an exclusive contract player for Universal Studios. In 1982, she stepped into the role of New York Police Detective Christine Cagney for the series Cagney and Lacey, which eventually reached an audience of 30 million weekly viewers and garnered Gless with two Emmy Awards. The show made history as the first hour-long drama to feature two women in the leading roles.
Gless continued to make history long after Cagney and Lacey was over. In 2000, she took on the role of outrageous Debbie Novotny in Queer as Folk. Her portrayal of a devoted mother to a gay son and confidant to his gay friends touched countless hearts and changed the definition of family for millions of viewers.
We’ll talk about everything including Gless’ new book, Apparently There Were Complaints which delves into Gless’s remarkable career and explores Gless’s complicated family, her struggles with alcoholism, and her fear of romantic commitment as well as her encounters with some of Hollywood’s biggest names. Our interview with Sharon Gless is brutally honest and incredibly relatable, as Sharon Gless puts it all out for us in the same way she has lived—never with moderation.
Please join me in welcoming you to The Not Old Better Show on KCBP/KSCW, the always delightful Sharon Gless.
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Songs From The American Songbook - Sara Lukinson
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series.
Using a medley of filmed performances, documentary filmmaker and cultural historian, and our guest today Sara Lukinson traces how some of our favorite love songs from the American songbook came to be and how re-imaginings by different artists, unexpected arrangements, and changing times transformed them into something more. As a matter of fact, we’re listening to Smithsonian Folkways recording of “Someone to Watch Over Me,” by Bill Floyd, and The King of Organs, from 1957. Sara Lukinson will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates series via Zoom, and you’re all invited. January 20, 2022. The title of Sara Lukinson’s Zoom presentation at Smithsonian Associates is ‘More Stories From the American Songbook.” Please check out our website, NotOld-Better.com, or the Smithsonian Associates website for more information and ticket details….all of which is in our show notes today.
Sara Lukinson, who has won three Emmys and seven Writer’s Guild Awards, now teaches at NYU and the 92nd Street Y. Her personal essays have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Intima: A Journal of Narrative Medicine.
Songs of Love and Yearning: “My Funny Valentine” and “Someone to Watch Over Me”
Written for Broadway musicals in 1926 and 1940, these songs outlasted their shows, and hundreds of versions later—from the simple to the soaring, the delicate to the sensual—they are the ones that turn our yearnings for love into the words and music we dream to.
Please join me in welcoming you to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series via internet phone, Emmy Award winner and Smithsonian Associate, Sara Lukinson.
My thanks to Sara Lukinson, who will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates series via Zoom, and you’re all invited. January 20, 2022. The title of Sara Lukinson’s Zoom presentation at Smithsonian Associates is ‘More Stories From the American Songbook.” Please check out our website, NotOld-Better.com, or the Smithsonian Associates website for more information and ticket details….all of which are in our show notes today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and of course, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better show audience… let's talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series. Thanks, everybody.
Led Zeppelin: The Biography - Bob Spitz
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series.
I’m Paul Vogelzang and we have a really fantastic show today with one of my favorites, returning guest Bob Spitz, telling us all about his new revealing Led Zeppelin biography!
Yes, it’s THAT Bob Spitz, the NYT best-selling author of THE BEATLES: THE BIOGRAPHY comes the definitive biography of LED ZEP.
Bob Spitz will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates, Wednesday January 19, 2022, and the title of his upcoming presentation is A Whole Lotta (Crazy) Love: The Led Zeppelin Story
You can find more details on our website, NotOld-Better.com or the Smithsonian Associates website, both of which are in our show notes today, but we have Bob Spitz right now, and we’re talking about one of my favorite bands, Led Zeppelin!
It has been 50 years since Led Zeppelin’s legendary rock hit “Stairway to Heaven” was released.
The story of how virtuosic London sophisticates Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones came together with Midlands wild men Robert Plant and John Bonham to form the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin is one for the rock-history books. New York Times bestselling biographer Bob Spitz draws on his own book, Led Zeppelin: The Biography, to tell the band’s definitive story.
It was one of the most successful (and certainly one of the most notorious) bands of all time, selling more than 300 million albums worldwide. From the opening notes of their first album in 1969, Led Zeppelin was something different: a collision of grand artistic ambition and brute force, of English folk music and African American blues.
Bob Spitz will pull back the curtain today with us on Led Zeppelin’s creative process, from dress rehearsals to creative breakthroughs. For his book, he conducted more than 150 interviews with friends, colleagues, executives, and even groupies who shared detailed inside accounts of Zeppelin’s exploits, from who really stole the money at the Drake Hotel robbery, to the step-by-step creation of their albums.
Led Zeppelin’s music, however, is only part of the legend. Their story is a window into how the 1960s turned into the ‘70s, of how playing small clubs became playing stadiums, of how innocence became decadence, and how the band came to be.
That of course is our guest today, Bob Spitz, reading from his new book, Led Zeppelin The Biography!
“This is the story of poetry and power, rape and pillage, of rock ’n roll incarnate. It’s a great book.”
– Ann Wilson, Heart
“Bob Spitz always gets right to the heart of the story, whether it’s the story of Dylan, the Beatles, or Julia Child. This story, the outrageous story of Led Zeppelin and all its rock ’n roll craziness, is right here in these pages.” —Graham Nash, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Smithsonian Associate, Bob Spitz.
My thanks to NYT best-selling author, Bob Spitz for his generous time today.Bob Spitz will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates, Wednesday January 19, 2022, and the title of his upcoming presentation is A Whole Lotta (Crazy) Love: The Led Zeppelin Story
You can find more details on our website, NotOld-Better.com or the Smithsonian Associates website, both of which are in our show notes today.
My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Smithsonian Associates audience here on the Not Old Better Show. Please be safe, be well, get the vaccine booster right now, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series. Thanks, everybody.
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Jerusalem’s Buried History - Andrew Lawler
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series!
Owe have another great show for you, featuring our interview with Science writer, correspondent, and author ANDREW LAWLER. ANDREW LAWLER will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program titled Jerusalem’s Buried History, Tuesday, January 18, 2022. ANDREW LAWLER is author of the new book Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World’s Most Contested City and is our guest today.
No other city evokes as much emotion and provokes as much violence as Jerusalem. But how did the famous City of Peace become so contested? Our guest today, ANDREW LAWLER will answer that question and says much of the answer lies underground. ANDREW LAWLER tells us that for more than a century and a half, treasure hunters, clerics, and archaeologists have sought to uncover remains of Jerusalem's biblical past—from the Ark of the Covenant to the site of Jesus's crucifixion. This effort, linked to the expansion of European empires as well as an intense desire to corroborate scripture, proved an essential ingredient in the controversy that continues to roil the Middle East and the world.
The story of Jerusalem is the tale of how science, politics, and religion meet in its shadowy subterranean spaces. Science Journalist, author, correspondent Andrew Lawler traces that buried history as he discusses with us the early explorers who navigated sewage-filled passages; follows the European, American, and Israeli archaeologists who made stunning discoveries beneath the city; and explores how these finds became essential elements in the battle to control the Holy City.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Smithsonian Associate ANDREW LAWLER.
My thanks to ANDREW LAWLER for his generous time today. Andrew Lawler’s new book Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World’s Most Contested City will be the subject of his upcoming Smithsonian Associates program titled Jerusalem’s Buried History, Tuesday, January 18, 2022. More information is available in our show notes at NotOld-Better.com. Please check it out. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Be safe everyone, be well, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Christmas at the Movies - Marc Lapadula
The Not Old Better Show - Interview Series
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It’s that time of year again: You're gathering with friends and family. Wrapping presents. And spiking the eggnog with your favorite yuletide libation. That leaves just one thing: the annual holiday movie marathon. Not sure where to start? How about with this list of fascinating facts about your
From the many incarnations of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, to Frank Capra’s perennially televised It’s a Wonderful Life, these stories remind us (or at least try to) that there is much more to Christmas than a spirit of giving. Yes, it’s sort of an ironic message, as the Christmas-themed films rolled out each year by the major studios the day after Thanksgiving have the sole mission of selling as many tickets at the box office as they can!
Our guest today, a favorite of the show is Marc Lapadula. Marc Lapadula will be sharing his thought-provoking presentation at several classic and contemporary examples of how the Christmas Holiday has been portrayed in movies throughout the decades. We’ll talk about films like It’s a Wonderful Life, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and our family favorite ‘Elf,’ with Will Farrell. Get ready Cotton-Headed Ninny Muggins for a fun show all about Christmas movies!
My thanks to Marc Lapadula for his time and energy today, sharing all his Christmas movies. Check out our show notes on Marc’s upcoming presentation at OneDayU for all the details. And, my thanks to sponsors Omaha Steaks and Ritual.com. Please support our sponsors. My thanks, of course, to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Be safe, stay warm, and have a wonderful holiday. Thanks, everybody.
Nixon Kennedy Presidential Debate - Allen Pietrobon
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is a great one with guest Dr. Allen Pietrobon. Dr. Allen Pietrobon is a historian and professor of Global Affairs at Trinity Washington University, in Washington D.C. Dr. Pietrobon is an award-winning scholar and public speaker, and will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, January 11, and the title of Dr. Pietrobon’s program on Zoom is Kennedy, Nixon, and the Debate of the Century You’ll find more details on our website, with links to Smithsonian Associates.
It was that first moment in our history when we saw that television can transform a political candidate … into a celebrity, and it changed the whole contours of our politics.” That is how one historian described the debate that helped John F. Kennedy become president in 1960.
Historian Allen Pietrobon takes us back to the Eisenhower era, a time before the “celebrity president.” He examines the lives and backgrounds of John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon and reveals how Kennedy’s domination of the medium during the first-ever televised debate was key in his winning the presidency. The debate left Nixon so diminished, it would be 16 years before presidential candidates agreed to debate live on TV again.
Pietrobon uses the 1960 presidential election as a lens to explore American politics and culture in this pivotal era in history.
Please join me in welcoming you to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Allen Pietrobon.
My thanks to Dr. Allen Pietrobon for his time, research, and expertise today. Remember, Dr. Allen Pietrobon will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, January 11, and the title of Dr. Pietrobon’s program on Zoom is Kennedy, Nixon, and the Debate of the Century You’ll find more details on our website, with links to Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be well, stay safe, and have happy holidays. Please, let’s talk about better…the Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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The Power of Flexing - Dr. Susan Ashford
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As we look back on 2021, several trends emerge. When I think about what’s important to me about these trends, I’m steered of late to leadership. Things that I view such as leadership when it comes to remote work, the leadership of a positive culture, adopting a change mindset. All of these are important to me because as I reflect on 2021, COVID, how I work, and particularly how I can work better, ‘leadership’ is at the top of the list.
Our guest today, Dr. Sue Ashford, is a leadership and learning expert. Dr. Ashford shows us how to change your behavior, develop soft skills, and achieve personal and professional growth through a series of small experiments she calls leadership “Flexing.”
Dr. Ashfords’s new book is titled The Power of Flexing, and we’ll learn all about it, how we can develop it, and how to make it work for us as we shift our emphasis to 2022 and working and being Not Old, but Better.
Flexing helps you move ahead when you’re confronted with a new challenge, or simply want to develop a vital skill. It’s a journey that begins with setting a flex goal—stating explicitly what you want to learn and how you want to grow.
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series. I’m Paul Vogelzang and we have an excellent show today, very timely and important, with our guest today, Walter Stahr. Walter Stahr will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates Salmon P. Chase: Lincoln’s Vital Rival, via Zoom on December 13, and you’ll find ticket details on our website, but we have Walter Stahr today
Join me and New York Times bestselling biographer Walter Stahr for a timely reassessment of Salmon P. Chase, Abraham Lincoln’s indispensable secretary of the treasury and a leading proponent for Black rights before and during his years in the cabinet and as chief justice of the United States.
Salmon P Chase may not be a household name, but he should be and is best remembered as a rival of Lincoln’s for the Republican nomination in 1860—but there would not have been a national Republican Party, and Lincoln could not have won the presidency, were it not for the vital groundwork Chase laid over the previous two decades.
Starting in the early 1840s, long before Lincoln was speaking out against slavery, Chase was forming and leading antislavery parties. He represented fugitive slaves so often in his law practice that he was known as the “attorney general for runaway Negroes,” and he furthered his reputation as an outspoken federal senator and progressive governor of Ohio. Listen as Zion Church’s role, and 5000+ formerly enslaved persons felt on May 12, 1865, after the Union Army finally arrived in town.
That, of course, is our guest today, author and NYT best-selling author Walther Stahr, author of the new book, Salmon P. Chase: Lincoln’s Vital Rival.
Salmon P Chase was tapped by Lincoln to become secretary of the treasury. Our guest today, NYT best-selling author Walther Stahr will tell us about how Salmon P Chase would prove essential to the Civil War effort, raising the billions of dollars that allowed the Union to win the war, while also pressing the president to emancipate the country’s slaves and recognize Black rights. Walther Stahr tells us that when Lincoln had the chance to appoint a chief justice in 1864, he chose his faithful rival because he was sure Chase would make the right decisions on the difficult racial, political, and economic issues the Supreme Court would confront during Reconstruction.
Drawing on previously overlooked sources, Stahr sheds new light on a complex and fascinating political figure as well as on the pivotal events of the Civil War and its aftermath. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associate Walter Stahr.
My thanks to Walter Stahr for his generous time and preparation today. Walter Stahr will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates via Zoom on December 13, and you’ll find ticket details on our web site. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…please be safe, get your flu shots and your booster shot for COVID, recommend others do the same and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series Thanks, everybody.
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George Harrison and Eric Clapton: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Friendship’s Powerful Reverb
The Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on Not Old Better
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates edition, on KSCW. I’m Paul Vogelzang and it is so great to be with you following another excellent Community Chat with Gary Cohen. We have a really neat show today here on KSCW, very fun and exciting, with our guests today, Beatles historians Kenneth Womack and Jason Kruppa. We’ll be talking about George Harrison, All Things Must Pass, Beatles music and Womack and Kruppa’s new book about George Harrison and Eric Clapton, ‘Harrison and Clapton and other Assorted Love Songs’. Womack and Kruppa will appear via Zoom at Smithsonian Associates Dec 9, and for more details, please check out our web site notold-better.com for more details. But, we have them today here on KSCW.
The tumultuous friendship between George Harrison and Eric Clapton shaped not only their lives and careers but the shifting face of rock music in the early 1970s.
Beatles expert Ken Womack and music historian Jason Kruppa explore the rock legends’ musical and personal collaboration, friendship, and rivalry. They take a close look at the November 1970 releases of All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s powerful emancipatory statement in the wake of the Beatles, and Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, Clapton’s impassioned reimagining of his art while playing with Derek and the Dominos. These albums helped to push rock ’n’ roll out of the dreamy idealism of the 1960s into the wild and expansive new reality of the 1970s.
Womack and Kruppa’s multimedia presentation provides vivid details about the albums’ creation, highlighting the production of one classic song after another. It also recalls a love triangle for the ages, involving Clapton, Harrison, and Harrison’s wife Pattie Boyd.
Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show on KSCW via internet phone, Kenneth Womack and Jason Kruppa.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associates for their ongoing support of the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on KSCW, please talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody and see you next week. Remember, you can find everything on our website: notold-better.com
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Psoriasis Disease and What You Should Know - Diane Talbert
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, on KSCW. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is brought to you by Faherty Brand Clothes and , yum, Omaha Steaks.
Our guest today is Diane Talbert, and we’re going to discuss several things she wished she’d know, as a person of color, about psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Those with immune-mediated diseases have, for too long now, felt alone in navigating through their conditions. This can be compounded for some groups by racial disparities when it comes to diagnosis for diseases like psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
These disparities can lead to troubling outcomes, and our guest today Diane Talbert understands the importance of bringing to light these aspects of psoriatic diseases. As a psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patient advocate, Diane Talbert is working with pharmaceutical companies and organizations to better understand and address health disparities in psoriatic disease – specifically as it relates to diagnosis.
This is an amazing individual and you’ll enjoy our conversation with Diane Talbert, who’ll share her 50-year patient journey and a unique perspectives as she has experienced first-hand the health inequities that people of color face. In particular, it took Diane 20 years for her symptoms to be taken seriously and receive a proper diagnosis – setting her up for her advocacy work around these diseases, including visits to Capitol Hill every year.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Diane Talbert.
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Get Back - The Beatles: Interview with Ken Womack
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series.
Our guest today is author, historian, Smithsonian Associate Ken Womack. Ken Womack is a fan favorite on the show and has been on the show often. Kenneth Womack is one of the world’s foremost writers and thinkers about the Beatles. In addition to such titles as Long and Winding Roads: The Evolving Artistry of the Beatles (2007), the Cambridge Companion to the Beatles (2009), and The Beatles Encyclopedia: Everything Fab Four (2014), he is the author of the brand new book, All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison and Clapton and other Assorted Love Songs.
Ken Womack serves as the Music Culture critic for Salon, as well as a regular contributor to a host of print and web outlets, including Slate, Billboard, Time, Variety, The Guardian, USA Today, The Independent, NBC News, and The Philadelphia Inquirer, and is a Professor of English and Popular Music at Monmouth University.
Of course, we’re talking ‘Beatles’ today, and we’ll do a deep dive into the upcoming 3 part Beatles documentary series ‘Get Back,’ which will be available over Thanksgiving weekend on Disney+.
Please join me in welcoming you to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates series on KSCW, Ken Womack.
Climate Change Threatens National Security - Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. Today’s show is brought to you by Chess.com. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Well, among the many things I’m thankful for, our wonderful country, our freedom, and all that the USA represents throughout the world. Today’s interview is about those things in general and how we protect what we have specifically with our guest Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn.
Admiral McGinn served on active duty in the United States Navy for 35 years attaining the rank of Vice-Admiral. He served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfare Requirements and Programs, overseeing the development of future Navy capabilities, and previously commanded the United States Third Fleet. While in the Navy, he served as a naval aviator, test pilot, aircraft carrier commanding officer, and national security strategist.
Vice-Admiral Dennis McGinn is a member of the Center for Climate and Security Advisory Board, and Senior Member of the Executive Committee at the International Military Council on Climate and Security. Yes, ‘climate and security.
According to Admiral McGinn, “Climate change is altering the strategic landscape and shaping the security environment, posing complex threats to the United States and nations around the world,” and Pentagon reports state: “To deter war and protect our country, the [Defense] Department must understand the ways climate change affects missions, plans, and capabilities.”
What does all this mean…we’ll discuss that and more with Admiral Dennis McGinn…does the United States need a climate security plan? Yes, that, too…please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW, via internet phone, Admiral Dennis McGinn.
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My thanks to Admiral Dennis McGinn for his service, his preparation, expertise, and willingness to share such important, sensitive information with us today. My thanks to you you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on KSCW. Please be safe, be thankful, and remember, let’s talk about better…the Not Old Better Show on KSCW. Happy Holidays and I’ll see you next week. Thanks, everybody.
Prostate Health - Treatment, Survival & Recovery with Sal Ciresi, MD
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by SimpliSafe security and Coinbase. Please support our sponsors and check out today’s show notes for special offers from SimpliSafe.com and Coinbase.
Up to 90 percent of all men by the age of 85 suffer from an enlarged prostate, a condition that can severely impact daily responsibilities such as the ability to work due to the need for frequent urination. This was true for anesthetist Sal Ciresi who, at 70 years old, spends his days in and out of the operating room at Novant Health in Huntersville and is understandably unable to take breaks.
* After living with an enlarged prostate – also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – for three to four years, Sal Ciresi sought treatment when the condition became unbearable and nearly prevented him from working. After learning from his doctor that medication wouldn’t work due to the severity of his condition, he became determined to find an alternative and approached a colleague about a water vapor therapy he saw advertised on TV. A month later, he was treated and back to working in the operating room without his previous worry or discomfort.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW, via internet phone, Dr. Sal Ciresi.
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Aging with HIV: Discrimination, Treatment, Hope
The Not Old Better Show, Art or Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Chess.com and Faherty Brand Clothes. Please support our sponsors and check out today’s show notes for special offers from Chess.com and Faherty Brand.
Our guest today, Dennis Fleming, age 62, is a social work consultant based in Sacramento, California. Diagnosed with HIV in the early 1990s, Dennis has struggled to find an effective treatment regimen for decades, until Dennis learned about Rukobia – an HIV Therapy for heavily treatment experienced (HTE) adults living with HIV.
Following his initial diagnosis, treatments were not yet available, and he had a hard time coping with his status. Nearly five years later, he began treatment with an antiretroviral therapy, but with limited success. The experience led him to stop treatment for a year, resulting in a severe case of toxoplasmosis. After recovering from this life-threatening experience, Dennis Fleming became determined to prioritize his health.
Older HIV-infected gay men may experience multiple forms of stigma related to sexual orientation (homonegativity), HIV (HIV stigma), and age (ageism), all of which can negatively impact quality of life (QOL). We’re going to be talking about what Dennis Fleming has witnessed in 30 years with aging and HIV, his unique perspective on how HIV has changed during the last four decades and Dennis Fleming will share what this milestone means for long-term survivors, including how treatments have evolved? Fewer pills, prevention? Hope. Be part of society. What are friendships and family life like? Stigma…
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dennis Fleming.
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Uncommon Ground with Van Jones
Welcome to a special episode of The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is part of our series on introducing you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience to great new, notable podcasters and podcasts.
Pursuit of the common good is something we talk about a lot on The Not Old Better Show. And, giving back is part of who we are and important to all of us, but particularly so to members of The Not Old Better Show.
Are you concerned about the future? Tired of divisiveness? Join political commentator and changemaker Van Jones on a journey to find unifying solutions to our country’s biggest problems. Each week, Van and his guests explore topics that affect us all—from climate change to prison reform, from voting rights to political polarization. In Uncommon Ground with Van Jones, you’ll hear inspiring, hopeful, and unique perspectives on what it takes to create meaningful change in a divided nation.
New episodes of Uncommon Ground with Van Jones release weekly, every Wednesday. Listen here: wondery.fm/UG_NotOldBetter
Film & Music: The Heartbeat of Film - Rachel Franklin
Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Oh my gosh, we all remember that scene from the Hitchcock film, ‘Psycho.” Welcome to The Not Old Better Show.
I’m Paul Vogelzang and we’re celebrating music and film with Smithsonian Associate Rachel Franklin, Doctor of Musical Arts.
The great film director Norman Jewison said:
"The marriage of the moving image and music is perhaps the most powerful visual communication we have.”—
Film music can inspire and romance us. It can make emotional statements that a script simply can’t, subvert a plot with a completely different subtext, and inject irony, fear, or humor when there is apparently none on screen. Music can salvage a bad movie and make a good one great.
Great film scores by composers such as Bernard Herrmann, Max Steiner, Ennio Morricone, and John Williams have engraved iconic scenes into our collective memory with their extraordinary music, even if the rest of the movie might have faded. We are listening to Bernard Herrmann’s Alfred Hitchcock ‘Psycho” film soundtrack with “The Knife” scene music and music from the finale of the film.
Join us today with popular speaker and concert pianist Rachel Franklin in our conversation that explores the stories behind some of the greatest film music ever composed. We’ll be discussing the purpose of a fine score and how it both supports and transforms the film. Rachel Franklin will play selections from each of the films we discuss, so fasten your seatbelts…it’s going to be a fabulous ride!
Please join me in welcoming you to the Not Old Better Show on KSCW, jazz, and classical music pianist, composer, Rachel Franklin.
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Soldiers and Dioramas - Brigitte Blachere
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW. I’m Paul Vogelzang and it is so great to be with you following another excellent Community Chat with Gary Cohen. We have an excellent show today here on KSCW, very timely and important, with our guest today, Smithsonian Associate, Brigitte Blachere.
In the early morning of December 27, 1941, Royal Air Force aircraft and British army and naval forces surprised and quickly overtook German troops positioned on the Norwegian islands of Maaloy and Vaagso. This first true combined tri-service operation carried out by British forces was intended to damage German morale and to engage German forces defending Norway that might otherwise be deployed on the Eastern Front. The raid, codenamed Operation Archery, successfully destroyed German coastal defenses and resources on the islands, including oil and fish factories, a power station, stores, and ships.
Seven Samurai, director Akira Kurosawa’s influential 1954 film set in war-torn 16th century Japan, traces an unexpected partnership between a team of masterless samurai and a poor mountain village in need of protection from raiders. The action-packed epic is filled with scenes of training, attacks, and counterattacks—all accompanied by plenty of mud, horses, swords, arrows, and firearms. The story realistically reflects complex relationships among farmers, samurai warriors, and bandits, with some characters based on historical figures. Creating a village diorama and engaging in strategy games pitting samurais against raiders bring this film to life on a miniature scale.
Explore pivotal battles recounted in history, film, and classical mythology in miniature through these specially designed Fall and Winter Adventures. Each session includes four hours of live online instruction with Al Gaspar and Taliesin Knol.
Themed sessions focus on discovering the history of a significant encounter; facilitated diorama construction in which participants make their own terrain boards; and virtually simulated conflicts using troops of 1/72-scale soldiers in war games that offer vivid insights into military strategies. Find out more on our web site, but listen to our guest today as we’ll talk about soldiers and dioramas and more with returning guest, Brigitte Blachere.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associates for their ongoing support of the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on KSCW, please talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody and see you next week. Remember, you can find everything on our website: notold-better.com
Planting Trees to Combat Climate Change - Joe Fargione - The Nature Conservancy
The Not Old Better Show, Climate Change Briefing Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is brought to you by SimpliSafe and Chess.com
Joe Fargione is Science Director for The Nature Conservancy’s North America Region. Joe’s research reveals nature’s hidden benefits to people, including how nature can help mitigate climate change. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
And, life depends on all that and more, according to our guest, Joe Fargione. Over the past decade, interest in reforestation has soared. Climate change, an increase in wildfires, and the need for huge carbon sinks to remove emissions from the atmosphere have increased the demand for trees and dense forests.
But while there’s a huge focus on planting trees, there’s little on where those seedlings will come from. A study published in February in Frontiers in Forest and Global Change, authored by 17 environmental scientists, including ones from the Nature Conservancy, the USDA Forest Service, American Forests, and academic institutions, outlines that we are already short more than 2 billion seedlings per year—and that’s just to get halfway to meeting the reforesting potential of the lower 48 states.
Joe Fargione says “There were increasing public calls for dramatically scaling up reforestation, and the people that work in the industry were aware that would be hard to do because of the seed challenges. But most people outside the industry weren’t aware at all.”
We’ll be talking to Joe Fargione today about Nature Conservancy, climate change and the new project to help nurseries with seed collection and storage, and how we can all get involved, which is critical to our national carbon removal ambitions.
Please join me in welcoming you to The Not Old Better Show, Joe Fargione is Science Director for The Nature Conservancy.
My thanks to Joe Fargione, Science Director for The Nature Conservancy for his generous time and preparation today. Of course, my thanks to SimpliSafe and Chess.com for sponsoring today’s episode, please check out SimpliSafe.com/notoldbetter The Right Way to Protect Your Home, and go to Chess.com/notold for chess instructions, excellent games to play, and you can find me there, too. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…please be safe, get your flu shots and your booster shot for COVID, recommend others do the same and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Anna Lembke MD - Dopamine Nation
The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is brought to you by Raycon Everyday Ear Buds
Our smartphones are turning us into dopamine addicts, addiction expert Professor Anna Lembke says.
As chief of Stanford University's dual diagnosis addiction clinic, Dr. Anna Lembke has treated patients addicted to everything from heroin to water (yes, you read right), and she refers to the smartphone as the "modern-day hypodermic needle".
Her new book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence examines how we can beat our digital dependencies, with its central thesis attempting to find out why with more abundance than ever, we remain less happy than we were in the past.
In my conversation with Dr. Anna Lembke today, we’ll talk about her new book "Dopamine Nation,” defining dopamine, and the interconnection between pleasure and pain, and how that connection helps explain addiction. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter, the chemical messenger, that's most connected with processing, rewarding pleasurable behavior. The more dopamine a drug or behavior releases, the more addictive it is. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist who's the medical director of addiction medicine at Stanford University and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. Dopamine is the key here, the key to pleasure and pain.
That of course is our guest today, Dr. Anna Lembke reading from her new book, Dopamine Nation about pleasure and pain. Dr. Lembke will illustrate today how finding contentment and connectedness means keeping dopamine in check. You’ll hear about the lived experiences of her patients, which are the gripping fabric of her new book. Their riveting stories of suffering and redemption give us all hope for managing our consumption and transforming our lives. My conversation with Dr. Lembke shows that the secret to finding balance is combining the science of desire with the wisdom of recovery. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dr. Anna Lembke.
My thanks to Dr. Anna Lembke, author new book, Dopamine Nation for her generous time and preparation today. Of course, my thanks to Raycon Everyday Ear Buds for sponsoring today’s episode, please check out Raycon Everyday Ear Buds for a wonderful in-ear audio experience…just like the Not Old Better Show… My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…please be safe, get your flu shots and your booster shot for COVID, recommend others do the same and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Dr. Kevin Ban - Vaccine, Flu Shot? What to Know Now
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“Measures like social distancing, mask-wearing and increased flu vaccinations contributed to very few flu cases last season, however, as communities return to everyday activities amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, it is critical that people remain diligent about getting their flu vaccine,” says our guest today Kevin Ban, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Walgreens.
My thanks to Dr. Kevin Ban for his generous time and preparation today. Of course, my thanks to Chess.com for sponsoring today’s episode, please check out Chess.com/notold for chess instructions, excellent games to play, and you can find me there, too.
My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…please be safe, get your flu shots and your booster shot for COVID, recommend others do the same and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Bill Glass - Progressive Parenta-Life Coach
The Not Old Better Show - Healthy Living September Interview Series
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We have an excellent interview with actor Bill Glass today. Bill Glass is shocked by the popularity of his Progressive Insurance ads, where he plays the helpful, Parenta-Life Coach, Dr. Rick, about not becoming your parents.
Dr. Rick, who’s played by actor Bill Glass is hilarious and is the man who teaches us not to become our parents as Dr. Rick in the Progressive Insurance ads.
Bill Glass spent five years at Kansas University, leaving just shy of a journalism degree. Bill Glass says he decided on journalism because he saw a connection to his love for improvisational comedy.
In the early 90s, ESPN was sort of comedy sportscasting, according to Glass. Glass thought he loved being the class clown….and thought about the possibility of having fun being an ESPN journalist. ESPN never happened, but a role on stage at Chicago’s Second City comedy troupe lead to more steady work in commercials and various sitcoms. But it’s his role in the Progressive commercial series for which the recently-turned-50-year old is finding perhaps his greatest success.
As for whether he’ll take a page from his parents when it comes to his two sons’ futures, he says, for now, he’s content to let the teens do their own thing.
Bill Glass says that If they come to him and ask about college, he’ll talk it through with them. They’ll have to have a plan. They’ll have to show me the road map they want to take, according to Glass.
Bill Glass s not worried about sounding like his parents in the future because he says he already does.
Here’s how Dr. Rick describes his work, and how Dr. Rick got into his line of Parenta-Life Coaching:
That of course is our guest today, actor and comedian Bill Glass, from his most recent bit, and we’ll be chatting with Bill Glass about that and more, so please stay tuned…
And now our full interview with actor, comedian Bill Glass, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, actor, writer, comedian, and Parenta-Life Coach, Bill Glass.
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The Power of Nothing to Lose - William Silber
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by SimpliSafe. As part of our Art of Living Author Interview Series, today’s guest is Dr. William Silber.
William Silber is an expert in banking, finance, securities pricing and trading, futures and options, and financial institutions and markets. During his career, Dr. Silber has made significant contributions in economics and finance and provided expert witness testimony in class certification and at trial.
Professor Silber has testified before Congress and consulted with various government agencies, including the Federal Reserve Board, the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget, the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services, and the President’s Commission on Financial Structure and Regulation.
Professor Silber has published articles in leading professional journals, and was an associate editor of the Journal of Finance and the Review of Economics and Statistics. His book Volcker: The Triumph of Persistence was named the China Business News (CBN) 2013 Financial Book of the Year, and was a finalist for the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs 2012 Business Book of the Year Award.
His latest book, "The Power of Nothing to Lose: The Hail Mary Effect in Politics, War, and Business," shows how presidents, generals, dictators, and ordinary people have used the power of downside protection to alter history. A simple strategy, similar to the Hail Mary pass in football, encourages risky ventures that favor the ‘deciders’ but hurts innocent bystanders, causing collateral damage that requires attention.
That was our guest today, Dr. William Silber reading from his new book, "The Power of Nothing to Lose: The Hail Mary Effect in Politics, War, and Business,"
Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman wrote, "This book addresses an important issue that deserves a wide readership. It is lucid and clear and deals with some very important episodes in American history."
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Dr. William Silber.
We’ll be right back with our guest, Dr. William Silber, author of the new book, "The Power of Nothing to Lose: The Hail Mary Effect in Politics, War, and Business,"
Now back to our guest, author William Silber, who’ll tell us all about incentives for our Not Old Better Show audience how to be mildly aggressive with investments and be more ‘risk-averse,’ not fearful of recovering from a loss.
My thanks to Dr. William Silber, author of the new book, "The Power of Nothing to Lose: The Hail Mary Effect in Politics, War, and Business.” My thanks to SimpliSafe for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Be well, be safe, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show.
Brain Health Trainer - Ryan Glatt
Art of Living Healthy Aging Month interview series
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As part of our Art of Living Healthy Aging Month interview series, we have a great interview with Ryan Glatt.
Ryan Glatt is a psychometrist and Brain Health Coach at the Brain Health Center in the Pacific Neuroscience Institute. With a strong background in exercise science and human health, Ryan Glatt develops curricula specifically targeted towards those with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and traumatic brain injury, coaching individuals towards optimal brain health.
We will be discussing brain health, cognitive decline, specific exercises to prevent cognitive decline, including what Ryan Glatt refers to as ‘exer-gaming,’ and the modern solutions that come from video game playing!
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Brain Health Director from the Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Ryan Glatt.
My thanks to NORD VPN and Inside Tracker for sponsoring today’s show. Please check out our show notes for details on both sponsors, and please support our show sponsors. My thanks to Ryan Glatt for his generous time, expertise, and depth of preparation today. Of course, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, stay well, politely promote vaccinations to those not yet vaccinated and talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
No Spring Chicken - Francine Falk-Allen
The Not Old Better Show, Healthy Aging Month
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Healthy Aging Month special program on post COVID travel with our guest, Francine Falk-Allen. Today’s show is brought to you by Raycon Everyday Ear Buds.
Our guest today, Francine Falk-Allen is the author of the excellent new book, No Spring Chicken: Stories and Advice from a Wild Handicapper on Aging and Disability, she offers her humorous take on navigating the complications of aging, especially when traveling. You’ll love this book and our inspirational interview today. Let’s listen as Francine Falk Allen reads a passage from her book:
There’s humor, sincere effort, and energy you hear from Francine Falk Allen and lots of great advice.
Francine Falk Allen will share with us an informative guide to living your best and longest life―whatever your physical challenges and age.
Join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Francine Falk Allen.
We’ll be right back with more in our September is Healthy Aging Month special interview with Francine
Falk Allen, so please stick around…
We’re back with Francine Falk Allen…
My thanks to Francine Falk Allen for her generous time with us today. Hopefully, you’ve been inspired because as we age, we all begin to have physical difficulties to contend with. My thanks to Raycon Everyday earbuds for sponsoring today’s show. Please check out Raycon earbuds in our show notes and support our sponsors. My thanks to you our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, politely encourage vaccinations to those who aren’t yet, and let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show, Healthy Aging Month special. Thanks, everybody.
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William Faulkner and the Civil War - Michael Gorra
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW. That’s Barbara Dane and The Chambers Brothers playing ‘It Isn’t Nice” their version of the popular politically charged gospel and civil rights song. I hope you’re enjoying a wonderful Saturday morning. So great to be with you today, following, of course, another excellent Community Chat with Gary Cohen, and good morning and welcome to the Not Old Better Show on KSCW.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living series, we have another excellent interview today for you with author, historian, award-winning, Pulitizer Prize finalist writer Michael Gorra. Michael Gorra will be presenting at the upcoming Smithsonian Associates program via Zoom, Sept 27, 2021, and details, and more information can be found on our website, and we’ll be talking about another author, William Faulkner.
He was an uncompromising modernist, a great chronicler of the American South, and inspiration—as well as an immovable obstacle—for the generations of writers who followed. William Faulkner (1897–1962) stands as one of the greatest, and one of the most problematic figures in American literature.
Faulkner was Mississippi-born—a white man of his time and place who did not always rise above it. Yet his work also provides a burning account of the intersection of race, region, and remembrance: a probing analysis of a past that we have never yet put behind us. He set almost all his work in what he called an “apocryphal” territory, the imaginary Yoknapatawpha County in northern Mississippi. He carried characters and plotlines over from one book to another, as if the land itself were sprouting a story in which everything and everyone was connected.
Michael Gorra will be reading to us from his new book, ‘The Saddest Words,’ so stick around for this enlightening, historical interview with Michael Gorra.
My thanks to Michael Gorra for his time, expertise, and thoughtful preparation in joining me today. My thanks to My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Of course, my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on KSCW. Please keep your emails coming to me at info@notold-better.com. Remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on KSCW. Thanks, everybody.
"But what really matters in his Mississippi isn't finally the lost war, the Lost Cause; nor is it the quarrel between the mythic grace of the Old South and the grasping hands of the New. What matters are all of the wasted years since. What matters is the century between the Emancipation Proclamation and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The legacy--the final meaning--of the Civil War lives on in the things undone, the work unfinished and the wounds unbound; it lives in the continued resistance to any attempt at amelioration. It lives in our quarrels; it lives today in the battle of the blue and the red."
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Jenny Ashcraft - Family Story Telling: Newspapers.com
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living interview series, we have an excellent interview with Jenny Ashcraft, who is a genealogist, a researcher, a lover of the written word, and who’ll join us today to talk about family history and resources available at Newspapers.com
Our guest today, Jenny Ashcraft is a family history enthusiast. She works at Ancestry where she writes a blog at Fold3HQ. Jenny Ashcraft loves uncovering stories about ancestors and finds great joy in helping others to do the same. She feels completely at home immersed in dusty archives, pouring through manuscripts, or finding hidden gems in the pages of historic newspapers.
Alex Haley, author of Roots: The Saga of an American Family puts it this way:
"In all of us, there is a hunger, marrow-deep, to know our heritage—to know who we are and where we came from. Without this enriching knowledge, there is a hollow yearning."
According to the Center for Disease Control, only one-third of Americans have gathered their family health history, although 96% of them believe that it is important. Family history is only one of a combination of factors that contribute to chronic diseases; still, not knowing it guarantees guessing where facts could make a difference.
The psychological benefits of genealogy are significant and plentiful: among them are basic needs like acceptance and friendship, ego needs like achievement and status, and self-actualization.
These psychological benefits and more, like knowing your roots boosts older adults mental wellbeing in positive ways, giving us:
- a sense of accomplishment, especially if you do the research yourselves;
- the perspective that we belong to a family which leaves a legacy for future generations;
- a sense of self-worth and belonging to ancestors with whom we can participate to play our part in history; meaningful things, and of course, as we age
- acceptance of the concept of death and mortality.
Older people who have paid attention to our family health history are better able to contribute to their own wellbeing, and better prepared to affect the wellbeing of their descendants.
The grandparents, great-aunts, and great-uncles of our audience here on The Not Old Better Show also have the duty to relate the lessons their ancestors taught, and the moral principles that kept them focused.
We’ll talk about that, some wonderful new resources for family search, and more on our packed show today so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show genealogist Jenny Ashcraft.
My thanks to writer, historian, genealogy expert, Jenny Ashcraft for her time, expertise, and thoughtful preparation in joining me today. You’ll find much more in the way of links, resources, and information on our website, and check out Newspapers.com. And, you can check out my website at NotOld-Better.com for information on the resources and special programs provided by Newspapers.com. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Of course, my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails coming to me at info@notold-better.com. Remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
The Benefits of Video Games for Older Adults
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is brought to you by NORD VPN and Inside Tracker.
I think you’ll enjoy today’s show as we’re talking about gaming, video games specifically. When you think of a "gamer," you probably don't think of a 65-year-old man or woman spending their afternoon on the Wii, or PS 2, or X Box, or Nintendo Switch. But think again — an estimated 21% of people who play video games are over the age of 50. What’s more, it turns out that some of those older "gamers" are reaping very significant health benefits as a result.
Here are just some of the social, cognitive, and physical benefits that video games and virtual reality (VR) have to offer seniors.
- BETTER EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. Whether it's going for a walk, meeting friends for lunch, or seeing a movie, doing anything you enjoy improves emotional health. So it's no surprise many seniors who enjoy playing video games find themselves in better moods. A study of 140 seniors over 63 years old concluded that both regular and occasional video gamers reported greater well-being, social functioning, and health than non-gamers. In addition, they reported significantly lower rates of depression among people who play video games than those who don't.
- IMPROVED BALANCE. Video games can provide physical benefits, too, especially to seniors. Certain games that require physical interaction, like Wii Sports and similar titles, can help seniors improve balance, coordination, and reflexes due to the quick decision-making and action required to play. Some seniors have even reported faster walking speeds as a result of playing video games. It may not be obvious at first, but improving cognitive skills can translate into improved balance and gait. And while fitness video games like Nintendo Wii and even the newer Nintendo Switch have revolutionized exercise for seniors, virtual reality (VR) is already leaving its mark on physical therapy.
- ENHANCED COGNITIVE ABILITY. Video games have the potential to support improvement not only emotionally and physically, but cognitively, as well. In fact, a University of California San Francisco study showed significant improvement in cognitive ability, effectively reversing signs of aging in seniors who played 3D video games.
- REDUCED RISK OF ALZHEIMER'S With an estimated 5.5 million seniors suffering from Alzheimer's in the U.S. alone, treatment methods are heavily scrutinized and highly valued. Amazingly, recent research has even demonstrated a link between playing video games and a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s. The study looked at connections between gaming and tissue growth in different areas of the brain — especially the hippocampus, an area associated with memory and Alzheimer’s progression.
- ALL THE BENEFITS — PLUS LOTS OF FUN
Our “guest today, Andy Carle, from The Virginian in Fairfax Virginia, says “they love it," Andrew Carle, Executive Director, The Virginian, serves as lead instructor and founder of the nation’s only graduate Concentration in Senior Living Administration, within the Georgetown University Program in Aging & Health. In 2004, he coined the term “Nana” Technology and has consulted on technologies for older adults with companies including APPLE, Nintendo, GTX Corporation, and Vigorous Mind, among others.
Andy Carle tells us that part of their enjoyment comes from the fact that the game isn't competitive – just great fun for players. "We encourage everyone to cheer for each other," "That helps everyone have even more fun because they're cheering for everyone." The installation of the new, innovative system, “Obie for Seniors” is part of The Virginian’s ‘high touch, high tech’ state-of-the-art expanded Memory Care program. The Virginian will be among the first senior living communities in the nation to utilize the technology which has been demonstrated by senior staff to improve cognitive stimulation and motor skills while keeping seniors active and motivated to participate in activities. Obie for Seniors is an award-winning interactive gaming system that turns any physical space into an immersive and highly entertaining experience for seniors.
We’ll talk about that and more on today’s show, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Andy Carle.
My thanks to NORD VPN and Inside Tracker for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors. My thanks to Andy Carle and his team for arranging this great topic. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please stay safe, be well and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
High Blood Pressure Alternative Treatments - Scott Sones
The Not Old Better Healthy Start Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and we’ve got a great interview with CEO, Scott Sones. Today’s show is brought to you by Raycon Everyday Earbuds. Scott Sones is CEO of BP-RX, and we’re talking high blood pressure, high blood pressure medication alternatives, what to do about it if you have high blood pressure, and how to help understand new treatments for getting your high blood pressure under control.
Scott Sones will discuss new powerful anti-aging benefits which significantly increase Superoxide dismutase (SOD), and will do so at higher than any pharmaceutical or nutritional. SOD is the body's most powerful endogenous antioxidant – thought to be 3500 times stronger as an antioxidant than vitamin C (Green tea is 100 times stronger). As one ages, the body produces less SOD - which can lead to oxidative stress, inflammation, and disease. Research conducted by Richard Cutler Ph.D. shows that mammals, including humans, that produce higher levels of SOD live longer more disease-free lives.
Using a synergistic blend of 3 clinically validated herbs, BP-RX is able to accomplish what few, if any, presently available products are able to accomplish. According to the American Heart Association (2017), there are 140 million adults in the US with high blood pressure. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control has predicted that 90% of US adults 55 years and older, will develop high blood pressure in their lifetimes. The American Heart Association statistics (2017) show 98 million adults have high cholesterol.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, CEO Scott Sones.
My thanks to Scott Sones, CEO, for his time today. My thanks to Raycon for sponsoring today’s program. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails coming: info@notold-better.com. And, be safe out there…if you know those who are not yet vaccinated, have a polite conversation, encouraging them to do so for them, their families, and all of us. Remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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RESPECT Movie Review and Jennifer Hudson Interview
The Not Old Better Show, Movie Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, brought to you today by Inside Tracker and NORD VPN.
I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Movie Reviews interview series, we have an excellent interview with Jennifer Hudson to share with you. Jennifer Hudson is the star of the new movie, RESPECT, the story of Aretha Franklin, and Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha!
Exercise and Cancer: What Works - Sami Mansfield
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness, Health and Life
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Healthy Art Of Living interview series, we have an excellent interview with the founder of Cancer Wellness for Life, Sami Mansfield. Today’s show is brought to you by InsideTracker.
Sami Mansfield is the founder of Cancer Wellness for Life, an organization that develops oncology exercise resources for individuals, hospitals, and corporations. She’s also Director of Oncology Wellness for the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at HCA Midwest Health and has been an oncology exercise specialist since 2003. Sami Mansfield is experienced in both community and hospital-based cancer centers, non-profit organizations to help patients live better healthier lives. Sami writes articles for the American Council on Exercise and has been helping patients and hospital administrators navigate the research and practice of offering exercise programs for people with cancer.
The role exercise plays in cancer care is becoming increasingly important. Exercise is known to be safe and helpful for cancer survivors during and after treatment, and oncologists and their teams continue to recommend it for their patients.
Recent research studies point to many specific benefits of exercise. Some show it significantly improves cancer-related fatigue compared to medications and that it can help improve survival for some advanced cancers, including metastatic colorectal cancer. Research also shows the long-term benefits of increased exercise and a healthy lifestyle after cancer to reduce other diseases, as well as the benefits of higher intensity exercise.
Sami will share why exercise and activity is so crucial during cancer. Why functional fitness is so important to cancer survival. Nutrition and hydration tips for treating cancer. Involving family, and how you can do this in a way that really helps you to get the outcomes that you want and also do it in a way that is safe and is really going to make you feel better over the long-term, even living beyond cancer.
Please join me for an upbeat, enlightening interview and in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Sami Mansfield.
My thanks to cancer exercise expert, Sami Mansfield for her time, expertise, and thoughtful preparation in joining me today about living beyond cancer, a complex subject. Thanks to InsideTracker for sponsoring today’s episode. And, my thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Of course, my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails coming to me at info@notold-better.com. Remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on KSCW. Thanks, everybody.
Gwen Lafleur - Creativity and the Aging Brain
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show will be enjoyed by all, especially if you enjoy creativity, are yourself creative, or viewing the arts and creativity.
Arts positive effects on aging, both for the creator and viewer will rock your soul. Experts from around the world cite research on how creative endeavors — storytelling and singing, weaving and dancing, and painting and poetry — make people’s lives better as they grow older and deal with the challenges of aging.
So great to be with you today, and again welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living interview series, we have an excellent interview with mixed media artist Gwen Lafleur, and we’re talking about art today.
It is well known that therapeutic art experiences can supply meaning and purpose to the lives of older adults in supportive, nonthreatening ways. Neurological research shows that making art can improve cognitive functions by producing both new neural pathways and thicker, stronger dendrites.
Recent clinical research validates what some professionals and others who work with older adults have known for years—that making art is an essential, vital component of activities that offer a wide range of health benefits. Several studies show that art can reduce the depression and anxiety that are often symptomatic of chronic diseases. Other research demonstrates that the imagination and creativity of older adults can flourish in later life, helping them to realize unique, unlived potentials, even when suffering from Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease.
Neurological research shows that making art can improve cognitive functions by producing both new neural pathways and while brains inevitably age, creative abilities do not necessarily deteriorate. Actually, the aging brain responds well to art by allowing the brain’s two hemispheres to work more in tandem. This ability to use one’s creativity throughout a lifetime and the impact of crystallized intelligence gained from the years of accumulated knowledge and life experiences, help to cultivate the aging, creative brain.
Experts in the field of aging recognize and applaud the importance of both creating art as well as viewing it. Today’s guest, Gwen Lafleur is an artist, instructor and will attest to the significance of expressive art activities. We’ll talk about creating art, learning about art, Gwen Lafleur’s artistic journey and all the benefits that come as an artist and as someone appreciative of art and the joy that art offers.
Gwen Lafleur is a lifelong artist, crafter, designer, and world traveler. Gwen Lafleur has been involved in arts and crafts her entire life, trying anything from drawing lessons to paper crafts and finally finding her true home as a mixed media artist.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show artist, teacher, entrepreneur Gwen Lafleur.
My thanks to our guest today for her generous time and expertise, Gwen Lafleur, and you’ll find more details about Gwen, her art, classes she teaches and her great retail store are available on our website. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe everyone, wear your masks when needed, encourage those who haven’t to get vaccinated, and let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series. Thanks, everybody.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning: A Reinvented Life - Fiona Sampson
The Not Old Better, Smithsonian Associates Show Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Series with Smithsonian Associates. Our guest today is author Fiona Sampson, who’ll be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates, August 17, and more details are available on our website. The title of Fiona Sampson’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates is Elizabeth Barrett Browning: A Reinvented Life. Fiona Ruth Sampson, a Member of the British Empire, and is a British poet and writer. Fiona Sampson has authored 28 books of poetry and nonfiction, including the acclaimed In Search of Mary Shelley. Fiona Sampson’s new book titled ‘Two Way Mirror,’ the Life of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Britain’s most famous female poet.
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” With these words, Elizabeth Barrett Browning has come down to us as a romantic heroine, a recluse controlled by a domineering father and often overshadowed by her husband, Robert Browning. But she defied cultural constraints—a modern figure whose life is a study in self-invention.
Born in 1806 when women were denied property, a university education, or the vote, Barrett Browning seized control of her private income, overcame long-term illness, eloped to revolutionary Italy with Browning, and achieved lasting literary fame. A feminist icon, political activist, and international literary superstar, she inspired writers from Emily Dickinson to George Eliot, Oscar Wilde, and Virginia Woolf.
That of course is our guest today, author Fiona Sampson, reading from her new book: ‘Two Way Mirror,’ the Life of Elizabeth Barrett Browning. We’ll be discussing Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s extraordinary life, her prolific writing, and feminist icon.
Join us today with our guest, acclaimed writer and poet Fiona Sampson for a nuanced, comprehensive portrait of Britain’s most famous female poet, a woman who invented herself and defied her times.
Please join me in welcoming you to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associate Fiona Sampson.
My thanks to our guest today for her generous time and expertise, Fiona Sampson. Fiona Sampson will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates, August 17, and more details are available on our website. The title of Fiona Sampson’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates is Elizabeth Barrett Browning: A Reinvented Life. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe everyone, wear your masks when needed, encourage those who haven’t to get vaccinated, and let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series. Thanks, everybody.
Dr. Vonda Wright - Aging is The Most Natural Part of Life
The Not Old Better Show Art of Living Interview Series
We’re talking about exercise, fitness, cognition, and more today with a real superstar, Dr. Vonda Wright. Often this subject is just ‘the same old song,’ in other words, exercise and fitness is good for our aging bodies, blah, blah, blah. Not the case with our guest today, Dr. Vonda Wright, and we’ll get into all that, but, it is so great to be with you following another excellent Community Chat with Gary Cohen, and good morning and welcome to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Fitness program, we have an excellent show ourselves and interview with Dr. Vonda Wright.
Dr. Vonda Wright is a double-boarded orthopedic sports surgeon, internationally recognized authority on active aging and mobility. In addition to her surgical practice, Dr. Wright regularly contributes to national TV shows including “Dr. Oz,” “The Doctors” and the “Today” show. Dr Wright is frequently quoted in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today and U.S. News & World Report, and Dr Wright has written 4 books on topics surrounding active aging and precision longevity, she has created the non-profit, “Women's Health Conversations” which ignited a national conversation on women’s health, and performed award-winning research that is reshaping the way we think of aging in this country.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW, Dr. Vonda Wright.
My thanks to Dr. Vonda Wright for her time, expertise, and thoughtful preparation in joining me today about the complex subject of health, fitness, and aging…It’s NOT the Same Old Song from Dr. Wright. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Of course, my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on KSCW. Please keep your emails coming to me at info@notold-better.com. Remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on KSCW. Thanks, everybody.
The Science of CBD - Dr. Steven Grant
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Science Makes Us Safer series, our guest today is Dr. Steven Grant. Dr. Steven Grant is a neuroscientist and is formerly the Senior Program Officer at the National Institute on Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health, and we’ll be examining today what the research on cannabidiol, or CBD, —and more importantly — what the science has discovered about this elusive chemical's potential benefits for chronic pain and the potential risks.
Pain can be physical. It can also be emotional. And we’re going to talk about physical pain on today’s show on KSCW and we’re going to discuss the science of CBD, and how CBD can help with the pain.
People with chronic pain are increasingly turning to cannabis or CBD, which is an ingredient in marijuana and hemp that does not produce a high).
In 2020, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), reviewed hundreds of studies and published The Role of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Chronic Pain Management, and found substantial evidence for its use in chronic pain. Additionally, the NIH found that cannabis and CBD can be helpful and relatively safe for older adults. I’ll put citations to these studies in the notes today on our website.
But, CBD may cause dizziness or confusion in high doses, affect blood pressure and heart rate, and interact with medications such as blood thinners and anti-seizure drugs. If you want to try CBD for pain, be sure to tell your primary care provider and “start low and go slow.” Your primary care provider can help with finding the right dose that helps your symptoms.
Of the more than 100 related chemicals found in cannabis plants, cannabidiol (CBD) has become almost as well-known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), seemingly overnight. Now widely available in retail stores and websites, it has suddenly emerged as a popular consumer product.
But, despite the claims and even some research, it has been difficult to demonstrate exactly what CBD does. It neither produces a high like THC nor does it have the same biological actions. And although promoted as a remedy for a wide variety of conditions, only one CBD product has received FDA approval—for the treatment of a specific type of severe childhood epilepsy.
Much remains unknown about the effects, mechanism, long-term consequences, and legality of CBD, and we’ll talk to Dr. Steven Grant about all that and more, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW, Dr. Steven Grant.
Dr. Grant has a brief disclaimer and then we’ll proceed with our interview.
My thanks to Dr. Steven Grant for his time, expertise, and thoughtful preparation in joining me today about a complex subject. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Of course, my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on KSCW. Please keep your emails coming to me at info@notold-better.com. Remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on KSCW. Thanks, everybody.
Jeffrey Kluger’s Holdout: An Astronaut’s Desperate Move for Justice
Inside Science, Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Streaming Series, Inside Science author interview program, our guest today is author Jeffrey Kluger. Jeffrey Kluger will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program on Aug. 4, 2021, more details are available on our website, but the title of Jeffrey Kluger’s program is Holdout: An Astronaut’s Desperate Move for Justice. Jeffrey Kluger will be in Conversation with Former NASA Astronaut Marsha Ivins. This will be an excellent program and our interview today will set the stage for Jeffrey Kluger’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation.
Jeffrey Kluger is a senior writer at Time Magazine. Coauthor of Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13, which was the basis for the movie Apollo 13, he is also the author of Moon Hunters: NASA's Remarkable Expeditions to the Ends of the Solar System.
Walli Beckwith, a model astronaut, is 300 days away from completing her time on the International Space Station. But when a freak accident on board results in an order to return to Earth, she shocks the world—and jeopardizes her career—by refusing to leave her post. Beckwith takes command of the space station, defying orders from NASA, the White House, and space agencies around the globe. Her reason? Something terrible is happening in the Amazon rainforest and she feels she must do something. But how far will she go to accomplish what she knows is right?
That was Jeffrey Kluger reading a passage from his new book, Holdout.
As mentioned, astronaut Walli Beckwith is the heroine of our guest today award-winning science journalist Jeffrey Kluger. Jeffrey Kluger and I will talk about Holdout, and its inspiration the environmental activism on Earth, today’s exciting space programs, and how his science writing background and access to classified research facilities and locales informed his storytelling. He also shares moments in his career reporting on space, which has taken him around the globe, from the Kennedy Space Center and Moscow Mission Control to the Oval Office and the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Streaming series, Smithsonian Associate Jeffrey Kluger.
My thanks to Jeffrey Kluger for his generous time today and for his reading from his new book, ‘Holdout.” Jeffrey Kluger will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program Aug. 4, 2021, more details are available on our website, but the title of Jeffrey Kluger’s program is Holdout: An Astronaut’s Desperate Move for Justice. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. And, my thanks to you my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Of course, you’ll learn more at our website, NotOld-Better.com, but you can find the show every Saturday morning on FM 103.1 KSCW, 8:15AM. PST. The radio show is exciting, different from my online show, but filled with lots of great Not Old Better stories, interviews, and joy! Check it out, and remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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The Beatles: From Liverpool to Legend—A Musical Celebration - Saul Lilienstein
The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
“Get Back” from the Beatles. Lots of stories about that song, and today’s show will tell you much about the Beatles, their music and their musicianship of timeless songs like ‘Get Back.’ There is an upcoming new documentary about The Beatles titled ‘Get Back’ compiled by Peter Jackson, which will be released soon. Paul McCartney who wrote the song, described the song ‘Get Back” as a commentary about immigration, telling people to "get back" to their own countries. It was meant to mock Britain's anti-immigrant proponents. Paul McCartney, who wrote the song and sang lead, thought better of it and made the lyrics more palatable. Lots more about the Beatles music today here on The Not Old Better Show on KSCW.
So great to be with you today, following, of course, another excellent Community Chat with Gary Cohen, and good morning and welcome to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Year of Music interview series, we have an excellent interview with Saul Lilienstein. Saul Lilienstein is a former student of Leonard Bernstein. In 2005, the Wagner Society of Washington, DC bestowed the Society’s Award for “uncommon contributions” upon Lilienstein, who is honored to join past recipients Placido Domingo. Saul Lilienstein is a lover of fine music, and loves the Beatles for their very fine music.
We’ll talk to Saul Lilienstein about what gave John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr the power to reshape the pop music world of the 1960s—and the whole world for the next several decades? Beyond the Mod fashion, the cheeky Liverpudlian humor, and the friendly personalities that set a generation of girls screaming in adoration, the quartet’s achievement as music-makers is their most lasting cultural legacy.
Saul Lilienstein takes us on a joyful and serious look at their music, their stories, the musical roots and influences, and its relationship to the tumultuously exciting period of social change that provided a backdrop to their years at the top of the charts. Musical recordings and film clips highlight the program.
Nothing speaks more eloquently than the Beatles' songs themselves. And with the pure pleasure of listening to more of their unforgettable music, with commentary by Saul Lilienstein, we’ll be listening to the Beatles music, too.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW, and shaping a generation, Saul Lilienstein.
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CNN's David Andelman - post COVID, Heat Waves in Pacific Northwest, Putin, and Ukraine
The Not Old Better Show, Issues Briefing Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and as part of our Newsmaker Briefing Interview Series, our guest today is David Andelman.
David A. Andelman is a veteran foreign correspondent for CNN News, author, and commentator who contributes frequently to CNN on global affairs. A member of the Board of Contributors of USA Today, David Andelman served for more than seven years as Editor & Publisher of World Policy Journal. David Andelman was executive editor of Forbes.com; a domestic and foreign correspondent for The New York Times in New York, Southeast Asia bureau chief, based in Bangkok, and East European bureau chief, based in Belgrade. David Andelman then moved to CBS News where he served for seven years as a Paris correspondent. Andelman followed as a Washington correspondent for CNBC, news editor of Bloomberg News, and Business Editor of the New York Daily News. In the course of his career, he has traveled through and reported from more than 85 countries.
Interestingly, David A. Andelman has joined the Center on National Security as a visiting scholar and director of its Red Lines Project. The project’s conception arose from President Barack Obama’s failure to enforce a red line in Syria when the dictator Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons on his own people, killing more than 1,400. Obama’s cabinet disagreed strongly with his decision to walk away from the red line without military action to remove al-Assad from power.
David Andelman has that mindset, as does the Red Lines Project, as we try to better understand this very important global security issue, we need to do so right now.
This will be a fascinating interview and we’ll talk about the Red Lines Project, cyber-security, the world in a post-pandemic state, Biden, Putin, and heart health. You’ll love this interview.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, CNN’s David Andelman.
My thanks to CNN’s David Andelman. HERE'S David Andelman's 'Red Line in The Sand' podcast. Hopefully, today’s show will give you a sense of world events, national security, our place here, and what’s going on. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…be safe, and remember let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Until next time, thanks, everybody.
How To Watch Movies Like a Film Professor - Marc Lapadula
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW on Sun City West Radio. I’m Paul Vogelzang and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series, our returning guest is Marc Lapadula. Joining me again today is Yale University film professor Marc Lapadula, and we’ll dive into some remarkable examples of cinematic mastery that reflect technical innovation and complex thematic construction. Marc Lapadula will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates July 19, and the title of his Zoom presentation is How To Watch Movies like a Film Professor.
Great film directors all have one thing in common—lofty artistic ambitions. They take on the toughest issues and most provocative social themes of their day hoping to eloquently bring them to life on screen. Utilizing the movie screen the same way great artists gaze upon their canvases, cinema artists know that every inch of the frame offers a crucial opportunity to leave audiences spellbound by their handiwork.
The most challenging directors disguise their bold artistic intentions behind the mask of easily accessible genre forms, often burying something quite profound beneath a story’s glossy surface. This sort of subtext and the prospect of unraveling a hidden encoded message in the fabric of the film’s narrative is what drives some movie lovers (and film professors) to attempt to decipher what is really going on beneath the scenes playing out before our eyes and ears. There is always something mesmerizing to be uncovered in a great film.
Marc Lapadula and I will chat about how he selects films that accomplish their missions by creating some of the most memorable and timeless moments and performances ever captured on celluloid. Clips from You Only Live Once, Sullivan's Travels, Touch of Evil, On the Waterfront, The Night of the Hunter, Rebel Without a Cause, Birdman, and other films will be discussed today.
Please welcome via internet phone, film professor Marc Lapadula.
My thanks to Marc Lapadula. Hopefully, today’s show will bring a smile on your face. Remember to check out our website for more details about Marc Lapadula’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation on July 19. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…be safe, and remember let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Until next time, thanks, everybody.
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Spark - Claudia Kalb
The Not Old Better Show, Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and it is so great to be with you today, following, of course, another excellent Community Chat with Gary Cohen, and good morning and welcome to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW, and our guest today is New York Times best-selling author, and Newsweek Magazine Science writer, Claudia Kalb.
Claudia Kalb is a New York Times bestselling author and journalist who writes about science, psychology, and human behavior. She is the author of the new book, Spark: How Genius Ignites, From Child Prodigies to Late Bloomers.
This will be a fun interview, and Claudia Kalb has graciously agreed to read a passage from her new book today. Through engaging storytelling and historical, biographical, and scientific research, Claudia Kalb unravels the relationship between brains, talent, passion, creativity, willpower, and imagination. Claudia Kalb will tell us what propels some individuals to reach extraordinary creative heights in the earliest years of life while others discover their passions decades later? Claudia Kalb will answer our questions about whether prodigies are imbued with innate talent? And, for our Not Old Better Show on KSCW audience, how often are late in life inspirations triggered by propitious events, like Julia Child's first French meal at the age of 36? Do late bloomers reveal their talents because their skills require life experience and contemplation? Pay attention…we’ll have fun and answer some important like knowing when you’ll know what you want to be, and more Not Old Better questions.
That of course is our guest today, author Claudia Kalb, reading from her new book, ‘Spark.’ Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW, via internet phone, New York Times bestselling author, Claudia Kalb.
My thanks to Claudia Kalb, and her new book, ‘Spark.’ Hopefully today’s show will give you a sense of ideas to keep in mind, and how to generate your spark. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…be safe, and remember let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Until next time, thanks, everybody.
Our Deceptive Universe - Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series, we are talking to Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, about his amazing life as an astrophysicist, cosmologist, inventor, educator, science communicator, actor, and author of the new book, A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars
You’re going to love this interview, and Dr. Oluseyi’s book is amazing.
Before Einstein published his theory of special relativity, Isaac Newton’s view from centuries earlier was accepted as fact: that we live in a “clockwork universe” where time and space are constant. What Einstein first imagined, and what quantum physics later formulated, is the possibility that we operate in a multiverse—potentially an infinity of universes where different versions of our lives are playing out in ways both imaginable and unimaginable.
Our guest today, astrophysicist Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi dives into this mystery—and why the universe we perceive is not the universe that actually exists. In trying to understand our deceptive universe, he examines spacetime, the illusion of mass, the large-scale structure of the universe, dark matter, and dark energy. But, please don’t let the ‘quantum physics’ element here sound too deep because Dr Oluseyi explains the ideas with simple ease so all of us can understand, plus we talk about Dr. Oluseyi coming of age life, overcoming obstacles…crime, poverty, addiction, and work as a janitor, all to succeed beyond expectations.
Including the fact that Dr.Oluseyi recently served as the space science education lead in the Space Mission Directorate at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C., where he provided strategic leadership and management for the directorate’s investments in science education and communications.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW, Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi.
Hakeem’s new book, A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars (Ballantine Books) is available for purchase at Apple Books.
Find out more about Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation HERE:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/our-deceptive-universe
Winning Independence - John Ferling
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living series, our guest today is historian John Ferling.
Throughout his long career, historian John Ferling has specialized in the American Revolution. He taught numerous courses on the Revolution, America’s Founders, and U. S. military history. He is the author of thirteen books, all but two of which have dealt with the American Revolution and its leaders.
Many times when we think of the key moments of the American Revolution we overlook the latter half of the war. John Ferling is here to change that. Focusing on the later southern campaigns in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, John Ferling’s narrative history in his new book, Winning Independence: The Decisive Years of the Revolutionary War, 1778-1781, considers how rival commanders George Washington and Sir Henry Clinton faced challenges and setbacks at a time when American independence was far from certain. Yet another excellent work of early American history from one of its best practitioners, about the southern strategy, Gen. George Washington’s great political acumen but equally stifling risk aversion, and why America really did win the revolutionary war.
That of course is our guest today, author and historian John Ferling, reading from his new book, Winning Independence: The Decisive Years of the Revolutionary War, 1778-1781. And now please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associate John Ferling.
My thanks to author and historian John Ferling for his generous time and his new book, Winning Independence: The Decisive Years of the Revolutionary War, 1778-1781 which is wonderful is on sale everywhere. Please check it out. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…remember be well, stay safe and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Something To Laugh About: TV Comedy, From Milton Berle to David Letterman - Interview with Dr. Brian Rose
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living interview series we have returning guest and Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Brian Rose with us today.
Dr. Brian Rose will give us something to laugh about and will tell us all about TV comedy from Milton Berle to David Letterman. Dr. Brian Rose will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates August 3, and the title of his presentation is Something To Laugh About: TV Comedy, From Milton Berle to David Letterman. We’ll hear from Dr. Brian Rose today about his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, and more details are available on our website about how to attend the Smithsonian Zoom presentation by Brian Rose on August 3.
From commercial television’s earliest days, making people laugh was a central goal of TV programmers. Successful radio formats like the situation comedy and the comedy-variety show were re-created for TV in the late 1940s, joined a few years later by the medium’s own innovation, the late-night comedy talk show. For the next seven decades, these three formats dominated the airwaves, led by brilliant comedians such as Sid Caesar, Jackie Gleason, Johnny Carson, Carol Burnett, Gilda Radner, and Jerry Seinfeld.
Media and communications expert Brian Rose surveys the extraordinary landscape of American TV comedy, examining how comedy evolved from the vaudeville shtick of Milton Berle and the slapstick artistry of Lucille Ball to relevant sitcoms like “All in The Family” and “MAS*H,” the social satire of “Saturday Night Live,” and the self-reflexive absurdities of David Letterman and “The Simpsons”.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Brian Rose.
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/something-to-laugh-about-tv-comedy-from-milton-berle-to-david-letterman
My thanks to Dr. Brian Rose. Hopefully today’s show will bring a smile on your face. Remember to check out our web site for more details about Brian Rose’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation on August 3. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…be safe, and remember let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Until next time, thanks, everybody.
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Smithsonian Associate Dr. Brian Rose
8 Tips for Eye Health - Dr. Paul Karpecki
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and as part of our science and healthy living series, today’s guest is Dr. Paul Karpecki, and we’re discussing a healthy vision for all, but focused on those of us over 60.
Did you know that nearly 65% of US adults complain of headaches, neck/shoulder pain, and eye strain when using digital devices, reading or doing detail work? Digital Vision Syndrome (DVS) is here and affecting thousands of us.
We are at an unprecedented and critical point when it comes to the impacts of increased screen time. As our lifestyle shifts more to work from home, it puts increased pressure on near vision demands, optometrists are reporting record numbers of patients seeking a solution.
In a recent study of over 110,000 patients, nearly two-thirds experienced painful symptoms often associated with eye misalignment. More than 55% of them experienced these symptoms on a daily basis. Optometrists across the nation are seeing an uptick of vision issues related to DVS including eye strain, which can lead to headaches, pain around the eyes and pain behind the eyes, as well as neck pain and other related problems.
Our guest today is Dr. Paul Karpecki, who has over 20 years of experience running some of the largest dry eye clinics in the United States. Dr. Paul Karpecki is a noted educator and author of over 1000 papers on the subject of Dry Eye Disease. Dr. Karpecki currently serves as the Chief Clinical Editor for Review of Optometry, the most read journal in the profession.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dr. Paul Karpecki.
My thanks to Dr. Paul Karpecki. Hopefully, today’s show will help you understand and consider the effects of Digital Vision Syndrome. Remember to check out our website for more details about Dr. Paul Karpecki and Digital Vision Syndrome. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…be safe, and remember let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Until next time, thanks, everybody. Check out our new show on KSCW Radio, 103.1 FM Phoenix AZ every Saturday morning at 8:15 AM/PST, and, again, you can find links to listen to the show on KSCW on our website.
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Great American Road Trips and Books to Go On the Road - Clay Jenkinson
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Some good country road trip music for you today. And, that appropriate because we are going to be talking about Great American Road Trips. Welcome to the Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living interview series, we have an excellent interview with Award-winning historian, author, and public humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson. Clay Jenkinson will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates via Zoom on June 29, and the title of Clay Jenkinson’s presentation is Road Trips, Road Books and Unforgettable Journeys.
Just in time for summer, and post-pandemic, we are all in the mood for travel, and road trips are so popular, particularly in the US. We’ll talk to Clay Jenkinson about why we love road trips, some great road trips, that are less traveled, why we are so restless a society, and what is so compelling about travel stories, what do we learn about history, culture, and society through the road trips and travel, along with a suggested ‘post pandemic’ travel schedule like? Where do you want to go, and who will you take along? This will be a fun show, with some great ideas for you.
Award-winning historian, author, and public humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson introduces us to his themes and structures of the literature of the road trip ideas, and even some great road trip books. We’ll examine passages from several road classics, and explores the theme of restlessness in American history. Clay Jenkinson has traveled the Lewis and Clark Trail by plane (including an F-16 jet), by canoe, and by automobile, and he twice hiked the entire length of the Little Missouri River between Devils Tower and central North Dakota.
My thanks to Clay Jenkinson. Clay Jenkinson will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates via Zoom on June 29, and the title of Clay Jenkinson’s presentation is Road Trips, Road Books and Unforgettable Journeys. Hopefully, today’s show will give you some ideas to keep in mind when thinking about summer travel road trips. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience …be safe, and remember let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Making The Most of Our Memory - Dr. Barry Gordon
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Smithsonian Associates healthcare innovation interview series, we have an excellent interview with Dr. Barry Gordon, founder of the Memory Clinic at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Gordon will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program, June 22, and the title of his presentation is Making The Most of Your Memory. More details are available on our website.
Are you worried about your memory or someone else’s? Do you want to understand more about how your memory works? How you might help it work better, and stave off declines? Dr. Barry Gordon, a nationally recognized expert on memory and memory disorders, explains how each of us has many different kinds of memories, our own individual patterns of strengths and weakness, and how we might better appreciate what these patterns are.
Dr. Barry Gordon tells us what memory and mental skills are likely to get worse with aging, which are incorrectly blamed on aging, and which may actually improve as we get older. Dr. Gordon describes useful memory and mental skills we should try harder to keep sharp, and Dr. Gordon suggests interventions and lifestyle changes that are most likely to help us to improve our ability to pay attention, to think, and to remember at any age.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Barry Gordon.
My thanks to Dr. Barry Gordon, and the team at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Hopefully, today’s show will give you a sense of ideas to keep in mind, and to memorize, about your memory, memory lapses, and how to improve. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…be safe, and remember let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Until next time, thanks, everybody.
For more information, please click HERE for the Smithsonian Associates website:
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Misinformation: Why It Exists - And How To Stop It - Helen Lee Bouygues
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living interview series, our guest today, Helen Lee Bouygues, is here to talk ‘Fake News,’ misinformation, and why it exists, but most importantly, how to stop it.
Helen Lee Bouygues will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program via Zoom, June 21, and the title of her presentation is Misinformation: Why it Exists - And How To Stop It. More details are available on our website.
Conspiracy theories have been part of our culture for centuries, dating back to the American Revolution. But it wasn’t until the 2016 Presidential election that Americans began to see how the internet could gin up a toxic stew of misinformation powerful enough to drive public opinion and elect a president. Today, algorithms control our news feeds and encourage emotional thinking. Conspiracy theories that were once relegated to fanzines are now heard even on the floors of Congress.
Despite the wealth of resources that have been devoted to halting their dissemination, fake news, misinformation, and disinformation campaigns continue to attack democratic elections and unravel our social fabric. Banning liars and propagandists from Twitter and removing toxic websites won’t make the problem go away.
The Reboot Foundation, founded by Helen Lee Bouygues— which promotes critical thinking through research—and others have found that education must play a primary role in tackling this problem. Despite calls for more media-literacy education, research shows that more than a third of American middle school students have had little or no instruction in how to identify a reliable website.
Helen Lee Bouygues, president of the Reboot Foundation, discusses how to identify and combat fake news. She explains how society can balance free speech and new technologies, why people choose to reject or confirm information that competes with their worldview, and how media consumers can better resist becoming a victim of misinformation.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Helen Lee Bouygues.
My thanks to Helen Lee Bouygues. Helen Lee Bouygues will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates, June 21, 2021, and the title of her presentation is Misinformation: Why It Exists - And How To Stop It. You can find out more in our show notes. My thanks as well to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show. Of course, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be well, stay healthy and vaccinated, and remember, let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information from the Smithsonian Associates website, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/misinformation-why-it-exists-and-how-to-stop-it
Mercury Rising: John Glenn & Pres John Kennedy - Interview with Jeff Shesol
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is an exciting historical story about astronaut John Glenn, President John F. Kennedy, and the battleground of the Cold War. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living author interview series, our guest today is Jeff Shesol. Jeff Shesol is the author of the new book, titled Mercury Rising: John Glenn, John Kennedy, and the New Battleground of the Cold War. Jeff Shesol will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates on June 23, and we’ll have links and details to Jeff Shesol’s Zoom presentation for Smithsonian Associates in our show notes.
At the height of the Cold War, President John F. Kennedy saw outer space exploration as a race for survival—and one that America was losing. The Soviets seemed unstoppable in space. They had sent the first satellite into orbit, the first animal into orbit, and then, in 1961, the first man. The military implications were clear: The United States needed to catch up.
When John Glenn blasted off aboard Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962, he carried America’s hopes into orbit—and into a new and perilous Cold War battleground. He was perfectly suited to his mission. Though other astronauts called him “the Boy Scout,” they saw his ambition, his drive, and his fierceness of purpose. Glenn’s historic flight did not in itself win the space race, but it did shift the momentum by putting the United States on the path to the moon. Drawing on his new book, Mercury Rising, author Jeff Shesol examines how the astronaut’s heroics lifted the nation’s hopes in what Kennedy called the “hour of maximum danger.”
One of the Washington Post's 20 Books to Read This Summer A riveting history of the epic orbital flight that put America back into the space race. If the United States couldn’t catch up to the Soviets in space, how could it compete with them on Earth? Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associate, and author Jeff Shesol.
My thanks to Jeff Shesol. Jeff Shesol will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates, June 23, 2021, and the title of his presentation is How Space Became a Cold War Battleground. You can find out more in our show notes. My thanks as well to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show. Of course, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be well, stay healthy and vaccinated, and remember, let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Gloria Riviera - No One Is Coming to Save Us, Lemonada Media
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is wonderful and important, at the same time. As part of our Lemonada Media series, we’re introducing a new show, No One is Coming to Save Us, from Lemonada Media. Our guest today, Gloria Riviera, the ABC News correspondent, is the host of No One is Coming to Save Us. No One is Coming to Save Us is a limited, 4 part series on the important topic of child care in the United States of America today.
The United States has long failed families when it comes to childcare, as many in our Not Old Better Show audience know well, it takes a village, as Hilary Clinton says, but even with multi-generational families in place, the Covid-19 up-ending of our broken childcare system took things to an emergency crisis level – for parents, grandparents and child care providers alike.
Access to high-quality childcare and early education determines so much of a kid’s future…and their family’s sanity. Laugh, cry, be outraged, and hear solutions in this four-part series that explains why child care is broken and how we can fix it. No one is coming to save us — we need to save ourselves.
Let’s listen as Gloria Riviera, who has reported from war zones, shares an emotionally charged moment, and the compassion you’ll hear from Gloria Riviera on this subject is palpable, as Gloria Riviera describes her life as a reporter and what this issue means to her, trusting her child care with those who would give their lives…it’s just that important. We’re all looking for someone, somewhere you trust with your child’s life. That’s child care today.
That of course is our guest today, Gloria Riviera talking about her life, the issue of child care, and her new series, No One Is Coming to Save Us.
Child care is not an exact comparison to a war zone, but the toll taken on families is real, and Gloria Riviera along with Special Correspondent and actor Kristin Bell, together they cover child care issues but do so in an uplifting manner.
As Gloria Riviera says, and then the pandemic hit, and what was just hard, became impossible. It’s true, last year, everyone’s life fell apart, at least a little. If you were a woman — particularly a woman with children at home — your life likely fell apart a lot more. This spring, the Census Bureau estimated that 1.5 million America mothers have yet to return to the workforce, with women of color affected disproportionately. The American child care crisis, the subject of “No One Is Coming to Save Us,” seems insoluble, but No One is Coming to Save Us offers some great solutions.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Gloria Riviera.
My thanks to Gloria Riviera, host of the new podcast from Lemonada Media, No One Is Coming To Save Us. Find out more about Gloria Riviera and No One Is Coming to Save us at our website. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, be vaccinated, and remember, Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
The Power of Voice - Denise Woods
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Series, our guest today is vocal coach extraordinaire, Denise Woods. Denise Woods will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates, June 16, 2021, and the title of her presentation is The Power of Voice: Vocal Coach Denise Woods on Making Yourself Heard. You can find out more in our show notes. But Denise Woods is our guest today and Denise Woods is one of the nation’s most sought-after voice and dialect coaches. In her new book, The Power of Voice: A Guide to Making Yourself Heard, Denise Woods shares the secrets, tips, lessons, and stories that have helped Hollywood’s biggest stars become confident, effective communicators. Denise Woods even coaches me in this interview…and you’ll want to hear her insightful tutelage. I have to not only find my voice but to powerfully express myself so others will listen!
One of the most sought-after vocal coaches in Hollywood, Denise Woods has worked with Halle Berry, Will Smith, Mahershala Ali, Jessica Chastain, Kirsten Dunst, Laurence Fishburne, Idris Elba, Ray Liotta, Taraji P. Henson, and Mike Myers, among many others, teaching them how to use their voice to enhance their art. Drawing on her new book The Power of Voice: A Guide to Making Yourself Heard, Woods shares proven, practical, and invaluable tools to change both how we communicate and ultimately how we see ourselves.
From America’s number-one most feared task—public speaking—to asking for a raise, establishing your presence in video meetings to a marriage proposal, we’re judged by our voice, our most crucial instrument of expression. Woods discusses how to develop your voice and be heard in everyday life, and also addresses topics such as how to be heard as a person of color and how to convey who we are by embracing our culture, region, and heritage.
In our conversation today on The Not Old Better Show Denise Woods traces her journey from a shy child in New York City to the successful performer, a teacher at the Julliard School (from which she graduated) and the California Institute of the Arts to her work with a host of stars to finding her origins.
That of course is our guest today, Denise Woods reading from her new book The Power of Voice: Vocal Coach Denise Woods on Making Yourself Heard. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associate Denise Woods.
My thanks to Denise Woods, Vocal Coach extraordinaire. Denise Woods will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates, June 16, 2021, and the title of her presentation is The Power of Voice: Vocal Coach Denise Woods on Making Yourself Heard. You can find out more in our show notes. My thanks to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, stay vaccinated, and remember, Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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An Amazing Odyssey: A Congressman’s Solo Flight Around the World - Paul Glenshaw
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Series, our guest today, Paul Glenshaw has an unlikely story. Paul Glenshaw will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates, June 15, 2021, and the title of his presentation is An Amazing Odyssey: A Congressman’s Solo Flight Around the World You can find out more in our show notes. But Paul Glenshaw is our guest today and see if you can imagine this: a congressman risks his life for a self-funded world peace mission. The Smithsonian loans an airplane from its collection for a solo round-the-world flight. A pilot makes that flight and does nothing to exploit his achievement. Yet, as Glenshaw tells us, all these things happened, in 1951, to one Peter Mack.
In 1951, Peter F. Mack Jr., a 34-year-old U.S. congressman from rural Illinois, made an extraordinary journey for peace. He borrowed a single-engine airplane from the Smithsonian, rechristened it the Friendship Flame, and flew it around the world alone on a self-funded, self-directed goodwill mission. Along the way, without aides or security, he met ordinary citizens and dignitaries and extended his hand in friendship, and became the first person to fly across the Pacific Ocean alone.
As his constituent’s five and ten-dollar donations came in, Congressman Mack contributed $1500 of his own money, planned his route, and re-christened the plane Friendship Flame. On October 7, 1951, he took off from Springfield, Illinois on what he called the Abraham Lincoln Goodwill Tour.
After crossing the Atlantic, Congressman Mack toured Western Europe, Scandinavia, and the British Isles. He tried in vain to enter the Soviet Union. He flew through the Middle East, Iran, Pakistan, into South Asia, then Vietnam and Korea (where the war was in full swing), and finally Japan.
He handed out what he called “friendship scrolls.” He met with dignitaries and ordinary citizens, assuring everyone he met that the people of the United States were interested only in peace.
Aviation historian Paul Glenshaw offers a fascinating snapshot of a troubled globe in the aftermath of World War II and the start of the Cold War as he uses original images, film, news reports, and audio recordings made during Mack’s epic odyssey to tell this inspiring story.
My thanks to Paul Glenshaw. Paul Glenshaw will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates, June 15, 2021, and the title of his presentation is An Amazing Odyssey: A Congressman’s Solo Flight Around the World You can find out more in our show notes. My thanks as well to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show. Of course, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be well, stay healthy and vaccinated, and remember, let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Kate Eckman - The Full Spirit Workout
The Not Old Better Show Fitness Friday Author Interview Series
I’m Paul Vogelzang and our packed show today includes this week’s Healthy Headline about new research which confirms that early risers get a lot more than the worm, but they get relief from depression, too, along with today’s guest, Kate Eckman, who’s written the new book, The Full Spirit Workout about mental fitness for the mind.
So great to be with you today, and good morning and welcome to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and we’ve got a great show for you today on fitness, and a kind of fitness regimen for the mind.
Our guest today is author, Kate Eckman. Kate Eckman is an international TV presenter and model, motivational speaker, and author of Love Yourself, Love Your Life, and her book, The Full Spirit Workout, which is all about sharing inspirational stories about self-confidence, healthy aging, personal growth, beauty, and fitness.
Just as strong physical fitness and strong muscles help you live more effectively, strong mental muscles can give you the power to navigate your internal world, as well as the external world. Just as physical fitness involves a strong core, mental fitness will help you develop a strong inner core. And just as consistent reps of exercise get the body fit, the reps and exercises in Kate Eckman’s new book, The Full Spirit Workout, will help you shed any self-doubt that holds you back from achieving the fun, fulfilling life we desire and deserve as we get better, not older!
Kate Eckman earned a BA from Penn State University on a swimming scholarship and went on to earn her master's degree in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Kate Eckman worked as a TV news anchor and reporter for nearly a decade. Kate is also a meditation teacher and course creator for Insight Timer, the world’s number-one ranked free meditation app. I think from our interview today you’ll find, as I did, that Kate Eckman is a dynamic, high-energy and entertaining guest. Kate Eckman has the innate ability to not only capture our Not Old Better Show on KSCW’s audience attention—but also your hearts.
All this today on The Not Old Better Show on KSCW, but first our Healthy Headlines:
Waking just one hour earlier cuts depression risk by double digits
From the journal JAMA Psychiatry, and the University of Colorado, and Harvard, waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person's risk of major depression by 23%!
As people emerge, post-pandemic, from working and attending school remotely, —and being just generally isolated, a trend has begun leading many to shift to a later sleep schedule-according to Dr. V. Dr. V’s team of researchers found that even one hour earlier sleep timing is associated with a significantly lower risk of depression. Here’s Dr. V:
"We have known for some time that there is a relationship between sleep timing and mood, but a question we often hear from clinicians is: How much earlier do we need to shift people to see a benefit?" "We found that even one-hour earlier sleep timing is associated with significantly lower risk of depression."
Previous studies have shown those night owls are as much as twice as likely to suffer from depression as early risers, regardless of how long they sleep.
In 2018, Dr. V published a large, long-term study of 32,000 nurses showing that "early risers" were up to 27% less likely to develop depression over the course of four years, but that begged the question: What does it mean to be an early riser?
Each one-hour earlier “sleep midpoint” which is the halfway point between bedtime and wake time, corresponding with a 23% lower risk of major depressive disorder. So, if someone who normally goes to bed at 1 a.m. goes to bed at midnight instead and sleeps the same duration, they could cut their risk by 23%; if they go to bed at 11 p.m., they could cut it by about 40%.
What could explain this effect?
Dr. V’s research suggests that getting greater light exposure during the day, which early-risers tend to get, results in a cascade of hormonal impacts that can influence mood.
Others note that having a biological clock, or circadian rhythm, that trends differently than most peoples' can in itself be depressing.
"We live in a society that is designed for morning people, and evening people often feel as if they are in a constant state of misalignment with that societal clock,"
Dr. V stresses that a large randomized clinical trial is necessary to determine definitively whether going to bed early can reduce depression. "But this study definitely shifts the weight of evidence toward supporting a causal effect of sleep timing on depression."
For all our listeners this morning, most of whom are early risers, is my bet, and who want to shift themselves to an earlier sleep schedule, Dr. V offers this advice:
"Keep your days bright and your nights dark," "Have your morning coffee on the porch. Walk or ride your bike if you can, and dim those electronics in the evening."
Personally, “I love sleep because it’s like a time machine to breakfast”
And now, please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show on KSCW, author Kate Eckman.
Dr. Rui Diogo - The Meaning of Life and Human Nature: Evolution, Gods, Conspiracy Theories, and Ghosts
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living series, our guest today is evolutionary biologist, Dr. Rui Diogo. Dr. Rui Diogo will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates on June 10, 2021, so coming right up, and the title of Dr. Diogo’s presentation is The Meaning of Life and Human Nature: Evolution, Gods, Conspiracy Theories, and Ghosts.
It’s only natural for humans to ask “Why?” and then come up with answers. Ask children why rivers exist, and they might tell us so that we can have water to drink. They’ll draw the sun with a smiling face—depicting it not as an inanimate object, but as a purposeful being with a day job.
Even in adulthood, we never break free of such tendencies. Consider last year’s birth and spread of conspiracy theories about the origins of COVID-19. What makes us do this? Using case studies and research from diverse scientific fields, Rui Diogo, an evolutionary biologist, takes a scientific look at how humans have long made sense of their worlds. From understanding our tendency to seek purpose in life to our awareness of the inevitability and randomness of death to why we developed our beliefs in gods, conspiracy theories, and ghosts, Diogo looks at what our evolution can tell us about our tendency to wonder about life’s “cosmic purpose”.
While often considered one of humanity’s most noble features it is also linked to some of the darker developments in human history, including witch hunts, misogyny, animal abuse, colonialism, racism, eugenics, terrorism, and the majority of wars. In order to prevent their repetition and to avoid an ecological point of no return, Diogo argues that we must move to an understanding of life that is more rational and empirical. In our quest for understanding of earthquakes, rainbows, birth defects, and aspects of our bodies—anything not directly related to purposeful choices made by living organisms—we should reframe our questions not as a "why" but as a “how did this occur” question: How did this thing occur or evolve rather than why did this occur or evolve?
Diogo is an associate professor of anatomy at Howard University’s College of Medicine and a resource faculty member at George Washington University’s Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology.
My thanks to the author, and evolutionary biologist, Dr. Rui Diogo. Enjoy his new book, Meaning of Life, Human Nature, and Delusions. Dr. Rui Diogo will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates, June 10, 2021, and more details can be found in the show notes today on our website. My thanks to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…be safe, and let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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The Hero Code - Adm. William McRaven
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang. As part of our Smithsonian Associates author interview series, today’s guest is Admiral William McRaven. Admiral McRaven will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates, June 7, 2021, and the title of his presentation is The Hero Code.
It’s been ten years since Admiral McRaven launched the successful Operation Neptune Spear, the May 2011 raid against Osama bin Laden. And to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Operation Neptune Spear, we’re talking today with Admiral William McRaven. In December 2011, McRaven was runner-up for Time Person of the Year for his role in the operation. To us, he is a hero, but as a young boy growing up in Texas, Bill McRaven only dreamed of being a superhero. McRaven longed to put on a cape and use his superpowers to save the Earth from destruction. But as he grew older and traveled the world, he found real heroes everywhere he went—and none of them had superpowers, much less capes or cowls. But each possessed qualities that gave them the power to help others, to make a difference, to save the world: courage, both physical and moral; humility; a willingness to sacrifice; and a deep sense of integrity. Turns out, the hero code is not a cipher, a puzzle, or a secret message. It is a code of conduct; lessons in virtues that can become the foundations of our character as we build a life worthy of honor and respect, and duty.
That, of course, is our guest today, Admiral William McRaven, reading from his new book, The Hero Code. Join me and Admiral McRaven, U.S. Navy (Ret.), about what it means to be a hero, duty, perseverance, lessons learned from the raid on bin Laden, his recollection of the moment when the ground force commander called out, "For God and Country. Geronimo, Geronimo, Geronimo.” And of course, "Geronimo" was the code word for bin Laden." That's about as exciting as it gets, right? Jackpot, right?
Given Admiral McRaven’s record of service and duty to his country as leader of the United States Special Operations Command, he is a true hero, it’s not a cliché to say it takes one to know one. Admiral McRaven knows the subject matter well.
His book The Hero Code: Lessons Learned From Lives Well Lived is excellent, and now please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Admiral William McRaven.
My thanks to author Admiral William McRaven, and his service to our country, knowledge, and expertise on leadership. Enjoy his new book, The Hero Code. Admiral McRaven will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates, June 7, 2021, and more details can be found in the show notes today on our website. My thanks to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…be safe, and let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Brad Stone -Amazon Unbound
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and our packed show today includes this week’s Healthy Headline about Laughter Therapy, along with today’s guest, Brad Stone has written the most current, up-to-date, tell-all about Jeff Bezos and the ubiquitous Amazon!
Shopping on Amazon.com has become part of our lives, and the Amazon delivery trucks can be seen everywhere, in nearly every country, and every neighborhood and block here in the US. Half of US households are Amazon Prime members and Amazon’s annual 2020 revenue was $386 BN!
Brad Stone, author of the new book "Amazon Unbound," tells us all about Amazon, the inside-the-store look at the largest online retailer in the world. Brad Stone tells us how he managed to get inside the Jeff Bezos bubble, despite the fact that Amazon is "a secretive company and Bezos is a secretive person." Brad Stone also says Bezos “won the Pandemic,” by providing products from A to Z (amazon’s logo), and delivery during the lockdown. A real coup, benefit, and relief for all of us needing supplies but unwilling and prohibited from shopping without our masks.
Brad Stone’s new book, Amazon Unbound, is an unvarnished picture of Amazon’s unprecedented growth and its billionaire founder, Jeff Bezos, revealing the most important business story of our time. Listen as Brad Stone reads a passage from his new book, ‘Amazon Unbound,’ telling us the story of how Jeff Bezos fell in love with the ‘single cow burger.’ An amazing story…
That of course was our guest today, author Brad Stone reading a passage from his new book, ‘Amazon Unbound.’
Brad Stone is senior executive editor of global technology at Bloomberg News. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon, which has been translated into over thirty-five languages. He has covered Silicon Valley for more than twenty years and lives in the San Francisco Bay area, and Brad Stone is here with us today.
Before we talk to Brad Stone, as always, let’s go to our Healthy Headline of the week: Why Laughter Therapy can Be Such Powerful Medicine for The Trying Times. After a year of social isolation and lockdown, so many in our audience here on The Not Old Better Show are at risk of isolation and loneliness. Laughing is an excellent way to reduce stress in our lives, and can help you to cope with and survive a stressful lifestyle. Laughter provides a full-scale workout for your muscles and unleashes a rush of stress-busting endorphins.
Samuel Langhorne Clemons, whose pen name was Mark Twain, lauded as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced, once said: "Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand."
From the National Institutes of Health Research, Dr. CYK Williams and his team in the UK reviewed several studies on the subjects of how best to overcome the risks associated with isolation and loneliness, using laughter. Laughter Therapy has been around for a while, but a new review of the research by Dr. Williams indicates more effective use.
Now our interview with Bloomberg finance writer Brad Stone, author of the new book, ‘Amazon Unbound.’
My thanks to Brad Stone, author of the new book ‘Amazon Unbound.’ Hopefully, today’s show has shed some insight into Amazon.com and its leader Jeff Bezos. Shop smart online and one more fact, as you probably know, Jeff Bezos has stepped down as CEO of Amazon. Bezos left in his Prime. It’s a joke! Remember laughter is important! You can find out more on our website: notold-better.com. Thanks for joining us today and until next time, Let’s Talk About Better.
The Not Old Better Show.
Thanks, everybody!
Cellular Aging: Energy, Resilience, Strength - Dr. Noelle Reid
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, as part of our Science interview series, we’ve got a great show for you today on the subject of cellular aging. Yes, that’s right, as we age, no surprise, our cells age, too, and big surprise, there’s something we can be doing about it.
Our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Dr. Noelle Reid. You may remember Dr. Noelle Reid from the hit Bravo TV show, Married to Medicine. Dr. Reid is a practicing physician and owns Trinity Health and Wellness Center in Southern California, and firmly believes in an East meets West approach to medicine. Her duties as a family doctor encompasses everything from giving men and women’s physical exams to the now ubiquitous Telehealth and to treating all manner of family health and wellness.
Dr. Reid is a national expert in cellular aging and we’ll discuss Cells in Decline: which is officially known as Age-Associated Cellular Decline (AACD), that is a time-related deterioration in the way our cells function, which often begins in our 40s and accelerates in our 60s, resulting in a noticeable loss of energy, strength, and resiliency.
We’ll also discuss how aging affects cells, and we’ll learn again, remember our early science classes, about the mitochondria, which are the power plants of our cells. Declines in mitochondrial health can impair cell energy production and contribute to a buildup of free radicals and oxidative stress within cells.
All this today here on the Not Old Better Show, but first our Healthy Headlines:
My thanks to Dr. Noelle Reid, and all her research, knowledge, and expertise on cellular aging. Hopefully, today’s show has given you the information you need to approach aging, and those aging cells, with confidence. There’s a lot you can do and advances in science have uncovered the important role cellular health plays in why and how we age. Stay tuned for more on this subject. You can find out more on our website: notold-better.com. Thanks for joining us this morning and until next time, Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
How Disney Conquered the Entertainment Universe
The Not Old Better Art Of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living interview series, our guest today is Dr. Brian Rose. Dr. Brian Rose is a popular return guest on the program and Dr. Brian Rose will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program on June 9, 2021, and the title of Dr. Rose’s Zoom presentation is ‘How Disney Conquered the Entertainment Universe.’
Over the last nine decades, the Walt Disney Company has transformed every facet of the entertainment business. Disney pioneered the creation of feature-length cartoons with Snow White, Bambi, and Pinocchio. “The Wonderful World of Disney” and “The Mickey Mouse Club” captured a huge television viewership and created Disney fans for life. Theme parks that span the globe and Broadway musicals based on Disney films pack in crowds.
Disney is the owner of the greatest collection of franchise movies (from Stars Wars to Toy Story to The Avengers) under the control of a single studio in Hollywood history.And now the new streaming service Disney+ is challenging Netflix and other established providers.
What are the secrets behind the development of this still-growing powerhouse? Brian Rose, a professor emeritus at Fordham University who has written several books on television history, tells us the remarkable story of creativity and media growth as he answers our questions about how the Walt Disney Company evolved from a small cartoon studio in 1923 to the most powerful force in worldwide entertainment today.
Please welcome to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Dr. Brian Rose.
My thanks to Dr. Brian Rose, who will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program on June 9, 2021, and the title of Dr. Rose’s Zoom presentation is How Disney Conquered the Entertainment Universe.’ More details on Dr. Rose’s presentation are available in today’s show notes. Also, my thanks to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show. My special thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, practice smart social distancing, get the vaccine, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Mild Cognitive Impairment - What To Know Now
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show.
I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today we’re talking about brain health, brain science, and specifically what’s known as mild cognitive impairment.
In our ongoing series here on aging and mental health, today’s guest, Dr. Roberto Fernandez will join us and give us an in-depth perspective on understanding, treatment, and diagnosis of what many think of as forgetfulness or normal aging.
Your memories of the past. Your dreams for the future. Your ability to recall, reason, and think. It’s all in that three-pound organ between your ears—your brain. With so much at stake, protecting your brain from cognitive decline should be your highest health priority.
We’re here to help and I want to introduce you to our guest, Dr. Roberto Fernandez. Dr. Roberto Fernandez is a Behavioral Neurologist and the Medical Director of The Pat Summitt Clinic at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Fernandez has researched written about and diagnosed the underlying mechanisms of cognitive or brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease and in doing so has described novel changes in brain responses that can differentiate early-stage Alzheimer’s from normal aging. Additionally, Dr. Fernandez’s current research on ‘impaired navigation’ or getting lost in familiar surroundings is groundbreaking. We’ll learn about that and more during our busy show today and our conversation this morning on The Not Old Better Show.
My thanks to Dr. Roberto Fernandez, from The Pat Summitt Clinic at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. Hopefully, today’s show has given you the information you need to approach Mild Cognitive Impairment with confidence. There’s a lot you can do to develop your remaining cognitive skills: improve your fitness, which we’ll be talking more about here on the show, to lowering your blood pressure, reducing cholesterol, and quitting smoking. You can find out more on our website: notold-better.com. Thanks for joining us this morning and until next time, Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
17 Year Cicada Safari - Dr. Gene Kritsky
The Not Old Better Show, Science & Technology Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this episode is brought to you by Feals and is part of our Science Makes Us Safer series.
Our guest today is Dr. Gene Kritsky, and we’re talking about the 17-year periodical cicadas. Dr. Gene Kritsky is the dean of Behavioral and Natural Sciences and is a professor in the Department of Biology at Mount St. Joseph University. Additionally, Dr. Gene Kritsky is an entomologist who has authored or edited 10 books and over 250 papers on subjects as diverse as entomology, egyptology, evolution, history of science, dinosaur biology, insect poetry, and insect mythology. Dr. Kritsky’s most recent book, The Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition was published in 2021. And, now, Dr. Kritsky and his Mount St. Joseph IT team have introduced a fantastic new app to track the cicada for citizen science research, called ‘Cicada Safari.’
At this very instant, in backyards and forests across the eastern U.S., one of nature’s greatest spectacles is underway. Every seventeen years, millions of cicadas rise from the soil of the eastern United States to fly, mate, and fill the air with their noisy song. Although it may lack the epic majesty of the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti or the serene beauty of cherry blossom season in Japan, this event is no less awe-inspiring. I’m talking about the emergence of the Brood X cicadas. Be aware as you’re mowing your lawn, outside on a hike, listening to the trees rustle, and please use the Cicada Safari app to help with the tracking and mapping of these amazing insects!
We’ll talk about the Brood X cicada, the new ‘Cicada Safari’ app, cicada sounds, which you can hear now in the background, and all things cicada with Dr. Gene Kritsky.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dr. Gene Kritsky.
My thanks to Dr. Gene Kritsky for his generous time, work, and energy today. My thanks to Feals for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors. My thanks, as well, to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please join me next time, be safe, be healthy…I hope you’re listening today as you’re waiting in line for your vaccine, and remember, let’s talk about Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
How Much Is Enough?: Buddhist and Western Perspectives on Greed, Prosperity, and Happiness
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is the Smithsonian Associates Art of Living author interview series. Our guest today is Dr. Steven Emmanuel.
Dr. Steven Emmanuel is the dean of the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities at Virginia Wesleyan University. Dr. Emmanuel will be presenting via Zoom on May 25, 2021, and the title of Dr. Emmanuel’s presentation is How Much is Enough? Buddhist and Western Perspectives on Greed, Prosperity, and Happiness.
It has become fashionable in recent decades to assert that greed is good—or more accurately, that greed can be a productive force for good. This is not a new idea: As early as the 18th century, philosophers such as Adam Smith noted that vices such as avarice and vanity contributed to the advancement of society by spurring industry and prosperity.
At the same time, Smith was deeply aware of the social and psychological costs of a competitive market system—not least anxiety, inauthenticity, inequality, and indifference to the misery of the poor. He frequently observed how the relentless pursuit of wealth disrupts the tranquility and contentment necessary to human happiness.
Modern critics of free-market capitalism have long complained that it promotes economic growth at the expense of virtue and happiness. But does the capitalist model for alleviating poverty force us to choose between the useful and the good? Is some measure of unhappiness simply the price we pay for human progress?
Though it may seem an unlikely source, the Buddhist tradition offers us a useful conceptual framework for thinking about this question. Our guest today, Steven M. Emmanuel, dean of the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities at Virginia Wesleyan University will answer our questions about whether there is value in greed, the dangers of wealth acquisition as it pertains to happiness, and an ennobling form of economic activity that is not only compatible with moral and spiritual growth but promotes the conditions for a peaceful, prosperous, and happy society.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Steven Emmanuel.
My thanks to Dr. Steven Emmanuel, who will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program on May 25, 2021, and the title of Dr. Emmanuel’s presentation is How Much is Enough? Buddhist and Western Perspectives on Greed, Prosperity, and Happiness. More details in today’s show notes. Also, my thanks to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show. My special thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, practice smart social distancing, get the vaccine, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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How To Break A Democracy - Jon Grinspan
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living interview series, our guest today is Jon Grinspan.
Jon Grinspan is Curator Division of Political and Military History at the Smithsonian, in the National Museum of American History, and will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program May 25, 2021, and the title of Jon Grinspan’s Zoom presentation is How to Break a Democracy: Lessons from an Age of Acrimony.
Americans may claim we are more divided than we’ve been since the Civil War but forget that the lifetime after that conflict saw the loudest, roughest political campaigns in our history. Presidential elections from the 1860s through the early 1900s produced the highest turnouts, the closest margins, and the most political violence: The period was marked by three presidential assassinations, two presidents who won the White House while losing the popular vote, and one impeachment. Widespread political participation and frustration went hand in hand until the reforms of the early 20th century traded that participation for civility.
Join me and Jon Grinspan today as we discuss his new book, The Age of Acrimony: How Americans Fought to Fix Their Democracy, 1865-1915, one of “the loudest, closest, most violent elections in US history.” (Hint: we’re not talking about our most recent US election, either!), and what Jon Grinspan learned in his research that might give our audience reassurance that we, as a country, will move beyond this current political dysfunction. A great subject for today.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, author, historian, curator, and Smithsonian Associate Jon Grinspan.
My thanks to Jon Grinspan, who will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program May 25, 2021, and the title of Jon Grinspan’s Zoom presentation is How to Break a Democracy: Lessons from an Age of Acrimony. More details in today’s show notes. Also, my thanks to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show. My special thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, practice smart social distancing, get the vaccine, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Moving Together Outside - Sabrena Jo
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang. As part of our Fitness Friday series our interview today is with Sabrena Jo, Director of Science and Research Content at the American Council on Exercise.
I always love speaking with Sabrena Jo, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Director of Science and Research, because of her research orientation. Research, fact-based analysis, and outcomes orientation are critical to our Not Old Better Show audience.
With the coronavirus causing some gym-goers and regulars at the local recreation center to reconsider their workout spot, staying physically active means getting creative with an exercise routine closer to home. There are lots of safe ways to work out while maintaining a physical distance.
Spring and early summer is a prime time to go outdoors to walk, run or bicycle, and play golf or tennis. Coronavirus transmission risk appears to be reduced outdoors, but according to the NIH the virus is constantly changing and we are constantly learning about this virus.
The NIH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both recommend exercising outdoors where comfortable, but do so safely and with the coronavirus causing some gym-goers and regulars at the local recreation center to reconsider their workout spot, staying physically active means getting creative with an exercise routine closer to home. There are lots of safe ways to work out while maintaining a physical distance.
My thanks always to Sabrena Jo, ACE Director of Science and Research for joining us today. Please check out the ACE #acesciencesaturday, which we’ll link to here, for more great tips, resources, and information. And to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails coming to me with show ideas, suggestions, and comments: @ info@notold-better.com.
Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, get the vaccine, and let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Amy Shira Teitel - Fighting For Space
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang. As part of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative, Because of Her Story Series, our guest today is Amy Shira Teitel.
Amy Shira Teitel will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program on May 26, 2021, and the title of Amy Shira Teitel’s Zoom presentation is Fighting for Space: Pilots Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb
Amy Shira Teitel has had a lifelong passion for spaceflight; she specialized in space history throughout her academic life, culminating in her MA thesis about the little-known Gemini-Rogallo wing
When the space age dawned in the late 1950s, Jackie Cochran held more propeller and jet flying records than any pilot of the 20th century—man or woman. She had led the Women's Auxiliary Service Pilots during WWII, was the first woman to break the sound barrier, ran her own luxury cosmetics company, and counted multiple presidents among her friends. She was more qualified than any woman in the world to make the leap from the atmosphere to orbit. Yet it was Jerrie Cobb, 25 years Cochran’s junior and a record-holding pilot in her own right, who finagled her way into taking the same medical tests as the Mercury astronauts. The prospect of flying in space quickly became her obsession.
As the American and international media fell in love with the idea of a nonexistent “woman astronaut" program, Cochran and Cobb struggled to gain control of the narrative, each hoping to turn the rumored program into their own ideal reality—an issue that ultimately went all the way to Congress.
Drawing on her new book Fighting for Space: Two Pilots and Their Historic Battle for Female Spaceflight, space historian and television host Amy Shira Teitel tells the fascinating story of these trailblazers who spent years as adversaries in search of the same goal: creating a place for women in the male-dominated arena of aviation and space flight.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Smithsonian Associate, Amy Shira Teitel.
My thanks to Amy Shira Teitel, who will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program May 26, 2021, and the title of Amy Shira Teitel’s Zoom presentation is Fighting for Space: Pilots Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb. More details on Amy Shira Teitel’s presentation are available in today’s show notes. Also, my thanks to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show. My special thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, practice smart social distancing, get the vaccine, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Dr. Brian Rose - Moviegoing in America
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living interview series, our guest today is Dr. Brian Rose.
Dr. Brian Rose will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program May 12, 2021, and the title of Dr. Rose’s Zoom presentation is Moviegoing in America: Nickelodeons to Movie Palaces to IMAX to Streaming
Ever since the movie industry was born in the 1890s, audiences have been thrilled to watch stories come to life on the big screen. At first, this screen wasn’t very big—nor was attending the stuffy local nickelodeon all that pleasant. But by the 1920s, extravagant movie palaces were constructed in downtowns all over the country and moviegoing was transformed into a luxury experience.
Sadly, this would end in the 1950s with the rise of the suburbs and the explosion of drive-in theaters, followed by shopping-mall multiplexes. Today, going to the movies can be either overwhelming—at seven-story IMAX theaters—or thoroughly unpleasant, as your neighbor gobbles nachos and beer and teenagers talk and text throughout the film. And with the advent of the pandemic, for most of us, moviegoing is now just a memory.
Our guest today, Dr. Brian Rose will be talking with us about those subjects and more, including upcoming trends we’ll see in the near future at theaters either in-home or at a movie house.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Brian Rose.
My thanks to Dr. Brian Rose, who will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program on May 12, 2021, and the title of Dr. Rose’s Zoom presentation is Moviegoing in America: Nickelodeons to Movie Palaces to IMAX to Streaming. More details on Dr. Rose’s presentation are available in today’s show notes. Also, my thanks to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show. My special thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, practice smart social distancing, get the vaccine, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Anna Sale - Let's Talk About Hard Things
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang with another great show for all of us who aren’t old, we’re better.
My guest today is Anna Sale. Many will know Anna Sale from her work on the WNYC Radio show and podcast, ‘Death, Sex & Money.’
Anna Sale describes her show, again ‘Death, Sex, & Money,’ “the things we think about a log and need to talk about more.”
Anna Sale began talking about ‘hard things’ when from 2010 - 2013 she reported on politics for the WNYC show “The Takeaway.” While covering Anthony Weiner’s second sexting scandal during his destined-to-fail mayoral campaign, Anna Sale, who at age 33 was newly divorced thought that a new show where people would be given room to talk about hard things that had shaped their lives might be a great show idea. Anna Sale heard herself say the words “Death, Sex, & Money” one day and the show took shape and gathered steam.
After debuting at the top of the Apple Podcasts chart in 2014, Death, Sex & Money was named the #1 podcast of the year by New York Magazine in 2015. Anna Sale won a Gracie for best podcast host in 2016 and the show won a 2018 Webby for best interview show.
Anna Sale has written a new book, titled, Let’s Talk About Hard Things, which is her empathetic debut. If you’re a fan of ‘Death, Sex & Money,’ or new to Anna Sale’s work, you’ll find, like I did that the book is a familiar guide to talking about the important stuff of life. Anna Sale and I talk about connecting aging for all of us after COVID, and what it means to do so after lockdown and isolation, what she learned while writing the book and doing her show, and importantly, about the state of our country and why it’s so important that especially now we ‘Talk About Hard Things.” As a special discussion item, please stick around to the end as Anna Sale and I learn of the jury verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial while live during our interview. Great stuff from Anna Sale.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, journalist, author of ‘Let’s Talk About Hard Things,” Anna Sale. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, practice smart social distancing, get the vaccine, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Midnight in Cairo: The Divas of Egypt's Roaring '20s - Dr. Raphael Cormack
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living interview series, our guest today is Dr. Raphael Cormack.
Dr Raphael Cormack has written a new book, Midnight in Cairo: The Divas of Egypt's Roaring '20s and will be introducing and reading a section from his book, which is excellent, getting great reviews and absolutely a winner!
One of the world’s greatest 20th-century cosmopolitan cities, Cairo was a magnet for the ambitious and talented. During the 1920s and 30s, a lively music, theater, film, and cabaret scene flourished, dominated by women—as stars but also as impresarios, entrepreneurs, owners, and promoters of the arts industry.
Buffeted by crosswinds of colonialism and nationalism, conservatism and liberalism, religious and secular values, patriarchy and feminism, this new generation of celebrities offered a new vision for women in Egypt and throughout the Middle East.
Raphael Cormack, an award-winning editor and translator, pulls back the curtain on these boundary-breaking women in entertainment. Dr. Cormack unveils the rich histories of independent, enterprising figures like vaudeville star Rose al-Youssef who launched one of Cairo’s most important literary newspapers.
That was Dr. Raphael Cormack reading from his new book, Midnight in Cairo: The Divas of Egypt's Roaring '20s
Dr. Carmack will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates program, entitled, Midnight in Cairo: The Divas of Egypt's Roaring '20s, May 20, and we have him today. Please join me in welcoming Smithsonian Asssociate, Dr. Raphael Cormack.
My thanks to Dr. Raphael Cormack for joining us today. You’ll find links to Dr. Raphael Cormack’s Smithsonian Associates presentation on our website, along with more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show, and my special thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, practice smart social distancing, get the vaccine, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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CULINASIA Explores the Future of Asian Food in America
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living interview series, our guest today is talented business owner, writer, restauranteur, Simone Jacobson.
Simone Jacobson, a co-owner at award-winning Burmese restaurant Thamee in DC, and is the official curator for CULINASIA
Since its introduction to the United States more than 150 years ago, Chinese and Asian cuisine has become an American staple. Its cooking techniques, from stir-frying and smoking to steaming and braising, have grown in popularity over the decades.
At the same time, Chinese Americans have been ridiculed, shunned, excluded, and discriminated against. Asian Americans were reportedly targeted at least 500 times in the first two months of this year, according to the advocacy organization Stop AAPI Hate, with nearly 3,800 complaints received in the past year. More than two-thirds of these complaints were of verbal harassment, while 11% involved physical assaults; and the majority of victims have been women and elderly persons.
In the COVID-19 era, anti-Asian racism and violence against Asian Americans have been widespread, and many-storied institutions—from small mom-and-pop shops to massive dim sum banquet halls—have permanently closed their doors. Why is the survival of Chinese restaurants so essential to the future of American culture and to the soul of our cities? How do we preserve the legacy of Asian food in America, and why do these efforts matter now?
Join me and our guest Simone Jacobson along with Simone’s hand-picked panel of chefs, advocates, and activists who discuss the future of Chinatowns across the country. The panelists include food writer Grace Young, a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and co-creator of Coronavirus: Chinatown Stories; Brandon Jew, chef and owner of Mister Jiu's, Moongate Lounge, and Mamahuhu in San Francisco, and author of Mister Jiu's in Chinatown: Recipes and Stories from the Birthplace of Chinese American Food (Ten Speed Press); Jennifer Tam and Victoria Lee, founders of Welcome to Chinatown, a grassroots initiative supporting New York City’s Chinatown businesses; Daphne Wu, co-organizer of Save Our Chinatowns, an arts and culture initiative uplifting Bay Area Chinatown communities; and Wellington Chen, executive director of the Chinatown BID/Partnership in New York. Also on the panel are celebrity chefs and restaurateurs Jet Tila, Food Network star and chef-partner in Pei Wei Restaurant Group, and Christine Hà, the first blind contestant of “MasterChef”—and winner of its third season in 2012—and owner of The Blind Goat and Xin Chào in Houston.
This will be a wonderful series so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associate Simone Jacobson.
My thanks to Simone Jacobson for joining us today. You’ll find links to the entire FREE 4 series programs from Smithsonian Associates on our website, along with more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show, and my special thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, practice smart social distancing, get the vaccine, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information about FREE tickets, please register HERE: https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/free-conversation-series-culinasia-explores-future-asian-food-america
Dr. Jessica Bacal - The Rejection That Changed My Life...
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang
As part of our Art of Living Author interview series, today’s guest is powerhouse writer and educator Jessica Bacal. Dr. Jessica Bacal is the author of the best-seller, Mistakes I Made at Work, which ‘FAST COMPANY’ magazine ranked as a "Top 10 Book You Need to Read This Year" that was 2014.
Now, in 2021, Jessica Bacal’s new book, The Rejection That Changed My Life: 25+ Powerful Women on Being Let Down, Turning It Around, and Burning It Up at Work is really a ‘handbook.’
In our conversation today, Dr. Jess Bacal shares stories of women professionals and their experiences with rejection and growth.Dr. Bacal tells us about early rejections how, when viewed from the distance of an otherwise successful career, they may end up being, unfortunately, discouraging as they make rejection seem like a low hurdle to be easily overcome. The overarching lessons from Dr. Bacal are to “see the experience of rejection, including our own reactions to it, as just data” and to practice receiving rejection “like a muscle.” Dr. Bacal’s tips are helpful, her message of normalizing setbacks comes across most powerfully in a conclusion considering universal themes of struggle and renewal. This affirming compilation is perfect for The Not Old Better Show audience and anyone else seeking to find their footing in a complicated new work world, either those of us in ‘second acts,’ or those on their first act, so we don’t avoid rejection but learn from it, and don’t take a first rejection as an absolute.
That of course is our guest today, Dr. Jess Bacal, reading from her new book, The Rejection That Changed My Life: 25+ Powerful Women on Being Let Down, Turning It Around, and Burning It Up at Work
My thanks to Dr. Jessica Bacal, author of the new book, The Rejection That Changed My Life: 25+ Powerful Women on Being Let Down, Turning It Around, and Burning It Up at Work. Links to Dr. Bacal, her work, and her new book are available in the show notes. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. My hope is that you’ve either had your vaccine or you’re standing in line for the vaccine listening to the show, right now! Please stay safe, practice smart social distancing, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show.
David Smith - The Cost of Care Podcast Interview
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang. As part of our Art of Living Interview series, today’s show features my interview with David Smith, host of the new podcast from Lemonada Media, titled ‘The Cost Of Care.’ Today’s interview with David Smith is the perfect antidote for our year of isolation and since the pandemic has impacted us all, we’re all vaccine patients, dealing with COVID, and a community of people thinking about care, what it costs, and the community of all of us.
Well, first off, what’s your life worth? Healthcare in the United States can bankrupt you, demoralize you—or actually kill you. Healthcare economist David Smith grew up in a Mormon community in Utah, and lost his father, sister, and brother to the same deadly epidemic. David Smith spent his career exploring whether their deaths were preventable and how we can make health a priority for everyone.
Today on The Not Old Better Show, we discuss David Smith’s new show, ‘The Cost of Care,” David and I chat about patients, medical experts, and policymakers – and David will reveal how the wealthiest nation on earth ended up with one of the most expensive, worst-performing health care systems in the world and provide solutions to fix it, together.
That’s a brief clip from David and his new podcast ‘The Cost of Care,’ from Lemonada Media, and now please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, David Smith.
My thanks to David Smith for his time today. Thanks, also, to Lemonada Media for reaching out with such an important new show from them, and this important health subject. Check out the Cost of Care podcast when it debuts April 15, anywhere you listen to podcasts, and we’ll have links in our show notes today.
Thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, be safe, be well, practice smart social distancing and I hope you’re listening today while you’re standing in line for the vaccine! Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Noah Gittell - The 2021 Oscars: A Year of Drama
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 529.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living interview series, our guest today is Noah Gittell. Noah Gittell a previous guest on the show, and a fan favorite, is a film critic for the Washington City Paper. Noah Gittell also writes for publications including The Atlantic, The Guardian, Salon, and the LA Review of Books. Noah Gittell is a regular on-camera guest on BBC’s “Talking Movies,” program. Noah Gittell will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program entitled, The 2021 Oscars: A Year of Drama.
The Oscars are going to be different this year. With the pandemic having forced many major films to push their release dates to 2021 or beyond, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has made dramatic changes to shift the date of the ceremony to April 26, expand the eligibility window, and allow most streaming films to compete, whether they had a theatrical release or not.
In most years, you’d have assembled your own slate of favorites in the Oscar race long before the ceremony. There’s nothing more enjoyable than comparing your picks, talking about the nominated films and performers—and of course, those you felt really should have gotten a nod—with other movie fans. But this year, you might want an expert to help guide you through the process.
Washington City Paper film critic, and Not Old Better Show fan favorite, Noah Gittell is back with us for an evening that focuses on all things Oscar, from Academy Awards history and trivia to discussions of this unusual year's nominations and behind-the-scenes stories. He sorts through all the storylines, rumors, and gossip so that when the telecast begins, you'll be the most knowledgeable guest at your virtual Oscar party. Sip something festive and cast your vote for the winners in several major categories, with the most accurate predictions eligible for prizes after the awards are presented.
Noah Gittell has covered the film world and Hollywood for the Atlantic, Guardian, Salon, and L.A. Review of Books. He is a regular on-camera contributor to BBC's "Talking Movies." Please join me in welcoming back to The Not Old Better Show, Noah Gittell.
My thanks to Washington City Paper film critic, and Not Old Better Show fan favorite, Noah Gittell for his time today. Noah Gittell will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program entitled, The 2021 Oscars: A Year of Drama. Check out our web site for more details on Noah Gittell’s Smithsonian Associates presentation, April 21, 2021. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. My hope is that you’re listening today while standing in line for the vaccine. Be safe, practice smart social distancing and remember, Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Peter Pischke - A painful struggle: Opioids can be dangerous, but restrictions — or a ban — are worse
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series...
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #528. Today’s show is brought to you by Feals.
Our guest today is Peter Vaughn Pischke, who is an independent journalist covering health and disability, and host of The Happy Warrior podcast, and has just written an investigative journalism piece on the opioid crisis in The New York Daily News, titled: A painful struggle: Opioids can be dangerous, but restrictions — or a ban — are worse.
For the last nine years, this country has suffered from a growing overdose crisis caused by illicit fentanyl — aka “the opioid crisis” — which is responsible for killing more than 80,000 Americans in 2020 alone.
The crisis started with good intentions by public health authorities.
In 2009, the Obama FDA forced Purdue Pharma to reformulate their popular pain medication, OxyContin, which had been the primary substitute to produce heroin for the user on the cheap. In theory, forcing a reformulation would make conversion impossible, thus pushing users away from abuse and addiction.
This turned out to be an enormous mistake. Since the CDC is mentioned in this story, I reached out to contacts at the CDC and have a statement from them at the end of the program.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, journalist Peter Vaughn Pischke.
My thanks to Peter Vaughn Pischke for his generous time and reporting today. My thanks to Feals for sponsoring today’s show. Please support our sponsors. My thanks, as well, to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please join me next time, be safe, be healthy…I hope you’re listening today as you’re waiting in line for your vaccine, and remember, let’s talk about Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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CDC's Response to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic
A Public Health Crisis
Drug overdoses have dramatically increased over the last two decades, with deaths increasing more than four times between 1999 and 2017. In 2017, more than 70,000 people died from drug overdoses, making it a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States. Of those deaths, about 68 percent involved a prescription or illicit opioid. Adults between the ages of 25 and 6 4 years old have the highest rates of opioid overdose deaths.
CDC's Work to Prevent Opioid Overdoses and other Opioid-Related Harms
In 2006, CDC initiated efforts to better track and understand data related to the growing opioid overdose epidemic. A scientist from CDC noticed an uptick in poisoning deaths and heard troubling news from state medical examiners about increases in drug overdose deaths. Prescription opioids were identified as the primary concern.
Since then, CDC has provided leadership by promoting a public health approach to the problem. In FY 2019, CDC received $475 million for opioid overdose prevention and surveillance activities with the majority of these funds supporting state-based for prevention efforts.
Programs across CDC are working to prevent opioid overdoses and other opioid-related harms, including opioid use disorder, hepatitis and HIV infections, and neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Thank you.
Dr. Rebecca Albright - Coral Reefs: Creative Solutions for Oceans in Crisis
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #527.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science Series, today’s guest is Dr. Rebecca Albright. Dr. Rebecca Albright is the Coral reef biologist and assistant curator of Invertebrate Zoology and Patterson Scholar at the California Academy of Science
Smithsonian Associate Dr. Rebecca Albright is our guest today, and Dr. Rebecca Albright will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program April 15 2021. The title of Rebecca Albright’s presentation is: Coral Reefs: Creative Solutions for Oceans in Crisis.
While they cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, coral reefs support approximately one-quarter of marine biodiversity and the livelihoods of tens of millions of people worldwide. As the world continues to warm and the oceans acidify, coral reef bleaching and erosion are advancing at staggering rates, threatening coastal protection, habitats, cultural services, and tourism. There is no question that today's reefs are facing an unprecedented struggle.
Our guest today, coral reef biologist Rebecca Albright, assistant curator of Invertebrate Zoology and Patterson Scholar at the California Academy of Science, talks to us today about the opportunities for exciting new ways to address this crisis. Rebecca Albright and I discuss her overview of challenges that reefs are currently facing and solutions that scientists are exploring. Looking toward the future, Rebecca Albright will offer highlights of the strengths and limitations of current approaches and some of the next steps toward saving these invaluable ecosystems. On a positive note, Rebecca Albright stresses the important roles of scientists, citizens, and policymakers in the efforts to sustain coral reefs, saying “Coral reefs are unbelievably resilient ecosystems—if we give them a chance.”
Please join me in welcoming to the Smithsonian Associates Inside Science interview series from The Not Old Better Show, scientist Dr. Rebecca Albright.
My thanks to Rebecca Albright for her generous time today. Smithsonian Associate Rebecca Albright will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program April 15 2021. The title of Rebecca Albright’s presentation is: Coral Reefs: Creative Solutions for Oceans in Crisis. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks, as well, to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please join me next time, be safe, be healthy…I hope you’re listening today as you’re waiting in line for your vaccine, and remember, let’s talk about Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Chris Gardner - Permission to Dream
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #526.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Series, today’s guest is Chris Gardner. Chris Gardner is the NYT Best Selling author of the critically acclaimed "Pursuit of Happyness", Chris Gardner is an entrepreneur, Single Parent, Speaker, and Philanthropist.
Our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Chris Gardner. Chris Gardner will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program April 13 2021. The title of Chris Gardner’s presentation is “Finding The Permission to Dream.”
Chris Gardner is best known as the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir The Pursuit of Happyness, which became a popular 2006 film starring Will Smith. Both tell Gardner’s rags-to-riches story as he and his young son struggled with homelessness while he vied to become the single trainee out of 20 to be offered a full-time position with the stock brokerage firm Dean Witter Reynolds. After a year on the streets, Gardner—who grew up with an abusive stepfather never went to college—landed the stockbroker spot. He eventually founded his own brokerage firm, became a millionaire several times over, and often shares his story as a sought-after inspirational speaker.
In our conversation with Chris Gardner, we’ll talk about his new book, Finding Permission to Dream,’ which is his blueprint for building a dream-come-true life—even during uncertainty. Chris Gardner and I discuss the strategies he learned along the way to achieving a prosperous career, from a method for identifying your ultimate dream to a playbook for becoming world-class at it.
Chris Gardner’s business career provided the basis for his philanthropic work and an important personal philosophy: No matter how much wealth you achieve, true success comes from enriching the lives of others—so all can still have access to the American Dream. Join Gardner as he discusses how he hopes to inspire the next generation of problem solvers and change-makers to claim their version of that dream.
My thanks to Chris Gardner for his generous time today. Smithsonian Associate Chris Gardner. will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program April 13 2021. The title of Chris Gardner’s presentation is “Finding The Permission to Dream.” My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks, as well, to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please join me next time, be safe, be healthy…I hope you’re listening today as you’re waiting in line for your vaccine, and remember, let’s talk about Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
An Evening on the Bay with Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - Pete Lesher
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #525.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Series, today’s show is about the amazing, beautiful, functional, and largest estuary in America, the Chesapeake Bay. Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate Pete Lesher, chief curator of Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Pete Lesher will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program on April 7, 2021. The title of Pete Lesher’s Smithsonian Associates presentation is An Evening on the Bay with Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
Join us today with Pete Lesher, chief curator of Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Maryland, for a virtual exploration of collections that tell stories about the relationship between people and place in the Bay region—revealing how culture has been shaped by the delicate intertwining of land and water around America’s largest estuary.
Pete Lesher answers our questions about an overview of the Chesapeake Bay Museum facility’s 12 exhibition buildings and historic structures on the 18-acre waterfront campus and offers detailed looks at the museum’s permanent exhibitions. We’ll explore Oystering on the Chesapeake and Maryland Crabmeat, exhibits in which working lives on the Bay are revealed in the words of mixed-race skipjack crews and African American women who traditionally picked crabs.
Pete and I will discuss the role of the Bay as a maritime highway that connects people and moves commodities are explored in part at the Hooper Strait Lighthouse, a cottage-style historic structure moved to St. Michaels for preservation. And the transformation of the Bay into a place of recreation is told in At Play on the Bay through stories like the racing of sailing log canoes, a living tradition with roots among oyster tongers.
The Chesapeake Bay continues to provide meaning and inspiration to residents and visitors, as evidenced in rich art collections from 19th-century painters to contemporary photographer David Harp, who we’ll discuss, and whose environmental photojournalism is shaping the conversation around the impacts of climate change on the Chesapeake and its waterfront communities.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Smithsonian Associate Pete Lesher, chief curator of Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
My special thanks to Pete Lesher for his generous time today. Pete Lesher will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program on April 7, 2021. The title of Pete Lesher’s Smithsonian Associates presentation is An Evening on the Bay with Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
Details and links can be found in our show notes today. My thanks to Smithsonian Associate for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Be safe, be healthy, and please practice smart social distancing, and remember, Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
The Windsor Sisters: Elizabeth and Margaret Andrew Morton on a Complex Royal Bond
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #524.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Series, today’s show is about the ever-intriguing House of Windsor. We’ve arranged an eyeopening interview with Royal biographer and Smithsonian Associate Andrew Morton, who’ll be joining us today, and will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program on April 6, 2021. The title of Andrew Morton’s Smithsonian Associates presentation is The Windsor Sisters: Elizabeth and Margaret, A Complex Royal Bond.
They were the closest of sisters and the best of friends. But when, in a quixotic twist of fate, their uncle, King Edward Vlll, decided to abdicate the throne in 1936, the dynamic between Elizabeth and Margaret was dramatically altered. Margaret would have to curtsey to the sister she called Lillibet, and bow to her wishes.
Elizabeth would always look upon her younger sister's antics with a kind of stoical amusement, but Margaret's struggle to find a place and position inside the royal system—and her fraught relationship with its expectations—was often a source of tension. Famously, the Queen had to inform Margaret that the Church and government would not countenance her marrying divorcee Peter Townsend, forcing Margaret to choose between keeping her title and royal allowances or her divorcee lover.
Andrew Morton’s new book, Elizabeth and Margaret, The Intimate World of the Windsor Sisters, explores their relationship from the idyll of their cloistered early life, through their hidden war-time lives, into the divergent paths they took following their father's death and Elizabeth's ascension to the throne. In conversation with us today, Andrew Morton shares his unique insight into these two drastically different women—one resigned to duty and responsibility, the other resistant to it—and the lasting impact they have had on the Crown, the royal family, and the ways it adapted to the changing mores of the 20th century.
Royal watchers will be enthralled. Andrew Morton has written extensively on celebrities including biographies of Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, and Madonna, as well as the British royal family. He has written bestselling biographies of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Prince Andrew, and Meghan Markle. His #1 New York Times bestselling biography Diana: Her True Story won international acclaim, described by critics as a "modern classic" and "the closest we will ever come to her autobiography."
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, NYT Bestselling author Andrew Morton.
My special thanks to Andrew Morton for his generous time today. Andrew Morton will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates on April 6 and the title of his presentation is The Windsor Sisters: Elizabeth and Margaret, A Complex Royal Bond. Details and links can be found in our show notes today. My thanks to Smithsonian Associate for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Be safe, be healthy, and please practice smart social distancing, and remember, Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody. Amazon link HERE for Andrew Morton’s new book, Elizabeth & Margaret: The Intimate World of the Windsor Sisters
The Power of Fairy Tales - Drs. Sara Cleto & Brittany Warman
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #523.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Series, today’s show is about fairy tales. Yes, that’s right fairy tales…
Fairy tales are a profound force of storytelling, extending far beyond the nursery into film, advertising, novels, politics, propaganda, music, and more. Folklorists and Smithsonian Associates Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates April 22, 2021, and we have them today to explore the fascinating, intertwining branches of these tales: traditional folkloric fairy tales and literary fairy tales.
Together, Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman will share with us how traditional tales collected orally, moving from the well-known text of the Brothers Grimm to less-familiar stories from collectors around the world, and literary tales, to examining creators from 17th-century Madame Marie-Catherine d’Aulnoy to 19th-century Oscar Wilde to 20th-century Angela Carter and beyond. These stories are powerful: Both overlooked and omnipresent, they shape many aspects of our culture while flying under the radar. Taking them seriously can be rewarding—and fun too!
Our guests today, Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman, former instructors of folklore and literature at Ohio State University and co-founders of the Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic, lead us through a journey of the strange and marvelous world of the wonder tales, concentrating on their complex history and incredible staying power.
We’re talking fairy tales today, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman.
Some links for you from Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman: Jack Zipes' Translation of The Complete Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm - https://bookshop.org/books/the-complete-fairy-tales-of-the-brothers-grimm-all-new-third-edition/9780553382167
Angela Carter's Collection, The Bloody Chamber - https://bookshop.org/books/the-bloody-chamber-and-other-stories-75th-anniversary-edition-penguin-classics-deluxe-edition/9780143107613
Japanese Tales of Lafcadio Hearn - https://bookshop.org/books/japanese-tales-of-lafcadio-hearn/9780691167756
My special thanks to Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman for their generous time today. Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates on April 22, and the title of their presentation is ‘The Power of Fairy Tales.’ Details and links can be found in our show notes today. My thanks to Smithsonian Associate for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Be safe, be healthy, and please practice smart social distancing, and remember, Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Norma Kamali - I Am Invincible
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #522. Today’s show is brought to you by Relief Factor.
Join us today for a once-in-a-lifetime, interview with fashion icon, Norma Kamali. Norma Kamali is considered one of America's original and most unique fashion designers, Norma Kamali created innovative and influential garments during the 1970s and 1980s— and today, setting the standard for all the biggest names in high fashion.
At 75, Kamali looks—and acts—nearly half her age. As a matter of fact, Norma Kamali says that the traditional language for anti-aging carries the negative stigma of having to meet someone else’s expectations for how you should mature on the surface. The secret, according to Norma Kamali in her excellent new book, “I Am Invincible,” writes, aging is learning to age with power: Embracing a healthy lifestyle and looking forward to every milestone and the changes they bring, with the realization that reaching one’s potential has no date. With wisdom and wit, Kamali imparts her lessons on authentic beauty, timeless style, career-building, fitness, and health through personal stories, worldly insight, and actionable advice designed to help women of every age create their happiest, healthiest, most successful, and fulfilling lives.
Don’t miss our incredible interview and a chance to learn from a legend! Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, author, fashion icon, Norma Kamali:https://normakamali.com/pages/book
My thanks to Norma Kamali, her generous time, and for sharing her new book, “I Am Invincible.” My thanks, as well to sponsor Relief Factor. Please check out Relief Factor and support The Not Old Better Show sponsors. My thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, be well, practice smart social distancing, and I hope you’re listening while you’re waiting in line for the vaccine! Remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
JennyFitStart - YouTube Star, Jenny McClendon
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #521. Today’s show is brought to you by Relief Factor.
As part of our Fitness Friday exercise series, our guest today is YouTube fitness professional for the Not Old Better Show audience of the 55+ age community, Jenny McClendon. Jenny McClendon MS, PT, is a well known fitness enthusiast with over 28 years experience in the fitness industry. As a licensed Physical Therapist, it is of highest importance to Jenny McClendon that these exercises are safe, easy to follow, and appropriate! Jenny McClendon has a HUGE love for teaching seniors and beginners! Jenny’s FitStart classes are for all levels, sizes, and ages. Jenny McClendon is known for being "real", personable, encouraging, and non-intimidating and you will feel comfortable doing these videos!
As a matter of fact, speaking of video, as a Not Old Better Show audience bonus, please check out my YouTube Channel, NotOldBetter, for a special video version of this interview, with clips of me in Jenny’s workout classes. Video never lies and you’ll see my bright shiny face doing these exercises right along with Jenny.
So check that out, and now please join me and Jenny McClendon, via internet phone for our Fitness Friday audio interview.
We’ll be right back with YouTube Senior Fitness star, Jenny McClendon, and you’ll find out how Jenny does her classes, the use of hand weights, and how to outfit our own home gym. Don’t miss it…
Thank you to sponsor Relief Factor for sponsoring the show today. My special thanks to YouTube Fitness for Seniors star Jenny McClendon for her generous time today. I’ll end the show on a sad note to commentate the passing of my younger sister’s husband, Dr. Barry Sinervo, a professor at the University of California in Santa Cruz (UCSC) - has passed away after a long struggle against cancer. Barry became famous for his groundbreaking research on egg size and maternal effects in lizards and sea urchins, where he pioneered the use of "allometric engineering". I’ll link HERE to a wonderful tribute to Barry. I love science to this day because of Barry Sinervo. We’ll miss him and his brilliance.
My thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Be safe, be healthy, and please practice smart social distancing, and remember, Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Russell Shorto - A Story of My Family and the Mob
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #520. Today’s show is brought to you by Relief Factor.
So many of The Not Old Better Show audience enjoy researching genealogy, family history, and ancestry. Our guest today, NYT best-selling author, Russell Shorto’s new book ‘Smalltime,’ A Story of My Family and the Mob, explores much more.
Admittedly, Russell Shorto also had unusually rich material to work with. “Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob” is a painstakingly researched, thoroughly entertaining, multi-generational look at Russell Shorto’s paternal grandfather’s career as a mobster in Johnstown, PA. Speaking of the mob, 5 time Academy Award-winning filmmaker of The Godfather series. Francis Ford Coppola says of ‘Smalltime,’ “Great history mixed with lovely, lingering memories.”
Shorto was born in 1959, and his grandfather, also named Russell Shorto, lived until 1981. They knew each other, but “Smalltime” could easily never have happened. We talk about 'why,’ the mob’s way of doing business, and the personal growth that comes from researching your family’s roots. Russell Shorto says to do family history work you must have the stomach for it!
Russell Shorto is known for narrative history, nonfiction books including “The Island at the Center of the World,” about the 17th-century North American Dutch colony New Netherlands, and “Revolution Song,” about the American Revolution. Yet the fascinating life of his own namesake ancestor might have remained unwritten if not for a chance encounter several years ago with an older relative who prodded him to look into it. Check out our interview and please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, author Russell Shorto.
Thank you to sponsor Relief Factor for sponsoring the show today. My special thanks to author Russell Shorto for his generous time today, and my thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Be safe, be healthy, and please practice smart social distancing, and remember, Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Beth Kobliner - So To Speak
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #519. Today’s episode is brought to you by the fine folks at Hello Fresh.
Join me and writer, Beth Kobliner, as Beth presents her late parents, Shirley & Harold Kobliner's, new book So To Speak: 11,000 Expressions To Knock Your Socks Off. SHIRLEY AND HAROLD KOBLINER developed their own passion project over the last decade of their 65 years of marriage: gathering and talking about the expressions that make the language so vibrant. Both career educators, they spent more than a half-century nurturing and teaching children.
Whether you’re feeling Over the Moon, Under the Weather, In Over Your Head, or Have Ants In Your Pants, there’s are well-known phrases and figures of speech to express how you feel, and often family-specific, generational, and geographic. What are some of the most amusing expressions we use to describe the colorful situations of our lives?
Beth Kobliner and I discuss the new book, SO TO SPEAK: 11,000 Expressions That’ll Knock Your Socks Off which is an entertaining look at the expressions that have helped make our lives more fun. We talk about how the book is divided into sixty-seven categories so there is something for everyone, and we chat about the book also has more than twenty-five original games you can play with friends. Beth even plays a couple of the games with me, which is humbling and fun! It is sure to spark conversation, laughter, and memories as we all remember where we first heard things like, “Mind Your Beeswax!”
BETH KOBLINER has been reporting and writing about personal finance for decades, and is the author of two New York Times bestsellers: Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not) and Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties. She has contributed to the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal and has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America, PBS NewsHour, CNN, and NPR. Her favorite gig was teaching Elmo the basics of saving, spending, and sharing on Sesame Street.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Beth Kobliner.
Thank you to sponsor Hello Fresh for sponsoring the show today. My special thanks to Beth Kobliner for her generous time today, and my thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Be safe, be healthy, and please practice smart social distancing, and remember, Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Women's History Month: Frederica Adelman
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 518.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates HerStory Interview series, our guest is Frederica ‘Fredie’ Adelman. Fredie Adelman is the Director of Smithsonian Associates and is someone I’ve worked with for the last 6 years of our wonderful Smithsonian Associates podcast series. Smithsonian Associates is the largest museum-based education program in the world—produces vibrant educational and cultural programming that offers unparalleled access to the Smithsonian's world of knowledge.
Before her work at Smithsonian, Adelman worked on the preliminary concept planning team for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and served as assistant director for an independent museum of Jewish history and culture in Washington, D.C. While completing her master’s degree in museum education from George Washington University, she held internships at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and at DCPS’ John Eaton Elementary School. Her direct classroom experience also includes teaching middle-school science and French at the Washington International School.
Under Fredie Adelman’s direction, Smithsonian Associates celebrated its 50th anniversary by engaging audiences of all ages in a wide range of educational and thought-provoking experiences.
Today, the devastation caused by the COVID pandemic has accelerated Smithsonian Associates' efforts to offer online programming, and Smithsonian Associates plans to continue Streaming well into the future so stay tuned!
We’ll talk about women’s history month, career advice, the upcoming Forgotten No More: Rediscovering Remarkable Women presentation, and lots of other great Smithsonian-related activity, so stay tuned for a wonderful interview via internet phone with a talented leader, Fredie Adelman.
My thanks to Fredie Adelman, Director of Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the podcast, and my thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Be safe, be healthy, and please practice smart social distancing, and remember, Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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NYT Best Selling Author, Mark Greaney - Relentless
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #517. Today’s show is sponsored by Amazon Pharmacy.
As part of our Art Of Living, Author Interview Series, our guest today is Mark Greaney. The Not Old Better Show audience will know Mark Greaney from his work in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan universe or his bestselling Gray Man series, and this week, a brand new Gray Man book, titled ‘Relentless’ is on sale, and Relentless is a HUGE hit already!
“Relentless” features The Gray Man, and it’s great to see Court Gentry, The Gray Man, back in action! This book has many twists and turns, and the plot is complex but rewarding. All this is to say this is a readable thriller, and you’ll be on the edge of your seat, just as I was. I love The Gray Man Series by Mark Greaney.
Our guest today is Mark Greaney, New York Times bestselling author, first published THE GRAY MAN, in 2009 and it became a national bestseller and a highly sought-after Hollywood property.
Now there are 10 novels in the NYT Bestselling Gray Man series, including ‘Relentless.’ Netflix is developing the film adaptation for the series debut, The Gray Man.
Mark Greaney is also the #1 New York Times bestselling author or co-author of seven Tom Clancy novels, including his most recent TOM CLANCY TRUE FAITH AND ALLEGIANCE. He collaborated with Tom Clancy on three Jack Ryan novels before Tom’s death in 2013. RED METAL, a military thriller written by Mark Greaney and Lt Col Hunter R. Rawlings, USMC, became a New York Times bestseller in 2009. Mark’s books are published in several languages and are also available as audiobooks. In research for his novels, Mark Greaney travels to dozens of countries, visited the Pentagon, military bases, and embassies, and trained alongside military and law enforcement.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, author interview series, NYT Best Selling author of The Gray Man, and his latest in the Gray Man series, ‘Relentless’ author Mark Greaney.
My thanks to Amazon Pharmacy for sponsoring today’s show. Please check out Amazon.com/NOTOLDBETTER for FREE 2-day delivery of your prescription orders. My thanks to NYT Best Selling author, Mark Greaney. Mark Greaney’s new book, ‘Relentless’ is on sale wherever you find your books. My thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Be safe, be healthy, and please practice smart social distancing, and remember, Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Successful Aging- A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of our Lives - Dr. Daniel Levitan
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #516. Today’s show is brought to you by Amazon Pill Pack.
As part of our Art of Living author interview series, our guest today is Dr. Daniel Levitan. Dr. Levitan is author of the book, Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of our Lives.
Daniel J. Levitin is an award-winning neuroscientist, musician, and best-selling author. His research encompasses music, the brain, health, productivity, and creativity.
As a musician, Dr. Levitan (tenor saxophone, guitar, vocals, and bass), has performed with Mel Tormé, David Byrne, Rosanne Cash, Sting, Bobby McFerrin, Victor Wooten, and Tom Scott. Levitin has produced and consulted on albums by artists including Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, and on the films Good Will Hunting and Pulp Fiction, and has been awarded 17 gold and platinum records.
Dr. Daniel Levitan will share with us all about successful aging, the purpose approach to aging, and some simple strategies for aging well.
That of course is our guest today, Dr. Daniel Levitan, reading from his NYT Best Selling book, Successful Aging. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dr. Daniel Levitan.
My thanks to Dr. Daniel Levitan. My thanks to Amazon Pill Pack for sponsoring the show today, and please check out our show notes for great offers from Amazon Pill Pack to support our sponsors. My thanks, of course, to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. I hope you’re in line for the vaccine, practicing smart social distancing, staying safe and healthy, and talking about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
BRIEFING: Social Security-Changes, Payments, Biden Administration plans
BRIEFING: The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #515.
As part of our Art of Living Interview Series, our guest today is Dr. Samuel Oppenheim, and our topic is Social Security, payments, changes, and new year updates.
Sam Oppenheim taught history at California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock, Californian from 1971 to 2005. He now lives in Massachusetts. Dr. Oppenheim has a master's degree from Harvard and a Ph.D. from IU. Sam Oppenheim is known for his sharp sense of humor, history expertise and self-described gadfly reputation is a friend and someone I know well, along with his wonderful family.
Dr. Oppenheim has written an editorial on current social security proposals, summarizing the Biden administration’s plans, and what may lay ahead for Not Old Better Show audience who subscribe and benefit directly from social security. Dr. Oppenheim is not a member of the administration, nor is he a member of the social security administration, and he’s not a politician. Dr. Oppenheim worked as a professor for many years past his 65th, knows passionately about the social security system, and has first hand, common touch advice about what’s to come, whether you elect social security at 65, or work into your later years.
That of course is our guest today, Dr. Samuel Oppenheim.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Dr. Sam Oppenheim.
My thanks to Dr. Samuel Oppenheim. I have contact details for Dr. Oppenheim in the show notes and Sam has graciously offered to correspond, answer your questions, and be available as the social security issue becomes more defined by policy: safo95350@gmail.com My thanks, of course, to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. I hope you’re in line for the vaccine, practicing smart social distancing, staying safe and healthy, and talking about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody. And, don’t miss our next episode with Dr. Daniel Levitan, author of the New York Times bestseller, Successful Aging… you won’t want to miss this interview!
Liz Hamburg - Founder, Candoo Tech
The Not Old Better Show - Technology Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #514. As part of our Art Of Living interview series, our guest today is Liz Hamburg, President, and founder of Candoo Tech.
I know from your emails and follow up with me that tech is a “can’t live with it, can’t live without it” sometimes issue. The Not Old Better Show audience is wired with more innovative technology now than ever before, and while “smart” devices give users new and exciting means to tackle age-old challenges, steep learning curves can make adopting new technology an intimidating feat for even the most adventurous older adult.
Our guest today, Liz Hamburg witnessed this ‘can’t live with it, can’t live without it’ phenomenon personally when her own gadget-loving father left her a voice message on her cell phone about his challenges with “Alexia,” [sic] Amazon’s Personal Assistant when “Alexia” went out of town. Let’s listen to that message, saved by Liz Hamburg.
That of course is Liz Hamburg’s father reporting on his tech challenge with Amazon’s “Alexia,” [sic]. I’ve had similar issues arise with my almost 91-year-old mom, living across the country from me. And, I will tell you that, fully transparently, I have signed my mom up for Candoo Tech (no compensation has been received for this interview, just my belief in what Liz is doing, how she and her team does it, and a great story).
Liz Hamburg is a high energy, entrepreneurial executive who is passionate about making an impact in the world. She has over 20 years of experience starting up and growing innovative organizations both in the U.S. and international markets. Liz Hamburg is the founder and President of Candoo Tech, providing tech support and training specifically designed for older adults to help keep them independent, safe, and secure. Liz received an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management, a BA from Brown University, and a certificate from the Executive Education program in Social Entrepreneurship at Stanford Business School.
Liz and I discuss that unlike traditional tech support services that focus on fixing specific, user-identified problems, Candoo Tech takes a holistic approach to tech support, identifying the needs of a client, introducing tech-based solutions, educating about tech, and providing clients with ongoing support so seniors can develop proficiency with new devices and tools at their own pace.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Liz Hamburg.
My thanks to Liz Hamburg, founder and President of Candoo Tech. C A N D O O tech. Com. If you call CanDooTech.com for a fee they will walk you through how to navigate the vaccine websites…just great service.
My thanks, of course, to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. I hope you’re either inline, or soon to be in line, for the vaccine, practicing smart social distancing, staying safe and healthy, and talking about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Jean Ketcham - Aging But Dangerous
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, episode #513. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Hello Fresh and Care/Of Vitamins.
As part of our Art of Living “doers” series, today’s guest is just a breath of fresh air. Jean Ketcham, our guest today, is the founder of the wonderful, wry, and exciting website, Aging But Dangerous. People from all over the world are listening to Jean, and at 81, Jean is enjoying life, has excellent advice, and is having fun with her role as a healthy observer of culture and life.
Oh, she is great! That of course is our guest today, Jean Ketcham, founder of the website, Aging But Dangerous.
Before we bring Jean on, let me introduce her a bit with some fascinating background. Jean Ketcham is a former small business owner and talk show host. She is also a proud parent, an avid skydiver, and a cancer survivor. To put it mildly, Jean is up to any challenge. After retiring, Jean discovered that 55+ women among our Not Old Better Show audience were not living up to their true potential. Their social circles were shrinking and their lifestyles were becoming less stimulating and less adventurous. That’s how Aging But Dangerous® was born 12 years ago. Today, Jean is 81 years old and convinced that aging can be so exciting and fun. From sky diving events to local chapters, fashion shows, and retreats, we continue to create opportunities for women to connect and empower each other. Let’s do it! Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, CEO and founder of Aging But Dangerous, Jean Ketcham.
My thanks to Jean Ketcham, founder of Aging But Dangerous. My thanks to Hello Fresh and Care/Of for sponsoring the show today, and please check out our show notes for great offers from Hello Fresh and Care/Of to support our sponsors. My thanks, of course, to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. I hope you’re in line for the vaccine, practicing smart social distancing, staying safe and healthy, and talking about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody. And, don’t miss our next episode with Candoo Technology founder, Liz Hamburg. If you have electronics, including Alexa, you won’t want to miss this interview!
Sensitive Soul: The Unseen Role of Emotion in Extraordinary States - Michael Jawer
The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #512. Today’s show is brought to you by PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy’s PillPack.
This is a great show today, with a great guest. Our guest is author Michael Jawer, whose new book, Sensitive Soul: The Unseen Role of Emotion in Extraordinary States, is getting rave reviews online.
We’ll be hearing from Michael Jawer read from Sensitive Soul, as well as answer all our questions, but let me pique your interest with a quick introduction of Michael Jawer:
Michael Jawer is a Washington, DC-based writer, speaker and researcher. His expertise is the nexus of personality development, body/mind, emotion, and spirituality.
Michael Jawer is the author of three books, the latest, Sensitive Soul (Park Street Press, 2020) which we’ll be discussing today. Michael Jawer authored articles and papers that have appeared in Frontiers in Psychology–Consciousness Research, Journal of Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies, Science & Consciousness Review, Explore, and his feature articles and interviews have run in Psychology Today, and Scientific American.
We’ll hear from Michael Jawer about deja vu, apparitions, savantism, giftedness, and out-of-body- experiences. So, Wonder once more…figure out what it’s all about, and our place in it. A sense of skeptical enthusiasm, tempered by serious scrutiny.
That of course is our guest today, author of the new book, Sensitive Soul, Michael Jawer, reading a passage of interest from Sensitive Soul: The Unseen Role of Emotion in Extraordinary States.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, author Michael Jawer.
My thanks to Michael Jawer, author of the new book, . Sensitive Soul: The Unseen Role of Emotion in Extraordinary States. Please check our web site for more details. My thanks, as well, to Amazon Pharmacy’s PillPack for sponsoring today’s show,(https://amazon.com/notoldbetterrx) and thanks to you our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please, everyone, practice smart social distancing, be well, and remember, let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
America and Iran: From Allies to Adversaries - Dr. John Ghazvinian
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #511. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Streaming series, our guest today is Dr. John Ghazvinian, and the title of Dr. Ghazvinian’s upcoming presentation at the Smithsonian Associates is America and Iran: From Allies to Adversaries.
Iran and America’s fraught relationship seems to be always in and out of the news. In January 2020, just a year ago, after the drone strike assassination of Qasem Soleimani, headlines declared the two nations on the brink of war. More recently, it was revealed that Iran may be planning, alongside Russia and China, to interfere in the presidential election this November.
Historian John Ghazvinian draws on his new book, America and Iran: A History, 1720 to the Present—for which he had access to Iranian government archives rarely available to Western scholars—to examine a complex relationship that reaches back to the Persian Empire and architects of American independence.
Long before the “Great Satan” and “Axis of Evil” speeches, before the 1979 hostage Crisis and Ayatollah Khomeini—the two nations were allies and looked to each other for friendship, inspiration, and opportunity. Ghazvinian covers what he terms the “four seasons” of U.S.–Iran relations: the spring of mutual fascination; the summer of early interactions; the autumn of close strategic ties; and the long, dark winter of mutual hatred. But, are we at war, or will we be with Iran?
That, of course, is our guest today, Dr. John Ghazvinian, speaking to us directly from the Middle East Center at the University of Pennsylvania, where we’ve caught up with him today.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associate, Dr. John Ghazvinian.
My thanks to Dr. John Ghazvinian, who will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program via Zoom, January 28, and the title of Dr. Ghazvinian’s upcoming presentation at the Smithsonian Associates is America and Iran: From Allies to Adversaries. Please check our website for more details. Thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and thanks to you our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please, everyone, practice smart social distancing, be well, and remember, let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
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YA Author, Mara Rutherford - Reading for Young & Old: Kingdom of Sea and Stone
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #510. Today’s show is brought to you by HelloFresh.
As part of our author interview series, today we’re speaking with Mara Rutherford, author of the new book the “Kingdom of Sea and Stone.” We’re fortunate that Mara Rutherford has agreed to read a passage from the book for us today, but let me tell you a bit about Mara.
Mara is back with us, with her newest novel, and you’ll recall previously that Mara and I are related. My dear cousin Nancy had triplets, and Mara is one of three, who I’ve gotten to know well, and you’ll know her a bit after our conversation today, but trust me when I tell you, this is not nepotism, but a great sequel and duology, from a book series, from a very hardworking author. Additionally, as I’ve mentioned previously, the Kingdom of Sea and Stone is an ideal read for all ages, but particularly so for grandparents and grandchildren. Hence, no favoritism here, just a great story for all.
We’ll have links up for more information about Mara Rutherford, but briefly, Mara Rutherford began her writing career as a journalist but quickly discovered she far preferred fantasy to reality. As I say, Mara Rutherford is a triplet born on Leap Day, and Mara holds a Master's degree in Cultural Studies from the University of London. Mara has since lived all over the world along with her young family and Marine-turned-diplomat husband.
Mara Rutherford’s sequel YA fantasy to the CROWN OF CORAL AND PEARL, the sequel is titled the Kingdom of Sea and Stone is available for sale now, published by HarperCollins. And now let’s listen as Mara Rutherford reads from her new book, Kingdom of Sea and Stone:
Please join me in welcoming back to The Not Old Better Show, author Mara Rutherford.
And now back to our interview with young adult author, Mara Rutherford. Mara, thanks again for joining us, and we appreciate the insider info, but without too much spoiler, but let's talk about Nor...
My thanks to author Mara Rutherford, and her new book, the sequel to Crown of Coral and Pearl, titled “Kingdom of Sea and Stone,” and to HelloFresh for sponsoring today’s show, and to all of you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show listeners. Be safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and Happy New Year!
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Sabrena Jo - New Fitness Options for 2021
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Fitness Friday edition, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #509.
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo.
While many people gained weight during the lockdowns, others have used the change in routine to eat better and exercise more. On the Fitness Friday program, we talk with Sabrena Jo about exercise and fitness. But, with the new year, our new year’s resolutions, after such a brutal 2020, it’s good to look forward and think about what’s to come. It’s been somewhat of a running joke in a profoundly unfunny time: endless laments about the “quarantine 15” or “Covid 19,” referring to the number of pounds gained during the lockdown.
One of the many challenges of Covid was the abrupt change to day-to-day schedules. People began working from home, if they had worked at all, in many cases joined by their kids. Gyms, recreation centers, and parks closed, curbing exercise routines. Stress levels skyrocketed for many, with baking, eating, and drinking becoming major outlets and means of reward. Indeed, studies show a link between high-stress levels and overeating.
I always love speaking with Sabrena Jo, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Director of Science and Research, because of her research orientation. Research, fact-based analysis, and outcomes orientation are critical to our Not Old Better Show audience.
Today we’ll be speaking about when the environment around you changes and your routine changes, too, you can use it as an opportunity to say, “I am going to treat myself better in these really rough times.” We’ll talk about a fitness mindset, why it’s so important. It’s always how you view things, how you position your situation, your sense of self-worth, and how you treat yourself.
You know, together with conscious portion-control and eating better, combined with a simple conscientious fitness routine, it really feels like we’ll be making permanent and positive changes in our lives. Stick with it, and please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via interview phone, ACE Fitness’ Sabrena Jo.
My thanks always to Sabrena Jo, ACE Director of Science and Research for joining us today. Please check out the ACE #acesciencesaturday, which we’ll link to here, for more great tips, resources, and information. And to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails coming to me with show ideas, suggestions, and comments: @ info@notold-better.com.
Remember, stay safe everyone, and let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Russell Gammon's Africa - Take A Virtual Walk on the Wild Side
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #508. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview series, we are joined today by the scientist, wilderness guide, and wildlife photographer Russell Gammon. Russell Gammon has been helping to fulfill such dreams, planning and leading private and small group safaris to some of Africa’s most iconic destinations for 30 years.
Russell Gammon will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program via Zoom, January 23, and the subject of his presentation is Russell Gammon's Africa: Take a Virtual Walk on the Wild Side. Please check our website for more details.
Who hasn’t dreamed of glancing across a dry African savannah or standing beneath a jungle canopy, hoping to get a fleeting glimpse of a wild creature we’ve only seen in a zoo?
Today we’ll discuss with Russell Gammon the virtual safari he’ll take us on, through four of his favorite places on the continent. We’ll stop first at Serengeti National Park to follow the greatest large-mammal migration as a megaherd of wildebeest and zebra chase the rains across endless grasslands. We will experience the unforgettable sight of the largest population of African elephants on Earth in Botswana’s Okavango delta. We will be dazzled by the wild and unique inhabitants on the island of Madagascar, known as Africa’s Galapagos. And, we’ll visit Russell Gammon’s favorite, the little-known Mana Pools in Zimbabwe. Nestled in the heart of the Lower Zambezi Valley, it is one of Africa’s last true wilderness areas, where the Zambezi River meanders through a paradise that is home to large wildlife populations, including elephants, hippos, and crocodiles.
After this unforgettable journey, just imagine what dreams you’ll have.
Russell Gammon’s family first arrived in Africa in the early 1820s. He is a popular wilderness guide with more than 30 years’ experience leading expeditions and safaris throughout Southern and East Africa. Russell is also a gifted storyteller and an authority on the life of explorer David Livingstone. He has participated in an expedition with the British Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes that retraced the final portion of Livingstone's journey to the Victoria Falls and was featured in the National Geographic-PBS documentary The Lost Diary of Dr. Livingstone. For the past five years, Russell has been a Smithsonian Associate, lecturing annually at their headquarters in Washington, D.C., on a wide range of conservation-related topics. When not on safari, he lives in the small coastal town of Knysna on the southern tip of Africa, where we’re are joining him today.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Smithsonian Associate, Russell Gammon.
My thanks to Russell Gammon who will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program via Zoom, January 23, and the subject of his presentation is Russell Gammon's Africa: Take a Virtual Walk on the Wild Side. Please check our website for more details. Thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and thanks to you our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please, everyone, practice smart social distancing, be well, and remember, let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. For more information and Zoom details from Smithsonian Associates, please click here:
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Dr. Paul Halpern - Synchronicity: Pauli, Jung, and the Quantum Nature of Cause and Effect
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #507. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview series, we are joined today by the scientist, author, quantum physicist, Dr. Paul Halpern. Dr. Paul Halpern will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program via Zoom, January 11, 2021, and the title of his presentation is Synchronicity: Pauli, Jung, and the Quantum Nature of Cause and Effect.
Physicists remember Wolfgang Pauli for his Nobel-Prize-winning theoretical discoveries, his acerbic wit, and his uncanny tendency to destroy lab equipment if he happened to be in its vicinity. Psychologists, on the other hand, note that he shared hundreds of his strange, symbolic dreams with his therapist, the renowned psychoanalyst Carl Jung, leading to profound discussions between them about the nature of connections in mind and matter. Their collaboration is a fascinating chapter in 20th-century thought.
Together, Pauli and Jung explored a concept called synchronicity, an unusual phenomenon they thought could link events without causes. Paul Halpern, professor of physics at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, tells the little-known story of this unlikely friendship and shows how their insights continue to resonate in today’s discourse about the nature of quantum reality. Halpern shows that in order to map out the complex connections in physics, we need to make sure we know how to separate the real from the illusory—and how even the greatest thinkers have conflated valid, testable scientific connections with human intuitions about the workings of the universe, isolated in space and dwarfed by the immensity of time.
That, of course, that was our guest today, Dr. Paul Halpern reading from his new book, Synchronicity: The Epic Quest To Understand the Quantum Nature of Cause and Effect.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Dr. Paul Halpern.
My thanks to Dr. Paul Halpern will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program via Zoom, January 11, 2021, and the title of his presentation is Synchronicity: Pauli, Jung, and the Quantum Nature of Cause and Effect. More details available on our website. Thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and thanks to you our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please, everyone, practice smart social distancing, be well, and remember, let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
For more information about Smithsonian Associates and Dr. Paul Halpern, please click here:
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Teasel Muir-Harmony - Operation Moonglow
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Series...
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #506. Today’s show is brought to you by Talkspace.
As part of our Inside Science Interview series, we are joined today by a scientist, author, explorer, Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony. Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony is the curator of the Project Apollo collection at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and teaches at Georgetown University. Dr. Muir-Harmony is the author of Apollo to the Moon: A History in 50 Objects and a contributor to the television series Apollo’s Moon Shot, and is our guest today…
On July 20th, 1969, over half the world’s population tuned in to witness Neil Armstrong’s first step on the moon and listen to that amazing audio sequence that “the eagle has landed.” We just listened, of course, as Neil Armstrong radios "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." Mission control erupts in celebration as the tension breaks, and a controller tells the crew "You got a bunch of guys about to turn blue, we're breathing again."
Despite the jubilance and other outward national appearances, the project was never just about advancing scientific progress. Rather, it was an attempt from the American government to prove the superiority of the western capitalist system over communism and to fight for influence in developing countries.
With Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union at a high, President Kennedy argued that ramping up the space program would inspire global confidence in American excellence. From the 1960s-1970s, US politicians, including Pres. Richard Nixon worked to link global progress with space accomplishments using films, souvenirs, political ads, and other forms of propaganda. Featuring first-hand accounts by Apollo astronauts and interviews with NASA staff, Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony’s new book, Operation Moonglow paints a riveting picture of the intersection of spaceflight, geopolitics, and Nixon diplomacy during the Cold War.
That of course is our guest today, Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony, reading from her new book, “Operation Moonglow.” Please join me in welcoming back to The Not Old Better Show, Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony.
My thanks to our sponsor, Talkspace. Please support our sponsor, and support yourselves right now…check out our show notes for Talkspace’s special Not Old Better Show offer. Thanks to Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony who’s written the new book, “Operation Moonglow." More details available on our website. Thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and thanks to you our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and remember, Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #505. Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Chef.
As part of our Science Makes Us Safer Series, our guest today is Gary Donovitz, MD.
This will be a fascinating show for our Not Old Better audience because Dr. Donovitz is the leading innovator in sophisticated hormone optimization methods, technology, and training, and is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who has over 30 years of experience compassionately caring for his patients as a clinician, and as an internationally-recognized educator and advocate of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
A pioneer of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Dr. Donovitz champions changing healthcare through an individualized, comprehensive approach, treating each patient as a unique individual and not just numbers on a chart. Additionally, Dr. Donovitz is a leader in robotic surgery and has trained physicians across the country on how to perform operations using this procedure. He received the Isadore Dyer award for best teaching resident while studying at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, and the medical director of the Institute for Hormonal Balance.
We’ll be talking about:
· Testosterone and Menopause
· Testosterone and Your Heart
· Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s: Is There Hope/Help?
· Osteoporosis: Can We Prevent the Bad Break?
· Ending Muscle and Joint Pain?
And much more…
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dr. Gary Donovitz.
My thanks today to our sponsor, Green Chef…please check out our show notes for more details, and please support the show by supporting our sponsors. My thanks to Gary Donovitz, MD for his time today, as well as his research and preparation. More on Dr. Donovitz in the show notes, too. Of course, my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, practice smart social distancing, and please let’s all Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #504.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science series, we have a wonderful show and a great guest in Dr. Sean Carroll.
Celebrated 20th-century physicist Richard Feynman famously said, "I think I can safely say that nobody really understands quantum mechanics." Our guest today, Dr. Sean Carroll, an acclaimed theoretical physicist, is determined to reintroduce this vital science to a new generation.
Dr. Sean Carroll will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program via Zoom, Dec 15, and we’ll offer more details, links, and resources in our show notes today.
Dr. Sean Carroll believes that many of his fellow physicists need to acknowledge gaps in the understanding of quantum mechanics—which seems to have ossified somewhere in the 1930s. Drawing on his new, excellent book Something Deeply Hidden, Carroll attempts to demystify quantum mechanics.
Today on the show, we’ll discuss with Dr. Carroll that the best way we currently have to understand quantum phenomena is the Many Worlds Theory. You’ll come to know this principal well from Dr. Carroll, but it states: Every time there is a quantum event, a world splits off with everything in it the same, except in that other world that quantum event didn't happen.
Dr. Carroll tackles the major objections to this theory and discusses its far-reaching implications for how we think about ourselves, our place in reality, and how we should examine long-standing issues such as reconciling quantum mechanics with general relativity, Einstein's theory of spacetime and gravity.
I’m a fan of Dr. Sean Carroll. I like his podcasts, Mindscape Podcast with Dr. Sean Carroll, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Sean Carroll.
My thanks to Dr. Sean Carroll, who’ll be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 6:45 p.m. ET, and the title of his presentation is Understanding Quantum Worlds.’ Please check out our website for more details. My thanks, too, to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show. And, of course, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience, for all your love and support. . Stay safe, be well, practice smart social distancing, and remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information about Sean Carroll and the Smithsonian Associates program, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/physicist-sean-carroll-on-understanding-quantum-worlds
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #503
As part of our Art of Living Financial Perspectives series, we have a great show for you today.
I’m fortunate, you’re fortunate, too, because we have two friends to The Not Old Better Show community and to me, Lori Allison and Kathryn Gustafson. Lori Allison is a Certified Financial Planner, a CFP, and Kathy Gustafson, is an MBA, and a Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP).
Lori Allison and Kathy Gustafson are among 4 principals, co-owners of the Keen & Pocock Financial Partners company, and are both here with us today to talk year-end financial planning.
I know from my email from you, our dear Not Old Better Show audience, that you all agree with me in that 2020 has been a doozy of a year…in all ways. And, we’re not done yet!
But, we won’t forget about 2020, and not that we should. However, there are some, actually many, things we can do proactively to plan for a better 2021, especially when it comes to our finances.
Today we’ll be talking financial planning to make 2021 your best financial year, no matter what 2020 looked like.
We’ll answer questions about critical year-end advice and questions to ask about your own financial plan. We’ll discuss some of the tax-related questions that always come to mind this time of year, and a Keen & Pocock special list of “5 Numbers” of client needs that you won’t want to miss.
The election is over, there are vaccines available for COVID, and maybe we will get back to the way it was – where we can socialize without fear, hug grandparents, shake hands and gather. I wonder if that’s possible.
I hope so, and today we look forward to 2021…expecting a good year and our guests think it’s going to offer us a lot of opportunities to understand and plan financially.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Lori Allison and Kathy Gustafson, Keen & Pocock.
My thanks to Lori Allison and Kathy Gustafson, Keen & Pocock Financial Partners for joining us today. You’ll find links to Keen & Pocock and other resources in the show notes from today’s show. Please stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and remember to “Talk About Better.” The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
“Lori Allison and Kathryn Gustafson are registered representatives of The Strategic Financial Alliance. They are also investment advisor representatives of Strategic Blueprint, LLC. “
For more information about Lori and Kathy, please check out: https://keenpocock.com
Fannie Flagg - Writer, Comedian
Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #502.
Our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is Fannie Flagg.
You all know Fannie Flagg, and know that her career started in the fifth grade when she wrote, directed, and starred in her first play, titled The Whoopee Girls. At age nineteen she was already writing and producing television specials in her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. At age twenty she went to New York and immediately began writing and acting on Candid Camera, and made over seventy-five appearances on The Tonight Show. She then went on to distinguish herself as an actress and a writer in television, films, and the theater. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man; Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe; The Whistle Stop Cafe Cookbook; Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!; Standing in the Rainbow; A Redbird Christmas; Can't-Wait to Get to Heaven; I Still Dream About You; The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion; and The Whole Town’s Talking. Fannie Flaggs’s new book, which is a sequel to her award-winning “Fried Green Tomatoes, at the Whistle Stop Cafe,” is titled “The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop.” Fannie Flagg’s script for the movie Fried Green Tomatoes was nominated for an Academy Award and the Writers Guild of America Award and won the highly regarded Scripter Award for best screenplay of the year. She also won the Harper Lee Prize for Fiction. Fannie Flagg loves all animals, especially human beings, and lives happily in California and Alabama.
For me, the son of a Southerner (my mom was born in the South). Being Southern means handwritten thank-you notes, caring, self-respect. Willing to give. Listen, talk, without apology. Belonging to something. All women, everywhere likely feel many of these things, but not in the same manner as Southern belle’s. Fannie Flagg is known as the sassy Southerner, who relishes the Southern pastime of laughing through the tears.
What a joy it is to be speaking to Fannie Flagg, so please welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Ms. Fannie Flagg.
My thanks to Fannie Flagg for joining us today. You’ll find links to Fannie Flagg's work in the show notes from today’s show. Please enjoy Fannie Flagg’s new book, “The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop.” And, please stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing and remember to “Talk About Better.” The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Four Films That Changed America - Marc Lapadula
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #501.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates streaming series, our guest today is Marc Lapadula. Marc Lapadula will be appearing via Zoom at the Smithsonian Associates program titled Four Films That Changed America. For details about Marc Lapadula’s Zoom presentation, please check out our web site.
But, we have Marc Lapadula today, for an excellent preview of his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation. While most works of cinema are produced for mass entertainment and escapism, a unique minority has had a profound impact on our culture. Whether intentionally or not, some movies have brought social issues to light, changed laws, forwarded ideologies both good and bad, and altered the course of American history through their resounding impact on society.
For Marc Lapadula, a playwright, screenwriter, film producer, and senior lecturer in film and media studies at Yale University, among these seminal films are I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang, The Graduate, Jaws, and Philadelphia. We’ll discuss clips from each film and what they reveal, and what they can tell us about the social and political climates in which they were created and their significance today.
My thanks to Marc Lapadula, who’ll be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 6:30 p.m. ET, and the title of his presentation is ‘Four Films That Changed America.’ Please check out our website for more details. My thanks, too, to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show. And, of course, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience, for all your love and support. . Stay safe, be well, practice smart social distancing, and remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information about Marc Lapadula and his upcoming Smithsonian Associates Zoom presentation, please click here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/four-films-that-changed-america
Bhagavad Gita - Dr. Graham Schweig
Smithsonian Associates, Art Of Living Series...
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #500
As part of our Smithsonian Associates streaming series, our guest today is Dr. Graham Schweig. Dr. Graham Schweig will be appearing via Zoom at the Smithsonian Associates program titled The Bhagavad Gita: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World. For details about Dr. Schweig’s presentation, please check out our web site.
Today we’ll be talking about After the Bible and the Quran, the Bhagavad Gita is the most beloved of sacred texts in the world. Graham M. Schweig, a professor of religion at Christopher Newport University and published translator of the Bhagavad Gita, illuminates some of the exquisite passages in this Hindu philosophical poem and examines their rich narrative context.
He provides an overview of the story behind the text, its major themes, and reveals how a work created around the 2nd century A.D. poignantly addresses the universal problems of the human condition: the intrinsically conflicted soul and the mix of happiness and suffering, goodness and evil, and beauty and horror the world holds. These dichotomies are symbolized by the dilemma of the protagonist Arjuna, whose heart is shattered as he is about to engage in a battle against the evil that also pits him against those he loves. Experience how the Bhagavad Gita’s timeless voice of wisdom and compassion can speak to the challenges of the modern world.
My thanks to Dr. Graham Schweig, who’ll be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - 6:30 p.m. ET, and the title of his presentation is The Bhagavad Gita: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World. …please check out our web site for more details. My thanks, too, to the Smithsonian Associates team for all they do to support the show. And, of course, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience, now with me for 500 shows! Again, this is episode 500! Thanks again to you all for your love, support, and now friendship. Stay safe, be well, practice smart social distancing, and remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For Zoom details and more information about Dr. Schweig's program, please click here:
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Duke Ellington - Beyond Category...John Edward Hasse
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #499.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates streaming series, our guest today is Dr. John Edward Hasse. Dr. John Edward Hasse will be appearing via Zoom at the Smithsonian Associates program titled Duke Ellington: Genius Beyond Category.
No one led a life, led a band, or made music like Duke Ellington. He was one of a kind—beyond category. American music specialist John Edward Hasse surveys the moving and inspiring story of a man who overcame racial, social, and musical obstacles to become one of the 20th century’s greatest musicians.
Today with us here on The Not Old Better Show, Dr. John Edward Hasse will cover Duke Ellington’s life: his musical influences—including ragtime and dance music—growing up in Washington, D.C., and how he negotiated the city’s strict color line. Also, his breakthrough at Harlem’s Cotton Club; his way of personalizing his compositions for the individual gifts of his players; and his turn to greater spirituality as he got older, which prompted him to compose three Sacred Concerts.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Dr. John Edward Hasse.
My thanks to Dr. John Edward Hasse, who’ll be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates
Please check out this link for program details:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/duke-ellington-genius-beyond-category
HW Brands: The Zealot and the Emancipator
Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #498.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living author interview series, our guest today is author, historian, H. W. Brands.
H. W. Brands will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program Nov. 20, 2020, and the title of his presentation is The Zealot and the Emancipator, which is the title of H. W. Brands’ new book, which we will be discussing today here on the show.
In the mid-19th century, although abolitionists had been working peacefully to end slavery for decades, the most they had achieved was containing its spread in the expanding republic. Then in 1854, the Kansas–Nebraska Act reversed even that, opening two new states to slavery, along with a nor fight at Harper’s Ferry Virginia.
That, of course, is our guest today, author, historian, H. W. Brands reading from his new book, The Zealot and the Emancipator.
In our interview today, H. W. Brands and I will discuss the complicated New Englander John Brown, who was a charismatic and deeply religious man who’d heard the God of the Old Testament speaking to him, telling him to destroy slavery by any means—including the sword. Meanwhile, in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln was an ambitious lawyer and failed politician who believed that slavery, while surely a sin, was guaranteed in the Constitution. The only way to fight it was by political means.
Drawing on his new book The Zealot and the Emancipator, historian H.W. Brands offers a dual portrait of Brown and Lincoln, in a dual portrait as men with profoundly different views on how moral people must respond to our democracy’s most extreme injustice: by incremental change or by radical upheaval? He also examines how historical reckoning finds relevance in today’s political climate.
Brands holds the Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin. He has written more than a dozen biographies and histories, two of which, The First American and Traitor to His Class, were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, author, historian H. W. Brands.
My thanks to author, historian, H. W. Brands for his generous time today. Please check out the show notes for more details about H. W. Brands and his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, which will be wonderful. My thanks to the generosity of the Smithsonian Associates team and for all they do to support the show. My thanks, too, to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please practice smart social distancing, be safe, and remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information and registration details, please click here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/john-brown-and-abraham-lincoln-zealot-and-emancipator
The Nazi Spy Ring in America - Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #497
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living author interview series, our guest today is Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones. Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones is an emeritus professor of history at the University of Edinburgh. His book The Nazi Spy Ring in America is the subject of our conversation today, and his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, Nov. 18. More details about Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones and his Smithsonian Associates presentation are available in the show notes and our web site.
In the mid-1930s just as the United States was embarking on a policy of neutrality, Nazi Germany launched a program of espionage against the unwary nation. Hitler attempted to interfere in American affairs by spreading anti-Semitic propaganda, stealing military technology, and mapping U.S. defenses.
In a fascinating illustrated presentation, historian Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones offers insights into the role of espionage in shaping American perceptions of Germany in the years leading up to the country’s entry into World War II and sheds light on a significant episode in the history of international relations and the development of the FBI.
Using recently declassified documents, Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones tells us how Germany’s foreign intelligence service, the Abwehr, was able to steal top-secret American technology, such as a prototype codebreaking machine and data about the latest fighter planes.
Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones also gives us a special glimpse into Leon Turrou, the FBI agent who helped bring down the Nazi spy ring in a case that quickly transformed into a national sensation. The arrest and prosecution of four members of the ring was a high-profile case with all the trappings of fiction: fast cars, louche liaisons, a murder plot, a Manhattan socialite, and a ringleader codenamed Agent Sex. This is a fascinating, previously unheard story.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones.
My thanks to Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones for his generous time today. Please check out the show notes for more details about Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones and his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, which will be wonderful. My thanks to the generosity of the Smithsonian Associates team and for all they do to support the show. My thanks, too, to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please practice smart social distancing, be safe, and remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information about Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, please go here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/hitlers-spies-in-america-fbi-and-case-that-stirred-nation?utm_source=SIMag&utm_medium=SIMagListing&utm_campaign=NOV20-SIMag-HitlerSpies&Promo=252941
Safer With Science - National Science Foundation, Dr. Arthur Lupia
The Not Old Better Show, Science Literacy Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #496.
As part of our Science Literacy series from the National Science Foundation, our guest today is head of the Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences, at NSF, Dr. Arthur Lupia.
Dr. Lupia has been on the show previously and is a popular guest with you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience.
Dr. Lupia always has such fascinating news and research from NSF to share with us, and today is no exception.
For all of you who are unfamiliar with NSF, its mission to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..." So, important, vital work.
Dr. Arthur Lupia and his great team at NSF do this work creatively, and today we’ll learn about 3 current NSF funded programs where creativity is certainly at work in a big, important way, making people’s lives’ safer with science.
I want to jump right into this with Dr. Lupia, so please join me in welcoming back to The Not Old Better Show, Dr. Arthur Lupia, from the National Science Foundation.
My thanks to Dr. Arthur Lupia, head of the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences, at the National Science Foundation. More details about Dr. Lupia, his team, and his work at NSF are available in the show notes. My thanks, as well, to the fine folks at NSF who always help so much with the show. And, of course, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Be safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information about the National Science Foundation, please go here: https://www.nsf.gov/about/
Going Medieval: How Pop Culture Reflects the Past - Dr. Paul Sturtevant
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #495.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living series, our guest today is Dr. Paul Sturtevant.
Dr. Paul Sturtevant is an historian and social scientist at the Smithsonian, editor-in-chief of The Public Medievalist online magazine, and author of two books that examine the intersections between the Middle Ages and the present day.
The Middle Ages are everywhere in our pop culture. Just look at “Game of Thrones” and the latest Hollywood blockbusters. Knights and castles are all over video, tabletop, and role-playing games. And we can spend a day at a medieval-style festival and an evening at a theme restaurant featuring jousts, swordplay, and revelry.
Why are we so culturally obsessed with this distant time period? What, if anything, can these pop-culture rehashes of history tell us about the past? And perhaps more revealing, what can the ways that we re-imagine the medieval era tell us about how we see ourselves today?
Join me today, with Dr. Paul B. Sturtevant as we take a colorful journey through the castles, cathedrals, and battlefields dreamed up by contemporary culture. He examines how history is not just history: that what we remember, and how we remember it, is always a mirror that reflects ourselves.
My thanks to Dr. Paul Sturtevant for his generous time today. My thanks, as well, to the generosity of the Smithsonian Associates team and for all they do to support the show. My thanks, too, to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please practice smart social distancing, be safe, and remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For ticket details, please click here:
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'Last Day' Podcast host, Stephanie Wittels Wachs
The Not Old Better Show Art of Living Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode # 494.
As part of our Art of Living interview series, our guest today is Stephanie Wittles Wachs.
Stephanie Wittels Wachs is a voice actress, activist, and author. She is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the theatre company Rec Room Arts in Houston, Texas, and the Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of the podcast network Lemonada Media. Stephanie Wittels Wachs also serves as the host of the podcast Last Day.
We’ll be talking to Stephanie Wittels Wachs about the new season of Last Day, Season 2. Season 2 of ‘Last Day’ is focused on the epidemic of suicide. This is a subject we often ‘sweep under the rug,’ stigmatized behavior, and sometimes it’s easier to forget this subject or individual who’s not here.
Season 2 of ‘Last Day’ delves into the growing suicide rate, telling real stories, talking to experts, and asking everyone along the way, “How did we get here, and what could we have done differently?”
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Stephanie Wittels Wachs.
My thanks to Stephanie Wittels Wachs, and her team at Lemonada Media for help in arranging the interview and show today. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience for all you do to support and love the show. Please practice smart social distancing, be safe, and remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Resources discussed in the show:
https://www.jedfoundation.org
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-day/id1468896686
Now Go Vote...
The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #493.
This is an election like none ever before.
The endorsements are done, now please go vote.
"Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting." Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States
"For this Nation to remain true to its principles, we cannot allow any American's vote to be denied, diluted, or defiled. The right to vote is the crown jewel of American liberties, and we will not see its luster diminished." Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States
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Suicide and Isolation Among Seniors - Susan Dascenzi
The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #492.
As part of our Art of Living Series, today’s guest is someone you will just relate to, trust, find helpful, and, just as I do, find to be an amazing person. Susan Dascenzi is a licensed Psychotherapist, MSW, is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and much more. Susan Dascenzi practices in psychotherapy and coaching, helping others to help you change your life.
Susan Dascenzi has been on the show before, and I’ve gotten to know Susan Dascenzi, as you will today, and you’ll see what I mean about changing lives with today’s important topic about suicide. We’ll be talking to Susan Dascenzi and others about suicide, and it’s epidemic.
Susan Dascenzi is an MSW, an LCSW, and is familiar with the issues surrounding suicide, treatment, care, and will offer resources for those thinking of harming yourself or friends or family members exhibiting suicide tendencies, which we will be discussing.
Susan Dascenzi is the host of the newly created podcast, Spiritually Expressed Human, Navigating the Human Experience. Check out our interview with this “no excuses” approach, born out of her own recovery. Susan Dascenzi will give a great deal in our time together, including some practical skills and tools to get out of the excuse mindset and on the path of productivity, regardless of where we are in life.
Join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Susan Dascenzi, MSW.
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Remember everyone, be safe, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Thanks.
John Lennon 1980 - Author Ken Womack
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #491.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Year of Music author interview series, our guest today is Beatles biographer extraordinaire, Ken Womack.
Ken Womack has written numerous highly acclaimed books about the Beatles and will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program via Zoom, Dec 2. More details are available at the web sites we have listed in the show notes.
In today’s conversation, music historian Kenneth Womack traces the story behind Double Fantasy, John Lennon’s remarkable 1980 comeback album with wife Yoko Ono. Along the way, Womack reads from his forthcoming book John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in the Life and he’ll explore with us the powerful, life-affirming story of the former Beatle's renaissance after five years of self-imposed retirement. Lennon's final pivotal year would climax in several moments of creative triumph as he rediscovered his artistic self in dramatic fashion. In thinking about Lennon, Womack shows how the gifted songwriter and musician lived, rather than how he died much too soon.
That of course is our guest today, author Ken Womack, reading from his new book, John Lennon The Last Days in the Life. Drawing on new interviews, John Lennon 1980 is an informative, engaging, and often deeply moving portrayal of the final chapter in John Lennon’s remarkable life. It isn’t a story about how the gifted songwriter and musician died, but rather, about how he lived.
Our Not Old Better Show audience loves John Lennon and the Beatles, and you’ll love this Smithsonian Associates presentation by Ken Womack, but we have him here today, so please join me in welcoming via internet phone, Beatles author, Ken Womack.
My thanks to Beatles biographer, Ken Womack, author of the new book: John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in the Life. Ken Womack will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates on Dec. 2, via Zoom. More details available in the show notes. My thanks, as well, to the fine folks at Smithsonian Associates who always help so much with the show. And, of course, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Be safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For details about Ken Womack at Smithsonian Associates, please go here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/lennon-ono-and-making-of-double-fantasy?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OCT20eAAboutPerformingArts10.17.20&utm_content=version_A&promo=253352
Are Humans Naturally Good or Bad? - Dr. Rui Diogo
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #490.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living series, our guest today is evolutionary biologist, Dr. Rui Diogo.
For centuries, philosophers have attempted to answer the question of whether humans are naturally good or evil. Despite the publication of thousands of works on the subject, no satisfactory answer seems to have been found. If philosophy hasn’t found the clue, what do other disciplines say about humanity’s propensity for good or malice?
Evolutionary biologist Rui Diogo, who will be at Smithsonian Associates, via Zoom, Nov 5, 2020, tells us what empirical research actually says about this age-old question. Drawing from the sciences, anthropology, history, sociology, and other fields, Dr. Rui Diogo looks at what empirical data says about our basic nature, and which societies’ members are more likely to do each other good or harm.
In answers that might surprise you, he cites figures such as those charting homicide rates, life expectancies, suicide rates, types of foods consumed, levels of egalitarianism, frequency of sexual relationships, and stress levels around the world. You might not leave as a better person, but you’ll have a better idea of why you—and perhaps all of us—behave as we do.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Dr. Rui Diogo.
Thank you to Rui Diogo for joining me on the show today. Remember, Dr. Rui Diogo will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates, and the title of his presentation is Are Humans Naturally Good of Bad? notes and details are available at our web site, or at Smithsonian Associates’ web pages. My thanks to Smithsonian for their help with the show, and my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and remember, Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more details, please go HERE to the Smithsonian Associates web site:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/248020?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2019FY-Trumba-TSA-ev&utm_content=SA-event&tmssource=243615
COVID and Your Gym - Sabrena Jo
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #489.
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo.
On the Fitness Friday program, we talk with Sabrena Jo about excise and fitness. We all know that exercise is important, especially for our physical and mental health. Returning to exercise after an illness is often a very tough battle, and during our COVID 19 quarantine period, when we’ve cooped up, without our gyms, we need to be mindful of easing ourselves back into exercise again, particularly after the current Coronavirus outbreak.
COVID-19 has dramatically altered the landscape of exercise. Throughout this time, Sabrena Jo and the American Council on Exercise team has been hard at work to ensure that gyms, certified exercise professionals and health coaches, and the public are equipped with timely information to stay safe and adjust to this new normal.
Since gyms were forced to close back in March, many gyms have been running free classes via their web sites, doing creative programs, and all sorts of new, innovative ways to keep their community engaged. How’s this working…we’ll be talking to Sabrena Jo about that and more.
I love speaking with Sabrena Jo, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Fitness Director of Science and Research Content, because of her research orientation. Research, fact-based analysis, and outcomes orientation is critical to our Not Old Better Show audience. Please join me in welcoming back to The Not Old Better Show, Sabrena Jo.
My thanks always to Sabrena Jo, ACE Director of Science and Research Content for joining us today. And to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails coming to me with show ideas, suggestions, and comments: @ info@notold-better.com. Practice smart social distancing, be safe and be well.
Remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Hidden Habits of Genius - Craig Wright, PhD
Art of Living, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #488. Today’s show is brought to you by Medterra.
Our guest today, Craig Wright, whose most recent book, The Hidden Habits of Genius, is the outgrowth of Dr. Wright’s popular Yale University course, "Exploring the Nature of Genius."
Our conversation today is the culmination of a multi-decade study of geniuses throughout history (Einstein, Curie, Mozart, Bezos, Jobs, Picasso, Ben Franklin, and Lady Gaga among them) as well as Dr. Wright’s personal observations gleaned from watching geniuses in action, at Harvard, Yale, and elsewhere. We’ll hear Dr. Wright identify several enablers of genius and Dr. Wright concludes our conversation with suggestions as to how we can incorporate our own genius into everyday life.
That, of course, is our guest today, Dr. Craig Wright, reading from his new book, The Hidden Habits of Genius: Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit—Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness.
Dr. Craig Wright is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music, holds an M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard, and taught at Yale for forty-four years where, as the Moses Professor of Music Emeritus, he continues to teach "the genius course" online each summer. Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dr. Craig Wright.
My thanks to Dr. Craig Wright, author of the new book, The Hidden Habits of Genius: Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit—Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness. Check out our website for more information about Dr. Wright’s new book, as well as other details about Dr. Wright’s work. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everyone.
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Liana Vitali - Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show, Earth Optimism
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #487.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Earth Optimism interview series, our guest today is Liana Vitali. Liana Vitali is a biologist and zoologist at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. You’ll hear this loud and clear throughout our conversation today, but Liana believes wholeheartedly in the power of nature to foster profound experiences in each of us that can serve to unlock our potential and authentic selves.
Liana Vitali will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates event, Oct. 21, and we'll have links and details to her presentation on our web site. Today we’ll be talking to Liana Vitali, naturalist, and educator at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, who’ll offer tips, facts, and resources for dedicated birders and birding beginners. Liana Vitali will also share findings from over 20 years of avian research at the Sanctuary including insights into migratory behaviors as well as a few phenomena that have left even the experts puzzled.
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, just 12 miles outside Washington, D.C., is the jewel of the Patuxent River. If you live near Jug Bay, if you’re just visiting the DC area, you’ve got to check out the beauty of Jug Bay.
I’ve been to Jug Bay several times and will be going again soon. But, in the meantime please welcome Liana Vitali today, via internet phone.
Thank you to Liana Vitali for joining me on the show today. Remember, Liana Vitali will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates, and the title of her presentation is Birdwatching Stories from a Naturalist. notes and details are available at our web site, or at Smithsonian Associates’ web pages. My thanks to Smithsonian for their help with the show, and my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and remember, Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information about Smithsonian Associates, please click here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/jug-bay-wetlands-sanctuary-1A0109S
Active Aging Week - Connie Ruiz, Personal20 & COVID
Fitness Friday, The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode # 486.
As part of our Fitness Friday series, today’s interview is another great one in our Fitness Friday programs.
It’s Active Aging Week here in the US, and we are celebrating aging and the benefits of active living at any age, Active Aging Week showcases the capabilities of older adults as fully participating members of society. This campaign also spotlights role models that lead the way. Learn how you can join with thousands of Active Aging Week supporters to help change the way we age. Active Aging is Redefining aging.
Today we’ll be speaking with Connie Ruiz, founder and executive director of Personal20, which is an Electric Muscle Stimulation company, based here in Northern Virginia. “Electrical Muscle Stimulation.” I’ll say it again, Electrical Muscle Stimulation, known as EMS, is just what it says: electrodes stimulate muscle contractions using electricity. As a matter of fact, with EMS over 36,000 muscle contractions occur, targeting deep muscle fibers, while you are doing an exercise workout program with a skilled Personal Trainer who is approved to work with this new wearable technology. The “you” in the last sentence is actually “me,” as I traveled to the Personal 20 facility and was connected to the various electrodes and then spent 20 minutes “exercising” with resistance, all coordinated by personal trainer, Connie Ruiz. Is it safe? Good question. The Personal20 system from e-Fit is one of the systems available with full FDA clearance and approval as an official medical device passing the FDA’s regulatory requirements.
We’ll speak with Connie Ruiz today, and I’ll review my progress with you over the next few shows, and I will be speaking with one of the Personal20 trainers about working with older adult clients, all for Active Aging Week.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Connie Ruiz.
My thanks to Connie Ruiz, founder and executive director of Personal20, and to all of you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show listeners. Please be safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
NIH Minority & Diversity COVID Outreach - Eliseo Perez-Stable, MD
Science & Technology Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #485.
As part of our Inside Science interview series, our guest today is Dr. Eliseo Perez-Stable.
Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, M.D. is Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He oversees the Institute's appropriated budget of $335.8 million to advance the science of minority health and health disparities. Under this framework, the Institute conducts and supports research programs to advance knowledge and understanding of mechanisms to improve minority health, identifies and understands health disparities, and develops effective interventions to reduce these disparities in the community and clinical settings.
Recently, the National Institutes of Health has awarded nearly $234 million to improve COVID-19 testing for underserved and vulnerable populations. A part of the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) initiative, the RADx Underserved Populations (RADx-UP). The program will support 32 institutions across the United States and will focus on populations disproportionately affected by the pandemic. These groups include African Americans, American Indians/Alaskan Natives, Latinos/Latinas, Native Hawaiians, older adults, pregnant women, and those who are homeless or incarcerated.
Dr. Perez Estable will tell us why it is critical that all Americans have access to rapid, accurate diagnostics for COVID-19, especially underserved and vulnerable populations who are bearing the brunt of this disease. And why the funds from the new program will help us better understand and alleviate the barriers to testing for those most vulnerable and reduce the burden of this disease.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dr. Eliseo Perez Estable.
My thanks to Dr. Eliseo Perez-Stable, and the NIH for their help in arranging our interview. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and please talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information about the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities and Dr. Perez-Stable, please click here:
https://www.nimhd.nih.gov/about/directors-corner/about.html
Active Aging Week - Colin Milner, Founder
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #484.
As part of our Fitness Friday Healthy Living Interview Series, our guest today is Colin Milner.
Colin Milner is CEO of the International Council on Active Aging and the founder of the active-aging industry in North America. Colin Milner, who’s been a popular guest on The Not Old Better Show previously, is back to talk to us about Active Aging Week. Active Aging Week is coming up and we have links in our show notes about it, as well as links to the Active Aging Week website, where you’ll find a zip code locater tool to zero in on events nearby. But, not worry, there are virtual events, too. Of course, there are. In an era of COVID, we can participate in Active Aging Week virtually, and Colin Milner will tell us all about that.
Many of you in our Not Old Better Show audience will know all about Colin Milner and his work at the organization he founded, the International Council on Active Aging. Colin Milner is also a leading authority on the health and well-being of older adults. The World Economic Forum's Network of Global Agenda Councils recognized him as one of "the most innovative and influential minds" in the world on aging-related topics.
An award-winning writer, Milner has authored more than 300 articles, and we’re so fortunate for his time today. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Colin Milner.
My thanks to Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging and the founder of the active-aging industry in North America. Remember Active Aging Week is coming up Oct 5, and thank you, Colin, for your work, and willingness to join us today. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information about Active Aging Week, please go here:
https://www.activeagingweek.com/
Ralph Nurnberger - Presidential Election
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #483.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Series, our guest today is historian Ralph Nurnberger. This will be an excellent interview on a subject very much on our minds: Presidential Elections, as well as the Veeps they choose and why. Ralph Nurnberger will be presenting 3 different Smithsonian Associates events, all of which we’ll have links to in our show notes.
The United States has held 57 presidential elections since the first in 1789. Voters are invariably informed that the current one is “the most important ever,” but some elections have proven more significant and historic than others. These led to landmark political changes, including a Constitutional amendment, the dissolution of major political parties, or changes in national policies—including those that altered civil rights for decades to come. Several elections had contested results in which the winner remained in doubt weeks after the ballots were counted. As the 2020 presidential election approaches, historian Ralph Nurnberger looks back on controversial elections under myriad election rules of the day involving electors who cast two indistinguishable ballots. It took 36 votes in the House of Representatives before a winner was declared the winner.
We’re talking today about Vice Presidents, too. Over the years, presidential nominees’ choices of a running mate have reflected everything from an afterthought to a carefully calculated balancing act. While the vice president's duties are spelled out in the Constitution, how they are selected and deployed in the campaign and office seems to change with every election.
This is fascinating stuff, and right on time for our 2020 Vote.
Join historian Ralph Nurnberger as he clarifies the official aspects of the position and explores the vice-presidential nominee's importance to the overall election. The shifting criteria used to make the decision
For more information about Ralph Nurnberger’s upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentations, please click these two links:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/presidential-elections-of-1800-and-1876
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/choosing-vice-president-why-second-spot-is-of-primary-importance
Deepak Chopra - Interview Total Meditation
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #482.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates author interview series, our guest today is Deepak Chopra, appearing at Smithsonian Associates via Zoom, Sept. 29…more details on our web site and at Smithsonian Associates.
How can an ancient practice help us face an uncertain future, especially in times during COVID? Two and a half millennia ago, the Buddha taught that inner peace and freedom could be developed and cultivated through training in the mindfulness, compassion, and insight found in the practice of meditation. And research in neuroscience confirms key understandings of this timeless tradition.
Join us today with Deepak Chopra as he draws on his new book Total Meditation: Practices in Living the Awakened Life to examine why meditation can serve as a potentially powerful tool to meet the challenges of the moment.
Deepak Chopra, who has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution for the last 30 years, shares how meditation awakens new levels of awareness that can cultivate a clear vision, heal suffering in your mind and body, and help recover who you really are. He leads a short meditation practice to get you started on the path to a centered self-meditation practice at the conclusion of the program.
My thanks to Deepak Chopra, who will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates on September 29, 2020, via Zoom. Details are available on our web site, or at Smithsonian Associates. Deepak Chopra’s new book Total Meditation: Practices in Living the Awakened Life is available, too. Check out the details on the Smithsonian Associates web site. Thanks, too, to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all their help and assistance with the show, and my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Stay safe everyone, and practice smart social distancing, and remember to Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information on Deepak Chopra and his upcoming presentation at Smithsonian Associates, please click here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/deepak-chopra-meditation-for-today
Nathan Raab - Experts Hunt for History
Smithsonian Associates Artist Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #481.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living interview series, I am so pleased to be joined today by author, Nathan Raab.
Nathan Raab, the preeminent American dealer in rare documents, is contacted by at least 20 people every day looking to sell historical documents and artifacts. He constantly combs through other dealers’ catalogs and examines lots offered by the top auction houses. Forgeries are common and spotting them is an art in itself, but Nathan Raab’s work transcends the documents and pieces of paper and gets at the heart of what’s been written and by whom. It’s important to work, and it’s the Hunt for History.
That of course is our guest today, Nathan Raab, reading from his excellent new book, The Hunt for History. We’ll be talking to Nathan Raab about much more, including what his business is like day to day, the fascinating story of how he learned to tell the difference between real and forged artifacts, and of many amazing finds that were nearly lost to the ages. Whether it’s the first report of Napoleon’s death or an unpublished letter penned by Albert Einstein to a curious soldier, every document and artifact he uncovers comes with a spellbinding history.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates author interview series, via internet phone, author Nathan Raab.
My thanks to Nathan Raab, who will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates on October 8, 2020, via Zoom. Details are available on our web site, or at Smithsonian Associates. Nathan Raab’s new book, The Hunt for History is available for sale. Thanks, too, to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all their help and assistance with the show, and my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Stay safe everyone, and practice smart social distancing, and remember to Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information about this Smithsonian Associates program, please click here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/experts-hunt-for-history
Chelsea Clinton - She Persisted
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series...
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #479.
Did you know that athlete Mildred BABE Zaharias worked as a seamstress, and an insurance company, but She Persisted, and later won gold medals at the 1932 Olympics? Did you know that Wilma Rudolph, who was born prematurely, survived pneumonia, scarlet fever, polio, wore a leg brace, but she persisted, and still won gold in the 100, 200, 4X100 relay in the 1960 Olympics? And, did you know that many young girls look up to Mia Hamm, but Mia had no soccer role models, but she persisted and later won the women’s soccer World Cup?
Our guest today is Chelsea Clinton, who has made it her mission to inspire young women and people through her book series, “She Persisted,” about notable women. Chelsea’s newest book, which we’ll be chatting about, in her series, is titled “She Persisted in Sports. American Olympians Who Changed the Game,” and it features great stories of female athletes like tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams, Gold Medal gymnast Simone Biles, two time World Cup winner Mia Hamm, and many others.
Chelsea Clinton and I chat about her inspiration for her new book, her perspective on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the nomination of RBG that changed the court, her family, and much more.
Chelsea Clinton is Vice-Chair of The Clinton Foundation, and I want you to join me in welcoming her back to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone.
My thanks to Chelsea Clinton, who has written a new book, “She Persisted in Sports. American Olympians Who Changed the Game,”
Thanks, too, to our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. The Not Old Better Show, Talk About Better. Thanks, everybody.
For more information about Chelsea Clinton and her new book, please click here: https://www.clintonfoundation.org/about/chelsea-clinton
Rebecca Roberts - Suffragists Invented Washington Activism
Smithsonian Associates Artist Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #478.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living author interview series, today’s show is very special.
We’re speaking today with author and museum curator Rebecca Roberts, Smithsonian Associates program entitled, How the Suffragists Invented Washington Activism, Oct 6, via Zoom. Check out our website for more details.
Every time activists march down Pennsylvania Avenue, protest in Lafayette Square in Washington DC, or carry a sign to the White House, they are literally walking in the footsteps of the suffragists. Even the Black Lives Matter mural on 16th Street uses one of their tactics: Get your message right in the president’s face, where he can’t pretend to ignore it.
Over 100 years ago, the suffragists knew how to exploit news coverage, recruit allies, and make a message go viral. And it worked: Starting with absolutely no power, they affected the single largest change to American democracy.
Join authors Lucinda Robb and Rebecca Boggs Roberts at Smithsonian Associates, Oct 6 via Zoom, and Rebecca Roberts here with us today, as we discuss how the strategies of the women’s suffrage movement echo through today’s activism, no matter the cause. Together at Smithsonian Associates Robb and Roberts have written The Suffragist Playbook: Your Guide to Changing the World, designed for young readers to apply the lessons of the suffrage movement to their own goals today. We’ll talk about the new book and much more with Rebecca Roberts today via internet phone…
My thanks to author and museum curator Rebecca Roberts. Rebecca Roberts will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program entitled, How the Suffragists Invented Washington Activism, Oct 6, via Zoom, and we’ll have more details at our site and at Smithsonian Associates web site. And, my thanks to the Smithsonian team for their help in supporting the show with great Smithsonian guests and topics. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show fans. Please be safe, practice smart social distancing, and remember, let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Cheryl Ladd - Unstoppable and Empowering Others
The Not Old Better Show - Healthy Living Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #477.
As part of our Healthy Living Series, today’s show is going to be wonderful. We’re talking today with actress Cheryl Ladd.
Cheryl Ladd is an iconic actress. At age 69, like so many of us in the Not Old Better Show audience, she’s not done dreaming and doing. Cheryl Ladd tells us today she feels unstoppable and is on a personal mission to empower others to age with optimism. When she learned she had cataracts, she felt afraid that, even after surgery, her vision would never be what it once was. Cheryl will tell us about that and how she knew she had to seize the opportunity to get the best vision she could, so she asked her doctor a new cataract technology in the US, that enhances your vision without glasses or contacts. Today, she has clear and complete vision and is optimistic about all she can do now. She is currently planning for the October release of Christmas Unwrapped on Lifetime. She is staying optimistic as she isolating at home, keeping her mind and body healthy with a Sunday ritual to meet her daughter for virtual Pilates and spending time outdoors to stay inspired.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Cheryl Ladd.
My thanks to Cheryl Ladd for her generous time today. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more on Cheryl Ladd’s cataract story, check out: mycataracts.com
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #476.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Healthy Living series, we’ve got two great interviews, back to back.
Hopefully you’ve already heard episode #474, with Dr. Anthony Fauci, and today we’re so fortunate to speak with Actor Alan Alda, host of the Clear+Vivid podcast and co-founder of the Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, knows his way around sharing tough scientific topics in clear and engaging ways. Together, they are a perfect pairing to parse the intricacies of the virus that has held us in sway since March.
Join me for part 2 with Alan Alda, and join both of them for an evening of thoughtful, informative discussion on the topic gripping the country at Smithsonian Associates Sept 23, 2020. There’s also an opportunity for a Q&A session after the conversation.
Please welcome to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Alan Alda.
My thanks to Alan Alda for his work, and willingness to join us today. My thank, as well, to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci - COVID 19 Update
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #475.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Healthy Living series, we’ve got two great interviews, back to back.
First up is Dr. Anthony Fauci. As head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci knows his way around the intricacies of complicated viruses.
Part 2 of this interview is with Actor Alan Alda, host of the Clear+Vivid podcast and co-founder of the Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, who knows his way around sharing tough scientific topics in clear and engaging ways. Together, they are a perfect pairing to parse the intricacies of the virus that has held us in sway since March.
Join me first with Dr. Fauci, and then stay tuned for part 2 with Alan Alda, and join both of them for an evening of thoughtful, informative discussion on the topic gripping the country at Smithsonian Associates Sept 23, 2020. There’s also an opportunity for a Q&A session after the conversation.
So how can public health officials gain the trust of Americans who are skeptical of interventions like masks to fight the coronavirus effectively? Dr. Anthony Fauci answers that question, among others with us today. Dr Fauci is the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the NIH and a member of President Trump's Coronavirus Task Force.
My thanks to Dr. Anthony Fauci for his work, and willingness to join us today. My thank, as well, to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Dr. Peter McCann - Gut Health
The Not Old Better Show Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #474. Today’s show is from our Healthy Living series and is brought to you by Immuron, makers of Travelan.
On today’s show, Dr. Peter McCann joins us from Immuron Limited, an Australian biotechnology company. Immuron is the manufacturer of Travelan, a dietary supplement that is a highly purified preparation of naturally occurring antibodies that target the gut microbiome and promote digestive health.
Dr. McCann is speaking with us today all the way from Australia.
Peter has been working as a clinician in allied health for the past 30 years with a special interest in gut-related disorders and health. He lectures in nutrition at Central Queensland University in Australia and has recently become a member of the Australian lifestyle medicine society which has a focus upon lifestyle factors that influence our health and wellbeing.
Peter is also kept busy as the developer of a medical device used for pain management in Australian hospitals and private practice together with his role in educating doctors, naturopaths, and chiropractors on the microbiome and the impact it has on our gut health and immunity.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Dr. Peter McCann.
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Darley Newman - Best Travel Destinations in 2021
Smithsonian Associates Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Series. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #473.
Our guest today is Emmy-nominated television host, writer, and producer Darley Newman.
Darley Newman answers our questions about her upcoming Smithsonian Associates program, entitled Best Travel Destinations for 2021. Yes, we’re talking about 2021. Already. And, may 2020 be in our rearview mirror soon! We’ll have more details at our site and at Smithsonian Associates web site about Darley’s upcoming Zoom presentation at Smithsonian Associates Oct. 20.
On today’s show, Darley will share insider’s tips on where to travel in 2021—places that combine culture, cuisine, history, and a healthy dose of wellness and nature. She will also cover the changes and trends in travel today, including what destinations are doing to welcome visitors in a healthy and sustainable way and what travelers can do to best enjoy their adventures.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of the travel industry and the criteria that guides travelers in planning their trips. Mixing familiar places that offer new experiences with often-overlooked locations, Darley Newman, host of the popular PBS series Travels with Darley, shares the best of the best and how to get there. From Asia to Europe, the U.S. to Africa, participants will discover a diverse cross-section of travel opportunities and how to enhance their safety practices away from home. She also offers photos and videos to fuel their curiosity and inspire dreams of new places.
Travels with Darley takes viewers on U.S. and international adventures with a focus on history, food, music, and art that reflects diverse cultures and traditions. The series is on PBS, Amazon Prime, Ovation TV’s Journy [sic], and video shorts on Verizon Digital. Darley Newman is an engaging speaker and travel expert. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Darley Newman.
My thanks to Darley Newman, Emmy-nominated television host, writer, and producer Darley Newman shares insider tips on Qatar, which she curated while filming her popular PBS series “Travels with Darley.” Darley Newman will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program entitled, Travels with Darley: Best Destinations in 2021, and we’ll have more details at our site and at Smithsonian Associates web site. And, my thanks to the Smithsonian team for their help in supporting the show with great Smithsonian guests and topics. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show fans. Please be safe, practice smart social distancing, and remember, let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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The Power of Hope - Susan Dascenzi, MSW
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #472. Today’s show is brought to you by Medterra and Sun Basket.
As part of our Art of Living Series, today’s guest is someone you going to just relate to, trust, find helpful, and just as I do, find to be an amazing person. Susan Dascenzi, is a licensed Psychotherapist, MSW, is an author, speaker, entrepreneur and much more. Susan Dascenzi practices in psychotherapy and coaching, helping others to help you change your life.
I’ve gotten to know Susan Dascenzi, as you will today, and you’ll see what I mean about changing lives. Susan Dascenzi cares about people, really cares, and over her 27 years as a Licensed Therapist and Visionary Coach, she’s assisted others in navigating the path of the human experience.
Susan Dascenzi’s own experiences have not been easy. But, as you’ll hear, Susan Dascenzi believes that It IS possible to walk with the experiences now and not become trapped by them.
Susan Dascenzi has helped with 1000's and 1000's of people, who chose to bridge that gap between where they were at and where they wanted to be.
Susan Dascenzi is the host of the newly created podcast, Spiritually Expressed Human, Navigating the Human Experience Check out our interview with this “no excuses” approach, born out of her own recovery. Susan Dascenzi will give a great deal in our time together, including some practical skills and tools to get out of the excuse mindset and on to the path of productivity, regardless of where we are in life.
Join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Susan Dascenzi, MSW.
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The Language of Butterflies - A Message of Hope
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Author Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #471. Today’s show is sponsored by Medterra.
We are talking about butterflies today. Yes, butterflies. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Author Interview series, our guest today is science journalist and New York Times Bestselling author Wendy Williams.
Wendy Williams will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program, Sept. 2, 2020, via Zoom, and the title of her presentation is “The Language of Butterflies: A Message of Hope."
Both fragile and enduring, butterflies have induced a mania for hoarding and collecting in some, and fantastical travels in others. We plant gardens to attract them, build habitats to guide their migrations, and study their intricate systems to help us design next-generation medical devices. But their most critical role yet may be as messengers for climate change and what we must do to uplift our planet’s future.
Our guest today, science journalist Wendy Williams takes a look at the scientists, gardeners, naturalists and citizen scientists who have joined together to successfully decipher the secrets of butterflies in order to protect them. She shares surprising details like the unexpectedly intricate shapes of butterflies’ unique wing scales, the microscopic details of the butterfly proboscis, and even the biological tools that allow monarch butterflies to migrate south each fall.
Author Wendy Williams will explore the factors behind declining butterfly populations, from habitat destruction to climate change, and she offers insights into the deepening bond we have with these insects and their importance to our own survival in her new book, The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World’s Favorite Insect.
Let’s listen as Wendy Williams reads from her new book, The Language of Butterflies:
That of course is our guest today, author, science journalist, Wendy Williams. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series via internet phone, Wendy Williams.
My thanks to science journalist, and New York Times Bestselling author, Wendy Williams for her generous time today Please check out our links for more information about Smithsonian Associates, specifically the upcoming “The Language of Butterflies” presentation by Wendy Williams. My thanks to Medterra for sponsoring today’s show, and my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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BABY BOOMERS SCORE LOWER ON COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING
Science and Technology Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #470. Today’s show is brought to you by SunBasket Meals.
Many in our Not Old Better Show audience may have seen the headline: Baby boomers are experiencing a sharper drop in cognitive function as they age, relative to previous generations. The findings from the research, performed by our guest today, Dr. Hui Zheng, not only suggest that boomers will be more likely to develop conditions like dementia than past cohorts, but future aging generations may be at a similar heightened risk.
According to Dr. Zheng, “It is shocking to see this decline in cognitive functioning among baby boomers after generations of increases in test scores,” Dr. Hui Zheng, professor of sociology at The Ohio State University, goes on to say to us that what was most surprising is that this decline is seen in all groups: men and women, across all races and ethnicities and across all education, income and wealth levels.
In the research, Dr. Zheng also tried to account for age-related declines in cognition by looking only at the scores of people in their early 50s. But again, early baby boomers in their 50s on average had lower test scores than did people from earlier generations in that same age group. That likely means that whatever is causing this drop in cognition, the decline started becoming apparent by the time baby boomers were still middle-aged.
Cognitive functioning may continue declining among baby boomers if no effective interventions and policy responses are in place, which may cause the prevalence of dementia to substantially increase in the coming decades. But this is not an irreversible trend. Dr. Zheng suggests to us that everyone can strive for more physical activity, a healthy diet, and strong social bonds to lower their risk of cognitive decline later in life.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Dr. Hui Zheng.
My thanks to Dr. Hui Zheng for his thorough research and time today Please check out our list of resources in today’s show notes. My thanks to SunBasket for sponsoring today’s show, and my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Aging & HIV - Interview with Dennis Fleming
Science & Technology Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #469. Today’s show is brought to you by Medterra.
At the start of the HIV epidemic more than 30 years ago, people who were diagnosed with HIV or AIDS could expect to live only 1-2 years after that diagnosis. This meant that the issues of aging were not a major focus for people with HIV disease.
Today’s show is about aging with HIV, and I think you’ll find our guest, Dennis Fleming, as I have, and that’s someone to root for, yes, because, today, his HIV is undetectable, but someone who is living a long, healthy life.
Nearly half of all people living with HIV in the United States are age 50 or older. This is mostly because people are living much longer with HIV thanks to novel, effective, inhibitor attachment therapy, and that’s good news.
The bad news is research increasingly shows that diseases that typically strike HIV-negative people, men and women, yes, women, too in their 60s and 70s are occurring in people with HIV in their 40s and 50s. These concerns have brought the issue of aging with HIV to center stage. One of the biggest unanswered questions is why this is occurring, what it all means in relation to research, clinical trials, and support and resources for those, like our guest, Dennis Fleming, age 60, and those men and women over 60 with HIV.
We’ll talk about that and a lot more on today’s program. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Dennis Fleming.
My thanks to Dennis Fleming for his willingness and candor today about aging with HIV. Please check out our list of resources in today’s show notes. My thanks to GCI Health for help arranging today’s show, My thanks to Medterra for sponsoring today’s show, and my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Welcome to a special edition of The Not Old Better Show, episode #468
As many of you are now aware, Sumner Redstone, the media mogul who built his family’s drive-in theater chain into a multibillion-dollar empire encompassing CBS and Viacom and later became the center of a jilted lover’s lawsuit that nearly cost his family his financial legacy, has died. He was 97.
Today’s interview which is previously recorded is with author Keach Hagey. Keach Hagey is a bylined staff writer with the Wall Street Journal, where she reports on media, and Keach Hagey has written a new book about the remarkable story of Sumner Redstone, his family legacy, and the battles for all he controlled.
I thought you all would enjoy some background on Sumner Redstone, his remarkable life, business career, and family, and so I’ve added some audio high-quality fidelity to the sound file and am replaying here for you in its entirety.
Please enjoy.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #467.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science & Technology series, we are joined today by author, professor, and superhero educator, Dr. J. Brian O’ Roark. Dr. O’Roark is a superhero educator, professor of economics, a tough subject to teach, known as the dismal science. Like many of you, I took my fair share of economics classes, and had I been offered a class like this…well, let’s just say it would not have been “The Dismal Science” any longer. You will love our conversation, and presentation, by Dr. J. Brian O’Roark, who will change the entire subject of economics when he appears via Zoom at the Smithsonian Associates, August 4, 2020.
And, speaking of economics, the Harry Potter novels may seem like a strange perspective from which to view economics. In a realm filled with magic, we might expect the economic problems that we Muggles face to disappear in a puff of smoke. But even the Boy Who Lived has to come to grips with fiscal reality. Instead of divination class, Harry should have signed up to study the economics of the magical world.
Delving into topics including monetary systems, black markets, corruption, labor issues, human-capital development, utility theory, and more, economist Brian O’Roark investigates how economics pervades the Potterverse. In fact, that irritation in Harry’s scar is probably not just caused by the return of you-know-who. It is also brought on by the Subject That Must Not Be Named. The evening offers the perfect way for wizards of all ages to explore the power of economics.
Brian O'Roark is a university professor of economics at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, a co-author of Essentials of Economics, author of Why Superman Doesn't Take Over The World, and editor of Superheroes and Economics, and is our guest today, via internet phone.
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Muscle Health, COVID 19, & Immunity from Disease
Fitness Friday Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #466. Today’s show is brought to you by Sun Basket and Thrive Market.
As part of our Fitness Friday interview series, today’s show is about one of my favorite subjects, muscle health, COVID, and disease immunity. And, we have just the person to discuss it with us in Dr. Suzette Pereira.
Suzette Pereira, Ph.D., is an Associate Research Fellow at Abbott leading studies focused on muscle health and muscle loss due to aging.
Dr. Pereira’s research is focused on evaluating nutritional therapies that can prevent muscle and strength declines due to sarcopenia, hospitalization, and chronic diseases. She has led preclinical studies to identify key ingredients (such as HMB) that can prevent muscle wasting. Her current work is focused on translating the findings from preclinical studies to human clinical studies to help improve nutritional products for adults.
We’ll be talking about sarcopenia, muscle wasting, chronic disease, and muscle loss, general muscle health.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Dr. Suzette Pereira.
My thanks to Dr Suzette Pereira, for joining us today to talk about muscle health. My thanks to Sun Basket and Thrive Market for sponsoring today’s show, and my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #465
Our guest today, Patricia Heaton is one of TV’s most recognizable and beloved moms.
Our Not Old Better Show audience will know she’s won two Emmys for her starring role as Debra Barone on the long-running comedy Everybody Loves Raymond, and followed that career-making role with another gem as Frances Heck on the popular sitcom The Middle. Now, she returns to television as the lead in the new series Carol’s Second Act, which follows divorced fifty-year-old Carol Kenney (played by Heaton), who after raising two children and retiring as a teacher decides to finally pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.
Yes, ‘life is good,” and Patricia Heaton, and her character Carol, knows what it’s like to stage a second act and navigate pivotal transitions in life. Just like Carol, when Heaton’s children left the nest, she found herself in a new and unfamiliar stage of life, compelling her to evaluate which direction to take next. She discovered she had the time to pursue passions that were previously placed on hold, both personally and professionally. She made her move and took a step forward in her career and for the first time, Heaton is not only the star of her own show, but also the executive producer. She also now finds her greatest fulfillment in using her influence to support humanitarian efforts as a Celebrity Ambassador for World Vision, the world’s largest non-governmental organization. She and her husband support their work in poverty relief around the globe, something that was planted in the heart long ago.
Through her own experience, Heaton became curious about other people’s stories of second-act transitions and ways to offer support in the process. In her new book, Your Second Act, she shares wisdom from her own personal journey as well as insight from stories of numerous people across the country. From work to health, to love and more, the results are heartwarming, inspiring, and surprisingly relatable!
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Patricia Heaton.
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #464.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series, our guest, Michael B. Toth, president of R. B. Toth Associates will be discussing his pioneering work over the past two decades to reveal new historic information. Mike Toth offers examples of writings and drawings revealed with the latest advanced imaging systems by the international teams of researchers he leads.
For centuries, historic information on paper was erased or damaged by fire and flood, parchment was scrubbed clean and reused, and papyrus torn and repurposed for mummy masks. Artwork was covered by paint and canvas, and names scrawled on walls obscured by wallpaper. Now thanks to modern imaging technology, historic and religious information that was damaged or removed is visible again.
Digital imaging and processing of historic artifacts has taken place around the globe in locations as diverse as Venice, Scandinavia, the Vatican, the Sinai Desert, and America. The technology allows investigators to make significant discoveries from newly visible early drawings found on artwork and information hidden in mummy masks, maps, bibles, manuscripts, palimpsests, journals, and even old walls—as well as make the findings accessible for online research.
Mike Toth tells us how he and his team have adapted and developed some of these technologies from their initial applications in satellites, X-ray physics, and medicine into imaging tools now used for cultural heritage studies. He also discusses how some projects that made use of these technologies became detective hunts into aspects of lost history.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Michael Toth.
My thanks to Mike Toth for joining us today to talk about New Discoveries using Imaging, and my thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.
And my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #463.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series, our program today is with George Mason University Observatory team members, Peter Plavchan and Michael Summers. Since the dawn of humankind, we have wondered if we are alone in the universe. Peter Plavchan, and Michael Summers, professors of physics and astronomy at George Mason University, are with us today to examine how science has progressed in furthering our understanding of this age-old question.
We’ll explore the prospects for life within in our solar system—from tardigrades on the moon to the mysteries on Mars and the oceans of Europa. Over the past 30 years, science fiction has become science fact, with the discovery of thousands of exoplanet worlds. Take a look at plans for future NASA missions beyond the solar system to capture images of other Earths, as well as the latest on the scientific searches of technosignatures from intelligent alien civilizations (if they are out there). With remote access, virtually tour the observatory, and if the weather allows, view the skies through GMU’s primary telescope.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Peter Plavchan, and Michael Summers.
My thanks to Drs. Peter Plavchan and Michael Summers for joining us today to talk about Searching for Life in the Universe.
And my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Check out my interview with NSF's Frank Rack, and Scripp's Jeff Bowman, and we'll answer questions about MOSAiC. Nearly a dozen American researchers have returned from the largest Polar expedition in history where they took the closest look ever at the Arctic as the epicenter of global warming. The researchers spent months aboard the RV Polarstern icebreaker, one of the most advanced and versatile polar research ships worldwide, studying the physical, chemical, and biological processes that couple the Arctic atmosphere, sea ice, ocean, and ecosystem. The icebreaker is frozen into Arctic sea ice and drifting with it for a full year, allowing scientists to collect data in every season. Onboard and out on the ice, the scientists are deploying a network of instruments and measurements to capture information about how processes change across space. Coordinated activities from land-based stations, aircraft, additional ships, and satellites will support the expedition. Ultimately, measurements and analyses from this global mission will help scientists improve models and forecasts of local, regional, and global weather and climate. Check it out...
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #461.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science, Earth Optimism Initiative series, today’s show is another in our series about the global conversation regarding climate.
Over the past half-century, from historian Lynn White's influential 1967 essay attributing many of the causes of the ecological crisis to Latin Christianity to Pope Francis's 2015 addresses to Congress and the United Nations about the need to combat climate change, the Christian churches—and to some extent the other world religions—have made a momentous shift toward incorporating environmentalism into their teachings. The change is evident in the emergence of ideas such as integral ecology in Catholicism, eco-kashrut in Judaism, and green Buddhism, as well as various forms of religious environmental activism.
Our guest today, ethicist and author Dr. William Barbieri answers our questions about how and why these religious traditions have adapted their teachings in response to ecological challenges, and about what we can learn from this process regarding the role of religions in the modern world. Dr. Barbieri discusses the ethical ramifications of the greening of Christianity, as well as other models of ecological spirtuality and ethics.
Dr. William Barbieri is associate professor of ethics in the School of Theology and Religious Studies and director of the Peace and Justice Studies Program at Catholic University of America.
My thanks to Dr. William Barbieri, joining us today to talk about Earth Optimism, and how the global conservation movement has reached a turning point, especially with religion. We all are aware, and it has been well documented the fast pace of habitat loss, the growing number of endangered and extinct species, and the increasing speed of global climate change. Yet while the seriousness of these threats cannot be denied, there are a growing number of examples of improvements in the health of species and ecosystems, along with benefits to human well-being, thanks to our conservation actions. Earth Optimism celebrates a change in focus from problem to solution, from a sense of loss to one of hope, in the dialogue about conservation and sustainability. Let’s support and celebrate Earth Optimism.
And my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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The Great American Road Trip - Allen Pietrobon
Smithsonian Associates Artist Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #460.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Streaming Series, our guest today is historian, academic, Dr. Allen Pietrobon. Dr. Allen Pietrobon will be presenting via Zoom at the Smithsonian Associates Streaming program, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, and the title of his presentation, and the subject of our conversation today is The Great American Road Trip. Details are available on our site about Zoom.
Just in time for the summer road trip season, Dr. Allen Pietrobon, an assistant professor of global Affairs at Trinity Washington University and an award-winning historian, takes us on a literary journey that explores the nature and impact of American travel stories.
Perhaps no genre of story is so typically American than the travel story narrative. From chronicles of the settlement of the West to the modern cross-country road trip, travel story narratives have infused American history and popular culture. Many of these stories are written from the perspective of travelers who found themselves to be outsiders along the way. From Mark Twain’s Life on the Mississippi to John Steinbeck's Travels With Charlie to Jack Kerouac’s On The Road, in most of these stories, the protagonist is positioned as an explorer in a new and unfamiliar landscape (whether that be Jim Crow-era Alabama or the American West) on a journey of self-discovery to encounter the “real” America. What is so compelling about travel stories? What can they teach us about American history, culture, and society? Dr. Allen Pietrobon will answer those questions and more during our interview.
Dr. Allen Pietrobon is a historian and academic. Dr. Allen Pietrobon will be presenting via Zoom at the Smithsonian
Associates program, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, and the title of his presentation is The Great American Road Trip. Details are available on our site about Zoom. Thank you to the Smithsonian, for arranging today’s interview and for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please practice smart social distancing, be well, be healthy, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
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Mix Up Your Exercise Post COVID 19
Fitness Friday Series with Sabrena Jo
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #459. Today’s show is brought to you by Theragun.
Staying in during COVID-19 restrictions shouldn’t mean spending hours on the couch, especially for those of us in The Not Old Better Show audience. Our guest today, returning favorite, Sabrena Jo, Director of Science and Research Content, at the American Council on Exercise, knows this subject well and will share much with us today to help us protect our health during COVID 19, and promote better health.
It is always important for older adults to exercise to help improve their overall immunity, but especially now during the spread of COVID-19 when they are at greater risk of complications from the virus. Other benefits to exercising include increasing strength and flexibility, which can help reduce the risk of falls, stress relief, and better sleep.
So, what can active adults do easily at home? Here are simple exercises that can be done while watching your favorite show or outside in your backyard getting some fresh air. On the Fitness Friday program, we talk with Sabrena Jo about exercise and fitness. But, with all of us facing the ‘new normal,’ of COVID - 19, we are more aware than ever that the COVID - 19 pandemics has rapidly changed how we live, work, exercise, and learn. First and foremost, I want to assure everyone that the safety of older adults, a population is known to be at high risk, is paramount to us here at The Not Old Better Show. As a matter of fact, today we’ll be talking to Sabrena Jo about adjusting to the ‘new normal,’ exercising in light of social distancing, and staying fit during the pandemic.
All of us in The Not Old Better Show audience are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 which may result in increased stress during a crisis. Fear and anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions, which exercise can lessen.
My thanks always to Sabrena Jo, ACE Director of Science and Research Content for joining us today. My thanks to Theragun for sponsoring today’s show, and to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience, look after yourself during this health crisis because looking out for yourself means looking out for all of us, to flatten the disease transmission curve. Please get the facts on COVID 19, protect each other, be kind, be well, stay safe, and practice smart social distancing, and remember to Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Paul Glenshaw, The Dawn of Flight in Washington, DC
Smithsonian Associates Artist Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #458.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Series, our guest today, Paul Glenshaw, has been here before. Paul Glenshaw will be presenting via Zoom at the Smithsonian Associates program on, Saturday, June 27, 2020. Details are available on our site about Zoom. Paul Glenshaw is a real audience favorite, and I’m thrilled Paul agreed to join us again to talk about The Dawn of Flight in Washington, DC.
Think of the invention of the airplane and places like Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, or Dayton, Ohio, come to mind. How about Washington, D.C.?
You’d likely be surprised that the nation’s capital is home to several significant sites connected to the beginnings of the airplane. Together, they tell a story of large and small moments that helped launch flight as we know it today.
Join me, and Wilbur and Orville Wright scholar Paul Glenshaw for a virtual tour that visits locations across the area to discover the crucial role Washington played in the earliest days of powered flight. Drawing on a variety of visual sources, including contemporary and historic photos, he covers an itinerary that brings to life the people, places, and events that shaped an era of discovery.
Fort Myer in Northern Virginia is where Orville Wright successfully demonstrated the first military aircraft, and his brother Wilbur trained the first military officers to fly at College Park, Maryland, establishing the oldest continually operating airport in the world. The third secretary of the Smithsonian, Samuel Pierpont Langley, created some of the first successful powered models of heavier-than-air flying machines inside the historic Castle on the National Mall. His full-scale manned version had a disastrous crash off Hains Point nine days before the Wright brothers succeeded. Harry Atwood landed one of the brothers’ planes on the South Lawn of the White House in 1911, completing the first-ever flight from Boston to Washington.
Tour stops also include the Air and Space Museum, which houses several significant examples of early aircraft; the burial sites of pioneering aviators at Arlington National Cemetery and the National Cathedral; the U.S. Air Force Memorial; and the Southeast Washington street where Al Welsh, one of the Wright brothers’ early students and the first Jewish-American pilot, grew up.
Please welcome to The Not Old Better Show, via Internet phone, Paul Glenshaw.
You’re welcome, Paul Glenshaw. Paul Glenshaw is a historian and filmmaker. Links and ticket details for Paul Glenshaw’s Smithsonian Associates presentation, via Zoom, will be available at the NotOld-Better.com and the Smithsonian Associates web site, all of which we’ll link to. Thank you to the Smithsonian, for arranging today’s interview and for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please practice smart social distancing, be well, be healthy, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
Paul Glenshaw's Seven Tones Project contact details are:
seventonesproject@gmail.com
For more information on this excellent virtual Zoom tour, please check out Smithsonian Associates, HERE:
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First Day Back at the Gym - Sabrena Jo
Fitness Friday Series with Sabrena Jo
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #457. Today’s show is brought to you by True Botanicals and Sun Basket Food.
The new normal was tested, at least for me, this morning as we entered Phase 2 of COVID 19 coronavirus reopening. As of Monday, gyms and fitness outlets can now officially reopen in Northern Virginia, where I live, with restrictions and many new regulations. But working out isn't going to be the same for a while.
My gym has reopened, and I’ll say from my 3 early morning workouts, things are different but in a good way. Our guest today, Director of Science and Research Content for the American Council on Exercise, Sabrena Jo will be discussing all this and more…
That of course is our guest today, Sabrena Jo, and we’re talking about getting back to exercise, visiting your re-opened gym, and I will tell you that in my experience, the gym has changed…Visually the gym has been reconfigured so that each gym member is six feet or more apart when exercising. The studios for spin and pilates will also re-start with a reduced class schedule to make time for sanitizing pilates machines.
There are many new regulations, for example, all members, tennis players, spin/pilates class attendees will be required to line up outside, six-feet apart, and wait for an instructor to open the doors. Gym members must get their temperature read before entering, and will be getting an email [explaining] that bathrooms, lobby space, water dispensers, steam room, child care, etc., will be temporarily unavailable.
Since gyms were forced to close in mid-March, my gym has been running free classes via their web Live five days a week to keep their community engaged.
From what I can see when exercising recently is that only a small percentage of members want to resume in-person workouts. In conversation with my gym management, they found about 50 percent were eager to return, while the other half was hesitant. Northern Virginia gyms are able to reopen with 30% capacity, and I wasted no time getting in there early this morning to get my workout in and resume my new normal, hopping right back on my favorite machines, but at 6 to 10 feet apart.
What does it all mean, should you stay away, individual choices and decisions to be sure, but we’ll be joined by Sabrena Jo to discuss it…
Don’t say away, and please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Sabrena Jo.
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Creativity in Dark Times: Artists and Writers of the New Deal - David A. Taylor
Smithsonian Associates Artist Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #456.
When the U.S. and world economies collapsed into the Great Depression in 1929, creatives of all kinds faced a bleak future. The Jazz Age was dead. Among government programs designed to spur the economy back to life, President Franklin Roosevelt included the Federal Writers’ Project and the Federal Arts Project.
No one expected an American renaissance.
Yet FDR said, “One hundred years from now, my administration will be known for its art, not its relief.” And yet another quote I love, for many reasons: HARD TIMES: Somebody once said that the great oxygen of the US is optimism. What happens if we can’t breathe, or eat, or go to work, go outside? We need arts.
That of course, is our guest today, David A. Taylor, who’ll be appearing via Zoom at the Smithsonian Associates presentation, Creativity in Dark Times: Artists and Writers of the New Deal. Check out the web site for Zoom details.
Artists and writers comprised the Federal Writers Project and produced scores of travel guidebooks, histories, and a trove of thousands of life histories including the narratives of former slaves. Artists supported by the government produced landscapes, murals, street scenes, portraits, sculptures, and abstracts.
Author David Taylor looks at some of the artists and writers for whom the government’s programs gave them a new purpose: recording American life. Some later ranked among the most creative minds of the 20th century as screenwriters, poets, bestselling novelists, ands artists. They included recipients of the National Book Award, the National Medal of Arts, and the Nobel Prize for Literature.
David A. Taylor will discuss with us how, in focusing on America, those artists could stir controversy, seen in censored travel books, banned works, and murals denounced by citizens’ committees even up to the present. By tracing how these artists and works cut against the grain of public opinion and convention, Taylor examines art’s power in shifting American identities.
David A. Taylor teaches writing at Johns Hopkins University and was lead writer and co-producer of the Smithsonian Channel documentary Soul of a People: Writing America’s Story.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, David A. Taylor.
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What is 'Natural,' Food, Life, and Religion - Alan Levinovitz
Art of Living Author Interview Series...
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #455.
As part of our Art Of Living author interview series, today’s show is fascinating.
We’ll be speaking with author, academic, and journalist Alan Levinovitz about his new book, ‘Natural: “How Faith in Nature’s Goodness Leads to Harmful Fads…”. Dr. Levinovitz will be reading a passage from his new book, too. I loved the book, and let me tell you a bit about this subject:
Debates about what can be called 'natural' might seem unnecessary today, or even quaint, but not so this one, especially because our guest Alan Levinovitz answers our questions about how this focus on ‘natural” drives more attention to COVID, religion, and the climate crisis
From ‘clean eating’ to the countryside to Goop, ‘natural’ is assumed to be good and is almost a new religion, Dr. Levinovitz tells us today.
Additionally, we’ll hear from Dr. Levinovitz, who is an assistant professor of religion at James Madison University and a freelance journalist about our collective enchantment contradictions with what is “Natural,” and with the concept of “natural,” and tells us that often what qualifies as Natural is not simply a nutritional issue, but a moral one.
“Natural” equates to “goodness,” according to Dr. Levinovitz, “Seeking out natural products is about health, yes, but holistic health,” he wrote. “Physical and spiritual, personal, and planetary. Nature becomes a secular stand-in for God, and the word ‘natural’ a synonym for ‘holy, and even religion.” Let’s hear from Dr. Alan Levinovitz, reading from his new book,
That of course is our guest today, author, academic, and journalist Alan Levinovitz reading from his new book, ‘Natural: “How Faith in Nature’s Goodness Leads to Harmful Fads…”
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, author, academic, and journalist Alan Levinovitz.
My thanks to the author, academic and journalist Alan Levinovitz, ‘Natural: “How Faith in Nature’s Goodness Leads to Harmful Fads…”And, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, practice smart social distancing, be well, and remember, Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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A Decade of Disruption - Garrett Peck
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #454.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art Of Living author interview series, today’s show is one to listen to. They all are :) But, returning guest, historian, Garrett Peck, has written a new book, A Decade of Disruption. Garrett Peck is a popular guest here on the program, and his new book, again, A Decade of Disruption, is getting rave reviews online already, and it is excellent.
We’ll be speaking with Garrett Peck about his new book, A Decade of Disruption, and also about his upcoming Zoom presentation at Smithsonian Associates. Yes, I said “Zoom presentation.”
Of course, Smithsonian Associates—the world’s largest museum-based educational program— is presenting a new online learning initiative, Smithsonian Associates Streaming. Live programs through June 11 are offered free of charge with an expanded slate of virtual programming, inspired by the full range of topics Smithsonian Associates offers year-round, available for streaming beginning June 16.
It just so happens, that Garrett Peck will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates, June 16, 2020, via Zoom, and the title of his presentation, to coincide with his new book, is A Decade of Disruption: America in the New Millennium. Details are available on our website.
As I say, Garrett Peck’s new book is getting rave reviews, and we’ll hear from Garrett Peck about the book, the unprecedented sweep of events and upheavals in the years that spanned 2000 to 2010, The 9/11 terrorist attacks. Enron and WorldCom. The Iraq War. Hurricane Katrina. The disruptive nature of the internet. An anxious aging population redefining retirement. The gay community demanding full civil rights. A society becoming ever more racially diverse. The housing bubble, and much more, including a reading from Garrett Peck, from his new book related to climate change, another catastrophic disruptive event…
That of course is our guest today, author, historian, Garrett Peck, reading from his new book, A Decade of Disruption.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Bette Show, author, historian, Garrett Peck.
My thanks to Garrett Peck, author of the new book, A Decade of Disruption. Garrett Peck will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates, June 16, 2020, via Zoom, and the title of his presentation, to coincide with his new book, is A Decade of Disruption: America in the New Millennium. Details are available on our website. My thanks, as always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. And, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, practice smart social distancing, be well, and remember, Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
The CEO's Time Machine - Geoff Thatcher & Zoe Thatcher
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #453. Today’s episode is brought to you by Lightstream.
As part of our Art of Living, author interview series, today’s show is a very special one. Our guests are father, daughter author team, Geoff Thatcher and Zoe Thatcher. Geoff Thatcher and Zoe Thatcher have co-written the new book, THE CEO'S TIME MACHINE. THE CEO'S TIME MACHINE will transform how you view leadership and innovation.
The title says it all…wouldn’t it be great to have a time machine in business, and in our lives? It is impossible to predict the future of innovation and business success—but what if you had a time machine? Where would you take it? Does going to the future provide you with answers? Are you missing the obvious in the present? What can be learned from the past? For CEO’s for all of us, there are problems that come from trying to see the future, but, there’s a test for that…
That was Geoff Thatcher and Zoe Thatcher reading from THE CEO'S TIME MACHINE.
Zoe Thatcher did all the art, and when you buy the book, which I encourage you to do, check out page 55, and the accompanying artwork, which beautifully depicts the giggle test.”
And, that was Zoe Thatcher. You’ve got to see her artwork, which we’ll add an image of to the site. As I say, you’ll love this book, and it’s great for all audiences and all families.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better show via internet phone, Geoff Thatcher, and Zoe Thatcher.
My thanks to Geoff Thatcher and Zoe Thatcher, authors of the new book, THE CEO’S TIME MACHINE. My thanks to Lightstream for sponsoring today’s show. Please check out Lightstream, go to LIGHTSTREAM DOT COM SLASH NOTOLD
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Fitness and Gyms, Post COVID-19
Fitness Friday Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #452. Today’s show is brought to you by SunBasket and True Botanicals!
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo.
On the Fitness Friday program, we talk with Sabrena Jo about excise and fitness. We all know that exercise is important, especially for our physical and mental health. Returning to exercise after an illness is often a very tough battle, and during our COVID 19 quarantine period, when we’ve cooped up, without our gyms, we need to be mindful of easing ourselves back into exercise again, particularly after the current Coronavirus outbreak.
I love speaking with Sabrena Jo, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Fitness Director of Science and Research Content, because of her research orientation. Research, fact-based analysis, and outcomes orientation is critical to our Not Old Better Show audience.
I spent considerable time researching some questions to ask Sabrena Jo, and we’ll talk about steps back to exercise, such as:
1. You might feel as if you are starting from scratch but your fitness will return quickly once you begin.
2. Take it slowly..don’t overdo it and fatigue right out of the gate
3. Listen to your body, and do what feels right, even something easier until you’re back to full strength.
4. Always remember to rest and recover, and heal yourself, then add more and more exercise until you’re feeling your previous levels of strength.
5. Stay positive, and pace yourself. Things return gradually. It might feel like you’re taking baby steps at first but will be surprised at how quickly you will regain your fitness. Remember that being active will help to keep your immune system in good shape to fight off future infections.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via interview phone, ACE Fitness’ Sabrena Jo.
My thanks always to Sabrena Jo, ACE Director of Science and Research Content for joining us today. Of course, my thanks to SunBasket and True Botanicals for sponsoring the show…remember, please support our sponsors by checking out their products, which you can do with full discounts right from our show notes. And to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails coming to me with show ideas, suggestions, and comments: @ info@notold-better.com. Practice smart social distancing, be safe and be well.
Remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Nzinga Harrison, MD - In Recovery Podcast
Health and Wellness, Science & Technology Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #451.
As part of our health and wellness series, our guest today is Dr. Nzinga A. Harrison.
Dr. Nzinga A. Harrison is the Chief Medical Officer, at Eleanor Health. Eleanor Health is a new-ish (and pretty groundbreaking) outpatient clinic with a unique payment model and an emphasis on evidence-based care, with an emphasis on a problem-solving, rather than a fit-someone-inside-a-box, approach to treatment.
A well-respected physician and educator, Dr. Harrison is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Eleanor Health, a value-based provider of compassionate, comprehensive, outpatient addiction treatment. Approachable and energetic, she has been known to explain medical concepts with an ease and humor that results in her audiences developing understanding of difficult material while having a good time doing it! And, you’ll hear that throughout the interview.
You’ll also hear us talk about Dr. Nzinga A. Harrison’s new podcast, In Recovery, with Dr. Nzinga A. Harrison. The In Recovery podcast will fill the much-needed gap for individuals and their loved ones seeking immediate and long-term support with addiction. Hosted by physician and addiction medicine specialist Dr. Nzinga Harrison, In Recovery will field questions in a radio-style, call-in format from real people struggling with every form of addiction, from drugs and alcohol to work and gambling.
Here is a brief trailer from In Recovery, new from Lemonada Media.
The new trailer from In Recover podcast. In Recovery is also for healthcare providers and anyone committed to a more values-based, comprehensive and compassionate approach to recovery and mental health in America and abroad.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dr. Nzinga Harrison.
My thanks to Nzinga Harrison for her generous time today, and my thanks to Lemonada Media for all the arrangements. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep the emails and show suggestions coming my way at Paul@notold-better.com. Remember, be safe, be well, practice smart social distancing, and let’s talk about Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks everybody.
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #450.
We all know that music, and as part of our Art of Living, author interview series, our guest today is baseball writer, historian, Alan Gaff. Alan Gaff is author of the new book, The Lost Memoir of Lou Gehrig.
I loved the book, and for those of us eager to have baseball back in our lives, but watching Korean Baseball Organization’s brand of high energy baseball, and hoping baseball will return soon, you’ll love this book, too.
Lou Gehrig, one of the greatest baseball players that ever lived, is so much more than the horrible disease that killed him. The first half of this book is told by Lou Gehrig in his own words through articles he wrote during his championship season in New York City. To be able to read Gehrig’s words describing his entrance into professional baseball was priceless. I’ll offer my thanks to our guest today, Alan D. Gaff, right now for collecting these forgotten newspaper columns.
That, of course, is our guest today, Alan Gaff reading from his new book, Lou Gehrig, The Lost Memoir. And we heard the famous farewell speech by Lou Gehrig at Yankee Stadium, a baseball legend.
Scott Boras, an attorney for baseball players, wrote a recent editorial in The NY Times, in which he said so eloquently, “In some of America’s darkest moments, the country has turned to Major League Baseball to bring hope and normalcy back to everyday life. It is time again for baseball to serve. The millions of baseball fans in America can continue to do a small part for the nation by staying at home while enjoying a sense of hope and normalcy and watching the game we love.”
In the meantime, we can enjoy Alan Gaff’s new book, The Lost Memoir of Lou Gehrig.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, author Alan Gaff.
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Murder Hornets - Not What You Think...
Smithsonian Inside Science Interview with Dr. Floyd Shockley
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #449.
As part of our Smithsonian, Inside Science interview series, we have the latest buzz…Giant 2-inch insects known as “murder hornets” have arrived in the U.S. from Asia for the first time. They got their name because of the potential threat they pose to bees, and now there’s a rush to stop them before they multiply. “Bee lives matter.”
Asian giant hornet attacks and destroys honeybee hives. A few hornets can destroy a hive in a matter of hours. The hornets enter a "slaughter phase" where they kill bees by decapitating them. They then defend the hive as their own, taking the brood to feed their own young. They also attack other insects but are not known to destroy entire populations of those insects.
While they do not generally attack people or pets, they can attack when threatened. Their stinger is longer than that of a honeybee and their venom is more toxic. They can also sting repeatedly.
If it becomes established, this hornet will have negative impacts on the environment, economy, and public health of the United States.
Here to help us understand these hornets is Smithsonian’s, Dr. Floyd Shockley. Dr. Floyd Shockley is the Collections Manager for the Department of Entomology at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. According to Dr. Shockley, “More people die of honey bee stings in the U.S. than die annually, globally, from these hornets." About 60 to 80 people die from allergic reactions to honey bee stings; only about 40 people die per year in Asia. mostly in Japan, from reactions to the giant hornet stings.
That said, the sting of the Asian giant hornet is far more painful and toxic than that of a honey bee. Researchers have likened the sensation to having a hot nail driven into one’s flesh. However, Shockley says giant hornets are only dangerous if provoked and tend to keep to themselves unless threatened, but they’re not a new thing…
That, of course, is our guest today, Dr. Floyd Shockley, and now please join me, via internet phone, in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Dr. Floyd Shockley.
My thanks to Dr. Floyd Shockley, from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. My thanks, as always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. And my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody. https://notold-better.com
NSF Self Sanitizing Masks and Interview with David Leventhal Dance for PD
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #448. Today’s show is brought to you by Skylight Frame.
As part of health, science, and the arts series, we’ll be joined today by David Leventhal, who is the Program Director and founding teacher of the Dance for PD approach.
Before we join David Leventhal, I want to give everyone a National Science Foundation update from the front lines of COVID 19. And, perhaps some good news, too.
As we’ve been following the news reports, we all are wearing masks, social distancing, and ordering for delivery in.
Here’s the issue with the masks, and why they’re important: the spread of infectious respiratory diseases, such as COVID-19, typically starts when an infected person releases virus-laden respiratory droplets through coughing or sneezing. To further slow and even prevent the virus from spreading, we need to greatly reduce the number and activity of the viruses in those just released respiratory droplets.
Current masks worn by individuals provide a physical barrier, reducing the number of escaped respiratory droplets that would become a new source of infection after entering the atmosphere or landing on objects and surfaces.
But, through a RAPID funding grant from the National Science Foundation, a new self-sanitizing medical face mask is being developed to deactivate viruses on contact.
This new mask mitigates the transmission and spread of viruses. How does it do it?
Always fascinating work from the National Science Foundation, and we thank NSF for their work and time.
Let’s move on to another impressive science story. The use of dance as therapy for Parkinson’s Disease, hence the name: Dance for PD.
Dance for PD was conceived in 2001 as a collaboration between the Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) and Brooklyn Parkinson Group and is now administered by MMDG, and David Leventhal.
Dance for PD was born from the idea that people with Parkinson’s could benefit from the insight and specific techniques and methods used by dancers to guide their own bodies and minds, Dance for PD® strives to increase coordination, balance, flexibility, and strength through music and movement from a broad range of dance styles. In classes led by professionally-trained dancers and musicians, participants experience the grace, fluidity, and power of dance in a social, joyful, and supportive environment. Dance for PD's fundamental working principle is that professionally-trained dancers are movement experts whose knowledge about balance, sequencing, rhythm, and aesthetic awareness is useful to persons with PD.
We’re going to take a break, but will be right back with David Leventhal. We’ll learn more about David Leventhal’s program, Dance for PD, and we’ll hear David talk about how to get your family involved when needing more support from Dance for PD. Very helpful. Please stay tuned…
We’re back with David Leventhal, program director and founding member of the Mark Morris Dance Group program, Dance for PD.
My thanks to David Leventhal, and the Mark Morris Dance Group’s Dance for PD. My thanks, too, to the National Science Foundation. Of course, happy Mother’s Day, and my thanks to Skylight Frame for sponsoring the show. Finally, my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience for your time and enthusiasm. Please keep your emails coming with show ideas and feedback: Paul@notold-better.com. Let’s practice smart social distancing, good health practices, and let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Elizabeth Marshall Thomas - Growing Old
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #447. Today’s show is brought to you by Skylight Frame, Sun Basket premium meal kits, and LightStream.
As part of our Art of Living Author Interview series, today’s show features author, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas has spent a lifetime observing other creatures and other cultures from her own backyard to the African Savannah. Her books have transported millions into the hidden lives of animals. She’s chronicled the daily lives of African tribes, and even imagined the lives of prehistoric humans. Now, she opens the doors to her own.
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas’ new book, Notes on Aging with Something Like Grace, is part memoir, and part intimate account and broad look at the social and historical traditions related to aging today. I will tell you that the book is charming, as is our guest, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, and her sense of humor and wit about growing older, from stereotypes of the elderly as burdensome to the methods of burial humans have used throughout history to how to deal with a concerned neighbor who assumes you’re buying cat food to eat for dinner, is wonderful.
Elizabeth Thomas Marshall will even offer a reading from her new book in just a bit.
With all that in mind, let’s listen as Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author, and octogenarian, tackle old age in her clever, astute memoir, reading from her new book, Notes on Aging with Something Like Grace.
My thanks to Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, and her new book, Notes on Aging with Something Like Grace. My thanks to sponsors, Skylight Frame, Sun Basket premium meal kits, and LightStream.
Trevor Moawad - IT TAKES WHAT IT TAKES
Fitness Friday Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #446.
Today’s show is special, with a very special guest, and I know you’re going to love it.
Our guest today is Trevor Moawad. Trevor Moawad has been hailed as, “The World’s Best Trainer” by Sports Illustrated, and is the mental coach to Super Bowl-winning Quarterback Russell Wilson. What secrets for peak performance does he give elite athletes and U.S. Special Forces that we can apply to our own lives?
Trevor Moawad discusses with us:
-His unique motivational system called Neutral Thinking that changes lives
-The three states of truth-based thinking.
-How to cope with the “illusion of choice”.
-How your language is a predictor of your performance.
-How to visualize success and work towards it.
-How to develop self-awareness that trumps negativity
-How to master conscious competence.
You don’t need to be a Super Bowl-winning quarterback to take advantage of Trevor’s mental training.
While you don’t need to be a Super Bowl quarterback to take advantage of Trevor Moawad’s mental training, available in his new book, IT TAKES WHAT IT TAKES, you really need to give this the mental focus necessary to digest this process and put it into practice.
When we talk about focus, I want to tell you that I use a supplement from the sponsor, Organifi. THat’s O R G A N I F I. Called Organifi Pure. I mix it with water and drink it in the morning, before an interview, or anytime I need to focus. It's all-natural, 100% USDA Certified Organic, and filled with superfoods and organic compounds shown to increase brain health and ward off forgetfulness.
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I want to get right to our interview with Trevor Moawad about his new book, IT TAKES WHAT IT TAKES. We’ll be speaking with him for a look at how to train your thinking and win at all aspects of life. Trevor Moawad has worked for professional athletes in the MLB, NBA, UFC, and more. Trevor Moawad is well known for being the mental coach to Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and has worked closely with prestigious NCAA football programs and coaches including Nick Saban, Kirby Smart, and Jimbo Fisher. Trevor Moawad’s “Neutral Thinking”, is the key to unlocking behaviors that turn people into champions, and champions into legends. Trevor Moawad’s new book, IT TAKES WHAT IT TAKES, is filled with winning stories and straightforward strategies anyone can follow, it can help us all realize our greatest potential in work and life.
Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Trevor Moawad.
My thanks to Trevor Moawad, and his new book, IT TAKES WHAT IT TAKES. My thanks to Organifi, Policy Genius (https://policygenius.com), and Skylight (Now, as a special holiday offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a
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go Skylight Frame dot com slash OLD and enter code OLD. That’s S-K-Y-L-I-G-H- T-F-R-A-M-E dot com slash OLD) for sponsoring the show…remember lots of deals for Mother’s Day, and check out the show notes for links and other details. And my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Earth Optimism - Earth Day 2020 Cat Kutz & Brian Coyle
Science & Technology Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #445.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science, Earth Optimism Initiative, today’s show is another in our series, our third, and with one day away from the big event.
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is this week, starting April 22, and on that day as is year’s past, people from around the world will celebrate planet earth.
Given the social distancing we are all practicing, one of the truly great ways to join in the celebration is to join the digital Earth Optimism event, April 22 - 24.
Our guests today, Cat Kutz, Earth Optimism Communications, and Brian Coyle, Behavioral Ecologist, Conservation Producer, both of whom are among the many organizers of the Earth Optimism event, will be joining us to tell us more, including some of the optimistic stories of both small and large-scale actions that frame the conversation and demonstrate that success is possible, despite dire warnings to the contrary.
The Earth Optimism event is just that: an event of optimism about our planet earth, and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is the right time to celebrate.
Because meeting the shock and awe of extreme floods, droughts, storms, and fires from California and the Mississippi to Venice and the Caribbean calls for plans and action, as well as optimism. As the planet faces changes in climate and increased extreme weather events, adaptation is higher than ever before on the global agenda. But, we have to start thinking we can do this…don’t doubt, have faith, and please listen and act on what Cat Kutz, and Brian Coyle, Smithsonian Institution, will share with us.
Our in-person interactions will return, but right now we have the Earth Optimism Digital Summit story to tell you with our guests, Cat Kutz and Brian Coyle, via internet phone.
For more information about Earth Optimism Digital Event, please check out:
https://earthoptimism.si.edu
Other great links:
www.smithsonianmag.org
www.smithsonian.org
www.earthday.org
www.si.edu
https://www.epa.gov/earthday
https://environmental-action.org/
https://www.conservation.org/
Andy Slavitt - In the Bubble Podcast Interview
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #444.
As part of our podcaster interview series, today’s show is an another great one.
Our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Andy Slavitt, host of the popular new podcast ‘In The Bubble.” A little background on Andy Slavitt; Andy Slavitt served as the Acting Administrator of Medicare and Medicaid Services during the last two years of the Obama administration. Andy Slavitt is a healthcare industry veteran, and helped to salvage the maligned Healthcare.gov website and worked to improve federal health care data analytics. Since leaving the government, Andy Slavitt has remained a critical voice in the battle for healthcare coverage, founding the non-profit United States of Care and the investment firm Town Hall Ventures in 2018. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Slavitt has been on the front lines—working to acquire healthcare supplies for medical workers, helping to popularize #StayHome, and appearing on TV shows and podcasts to explain how we can flatten the curve.
On In the Bubble, Andy’s new podcast from Lemonada Media, Andy talks with leading scientists, cultural icons, and political leaders to help us process, understand, and adjust to the changing world around us.
My thanks to Andy Slavitt, host of the wonderful new podcast, In the Bubble. I think you’ll enjoy In The Bubble, and I know you’ll enjoy Andy Slavitt, who, over his career, has led many significant and successful initiatives in health care impacting millions of Americans and the shape of the health care system. You can find In the Bubble on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now.
Please check out Andy Slavitt's new podcast, In The Bubble: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-bubble-with-andy-slavitt/id1504128553
For more information about The Not Old Better Show, please click HERE> https://notold-better.com
Earth Optimism Earth Day 50th - Paul DelPonte
Smithsonian Associates Inside Science & Technology Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #443.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science, Earth Optimism Initiative, today’s show is an another important one.
I say that a lot lately, because the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is two days away: April 22.
Are we there yet?
Almost! With just two days until Earth Day, I wanted to make sure you had everything you need to join the global digital surge at EarthOptimism.si.edu
In the surge, we’re getting the whole world talking about Earth Day. We’re flooding digital platforms with messages of hope, optimism, and action to keep the environment front and center in our collective global conversation.
Join in from wherever you are with the hashtag #EarthDay2020.
Given the social distancing we are all practicing, one of the truly great ways to join in the celebration is to join the digital Earth Optimism event, April 22 - 24.
Our guest today, Paul DelPonte is a long time planet earth, recycling, and environmental advocate.
The Earth Optimism event is just that: an event of optimism about our planet earth, and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is the right time to celebrate.
Because meeting the shock and awe of extreme floods, droughts, storms, and fires from California and the Mississippi to Venice and the Caribbean calls for plans and action, as well as optimism. As the planet faces changes in climate and increased extreme weather events, adaptation is higher than ever before on the global agenda. But, we have to start thinking we can do this…don't doubt, have faith, and please listen and act on what Paul DelPonte will share with us.
Our in-person interactions will return, but right now we have Paul DelPonte to via internet phone to help us understand how to better celebrate Earth Day 50th anniversary.
My thanks to Paul DelPonte for joining us today to talk about Earth Day, and how the global conservation movement has reached a turning point. We all are aware, and it has been well documented the fast pace of habitat loss, the growing number of endangered and extinct species, and the increasing speed of global climate change. Yet while the seriousness of these threats cannot be denied, there are a growing number of examples of improvements in the health of species and ecosystems, along with benefits to human well-being, thanks to our conservation actions. Earth Optimism celebrates a change in focus from the problem to solution, from a sense of loss to one of hope, in the dialogue about conservation and sustainability. Join me in supporting and attending Earth Day 50th anniversary events such as the Earth Optimism Digital Summit. Again, as Paul DelPonte mentioned, check out earthoptimism.si.edu
And my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Links shared by Paul DelPonte:
www.earthday.org
www.si.edu
https://www.epa.gov/earthday
https://environmental-action.org/
https://www.conservation.org/
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Business Buildout series, I’m your host, PV, and this is episode #442.
We have a great Not Old Better Show, Business Buildout career episode today, and my guest is Andy Levine, host of the wonderful podcast, Second Act Stories.
Second Act Stories is a great podcast, and Andy Levine, who will be hearing from in just a bit, is a great host and friend. I love the show, and Andy has invited me to be a guest soon, too. So, you know I’m 100% in lockstep with Andy, and what he’s doing with Second Act Stories.
Andy Levine and I have been friends for a while now, and I know that Andy is a busy guy with multiple ‘acts’ of his own. Andy is chairman of Development Counselors International, and DCI conducts worldwide economic development. As I say, Andy is a busy guy and as host of the wildly popular podcast Second Act Stories, Andy has traveled to California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Virginia to conduct face-to-face interviews with podcast guests.
Andy Levine has a fascination with storytelling and second acts, which triggered the launch of this podcast. Our Not Old Better Show audience is familiar with second acts, and Andy will share with us some of those stories and some steps on how to find your own second act. Because, finding a second-act career isn’t always easy, even for those with a track record of professional success. It requires much more than just announcing your retirement one day and signing on as a volunteer the next. Andy will tell us some inspiring stories of those who’ve done it, and done it well.
You’ll need to do both soul-searching and research first to understand which of your skills are transferable and how they can be useful, but these are the kind of stories you’ll find at Second Act Stories podcast.
Of course, we’ll have lots of links to find and connect with Andy Levine online, and Andy has prepared a reading list for our Not Old Better Show audience, which we’ll also link to.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Andy Levine.
My thanks to Andy Levine, joining us today to talk about his wonderful podcast, Second Act Stories. If a ’second act’ is to be part of your story, please know you’ll want to listen to Andy Levine’s Second Act Stories. You’ll learn to prepare well in advance to shore up your finances, pay off any debts and become accustomed to a different standard of living—perhaps living with less income on a trial run for a few months. You may need to mix volunteering with paid work or find part-time work that will provide health coverage, to ease your transition and the stress on your wallet. And you’ll need to create a new professional network in your community, well beyond the circle of former colleagues and contacts you spent decades establishing in your previous career. All this and more on Second Act Stories, from Andy Levine.
And my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Please check out secondactstories.org
Earth Optimism - Earth Day 2020 Cat Kutz
Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #441.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science, Earth Optimism Initiative, today’s show is an important one.
I say important, because the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is next week, April 22, and on that day as is year’s past, people from around the world will celebrate planet earth.
Given the social distancing we are all practicing, one of the truly great ways to join in the celebration is to join the digital Earth Optimism event, April 22 - 24.
Our guest today, Cat Kutz, will be joining us in just a moment to tell us more, including some of the optimistic stories of both small and large-scale actions that frame the conversation and demonstrate that success is possible, despite dire warnings to the contrary.
The Earth Optimism event is just that: an event of optimism about our planet earth, and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is the right time to celebrate.
Because meeting the shock and awe of extreme floods, droughts, storms, and fires from California and the Mississippi to Venice and the Caribbean calls for plans and action, as well as optimism. As the planet faces changes in climate and increased extreme weather events, adaptation is higher than ever before on the global agenda. But, we have to start thinking we can do this…don't doubt, have faith, and please listen and act on what Cat Kutz, Earth Optimism Communications, Smithsonian Institution, will share with us.
My thanks to Cat Kutz, joining us today to talk about Earth Optimism, and how the global conservation movement has reached a turning point. We all are aware, and it has been well documented the fast pace of habitat loss, the growing number of endangered and extinct species, and the increasing speed of global climate change. Yet while the seriousness of these threats cannot be denied, there are a growing number of examples of improvements in the health of species and ecosystems, along with benefits to human well-being, thanks to our conservation actions. Earth Optimism celebrates a change in focus from the problem to solution, from a sense of loss to one of hope, in the dialogue about conservation and sustainability. Join me in supporting and attending the Earth Optimism Digital Summit. Again, check out earthoptimism.si.edu
And my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
The New Elderhood - Louise Aronson, MD
The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #440. Today’s show is brought you by Skylight, makers of the Skylight Frame.
As part of our Art of Living, Author Interview series, we are joined today by Physician and award-winning author Louise Aronson. We will be speaking with Dr. Aronson about her revolutionary perspective on growing old in her new book, ELDERHOOD: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life.
Dr. Aronson will share stories from her personal and professional life, and draws from history, science, literature, and popular culture, to offer a powerful roadmap for how we approach old age. Full of joy, wonder, frustration, and outrage, Aronson’s moving book offers hope about aging, medicine, and humanity itself, knowing that we may be ‘Elders’ for 40 years or longer, but old age needn’t be a disease to be denigrated and neglected.
That, of course, is our guest today, Dr. Louise Aronson, who urges us to re-examine the meaning of aging and to reframe our later decades to better prepare for and thrive in our final years. In speaking with us today, Dr. Aronson recounts vividly her conversations with doctors and laypeople, the aged and aging, their children and their children—anyone who will be old one day, which in theory, is all of us.
My thanks to Dr. Louise Aronson, joining us today to talk about Elderhood, the title of her new book, wherein she breaks down our preconceived ideas about aging and old age, diving deep into the counterproductive ways our medical system and societal attitudes shape life from age sixty forward. My thanks, as well, to today’s sponsor, Skylight, maker of the Skylight Frame, and my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Artist's at Work - Virtual Tour with Bonnie Fitzgerald
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Artist's Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #439.
A quick programming note. Like most of you, we've been scrambling to adjust to the challenges of stopping the spread of the Coronavirus. So we've switched up a few things. My work with Smithsonian Associates is extending to include several episodes that we've been laboring away on since before the pandemic upended our routines. But we're also shuffling in other episodes meant to ease the strain of social distancing. We've asked some of our Smithsonian artists, curators, and educators who competed in the Artists at Work competition to join me and discuss their work, as a kind of upbeat, artist virtual tour, where you can hear the story behind the image and the reason why these Smithsonian artists love art and being an artist. Our attempt is to inspire, bring some artistic joy to you during these times of isolation and to share these wonderful Smithsonian artist’s talents, imagination, and artistry, all of which flows throughout the Smithsonian Associates program. Fifty-two works were chosen from among 169 entries to the 2019 Artists at Work competition. The subjects of these works and the materials from which they are made are as diverse as the people who comprise the Smithsonian family and the collections of the Institution itself. So gather with us and come and visit our tour with your ears.
My thanks to Bonnie Fitzgerald and Fredie Adelman, director of Smithsonian Associates. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Here's the link for the Artist's at Work series, from Smithsonian Associates:
https://torch.si.edu/2019/11/2019-artists-at-work-2/
GRAND Magazine's Christine Crosby
The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #438.
As part of our Art of Living, entrepreneur interview series, today’s show is a special one. We’ll have a special announcement, so please stick around to the end of the show, but that won’t be a problem because our guest today, Christine Crosby is one of those special people you’ll just want to listen to. Not only is Christine Crosby a lifelong entrepreneur (she likes to say she is a ‘born entrepreneur’), with business and office equipment companies, publishing, and book author, Christine Crosby is a grandmother.
That last bullet point, about Christine Crosby being a grandmother is probably the most important to Christine Crosby and will be to our Not Old Better Show audience. Being a grandmother opened Christine Crosby’s eyes to yet another business idea, born out of need: Christine Crosby’s success as an entrepreneur didn’t give her immediate insight into the world of ‘grand-parenting.” So, Christine Crosby launched a national magazine, GRAND Magazine to help her, help us all, actually, learn and thrive with our grandchildren.
Christine Crosby’s insight and gift for recognizing trends were on point. GRAND Magazine has been a HUGE success! Our Not Old Better Show audience, the 50-plus consumer has indeed adapted to digital media—think Facebook, Twitter and Instagram—and advertisers are recognizing it, particularly in the case of GRAND Magazine. In fact, the Internet is brimming with articles on how to market to an older demographic. “Who wants to reach this market?” “Everybody.”
We’ll talk to Christine Crosby about all that, plus about her early years as an entrepreneur as well as trends she’s spotted about the 50+ community and OH YEAH, there’s a big announcement coming, too!
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, editor, founder and publisher of GRAND Magazine, Christine Crosby.
My thanks to Christine Crosby, from GRAND Magazine, my new partner, and check out our site for links to more information and FREE digital subscriptions to GRAND Magazine. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience for your generous time. I know you have a lot to do and I appreciate you spending time with me today. Remember to look after yourself during this health crisis because looking out for yourself means looking out for all of us, to flatten the disease transmission curve. Please get the facts on COVID 19, protect each other, be kind, be well, stay safe and practice smart social distancing, and remember to Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information about GRAND Magazine, please check out: https://www.grandmagazine.com
Preview of Imagined Life - The Advocate
The Not Old Better Show Wondery
Welcome to a mini-episode of The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #437.
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to walk in the shoes of a legend and not even realize it?
The Wondery podcast, IMAGINED LIFE takes you there.
Imagined Life from Wondery is just so unique because of the way the stories are each told. The way they lead a listener through is amazing, and I am just mesmerized by these episodes.
Dear listeners, we are living in some challenging times. But, all of us have faced challenges, and throughout the time we’ve had challenges.
It’s during these challenging periods when we face pivotal moments that lead us to great growth and insight.
One of the many reasons I love the podcast, Imagined Life is because on each episode you step into the shoes of someone who has faced tough moments, real challenges, adversity…only to overcome the odds against them and ultimately create a positive impact on the world. Doing something great after facing long odds against you is what we’re all about and I love these Imagined Life podcasts from Wondery.
I mentioned that I enjoy the way the stories are told, and you will, too. The stories are totally immersive. You will get clues along the way from each host about who’s life this is, but only at the last minute will you find out who YOU are. That’s right, Imagined Life is the inspiration for how to weather life’s unexpected trials, Imagined Life shows just how connected we all are, and how you might face similar trials and adversity.
In a moment you’ll hear a clip from the newest episode, titled The Advocate. In The Advocate, you’ll face judgment and prejudice, but you’ll transcend into someone who fights for the rights of others. You’ll be regarded as one of the most likable people on the planet and to top it off you win the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
If you're wondering what it would be like to be a legendary musician, a successful entrepreneur or a stunning movie star, listen to the full episodes at Wondery.FM/NotOld_IL
But, check out Imagined Life, and right now, sit back…. relax... and imagine… Your Life. http://wondery.fm/NotOld_IL
Senior Fitness During COVID-19: Sabrena Jo
Fitness Friday Series with Sabrena Jo
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Fitness Friday edition, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #436.
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo.
On the Fitness Friday program, we talk with Sabrena Jo about excise and fitness. But, with all of us facing the ‘new normal,’ of COVID - 19, we are more aware than ever that the COVID - 19 pandemics has rapidly changed how we live, work and learn. First and foremost, I want to assure everyone that the safety of older adults, a population is known to be at high risk, is paramount to us here at The Not Old Better Show. As a matter of fact, today we’ll be talking to Sabrena Jo about adjusting to the ‘new normal,’ exercising in light of social distancing, and staying fit during the pandemic.
That, of course, is our guest today, Sabrena Jo talking about how fulfilling teleconferencing with your fitness professional. I love speaking with Sabrena Jo, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Fitness Director of Science and Research Content, because of her range and depth of ideas, and her research orientation. Research, fact-based analysis, and outcomes orientation is critical to our Not Old Better Show audience.
Sabrena Jo and I spend considerable time researching our topics to share with you, and today’s show required extra time to give you the most up to the minute advice and counsel. According to the CDC and National Institutes of Health, where Dr. Anthony Fauci works, “Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs.”
All of us in The Not Old Better Show audience are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 which may result in increased stress during a crisis. Fear and anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions, which exercise can lessen. Please be safe and join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Sabrena Jo.
My thanks always to Sabrena Jo, ACE Director of Science and Research Content for joining us today. And to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience, look after yourself during this health crisis because looking out for yourself means looking out for all of us, to flatten the disease transmission curve. Please get the facts on COVID 19, protect each other, be kind, be well, stay safe and practice smart social distancing, and remember to Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information about today's show, please check out: https://notold-better.com
For excellent resources from the American Council on Exercise, please check out the ACE site, HERE:
https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/7499/how-to-keep-moving-during-covid-19/
Dr. Bart Ehrman - Heaven & Hell: Perspectives on the After Life
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #435. It’s great to be back with you all, and thanks for all the warm wishes of health and advice about social distancing. We are in a new world, paradigm and set of circumstances, and everyone listening is aware of the current health emergency gripping our country and our world.
We’re back with another great segment today, and as part of our Smithsonian Associates author interview series, we are joined today by author, historian, Christianity scholar, and expert on Jesus Christ and the New Testament, Dr. Bart Ehrman. Dr. Bart Ehrman will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, September 12, 2020, and the title of his presentation is Heaven and Hell: Perspectives on the Afterlife
Please know that Smithsonian Associates programs scheduled through May 3 are on hold. Smithsonian Associates patrons will be notified of any status changes, location changes, credits, or refund opportunities. Please check out the Smithsonian Associates pages, and our web site for links with more information about this very much in flux program.
According to the most recent Pew Research Center poll, 72% of all Americans believe in literal heaven as a place of eternal blessing for departed souls, and 58% believe in a literal hell and its eternal torments. But even though Christians have held these ideas for centuries, they are not found anywhere in the Old Testament or even in the teachings of the historical Jesus. So where did they come from? Were they simply invented? And, what about Eleanor Shellstrop, the wonderful character from the hit TV show, The Good Place, who desperately works to avoid the afterlife she deserves, and its eternal torments. Let’s listen as Dr. Bart Ehrman reads from his new book, Heaven And Hell, A History of the Afterlife about the afterlife and more.
Please join me in welcoming back to The Not Old Better Show, Dr. Bart Ehrman, who will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, Sept. 12, 2020, and the title of his presentation is Heaven and Hell: Perspectives on the Afterlife
My thanks to Dr. Bart Ehrman, who’ll be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program Sept 12, 2020, and the title of his presentation is Heaven and Hell: Perspectives on the Afterlife. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Remember, stay safe everyone, practice smart social distancing, and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information, please check out the Smithsonian Associates site:
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Covid - 19 And Your Money - Jordan Goodman
The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode # 434.
Today’s episode of the Not Old Better Show is part of our special edition COVID - 19 update series. Future episodes will talk about the virus, exercise during times of social distancing, and all other related subjects.
For today’s show, it’s important to point out here at the outset that this segment isn’t sponsored, and that no fees are being paid to me, or my guest, Jordan Goodman.
I say all that because today’s show features “America’s Money Answers Man” Jordan Goodman. Jordan Goodman is a nationally-recognized expert on personal finance and is here to offer money advice during the Coronavirus Crisis.
For 18 years, Jordan was on the editorial staff of Money magazine, where he served as Wall Street correspondent. While at Money, he reported and wrote on virtually every aspect of personal finance. In addition, he served as a weekly financial analyst on NBC News at Sunrise for 9 years and the daily business news commentator on Mutual Broadcasting System’s America in the Morning show for 8 years.
Jordan Goodman is the author/co-author of 13 best-selling books on personal finance including Master Your Debt Fast Profits in Hard Times, Everyone’s Money Book, Master Your Money Type. Goodman’s Barron’s Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms and Barron’s Finance and Investment Handbook was just republished in a 10th Edition.
Also, we’ll have links where you can find out more information about Jordan Goodman, but we’ll also post links to other helpful free advice about Financial planners who offer free advice to distressed individuals, regardless of age. But also Consumer lenders who have offered to help and how to prepare for refinancing your mortgage as rates are at an all-time low. Don’t let the chaos confuse you, please check it out, and welcome to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Jordan Goodman.
My thanks to Jordan Goodman and his renowned investor advice and information. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please be safe, well, practice smart social distancing and Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Jordan Goodman has a special section for our Not Old Better Show listeners with free resources and other material. Please check it out.
War Of The Roses - Carol Ann Lloyd-Stanger
Smithsonian Associates - Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is show number 433.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, we’re speaking today to Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger. Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger is a returning guest, a Not Old Better Show audience favorite, and today’s show is going to be all about royal family drama.
Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger will answer the question: Can a family conflict change the history of England and Europe? When it’s the Plantagenet family, the answer is yes. Henry VI’s weakness as a medieval king led to a challenge for power, resulting in a series of battles and power grabs known as the Wars of the Roses. Tudor scholar Carol Ann Lloyd-Stanger traces this tumultuous history from its earliest origins through its years of conflicts to its final result: the establishment of the most powerful family of the 16th century, the Tudors.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Carol Ann Lloyd-Stanger. My thanks to Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger for joining me today, and my thanks, as always to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my dear Not Old Better Show audience, and remember, let’s talk about better. Thanks, everybody.
For more information, please check out: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/history-of-british-royal-family
Mark Greaney - One Minute Out- Author Interview
The Not Old Better Show, Artist Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #432.
As part of our Art Of Living, Author Interview Series, our guest today is Mark Greaney. The Not Old Better Show audience will know Mark Greaney from his work in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan universe or his bestselling Gray Man series, and next week, February 18, 2020, a brand new Gray Man book, titled One Minute Out will be on sale and hit bookstores everywhere.
Our guest today is Mark Greaney, New York Times bestselling author, first published THE GRAY MAN, in 2009 and it became a national bestseller and a highly sought-after Hollywood property.
Now there are nine novels in the NYT Bestselling Gray Man series, including One Minute Out. Sony is developing the film adaptation for the series debut, The Gray Man. In research for his novels, Mark Greaney travels to dozens of countries, visited the Pentagon, military bases and embassies, and trained alongside military and law enforcement.
In bestseller Greaney's remarkable ninth Gray Man novel, our hero, Courtland Gentry (aka The Gray Man) takes on the Consortium, an international sex slave cartel, the existence of which Gentry stumbles on while committing a hit on a Serbian strongman. A former CIA employee, Gentry fell out of favor to the point that the agency was trying to kill him, and after getting that misunderstanding straightened out, the agency is still kind of trying to kill him, though he works as an off-the-books assassin in a secret CIA program called Poison Apple.
Never mind his official status. What's important is that he's probably the greatest assassin in the world, and those who oppose him usually end up dead. In “One Minute Out,” he decides to defy his bosses and hunt down the men who are part of the Consortium, running his own op with no help from the CIA. It’s a great story, and Mark Greaney gets high praise for his work…among his many compliments, comes from another of my favorite authors, Lee Child, who says: “I love the Gray Man.”
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, author interview series, NYT Best Selling author of The Gray Man, and his latest in the Gray Man series, ‘One Minute Out,’ author Mark Greaney.
My thanks to NYT Best Selling author, Mark Greaney. Mark Greaney’s new book, ‘One Minute Out’ will be on sale wherever you find your books, February 18. My thanks to you my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Why We Love Crosswords: It's a Puzzle - Deb Amlen
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #431.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Interview Series, we have a very fun show, and Deb Amlen is the head writer and senior editor of the New York Times Wordplay column. Deb Amlen will speak at a Smithsonian Associates event on March 5, 2020. For ticket details and more information, please check out today’s show notes on our web site, and HERE> at the Smithsonian Associates web site.
Solving a challenging puzzle-like the New York Times Crossword is less about what you know and more about understanding how to penetrate those tricky clues.
The New York Times Crossword, which started as a way to give newspaper readers a diversion from the woes of World War II, has become the gold standard in the puzzle industry. Hundreds of thousands of people count themselves as Times Crossword solvers—and many turn to the paper’s crossword puzzle column “Wordplay” to get daily tips for navigating the word grid.
Deb Amlen, the Times' crossword columnist and senior editor of “Wordplay,” likes to say, what kept people solving after they had their first taste of “cruciverbalism”? (Look it up!) Deb Amlen likes to think it’s the the humor and wordplay in crossword clues. Deb Amlen’s favorite clue? “It brings out the child in you.” Think about it…Answer: “Labor.” Hilarious. Deb Amlen has a great sense of humor, and she’ll offer an insider's look at how the crossword puzzle evolved through history, how you can get started as a puzzle solver or improve your skills, and ways to eventually crack the code behind even the trickiest of clues. And getting better at solving one kind of puzzle might just make you a little better prepared to deal with others you encounter along the way.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Deb Amlen.
My thanks to Deb Amlen, head writer and senior editor of the New York Times Wordplay column. Deb Amlen will speak at a Smithsonian Associates event on March 5, 2020. For ticket details and more information, please check out today’s show notes on our web site, and HERE> at the Smithsonian Associates site. Of course, my thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Thank you, my dear Not Old Better Show audience for your company today, and I hope you’ll join me next time. Let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For ticket details, please see the Smithsonian Associates here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/why-we-love-crosswords-its-puzzle
2020 Fitness Trends for Older Adults - Sabrena Jo
Fitness Friday Series with Sabrena Jo
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Fitness Friday edition, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #430. Today’s show is brought to you by Bombas socks!
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo.
On the Fitness Friday program, we talk with Sabrena Jo about excise and fitness. But, with the new year, our new year’s resolutions, there are many new trends to help keep us on track with those worthy resolutions. We’ll be talking to Sabrena Jo about these trends, which are distinct from fads. A trend defined as “a general development or change in a situation,” and a fad defined as “a fashion that is taken up with great enthusiasm for a brief period.”
I love speaking with Sabrena Jo, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Fitness Director of Science and Research Content, because of her research orientation. Research, fact-based analysis, and outcomes orientation is critical to our Not Old Better Show audience.
I spent considerable time researching 2020 fitness trends for older adults and today on the Fitness Friday show, we’ll hear from Sabrena Jo about wearable technology, HIIT (that’s H I I T, for High-Intensity Interval Training), health and wellness coaching, exercise as medicine, and much more.
Fads, no, and trends yes, and the trends identified could predictably appear for several years as all of us in the Not Old Better Show audience age better, and when the industry compares the historical results. Likewise, fads may appear but they may drop off the list in subsequent years because they’re fashionable, but don’t have that ‘staying power’ we in the Not Old Better Show audience embrace.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via interview phone, ACE Fitness’ Sabrena Jo.
My thanks always to Sabrena Jo, ACE Director of Science and Research Content for joining us today. Of course, my thanks to Bombas Socks for sponsoring the show…remember, B-O-M-B-A-S dot com slash notoldbetter for twenty percent off! And to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails coming to me with show ideas, suggestions, and comments: @ info@notold-better.com
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Dance and Music for Parkinson's Disease and other Movement Challenges
The Not Old Better Show, Artist Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode # 429.
As part of our Art of Living Interview series, we have a wonderful show today. I say, ‘we,’ because my wife, Gretchen Vogelzang, who you all know, and from your emails, all seem to love, just like me, will join me with today’s guests. Gretchen is wearing her “dance professional" hat because our two guests have dance professional hats, among others, that they wear, too.
As I say, today’s show is a great one, and an important one and our guests reflect that importance. We are speaking with Robert Sacheli and Roy Barber. More about Robert Sacheli and Roy Barber in a moment, but our equally important subject is the delightful combination of music and dancing to aide in therapy for the aged, including therapy for those suffering from Parkinson’s Disease.
Music makes you feel happy, mournful, engaged, soothed, or uplifted. People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) benefit from participating in musical programs including dancing. If you have a movement disorder you may think you’ll no longer be able to participate in many physical activities including dancing. That is not necessarily so. Dancing is good exercise, it encourages mental stimulation and social interaction, can reduce depression, and generally make you feel better.
That’s our subject today and Gretchen and I will be speaking with two experts about this. Robert Sacheli and Roy Barber are dance and music experts, respectively, and both know from experience that music therapy has been demonstrated to be effective for people with PD and other movement restrictions. Both Robert Sacheli and Roy Barber will discuss their use of dance and music therapy programs that show that playing and/or singing, dancing and listening to music may have an effect on emotions, behaviors, movement, communication, and cognitive factors.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Robert Sacheli, and Roy Barber.
My thanks to Robert Sacheli and Roy Barber and for their generous time about an important topic. My thanks to my wonderful bride and co-host today, Gretchen, and my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For more information on the show, please click HERE> https://notold-better.com
The Creative Curve: Unplugging the Myth of the "Lightbulb Moment" - Allen Gannett
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode # 428.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Interview Series, our guest today is Allen Gannett. Allen Gannet is the founder and CEO of TrackMaven, a software analytics firm, and now serves as chief strategy officer at Skyword, a global marketing platform, and his new book The Creative Curve: How To Develop the Right Idea at the Right Time, is the subject of our conversation today and his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, titled The Creative Curve: Unplugging the Myth of the "Lightbulb Moment.” Check out our web site for links and ticket details.
Many in our Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates audience are focused on their second act career-wise and professionally looking for the spark to write a hit screenplay or book, or design an effective marketing campaign, or start a successful company. The key, according to our guest today, technology entrepreneur Allen Gannett, is not to wait until that proverbial light bulb flashes on during a moment of inspiration.
Instead as Allen Gannett will tell us based on recent psychological research which indicates that there is a predictable science behind success in creative endeavors…Allen Gannett calls it “the creative curve”—the point of optimal tension between the novel and the familiar.
Allen Gannett joins us today to examine the stories in his new book, The Creative Curve, of innovators including the Broadway team that developed Dear Evan Hansen, the founder of Reddit, the chief operating officer of Netflix, and Michelin-starred chefs to identify the common patterns behind their achievements. Their examples and lessons, says Gannett, demonstrate that the ability to generate and develop creative ideas is not just the province of so-called geniuses, but within the reach of everyone.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates author interview series via internet phone, Allen Gannett.
My thanks to author Allen Gannett who’ll be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program titled The Creative Curve: Unplugging the Myth of the "Lightbulb Moment.” Check out our web site for links and ticket details. As always, my thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the team, and my ongoing thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your show ideas and emails coming to me at info@notold-better.com. Remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks everybody.
For tickets and other details, please check out the Smithsonian Associates site, HERE:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/creative-curve-unplugging-myth-of-lightbulb-moment?utm_source=RAad&utm_medium=OAtsa&utm_content=mwX&utm_campaign=MayWe
The Science of CBD: Anecdotes and Evidence - Dr. Steven Grant
The Not Old Better Show Inside Science Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #427.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series, our guest today is Dr. Steven Grant. Dr. Steven Grant will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates, The Science of CBD; Anecdotes and Evidence. More details are available at our web site.
Steven Grant is a neuroscientist at the National Institutes of Health, and we’ll be examining today what the research on cannabidiol, or DBC, has—and more importantly, has not—discovered about this elusive chemical's potential benefits and risks.
Of the more than 100 related chemicals found in cannabis plants, cannabidiol (CBD) has become almost as well-known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), seemingly overnight. Now widely available in retail stores and websites, it has suddenly emerged as a popular consumer product.
But it has been difficult to demonstrate exactly what CBD does. It neither produces a high like THC, nor does it have the same biological actions. And although promoted as a remedy for a wide variety of conditions, only one CBD product has received FDA approval—for the treatment of a specific type of severe childhood epilepsy.
Much remains unknown about the effects, mechanism, long-term consequences and legality of CBD, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show.
Dr Grant has a brief disclaimer and then we’ll proceed with our interview.
My thanks to Dr. Steven Grant for his time, expertise and thoughtful preparation in joining me today about a complex subject. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Of course, my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails coming to me at info@notold-better.com. Remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
More information and ticket details are available here, at Smithsonian Associates:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/science-of-cbd-anecdotes-and-evidence?utm_source=RAad&utm_medium=OAtsa&utm_content=mwX&utm_campaign=MayWe
The Year of Vision: 2020, Eye-care Tips for the New Year
Fitness Friday Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #426. Today’s show is brought to you by Warby Parker, a new concept in eyewear.
As part of our Fitness Friday series, today’s fitness subject is being your smart-self about eye health in 2020. As we enter the new year, I’m alerting our Not Old Better audience to include in your new health and wellness resolutions the subject of eye health. I have found a new Harris Poll survey jointly released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology shows many Americans know very little about eye health and the symptoms of vision loss, even when problems may be present. I’ve placed links in the show notes to the research.
Our guest today is Christopher E. Starr, MD is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, completed his ophthalmology residency training at Harvard Medical School, and has received many professional awards and honors including Best Doctors in America, and New York Magazine has named him a 'Best Doctor' 4 times.
Dr. Christopher Starr, MD, joins us today to explain the survey findings and simple steps people can take in 2020 to detect and prevent vision loss, including how to:
Get smart about eye health risks, including a question about the myth of CBD (canna’ bid-diol) and eye care*
How to know that changes in your vision can go undetected, like blurred vision, and what to do about them:
And, how to set a path to clear vision in 2020 by visiting an ophthalmologist: and have your eyes checked every year or two if 65 or older.
The number of people affected by potentially blinding eye diseases is expected to double in the years ahead, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dr. Christopher Starr.
My thanks to Dr. Christopher Starr and to today’s sponsor, Warby Parker. Again, please check out Warby Parker at WarbyParker.com/notoldbetter, and take the quiz for your free 5 day home eyeglasses try out. Also, my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, let’s Talk About Better©, The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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WeCrashed - Wondery's Newest Series
The Not Old Better Show - Business Buildout
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #425. As part of our Business Buildout interview series, you’re in for a treat. So many of you loved the interview with David Brown, host of the Business Wars, that we’ve been given a preview of his newest series, WeCrashed.
The co-working company WeWork was the poster child for a new economy. It was born in New York City from the ashes of the Great Recession, WeWork’s founders wanted to change not just the way people work, but how they live, sleep, and even raise their children. Its charismatic founder Adam Neumann had an intoxicating vision for the company -- but did it ever match the reality? Hosted by David Brown of Wondery’s hit podcast Business Wars, WeCrashed is a six-part series about the rise and fall of WeWork. It’s a story of hope and hubris, and pulls back the curtain on the lengths certain people will go to chase “unicorns.”
Listen now at wondery.fm/wecrashedONB
Business Wars - We Crashed - David Brown
THE NOT OLD BETTER SHOW BUSINESS BUILDOUT SERIES
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #424.
As part of our Business Buildout Interview series, our guest today is David Brown, host of the Business Wars podcast from Wondery.
If you’ve ever thought that the phrase “business is boring” is true, I have the absolute definitive proof that it is NOT. Business is intriguing and engaging.
And, chronicling some of history’s most compelling rivalries is also intriguing and engaging. Our guest today, David Brown, host of Business Wars podcast, will tell us all about business rivalries like Blockbuster vs. Netflix, Nike vs. Adidas, Marvel vs. DC Comics, as well as a special trailer from the Business Wars upcoming episode titled “We Crashed.” You’ll love that, so stick around…
Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, inventors, investors, and executives to new heights — or to ruin. And host David Brown, a master storyteller, with a background deep and broad as managing editor and anchor of the daily statewide public radio news hour “Texas Standard”, based at Austin NPR affiliate KUT-FM. David Brown is the former anchor of the Peabody award-winning public radio business program “Marketplace”, and a veteran public radio journalist for more than three decades.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Business Buildout interview series, journalist, storyteller David Brown.
My thanks to David Brown, host of the podcast Business Wars. You’ll find links to Business Wars in our show notes today. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails with show ideas and questions coming and send them to me at info@notold-better.com. Remember, Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
Thanks, everybody, and click HERE for Business Wars:
https://wondery.com/shows/business-wars/
How To Watch the Oscars - Film Critic Noah Gittell
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 423. As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living interview series, our guest today is Noah Gittell. Noah Gittell a previous guest on the show, and a fan favorite, is a film critic for the Washington City Paper. Noah Gittell also writes for publications including The Atlantic, The Guardian, Salon, and the LA Review of Books. Noah Gittell is a regular on-camera guest on BBC’s “Talking Movies,” program. Noah Gittell will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program entitled, ‘How to Watch the Oscars,’ February 6, 2020. Please check our web site (https://notold-better.com) for links, tickets and other detail, or directly from the Smithsonian Associates: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/how-to-watch-oscars?utm_source=RAad&utm_medium=OAtsa&utm_content=mwX&utm_campaign=MayWe
Wondery The Next Big Idea
THE NOT OLD BETTER SHOW BUSINESS INTERVIEW SERIES
For our audience of The Not Old Better Show, many of us are in our second acts, and we’re thinking bigger, like never before. We’re creating better. Living smarter and ideas are coming at you every day from all directions. Where do you even start? I suggest starting with Wondery’s new podcast, titled THE NEXT BIG IDEA, which is hosted by Rufus Griscom, and featuring thought-leaders Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Daniel Pink, THE NEXT BIG IDEA brings you the most groundbreaking ideas that have the power to change the way you live, work, and think.
Check it out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-big-idea/id1482067226
Dr. Douglas Fields - The New Brain Science: How Brainwave Research Is Shaping the Future
The Not Old Better Show - Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #421. As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science interview series, today’s guest is neuroscientist, Dr. R. Douglas Fields. Dr. R. Douglas Fields is an adjunct professor in the neuroscience and cognitive science program at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Dr. Fields will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program, entitled The New Brain Science: How Brainwave Research Is Shaping the Future, Wednesday, February 5, 2020. For more details, please check our web site, or the Smithsonian Associates web site, via links at Not Old Better.com What is as unique as your fingerprints and more revealing than your diary? Your brainwaves. Analyzing brainwaves has been possible for nearly a century, but neuroscientists are now widening their awareness of the wealth of information brainwaves can hold about who we are—and that information’s power. Neuroscientist R. Douglas Fields examines the current frontiers of the new brain science and what its research means for medicine, technology, and our understanding of ourselves. He explores how information drawn from brainwaves has the potential to reveal hidden signifiers of mental illness and neurological disorders; the role brainwaves can play in improving cognitive performance and health; and how they can be used to control devices from prosthetic limbs to fighter drones. He also looks ahead to the possibilities that future developments in brainwave research may open. That was our guest today, Dr. R. Douglas Fields, reading from his new book, Electric Brain. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science interview series, Dr. R. Douglas Fields. My thanks to Dr. Douglas Fields, will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program, entitled The New Brain Science: How Brainwave Research Is Shaping the Future, Wednesday, February 5, 2020. For more details, please check our web site, or the Smithsonian Associates web site, via links at Not Old Better.com My thanks, as well, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody. For ticket details, please check out the Smithsonian Associates web site: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/new-brain-science-how-brainwave-research-is-shaping-future
Travels with Darley - Qatar Smithsonian Associates
THE NOT OLD BETTER SHOW, SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES SERIES
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #420.
Our guest today is Emmy-nominated television host, writer, and producer Darley Newman. Darley Newman answers our questions about her upcoming Smithsonian Associates program, entitled Travels with Darley: Exploring Qatar, January 30, and we’ll have more details at our site and at Smithsonian Associates web site. Darley Newman shares insider tips on Qatar, which she curated while filming her popular PBS series “Travels with Darley.” Darley Newman explores topics from the tradition of falconry to adventures in the desert to Qatari cuisine, Darley met locals of all walks of life who shared stories about Qatar’s history and present-day culture, including female entrepreneurs, soccer enthusiasts, museum curators, the cosmopolitan capital, Doha, as well as off-the-beaten-path experiences amid the beauty and culture of the middle eastern nation of Qatar. Check out a sneak preview of her episode devoted to Qatar. That was an excerpt from the new “Travels with Darley,” show, and the host of the show, Darley Newman is our guest today, so please join me via internet phone in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Darley Newman. My thanks to Darley Newman, Emmy-nominated television host, writer, and producer Darley Newman shares insider tips on Qatar, which she curated while filming her popular PBS series “Travels with Darley.” Darley Newman will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program entitled, Travels with Darley: Exploring Qatar, January 30, and we’ll have more details at our site and at Smithsonian Associates web site. And, my thanks to the Smithsonian team for their help in supporting the show with great Smithsonian guests and topics. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show fans. Please take part in suggesting guests and topics yourselves and keep your emails coming to paul@notold-better.com. Remember, let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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James Clement, The Switch, Fitness Friday
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Expert Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday expert interview series. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #419. So many of us in The Not Old Better Show audience is concerned about, and want to know more about longevity, anti-aging, intermittent fasting as it applies to anti-aging, and good diet habits in general. We’re on the eve of 2020, and Happy New Year’s resolutions abound. Today’s Fitness Friday expert interview series guest is James W. Clement, author of the new book, “The Switch: Ignite Your Metabolism With Intermittent Fasting, Protein Cycling, and Keto,” James Clement is all about New Year’s resolutions and is resolved to help us understand the science behind life extension. James Clement is best known for his Supercentenarian Research Study, which he started in 2010 with Professor George M. Church of Harvard Medical School. Through worldwide collaborations and in his own laboratory in Gainesville, Florida, James Clement focuses on advancing cutting-edge biomedical discoveries so that humanity can take advantage of these anti-aging breakthroughs. This is an exciting subject and the research is fascinating. In our interview today, James Clement discusses How can you lose dramatic weight, ease chronic conditions, and stay healthier longer by flipping the switch on your metabolism with intermittent fasting, protein cycling, and keto! It’s called autophagy…and we can activate this Switch ourselves… That, of course, is our guest today, James Clement, reading from his new book, “The Switch: Ignite Your Metabolism With Intermittent Fasting, Protein Cycling, and Keto.” Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday series, via internet phone, author James Clement. My thanks to author James Clement, “The Switch: Ignite Your Metabolism With Intermittent Fasting, Protein Cycling, and Keto.” My thanks, as well, to you our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Thanks to you all for a great 2019, and I’m excited about 2020 and all our great new shows, topics, and interviews. Please continue to send me show ideas and your thoughts at Paul@notold-better.com. Happy New Year everyone.
Mary Linn - Vital Voices: Endangered Languages in a Changing World
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living Series
Happy Holidays everyone. Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #418. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series, our guest today is Mary Linn, Curator of Cultural and Linguistic Revitalization for the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (CFCH). As a matter of fact, we’re listening to some Smithsonian Folkways Recordings of a Harvest Song, and the CFCH Music from South New Guinea series. Mary Linn discusses with us how indigenous languages are linked to health, education, and employment, as well as the vital connection they provide to the continuity of knowledge and cultural practices. Mary Linn also tells us how speakers of endangered and minoritized languages are engaged in innovative efforts to reclaim them, thus revitalizing, and drawing on examples from several resilient communities, including unwritten languages.
One of the examples of an unwritten language that we’ll discuss is the language of Chuukese. Mary Linn will hear some Chuukese spoken to her by my son, Avery Vogelzang, which we’ll also do during our interview, and now, just to give you a sense of this language. I will tell you, too, that Chuukese isn’t a language that Mary Linn is focused on, however, it is one of the languages that could easily be in need of linguistic revitalization, as it is spoken by a very small population in the Federated State of Micronesia. That, of course, is my son, Avery Vogelzang, speaking a brief bit of Chuukese, but we’ll now be joined by Mary Linn, Curator of Cultural and Linguistic Revitalization for the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Please check out the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage: https://folklife.si.edu
Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Surviving Holiday Travel
The Not Old Better Show, Healthy Travel Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #416.
I love the holidays. I enjoy this time of year because of family, faith, giving, receiving and holiday travel. Yes, I’ll say it again…I do enjoy holiday travel, but not everybody does.
Some don’t enjoy the chaos of the mass transit systems, the bedlam at the airports and the sheer number of us out and about. But I love it. Some just plain don’t like holiday travel because of the upheaval to our lives, our body clocks, and what being in new places means to our digestion and health.
It is really easy to overlook good health when we travel.
Today’s show is another great one in our Travelan Food & Travel Interview series, and we’re speaking with travel health expert on nutrition, diet, lifestyle, balance and a registered nurse, Stacy Koski.
Stacy Koski is a Travel Health Nurse consultant at Passport Health and works with Passport Health customers all over the world to educate and advise on vaccinations, immigration health, and advanced medical travel-related education.
Stacy Koski is the founder of Balance Nutrition and Bliss Entourage and works to implement tools into your life that guide us to better travel health.
That, of course, is our guest today, travel health expert and registered nurse, Stacy Koski.
Today’s show focuses on the splendid idea of sandy beaches, majestic mountains and exciting adventures that await us, all of which follow the often cramped road trip, delayed airplane flight or choppy cruise.
But health is one thing that shouldn’t be set aside when you're trying to sidetrack your daily responsibilities for a little rest and relaxation. So, Stacy Koski will share some tips and tricks that health professionals have for three popular vacation travel options — cars, planes, and cruises.
Please join me in welcoming back to The Not Old Better Show, health travel expert, Stacy Koski.
My thanks to Travelan for their help in arranging today’s show, and my special thanks to Stacy Koski, RN, and travel health expert from Passport Health, Balance Nutrition, Bliss Entourage for her excellent tips and guidance about holiday travel. My thanks to you, our special Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, let’s talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Happy Holidays everybody.
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Language and Aging - Dr. Roger Kreuz
Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science Series, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #415.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science interview series, today’s guest is Dr. Roger Kreuz.
Dr. Roger Kreuz is a cognitive scientist Roger Kreuz, and his work examines how aging affects language and how language affects aging, and Dr. Kreuz studies why language ability shapes our lives throughout its course. Dr. Roger Kreuz will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, Dec. 18, 2019, and the title of his presentation is Language and Aging: A Resilient Relationship. The event is sold out, so please check out our web site for details on how to sign up for the waiting list.
That, of course, is our guest today, Dr. Roger Kreuz, reading from his new book, Changing Minds: How Aging Affects Language and How Language Affects Aging co-authored with Richard Roberts.
Please join me in welcoming to Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Dr. Roger Kreuz.
My thanks to Dr. Roger Kreuz. Dr. Roger Kreuz will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, Dec. 18, 2019, and the title of his presentation is Language and Aging: A Resilient Relationship. The event is sold out, so please check out our web site for details on how to sign up for the waiting list. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Happy Holidays everyone, and Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
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Steve Farber - Love is Just Damn Good Business
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Happy Holidays and welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #414. Today’s show is brought to you by AirMedCare Network and GlutaDose. Check out our show web site for more sponsor details.
As part of our Art of Living, Artist’s interview series, I’m thrilled to be talking with Steve Farber.
Steve Farber is the founder and CEO of The Extreme Leadership Institute, an executive coach, and author of Love is Just Damn Good Business. His other books include the bestsellers The Radical Leap and Greater Than Yourself. A sought-after speaker and business consultant, Steve Farber’s new book, Love is Just Damn Good Business, which we’ll be discussing is just, well, Damn Good, to coin a phrase.
I thoroughly enjoyed Steve’s new book, because I get it: Love matters in life and business. Steve Farber explains how love manifests itself in business, and Farber provides many illustrations of love in action, all of which I can apply immediately to my business here on the show. The case studies are helpful, informative, instructive and also can be applied immediately.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, best selling author, Steve Farber.
My thanks to both AirMedCare Network and GlutaDose for sponsoring today’s show. Please check out our web site for deals and more details on both sponsors. My thanks to Steve Farber for his generous time, and my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience for your equally generous time. I know you’re busy and I appreciate you spending time with me. Happy Holidays everyone, and remember let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Exercise Helps Anxiety and Depression - John Ratey, MD
Fitness Friday Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #413. Today’s show is brought to you by AirMedCare Network.
As part of our Fitness Friday expert interview series, today’s guest is best selling author, neuropsychiatrist, Dr. John Ratey.
Associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard University, John J. Ratey MD, is an internationally recognized expert in Neuropsychiatry, and has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and 11 books, including the groundbreaking ADHD “Driven to Distraction” series, and “Spark, The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain.”
Chances are good that you, or someone you know, is dealing with anxiety. One in five Americans over 18 reported having a chronic anxiety disorder during the past year. Anxiety can increase a person’s risk for other psychiatric disorders like depression and can contribute to diabetes and cardiovascular problems. One sobering study shows that people with anxiety tend to be more sedentary and do less intense forms of physical activity if any. That’s ironic, because physical activity, and moving our muscles may be the single best non-medical solution we have for preventing and treating anxiety.
That, of course, is our guest today, Dr. John Ratey.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dr. John Ratey.
My thanks to AirMedCare Network for sponsoring the show today, and my thanks to Dr. John Ratey for joining me. As always, my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Happy Holidays, everybody.
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Delayed Justice: The Hunt for Hitler’s Hidden Soldiers in America-Debbie Cenziper
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #412.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series, our guest today is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, a contributing Investigative reporter at the Washington Post, and author of the new book, Citizen 865: The Hunt for Hitler’s Hidden Soldiers in America, Debbie Cenziper’s new book delves into the hunt for Nazi war criminals who entered the United States after World War II, unbeknownst to American immigration authorities. Debbie Cenziper will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, Thursday, December 5, 2019, details are available on our web site, and the title of her presentation is Delayed Justice: The Hunt for Hitler’s Hidden Soldiers in America.
Drawing on her new book, Debbie Cenziper unfolds the harrowing wartime journeys of two Jewish orphans from occupied Poland who outran the “Trawniki Men" and settled in the United States, only to learn that some of their one-time captors had as well.
Debbie Cenziper traces how a tenacious team of prosecutors and historians sought to hold the “Trawniki Men” accountable for their crimes decades after the war's end, unraveling the details behind the most lethal killing operation in WWII, and battled to the present day to remove them from American soil.
That, of course, is our guest today, Debbie Cenziper, reading from her new book, Citizen 865: The Hunt for Hitler’s Hidden Soldiers in America.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates author interview series, investigative reporter, Debbie Cenziper.
My thanks to investigative journalist, author Debbie Cenziper, will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, Thursday, December 5, 2019, details are available on our web site, and the title of her presentation is Delayed Justice: The Hunt for Hitler’s Hidden Soldiers in America. My thanks as always to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience for your time. I know it’s valuable and I appreciate you joining me today. Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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60th Anniversary of the Sound of Music - Robert Wyatt
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #411. Today’s show is brought to you by GlutaDose Wellness.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Year of Music artist interview series, our guest today is pianist, raconteur, and American music specialist Robert Wyatt. Robert Wyatt will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program titled, The Sound of Music at 60: The Musical That’s One of Our Favorite Things. Check out our web site for more details.
Robert Wyatt and I discuss the behind the scenes elements of the Sound of Music to showcase the making and production of the beloved and enduring show that captured a tale of hope amid the darkness of wartime Europe. Robert Wyatt explores the history of the musical, how the real-life story of the Von Trapp Family Singers differs from the Broadway and film depictions, and the collaborative relationships and backstage drama among the musical’s producers, directors, and cast.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Robert Wyatt.
My thanks to GlutaDose Wellness for sponsoring today’s show, and special thanks to Robert Wyatt for joining me today. As always, my thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to help the show, and to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
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Lindsay Graham - American Elections: Wicked Game
The Not Old Better Show, Artist Interview Series
Welcome to a special segment of The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #410.
The US election season is underway, and our country’s political heavyweights will make the big ‘final push’ in important campaigns across the United States.
You know this, but today US voters face a choice that could shape the nation for years, and is so important to all of us, not just members of The Not Old Better Show audience.
The November of 2020 elections are approximately 1 year away, and citizens of the United States will cast ballots to elect their president. With feelings of political polarization at an all-time high, though, many are dreading another year of outrage, mourning, and animosity.
I hear the following refrain wherever I go, and as Not Old Better Show audience, we ask frequently, “Can’t we just go back to the “good ol’ days” when political parties worked together, and politicians put country over party?
Well, it turns out, those days never existed. It’s time to rethink what you thought you knew about presidential politics with the new Wondery podcast: American Elections: Wicked Game.
The new show from Wondery, American Elections: Wicked Game looks back some, from the unanimous election of George Washington in 1789 to Donald Trump’s surprise victory in 2016, and each episode will explore the truth behind all 58 of America’s elections - all the way through the 2020 election. American Elections: Wicked Game host, Lindsay Graham, the host of American History Tellers and American Scandal, and offers answers to the questions: was there ever a “good ol’ days” or was presidential politics always played dirty?
Americans have this very real animosity.
Many of us wonder why we can’t just go back to those days where the political climate was far more temperate, and to a renewed spirit of political bipartisanship.
And that agreeable past we all remember, a mirage…it was never really there.
What is likely to happen? Final outcomes are difficult to predict, especially as media suggest turnout could be the highest it’s been in decades, and many prognosticators believe the races remain on a knife-edge of victory or defeat. It won’t take much of a nudge in either direction to topple a lot of races!
With all that in mind, we'll be speaking with the host of American Elections: Wicked Gam, Lindsay Graham. And, while you’re listening, make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Just open your podcast app and search for “American Elections: Wicked Game.” You can also find the link in the episode notes, so check it out… Listen now at: http://wondery.fm/AENotOld
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Enjoy.
BEN FOLDS - A Dream About Lightning Bugs
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #409.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Year of Music series, this will be a very special show. In a minute or two, I’ll be speaking with Ben Folds. And I’ll tell you right out of the gate, I’m a huge fan. My exercise playlist repeats Zak and Sara, and that opening piano in Zak and Sara is just Ben Folds at his best! As a matter of fact, it’s hard to think about Ben Folds without the characters in his songs.
And now, Ben Folds, in his first book, a memoir titled A Dream About Lightning Bugs: A Life of Music and Cheap Lessons, Ben Folds opens up about those characters, what he knows, what he thinks he knows, and what it took to move from a working-class childhood in North Carolina to stardom.
Join me and Ben Folds for a conversation during which Ben Folds talks about his creative process; how his personal life intersects with his songwriting; why he insists that the ups and downs are essential for any artist; and how paying his dues (his polka career never quite took off) and never losing sight of his dream of a creative life helped shape him into the musician he wanted to be.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Ben Folds.
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Elders Climate Action - Hazel Chandler
The Not Old Betters Show Inside Science Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #408. Today’s show is brought to you by Native.
As part of our Inside Science interview series, today I’m speaking with Hazel Chandler, a member of the National Steering Committee of Elders Climate Action. We’re going to talk a lot about Elders Climate Action, but briefly, the Elders Climate Action group is a nationwide, non-partisan group committed and determined to change our nation’s policies while there is still time on about the catastrophic issues of global warming in the earth’s climate.
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Ford V. Ferrari - Review and Conversation
The Not Old Better Show- Movies Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #407.
As part of our movie reviews for adults, today we’re talking about the new film, Ford V. Ferrari. We’ve all likely seen the ads, promos, trailers, etc., for the new ‘Ford v. Ferrari,’ movie. I saw the movie yesterday, and want to share my review, plus two recordings from the film and from Matt Damon about his role. Let’s listen as the cast talks about “how Ford needs to think like Ferrari,” and what victory at Le Mans will mean to Ford.
It’s a real ‘David and Goliath” story, and one where America shines brightly, but not overly so, in a ‘jingoistic’ manner, but genuinely tough, smart, and resilient. Just the way we love movies to be. The characters are reluctant heroes, people who live by a strong moral code all their own, often idiosyncratic, sometimes less than law-abiding, but true to their values. We want to be moved, to cry to laugh... to be inspired. This movie is all of that and more.”
This is a great date night film, so I suggest going early, and try seeing it in IMAX. As a matter of fact, I’m going again, and this time to our local IMAX, taking my son for a car flick for the family.
My thanks to EPK for help with the Matt Damon clip, which isn’t original to me. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
American Elections - Wondery
The Not Old Better Show, and Wondery
Welcome to a special segment of The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #406.
The US election season is underway, and our country’s political heavyweights will make the big ‘final push’ in important campaigns across the United States.
You know this, but today US voters face a choice that could shape the nation for years and is so important to all of us, not just members of The Not Old Better Show audience.
The November of 2020 elections are approximately 1 year away, and citizens of the United States will cast ballots to elect their president. With feelings of political polarization at an all-time high, though, many are dreading another year of outrage, mourning, and animosity.
I hear the following refrain wherever I go, and as Not Old Better Show audience, we ask frequently, “Can’t we just go back to the “good ol’ days” when political parties worked together, and politicians put country over party?
Well, it turns out, those days never existed. It’s time to rethink what you thought you knew about presidential politics with the new Wondery podcast: American Elections: Wicked Game.
The new show from Wondery, American Elections: Wicked Game looks back some, from the unanimous election of George Washington in 1789 to Donald Trump’s surprise victory in 2016, and each episode will explore the truth behind all 58 of America’s elections - all the way through the 2020 election. American Elections: Wicked Game host, Lindsay Graham, the host of American History Tellers and American Scandal, and offers answers to the questions: was there ever a “good ol’ days” or was presidential politics always played dirty?
Americans have this very real animosity.
Many of us wonder why we can’t just go back to those days where the political climate was far more temperate, and to a renewed spirit of political bipartisanship.
And that agreeable past we all remember, a mirage…it was never really there.
What is likely to happen? Final outcomes are difficult to predict, especially as media suggest turnout could be the highest it’s been in decades, and many prognosticators believe the races remain on a knife-edge of victory or defeat. It won’t take much of a nudge in either direction to topple a lot of races!
With all that in mind, I’ve got something important for you: you’re about to hear a preview of American Elections: Wicked Game. While you’re listening, make sure to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Just open your podcast app and search for “American Elections: Wicked Game.” You can also find the link in the episode notes, so check it out… Listen now at: http://wondery.fm/AENotOld
http://wondery.fm/AENotOld
Presidents and the Space Program: How Kennedy, Nixon, and Reagan Set the Trajectory
Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series. featuring Dr. John Hogsdon
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #405
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science author interview series, our guest today is Dr.John Logsdon.
Dr. John Logsdon is often referred to as the “Dean of space policy,” and an educator, author, analyst, and historian of the presidential decisions that have shaped the U.S. space program since its inception. Dr. Logsdon will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates Inside Science author interview series, November 19, 2019. Check out our site for more details.
Dr. John Logsdon is the author of John F. Kennedy and the Race to the Moon and After Apollo? And, Richard Nixon and the American Space Program. In 1961, John F. Kennedy decided that being the leader in space was essential to the United States’ national interest, and chose to send Americans to land on the Moon as the most visible element of that quest for preeminence.
Even as Apollo 11 achieved the goal set by Kennedy, Richard Nixon decided that there was no need to set an ambitious post-Apollo objective. He mandated that the space agency should compete for priority and funding with other government programs, choosing the space shuttle as the centerpiece of NASA’s efforts.
Ronald Reagan, with his Kennedy-like rhetoric, treated the space program as an example of American exceptionalism and global leadership. He gave NASA the second half of its post-Apollo ambition, developing a space station as “the next logical step.” Though he was the first president to become enthusiastic about potential private-sector space activities, Reagan was a fiscal conservative who followed Nixon’s lead in limiting NASA’s share of the government budget to far less than what it had been during the Apollo project.
Join me and Dr. John M. Logsdon, for a discussion of how presidential leadership impacted America’s space program, featuring video clips of remarks by Kennedy, Nixon, and Reagan reflecting their views on that exploration. Dr. Logsdon will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates Inside Science author interview series, November 19, 2019, titled, Presidents and the Space Program: How Kennedy, Nixon, and Reagan Set the Trajectory. Check out our site for more details. But, please welcome to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Dr. John Logsdon.
My thanks to author, historian, NASA Advisory Council member, Dr. John Logsdon. Links and ticket details for Dr. John Logsdon, who will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates Inside Science author interview series, November 19, 2019, titled, Presidents and the Space Program: How Kennedy, Nixon, and Reagan Set the Trajectory are available at our site, and for more details, please check out the Smithsonian Associates site, all of which we’ll link to. And, thanks always to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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New Edition of Joy Of Cooking - Becker & Scott
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #404
Ahhh, I love that music…hopefully it brings to mind images of cooking, food, kitchen time because as part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living author interview series, our guests today are “Joy of Cooking” next-generation co-authors, co-editors, cooks, and husband and wife, John Becker and Megan Scott, and we will be discussing the newest Joy Of Cooking edition. There are nearly 20 million copies of Joy of Cooking in print today, and it’s safe to say that most of them are well-worn and close at hand in their owners’ kitchens. Originally self-published in 1931 by Irma S. Rombauer, a widowed St. Louis homemaker, the first commercial edition of Joy of Cooking was published in 1936. Subsequent editions were revised and updated by Irma Rombauer and Marion Rombauer Becker throughout the 20th century. Irma Rombauer’s great-grandson John Becker, one of our guests today, joined by his wife, Megan Scott, will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates Art of Living author interview series, November 14, 2019. Check out our site for more details.
In the process of creating the 9th edition of this classic ‘Joy Of Cooking,’ experience, John Becker and Megan Scott tell us that in addition to covering all the classic recipes better, one of the important goals was to include all of the ingredients people can now encounter that would have been more difficult to find since the last edition of Joy of Cooking, which was in 2006!
In our conversation today John Becker and Megan Scott tell us all about how they’ve infused the latest incarnation of Joy of Cooking with a contemporary voice informed by culinary tradition, a family's legacy, an encyclopedic coverage of ingredients and techniques, an understanding of the science behind the food, and advice about how to be a great cook: you’ll love the answer.
That, of course, is Megan Scott, one of our guests today, who, along with her cook, co-author and co-editor husband, John Becker, will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates Art of Living series, The New Joy of Cooking: A Family Recipe, November 14, 2019. Check out our site for more details, but John Becker and Megan Scott are here with us today, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, John Becker and Megan Scott.
My thanks to co-authors, co-editors, and cooks John Becker and Megan Scott, for joining me today. Links and ticket details for John Becker and Megan Scott’s November 14, 2019, Smithsonian Associates presentation, The New Joy of Cooking: A Family Recipe will be available at the NotOld-Better.com and the Smithsonian Associates web site, all of which we’ll link to. And, thanks always to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For tickets and more details, please click here on the Smithsonian Associates site: https://smithsonianassociates.org/Ticketing/tickets/new-joy-of-cooking-family-recipe
Wright Brothers & Military Planes - Paul Glenshaw
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #403
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today is historian and filmmaker Paul Glenshaw. Paul Glenshaw is also an artist, author, and educator with more than 25 years' experience working across disciplines in the arts, history, and sciences. Paul Glenshaw will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates Art of Living series, November 13, 2019. Check out our site for more details.
Paul Glenshaw’s Smithsonian Associates presentation, entitled, Orville Wright’s Redemption: The Story Behind the First Military Airplane. Orville Wright had come to the U.S. Army in 1908 to demonstrate the Wright Flyer airplane for their first potential American customer after Wilbur had already made their public debut in France to wild acclaim —demonstrations now regarded as critical milestones in early aviation. After making several successful flights, Orville crashed, resulting in the first airplane fatality. Paul Glenshaw tells a more personal story, that of Orville Wright’s recovery after the fatal accident in 1908 at the same field that claimed the life of his passenger, the subsequent investigation, where the airplane crash-landed and local to DC landmarks.
That, of course, is our guest today, historian and filmmaker Paul Glenshaw. Again, Paul Glenshaw will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates Art of Living series, Orville Wright’s Redemption: The Story Behind the First Military Airplane. November 13, 2019. Check out our site for more details, but Paul Glenshaw is here with us today, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Paul Glenshaw.
My thanks to historian and filmmaker, Paul Glenshaw for joining me today. Links and ticket details for Paul Glenshaw’s Smithsonian Associates presentation, Orville Wright’s Redemption: The Story Behind the First Airplane, will be available at the NotOld-Better.com and the Smithsonian Associates web site, all of which we’ll link to. And, thanks always to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For ticket details and more information, please click here on the Smithsonian link:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/Ticketing/tickets/orville-wrights-redemption-story-behind-first-military-airplane
How To Recover, Post Workout, After Age 60
Fitness Friday Series with Sabrena Jo
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #402.
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo.
When we talk about fitness with Sabrena Jo on The Not Old Better Show, we talk a lot about “activity,” but not a lot about recovery from activity. As Sabrena Jo reminds us, and our audience knows this well, as we get older we tend to spend less time in physical activity than when we were younger, and even less time recovering from the limited activity we do do.
Sabrena Jo, Director of Science and Research Content for the American Council on Exercise, tells us that recovery from exercise depends on many biochemical, hormonal, and physiological processes that can affect the repair and remodeling of protein in muscles and connective tissue. It’s quite complex and involves immediate recovery after exercise and slower recovery over the next 24 to 72 hours.
Research on age-related muscle recovery has produced inconsistent results. Some studies have found that in older (“masters”) athletes, muscles recover more slowly than in their younger counterparts, while other studies have found similar recovery rates between older and younger athletes. It may depend, in part, on the type of exercise. Older athletes tend to recover better from intense cycling, for example than from exercise like running, which leads to greater muscle damage. Of course, all this depends on the age of the athletes (there’s almost always a big difference between a 40-year-old and a 70-year-old), how fit they are, and genetic factors.
Sabrena Jo, ACE Fitness Director of Science and Research Content is here today to talk giving muscles a day off to recover between workouts. For instance, do a lower-body workout one day, upper-body the next day. Or alternate days of strength training with days of cardio workouts. We’ll talk about much more related to exercise recovery today like eating, drinking and protein, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, ACE Fitness’ Sabrena Jo.
My thanks always to Sabrena Jo, ACE Director of Science and Research Content for joining us today. Of course, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails coming to me with show ideas, suggestions, and comments: @ info@notold-better.com.
Remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Artificial Intelligence and You - Dr. Susan Schneider
Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science Author Interview
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #401.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science Author Interview series, our guest today is Dr. Susan Schneider. Dr. Susan Schneider is a cognitive scientist and philosopher at the University of Connecticut and the NASA/Blumberg Chair of Astrobiology at the Library of Congress. Dr. Susan Schneider’s expertise is in Artificial Intelligence and is the author of the new book, Artificial You: AI and the Future of Your Mind. Dr. Susan Schneider will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates Inside Science series, November 12, 2019. Check out our site for more details.
Dr. Susan Schneider writes about AI and says even today brain microchips and other techniques to integrate humans with artificial intelligence are under development. AI, Dr. Schneider says, is revolutionizing the economy, and will inevitably go inside the head as corporations attempt to allow us seamless access to our devices.
Schneider addresses the implications of AI in our lives, and how to ensure the science develops in a way that promotes human flourishing. But, just wait for the next 20 years…
That, of course, is our guest today, Dr. Susan Schneider, reading from her new book, Artificial You: AI and the Future of Your Mind. Again, Dr. Susan Schneider will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates Inside Science series, November 12, 2019. Check out our site for more details, but Dr. Susan Schneider is here with us today, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dr. Susan Schneider.
My thanks Dr. Susan Schneider for joining me today. Links and ticket details for Dr. Susan Schneider’s Inside Science presentation, Artificial Intelligence: Will It Go to Your Head Someday? , will be available at the NotOld-Better.com and the Smithsonian Associates web site, all of which we’ll link to. And, thanks always to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
For tickets and more details, please click here at Smithsonian Associates: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/artificial-intelligence-will-it-go-to-your-head-someday
Bad Batch - New From Wondery
The Not Old Better Show
In Wondery's new series Bad Batch, host Laura Beil (Dr. Death) investigates the multi-billion dollar underregulated industry of stem cell therapy where greed and desperation collide. When a group of patients wind up in a Texas hospital in critical condition, the trail leads back to one stem cell company and its charismatic CEO. What happens when a supposed miracle cure leaves you worse off than before? Listen to Bad Batch atwondery.fm/BadBatchPodcast
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #399.
As part of our Movies for Adults interview and review series, I saw the film ‘Current War’ and want to give you my review and comments about the film.
Historically, this is a thrilling story: Three brilliant visionaries: Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse, and Nikolai Tesla, set off in a charged battle for the future of electricity in The Current War, the epic story of the cutthroat competition that literally lit up the modern world.
Please check out my review.
Thanks to EPK.tv for the Cumberbatch interview, which isn’t original to me, but appreciated. That’s my thought…Remember, Let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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AARP Innovation Labs Artiphon
The Not Old Better Show - AARP Business Buildout
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode 398.
Hey everybody… I attended AARP’s annual 2019 Business Pitch Competition, the “Better Together” event at AARP’s Innovation Labs, in Washington, DC. Of course, AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. The pitch event is sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs which engages with startups to transform markets and change lives.
This event features leading-edge startups from across the country. The startups pitch their ideas that will shape the future of how we all age regarding health, wealth and self solutions. The AARP Innovation Labs are committed to engaging the best and the brightest startups to identify challenges and solve big issues that impact us all as we age.
Of course, the Innovation part of the name ‘Innovation Labs” has a long history at AARP. AARP was built on innovation and has always worked toward developing solutions that create opportunities and solve problems for people 55+ in age. It’s part of the DNA at AARP.
Additionally, AARP has long recognized the “longevity economy” — the economic opportunity that America’s older population represents — and AARP has actively encouraged product developers and marketers to respond to this “longevity economy" with solutions focused on the interests and needs of people age 55-plus.
While at the event, I spoke to all the participants, including today’s guest, from Artiphon, who won 2d Prize overall. Let me tell you a bit about Artiphon, which is a cool company, based in Nashville…music capital city. Artiphon lets you play almost any instrument you want in one simple device: the Artiphon. It’s a very cool device. When you see it, it may remind you, as it did me, of the Melodica, from when I was a boy. The difference is that the Artiphon has lots of keys, which allow you to really bring the music and technology together. You actually do play it like a guitar/piano/violin. As a matter of fact, we’re listening to some of the music now, produced live at the event for us by the Artiphon team. The creators who we’ll be speaking within just a moment, were aiming to reach a wide spectrum of people and those of us over 60 will figure this out, and the web site offers lots of great instructional videos, so when they say the "everyone" instrument, they aren't kidding. Getting into music creation and learning to play an instrument may have been an overwhelming (and expensive) process in the past, but this has changed the game. Now, anyone and everyone interested in music creation can pick up an Artiphon and get their groove on, even if they would never walk into a Guitar Center.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Andy Miller.
Thanks for joining me for our recap of the recent AARP Innovation Labs, “Better Together,” pitch event. Stay tuned for the rest of our series, during which we interview each of the participants. Check each one out, these are some cool new startups, focused on aging.
Thanks, everybody, and remember, let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
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Syrian Refugees Relief Efforts - Hisham Al Zayed
The Not Old Better Show - Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #397
As part of our Opinion, Issues of the Day series, today’s show is a very special one. Special because of our subject. Special because of the issues involved. And, special because as members of The Not Old Better audience, many of us have grandchildren, extended families, and we know how important children and grandchildren are to us.
Let me ask a rhetorical question: what if those children didn’t have families? Didn’t have you as grandparents. Those children, as orphans, brings much greater need for lifesaving support, healthcare, nutrition, vulnerability, and many, many more issues.
I don’t ask often, but during the next 2 months, and toward the holiday season of giving, I’m going to ask you all to give of yourselves, give what you can, give funds if available, but give and pray for the orphans of the middle eastern countries ravaged by decades of violence, producing the worst orphan and family crisis the world has ever seen.
As I say, I don’t ask often, and I would be disingenuous if I didn’t support this myself. Gretchen and I donate monthly to the Helping Hand program, one of many, but really doing some great work, and we provide funds and other subsistence-based items to a young boy, his name is Ali Ashgar, and he’s a kindergartner, and his life could be worse, but it could also be so much better.
I met Ali Ashgar through our guest today, Hisham Al Zayed.
Hisham Al Zayed is the Operations Manager for the Helping Hand organization, throughout the Middle East and North Africa, and joins me today to talk about the Helping Hands program, giving us all a current update on the crisis, explaining the orphan and widow program, and giving some examples about how to help. We will put up links directing you to the Helping Hand web site, which is rated amongst the top charities by Charity Navigator, and InterAction. The Helping Hand financial audits are available online, too, but there are many great organizations doing great work on behalf of orphans. Please, this time of year, uplift an orphan into self-reliance and independence by giving them the tools they need to thrive, and even survive. Your donations will offer support focus on education, vocational training, and monthly financial support.
Let’s learn more, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Hisham Al Zayed.
My thanks to Hisham Al Zayed, and to the fine organization he represents: Helping Hand. Please consider giving during this upcoming giving season, and please pray for these people. My thanks, as well to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your show suggestions coming at info@notold-better.com. Let’s Talk About Better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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AARP Innovation Labs ANDY MILLER, SVP
The Not Old Better Show - AARP Business Buildout
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode 396.
Hi everybody…I'm just back from the AARP’s annual 2019 Business Pitch Competition. I attended the “Better Together” event at AARP’s Innovation Labs, in Washington, DC. Of course, AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. The pitch event is sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs which engages with startups to transform markets and change lives.
This event features leading-edge startups from across the country. The startups pitch their ideas that will shape the future of how we all age regarding health, wealth and self solutions. The AARP Innovation Labs are committed to engaging the best and the brightest startups to identify challenges and solve big issues that impact us all as we age.
Of course, the Innovation part of the name ‘Innovation Labs” has a long history at AARP. AARP was built on innovation and has always worked toward developing solutions that create opportunities and solve problems for people 55+ in age. It’s part of the DNA at AARP.
Additionally, AARP has long recognized the “longevity economy” — the economic opportunity that America’s older population represents — and AARP has actively encouraged product developers and marketers to respond to this “longevity economy" with solutions focused on the interests and needs of people age 55-plus.
While at the event, I spoke to all the participants, including the AARP SVP of the Innovation Labs, Andy Miller, who says: "This 2019 AARP Innovation Labs Grand Pitch finale is the culmination of several events across the country, where some of the best and brightest startups have been identified,” said Andy Miller, senior vice president of innovation and product development at AARP. The finalists were chosen from events held earlier this year in Berkeley, California; Boston; Las Vegas; Nashville; and New Orleans.
You’ll hear great interviews from all the participants, including AARP’s Andy Miller, over the next few shows, and today’s show features my interview with the event organizer, Andy Miller. SVP of Innovation and Product Development at AARP.
Andy Miller holds a BA in Economics and a Master’s in Entrepreneurial Studies, and serves as an Entrepreneurship Fellow and a member of the Innovation and Change Management Board at Suffolk University. He is also a member of the Board of Directors at YouthCITIES and holds many advisory board seats with startups such as Blush Messenger, Sidewalk and Campseekers.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Andy Miller.
Thanks for joining me for our recap of the recent AARP Innovation Labs, “Better Together,” pitch event. Stay tuned for the rest of our series, during which we interview each of the participants, including event organizer, and SVP of AARP’s Innovation Labs, Andy Miller. Check each one out, these are some cool new startups, focused on aging.
Thanks, everybody, and remember, let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
For more information about The Not Old Better Show, please click here: https://notold-better.com
Health, Pharma, Industry Icon Gary S. Jacob - Interview
The Not Old Better Show - Business Buildout
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #395.
As part of our Business Buildout, CEO Interview Series, our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is Dr. Gary Jacob. Despite an incredibly busy, demanding schedule, Dr. Jacob agreed to join us and answer questions about himself, his background successes, and the success of the company Immuron, where Dr. Gary Jacob is CEO. Immuron, as you’ll hear from Dr. Jacob, and have heard on previous programs, makes the successful Travelan product.
In preparation for today's interview, I had a series of pre calls with Dr. Jacob, and I am hoping for as much energy, brainpower and pure business acumen as this man. Dr. Jacob will impress you as he has me with his expertise, experience, and a deep knowledge of science.
Briefly, Dr. Gary Jacob is the Chief Executive Officer of Immuron and has 30+ years of extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries covers multiple disciplines, including research and development, operations, business development, capital financing activities, and senior management expertise.
I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and I know you will. Finally, before we introduce Dr. Jacob, I will tell you all that we anticipate having Dr. Jacob back soon to give us more about himself and his background, so stay tuned.
But, today, please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Dr. Gary Jacob.
My special thanks to Dr. Gary Jacob for joining me today, and please check out The Not Old Better Show web site for more details in Dr. Jacob’s bio. And, of course, my thanks always to the wonderful Immuron and Travelan team for all they do to support the show. The Not Old Better Show. Talk About Better. Thanks, everybody.
Check out Travelan: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JOE7RGM
Reverse Underground Railroad - Richard Bell
Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 394. Today’s show is brought to you by Air Med Care Network.com. (https://www.airmedcarenetwork.com)
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Author Interview series, our guest today is Richard Bell. Dr. Richard Bell, a previous guest on the show, and a fan favorite is a distinguished Professor of History at the University of Maryland.
Today on The Not Old Better Show we’ll be talking with Dr. Richard Bell, who will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program, titled The Reverse Underground Railroad: Slavery and Kidnapping in Pre-Civil War America. Check out our web site for more details about this excellent upcoming program.
Briefly, we’ll be speaking with Dr. Bell today to answer questions about The Reverse Underground Railroad. What on earth was the motive? Richard Bell associate professor of history at the University of Maryland, examines the prevalence of this heinous practice, the routes the kidnappers took, and the techniques they used to lure free black people. He considers the dramatic impact these kidnappings had on American history: accelerating the spread of slavery into new corners of the country, radicalizing black communities across the free states, and focusing the public’s attention for the first time on the suffering of black families forcibly separated by slavery.
That, of course, is our guest today, Dr. Richard Bell, reading from his new book, Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped Into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home. Remember, Dr. Richard Bell will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program titled The Reverse Underground Railroad: Slavery and Kidnapping in Pre-Civil War America, November 6, 2019, 6:45 PM at the Ripley Center.
Please join me and Dr. Richard Bell today, via internet phone…
My thanks to https://www.airmedcarenetwork.com for sponsoring today’s show, and my special thanks to Dr. Richard Bell for joining me today.
Links and ticket details for Dr. Richard Bell’s presentation, The Reverse Underground Railroad: Slavery and Kidnapping in Pre-Civil War America are available at NotOld-Better.com and the Smithsonian Associates web site (https://smithsonianassociates.org/Ticketing/tickets/reverse-underground-railroad-slavery-and-kidnapping-in-pre-civil-war-america), all of which we’ll link to. And, thanks always to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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AARP Innovation Winner Sunu - Fernando Albertorio
The Not Old Better Show - AARP Business Buildout
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode 393.
Hi everybody…I'm just back from the AARP’s annual 2019 Business Pitch Competition. I attended the “It’s Never Too Late Startup Business Pitch Competition,” at AARP’s Innovation Labs, in Washington, DC. Of course, AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. The pitch event is sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs which engages with startups to transform markets and change lives.
This event features leading-edge startups from across the country. The startups pitch their ideas that will shape the future of how we all age regarding health, wealth and self solutions. The AARP Innovation Labs are committed to engaging the best and the brightest startups to identify challenges and solve big issues that impact us all as we age.
Of course, the Innovation part of the name ‘Innovation Labs” has a long history at AARP. AARP was built on innovation and has always worked toward developing solutions that create opportunities and solve problems for people 55+ in age. It’s part of the DNA at AARP.
Additionally, AARP has long recognized the “longevity economy” — the economic opportunity that America’s older population represents — and AARP has actively encouraged product developers and marketers to respond to this “longevity economy" with solutions focused on the interests and needs of people age 55-plus.
While at the event, I spoke to all the participants, including the AARP SVP of the Innovation Labs, Andy Miller, who says: "This 2019 AARP Innovation Labs Grand Pitch finale is the culmination of several events across the country, where some of the best and brightest startups have been identified,” said Andy Miller, senior vice president of innovation and product development at AARP. The finalists were chosen from events held earlier this year in Berkeley, California; Boston; Las Vegas; Nashville; and New Orleans.
You’ll hear great interviews from all the participants, including AARP’s Andy Miller, over the next few shows, and today’s show features my interview with the winner of the Grand Pitch Competition Winner, Fernando Albertorio, who is the co-founder of Sunu, creator of the Sunu wristband that users wear, and uses sonar to help people who are blind or with low vision navigate their surroundings.
Sunu cofounder Fernando Albertorio explained to me that the Sunu wristband could be used along with a cane or guide dog to help people with impaired vision feel more comfortable in new surroundings.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Fernando Albertorio.
Thanks for joining me for our recap of the recent AARP Innovation Labs, “It’s Never Too Late Startup Business Pitch Competition,” pitch event. Stay tuned for the rest of our series, during which we interview each of the participants, including event organizer, and SVP of AARP’s Innovation Labs, Andy Miller. Check each one out, these are some cool new startups, focused on aging.
Thanks, everybody, and remember, let’s Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
The Big Bang, Seconds After - Dr. Dan Hooper
Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is show number 392. Today’s show is brought to you by MintMobile.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science series, we’re speaking today to Dr. Dan Hooper. Dr. Dan Hooper, senior scientist and head of the Theoretical Astrophysics Group at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Dr. Hooper is with us today to discuss the discoveries about how our cosmos evolved over the past 13.8 billion years. Knowing full well that there remains a critical gap in our knowledge: we still know very little about what happened in the first seconds after the Big Bang.
Dan Hooper tells us how we are using the Large Hadron Collider and other experiments to re-create the conditions of the Big Bang and to address mysteries such as how our universe came to contain so much matter and so little antimatter. Could these tools enable us to discover the nature of dark matter and how it was formed in our universe’s first moments? Can we lift the veil on the era of cosmic inflation, which led to the creation of our world as we know it, and the sheer advances of the science of cosmology over the last century?
Of course, that was our guest today, scientist, cosmologist, and best selling author Dan Hooper, reading from his new book, At the Edge of Time: Exploring the Mysteries of Our Universe's First Seconds
Please join me in welcoming via internet phone to The Not Old Better Show, Dr. Dan Hooper.
My special thanks to MintMobile. And, my special thanks to Dr. Dan Hooper for joining me today, and please check out The Not Old Better Show web site for more details about Dr. Dan Hooper’s Smithsonian Inside Science event on Oct. 29, 2019, at the Freer Gallery of Art. And, of course, my thanks always to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. The Not Old Better Show. Talk About Better. Thanks, everybody.
For ticket information and more details about the upcoming presentation by Dr. Dan Hooper, please go to Smithsonian Associates:
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Alzheimer's Disease & Dementias - What We Know and What We Can Do? Interview with Dr. Barry Gordon
Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show- Inside Science Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is show number 391. Today’s show is sponsored by Native.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science series, we’re speaking today to Dr. Barry Gordon. Dr. Barry Gordon is the founder of the Memory Clinic at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore. Dr. Barry Gordon is also a nationally recognized expert on memory and memory disorders. Today, Dr. Gordon is here to shed light on these debilitating conditions and he’ll provide guidance on what you need to know to make the most informed decision, and take active steps if you spot these conditions—whether personally or in a family member or friend.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, worldwide, 50 million, that’s 5 zero million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It's an overall term that describes a group of symptoms.
Dr. Barry Gordon Gordon addresses when you should be concerned that someone may have early dementia—even yourself—and when you should raise the alarm. Dr. Gordon details the steps you should expect your doctor to take to find out what is wrong. The current treatments available for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, including drugs and behavioral treatments, such as enriching activities, and the treatments and preventions that may be on the horizon
Please join me in welcoming via internet phone to The Not Old Better Show, Dr. Barry Gordon.
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My special thanks to Native: Take Care of Your Body. It's The Only Place You Have to Live, for sponsoring today’s show. And, my special thanks to Dr. Barry Gordon for joining me today, and please check out The Not Old Better Show web site for more details about Dr. Barry Gordon’s Smithsonian Inside Science events. And, of course, my thanks always to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.
The Not Old Better Show. Talk About Better. Thanks, everybody.
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Jane Austen, Queen Victoria, Special Travel...Interview with Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is show number 390
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, we’re speaking today to Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger. Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger is a returning guest, a Not Old Better Show audience favorite, and today’s show is going to be extra wonderful. I say extra wonderful for a reason, Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger joins us today to talk about Jane Austen, Queen Victoria, and global travel.
Before you try to solve the “are these all connected,” mystery, let me tell you the connection is Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger, of course, and the sheer number of Smithsonian activities in her upcoming schedule. First up we’ll talk with Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger about Jane Austen and her regency world. We’ll answer the question about what is a regency world, and discuss the fact that the Prince Regent was at the heart of contradictions in 1800 England.
All this will be seen through the eyes of Jane Austen and her novels. Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger provides fans of Austen added insight into the characters and their lives, and aficionados of history with the details and dramas that made this one of the most fascinating eras in England.
Regarding Queen Victoria, Wwe’ll talk today with Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger to answer the questions about how the 18-year-old Victoria came to the throne, to rule an England on the brink of industrial expansion, economic progress, and the establishment of the British empire. And, how could a young woman with no experience or training in governance rule a troubled nation through turbulent times?
More? Yes, absolutely, and I’ll let Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger herself describe her big travel announcement, joining us here on The Not Old Better Show, with lots to discuss!
My special thanks to Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger for joining me today, and please check out The Not Old Better Show web site for more details about Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger’s Smithsonian events. And, of course, my thanks always to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. The Not Old Better Show. Talk About Better. Thanks everybody.
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Twyla Tharp - Keep It Moving: Interview
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is show number 389.
As part of our Fitness Friday, author interview series, we’re speaking today to Twyla Tharp. Twyla Tharp is one of America’s greatest choreographers, and is a New York Times Best Selling author, on top of everything else. This is an exciting interview for me! I love dance, am in love with my own dancer, choreographer wife, and have been a big fan of Twyla Tharp’s ever since I watched her wonderful original choreography in the dance scenes from the movie, HAIR! I’ll post a link to Twyla Tharp’s Aquarius dance video from YouTube in the show notes. (https://youtu.be/N9oq_IskRIg)
Twyla Tharp’s new book, Keep It Moving, is a series of no-nonsense meditations on how to live with purpose as time passes. From the details of how she stays motivated to the stages of her evolving fitness routine, Tharp models how fulfillment depends not on fortune—but on attitude, possible for anyone willing to try and keep trying. Culling anecdotes from Twyla’s life and the lives of other luminaries, each chapter is accompanied by a small exercise that will help anyone develop a more hopeful and energetic approach to the everyday.
That, of course, is our guest today, Twyla Tharp, reading from her new book, ‘Keep It Moving.”
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, New York Times Best Selling author, two-time EMMY award winner, TONY award winner, and one of America’s greatest choreographers, Twyla Tharp.
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Clipper Ships, Opium, Trade & Racing - Steven Ujifusa
Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 388. Today’s show is brought to by Plexaderm.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, author interview series, our guest today is historian, author Steven Ujifusa. Steven Ujifusa has appeared as a guest on CBS Sunday Morning and NPR. His new book, Barons of the Sea, brings to life the dynasties that built and owned the magnificent clipper ships of America’s nineteenth-century-era of maritime glory.
That, of course, is our guest today on The Not Old Better Show, Steven Ujifusa, reading from his new book, Barons of the Sea. Steven Ujifusa is with us today, and he will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. More information is available at our web site, but, now, please join me in welcoming via internet phone, author Steven Ujifusa.
Thanks to Plexaderm for sponsoring our show today, and my special thanks to Steven Ujifusa for joining me today. And, thanks always to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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The Sixties - How the Decade Shaped America Today
Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 387.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, author interview series, our guest today is Leonard Steinhorn. Leonard Steinhorn’s expertise includes American politics, culture, and media; the presidency and presidential elections; political strategy and communication; recent American history; the 1960s; race relations in America. He is the author of The Greater Generation: In Defense of the Baby Boom Legacy.
Now, some out there in our audience of Not Old Better Show patrons might wince at some of the more garish staples of the 1960s, like bell bottoms, tie-dyed T-shirts, and unbridled hairstyles—especially when they turn up in our personal photo albums. But even though the decade is now half a century in the past, it’s one that continues to reverberate in our society, politics, culture, and institutions to this day, but our guest today, Leonard Steinhorn, explores the decade’s meaning and its legacy—which may well be the widening dividing line in our politics today
You’ll hear from Leonard Steinhorn here today, and Lenny Steinhorn will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program, Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
But, now, please join me in welcoming via internet phone, author Leonard Steinhorn.
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Cathy Barrow - Pie Maker Extraordinaire
Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 386. Today’s show is brought to you AirMedCareNetwork.com
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, author interview series, our guest today is Cathy Barrow. Cathy Barrow is a food writer, cooking teacher, and pie maker. I’m excited to have you hear from Cathy about the mouth-watering subject of pie making, crusts, fillings and all things flaky!
Cathy Barrow will astonish with new ways to use pastry dough deliciously, all with crowd-pleasing (and easy-to-make) results. In her new cookbook, When Pies Fly, Cathy Barrow digs into a world of doughs for galettes, small tarts, turnovers, empanadas, strudels, knishes, fried pies, and poppers, all of which are offered in sweet and savory iterations, or with stars dotting the surface, Cathy Barrow will guide us, including offering a step-by-step demonstration at Smithsonian Associates of a well-tested recipe that makes turning out a free-form pie practically foolproof.
That, of course, is our guest today, Cathy Barrow, reading from her new cookbook, “When Pies Fly.” You’ll hear from Cathy here today, and Cathy will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program, Portable Pies, Thursday, October 10, 2019.
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But, now, please join me in welcoming via internet phone, author Cathy Barrow.
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Active Aging Week-I TRY EMS-with Expert, Connie Ruiz
Fitness Friday Expert Interview Series
Active Aging Week-I TRY EMS-with Expert, Connie Ruiz
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode # 385.
As part of our Fitness Friday series, today’s interview is another great one in our Fitness Friday programs.
It’s Active Aging Week here in the US, and we are celebrating aging and the benefits of active living at any age, Active Aging Week showcases the capabilities of older adults as fully participating members of society. This campaign also spotlights role models that lead the way. Learn how you can join with thousands of Active Aging Week supporters to help change the way we age. Active Aging is Redefining aging.
Today we’ll be speaking with Connie Ruiz, founder and executive director of Personal20, which is an Electric Muscle Stimulation company, based here in Northern Virginia. “Electrical Muscle Stimulation.” I’ll say it again, Electrical Muscle Stimulation, known as EMS, is just what it says: electrodes stimulate muscle contractions using electricity. As a matter of fact, with EMS over 36,000 muscle contractions occur, targeting deep muscle fibers, while you are doing an exercise workout program with a skilled Personal Trainer who is approved to work with this new wearable technology. The “you” in the last sentence is actually “me,” as I traveled to the Personal 20 facility and was connected to the various electrodes and then spent 20 minutes “exercising” with resistance, all coordinated by a personal trainer, Connie Ruiz. Is it safe? Good question. The Personal20 system from e-Fit is one of the systems available with full FDA clearance and approval as an official medical device passing the FDA’s regulatory requirements.
We’ll speak with Connie Ruiz today, and I’ll review my progress with you over the next few shows, and I will be speaking with one of the Personal20 trainers about working with older adult clients, all for Active Aging Week.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Connie Ruiz.
My thanks to Connie Ruiz, founder and executive director of Personal20 (https://personal20.com), and to all of you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show listeners. Let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Let's Move Author, James P. Owen
Fitness Friday, Author Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #384. Today’s show is brought to you by Plexaderm.
As part of our Fitness Friday author interview series, today we’re speaking with best selling author, James P. Owen. James P. Owen is the author of Cowboy Ethics, a best-seller with more than 150,000 copies in circulation, and two follow-up volumes, Cowboy Values, and The Try, put a spotlight on the importance of shared values and personal character in our society. All of which of prime importance to our Not Old Better Show audience.
Today on The Not Old Better Show, we’ll hear from author Jim Owen, who has expanded his focus, becoming a passionate evangelist for fitness as a way of life. Jim Owen’s new book, “Just Move! A New Approach to Fitness After 50,” is available now, and Jim Owen will remind us today that being in shape helps older adults stay mobile, active, and independent, enabling a quality of life no amount of money can buy. James Owen will share with us his mantra about being “Geezer Fit,” and his 5 Planes of Movement exercises.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, best selling author, James Owen.
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Young Adult Author, Mara Rutherford
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #383. Today’s show is brought to you by Plexaderm.
As part of our author interview series, today we’re speaking with Mara Rutherford, author of the new book the “Crown of Coral and Pearl.” We’re fortunate that Mara Rutherford has agreed to read a passage from the book for us today, but let me tell you a bit about Mara.
First of all, let me tell you that Mara and I are related. My dear cousin Nancy had triplets, and Mara is one of three, who I’ve gotten to know well, and you’ll know her a bit after our conversation today, but trust me when I tell you, this is not nepotism, but a great new book from a very hardworking author, that is an ideal read for all ages, but particularly so for grandparents and grandchildren. Hence, no favoritism here, just a great story for all.
We’ll have links up for more information about Mara Rutherford, but briefly, Mara Rutherford began her writing career as a journalist but quickly discovered she far preferred fantasy to reality. As I say, Mara Rutherford is a triplet born on Leap Day, and Mara holds a Master's degree in Cultural Studies from the University of London. Mara has since lived all over the world along with her young family and Marine-turned-diplomat husband.
Mara Rutherford’s debut YA fantasy CROWN OF CORAL AND PEARL is available for sale now, published by HarperCollins. And now let’s listen as Mara Rutherford reads from her new book about the cost of becoming royalty.
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Fitness Friday - Eating Healthy: Obsession Risk
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday - Sabrena Jo
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 382. Today’s show is brought to you by AirMedCare Network.com.
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, who’ll join us in just a minute. But, by way of introduction, Sabrena Jo, of course, is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo, about some very exciting research which suggests that with respect to eating healthy, which we all know is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but being overly preoccupied with healthy eating can become physically and socially impairing.
The research, which as always, we’ll link to, goes on to say that those who have obsessive-compulsive traits, depression and a previous eating disorder, and/or are preoccupied with their appearance and body image, are more likely to be at risk for developing the condition. Other eating habits such as being a vegetarian or vegan also put individuals at higher risk for developing the eating condition known as Orthorexia Nervosa.
This may be counterintuitive, but it is serious stuff, and here to share that specific research is Sabrena Jo, Director of Science and Research Content from the American Council on Exercise. Sabrena Jo will explain the research, why it’s important, what the research means to health and exercise, and how best to focus on promoting healthy movement, rather than “working off” food or losing a certain amount of weight in a certain amount of weeks. I’m very interested in this subject and the research, so let’s welcome back to the program, via internet phone, ACE Director of Science and Research Content, Sabrena Jo.
My thanks always to Sabrena Jo, ACE Director of Science and Research Content for joining us today. Of course, my thanks to AirMedCare Network, at https://AirMedNetwork.com/NOB for sponsoring the show, and to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails coming to me with show ideas, suggestions, and comments: @ info@notold-better.com.
Remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show.
Thanks, everybody.
The League of Nations: The Quest for World Peace Between the Wars
Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #381, from our Smithsonian Associates series.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, author interview series, our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is author Garrett Peck. Garrett Peck has written a new book about The League of Nations, entitled, The Great War in America: World War I and Its Aftermath, and will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates for his presentation, Monday Sept. 23, 2019, at the Ripley Center in Washington DC.
Our guest today, Historian and author Garrett Peck tells how the League of Nations came to be, its successes and failures over its 26 years of existence, and its demise and resurrection through the United Nations after World War II. He chronicles the forces that led to the creation of the league and the partisan process within the United States that rejected the peace treaty that ended WWI, returned the country to isolationism, and left a scar on all who suffered, all who died, and all for so little achievement.
That, of course is our guest today, author Garrett Peck, reading from his new book, The Great War in America: World War I and Its Aftermath, and will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates for his presentation, Monday Sept. 23, 2019, at the Ripley Center in Washington DC.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Garrett Peck.
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COKIE ROBERTS MEMORIAL AND INTERVIEW FROM 03/2019
The Not Old Better Show
Cokie Roberts, a pioneering journalist who was perhaps best known for her savvy insight and analysis of politics, government and Washington D.C., died today at the age of 75. Her death was due to complications from breast cancer.
I will echo many who along with her family, will miss Cokie beyond measure, both for her contributions and for her love and kindness.”
I spoke to Cokie and Steve Roberts in March of this year and thought I’d re-release this interview as Cokie expresses so well what we came to know about her, and what we’ll miss: her kindness, generosity, sharp intellect and thoughtful take on the big issues of the day, including the 4th estate, which she discusses with me.
Roberts won many awards, including three Emmys, throughout her decades-long career. She was named a “Living Legend” by the Library of Congress in 2008.
Now my interview with Steve and Cokie Roberts…
The Only Plane in The Sky - Author Garrett Graff
The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #380. Today’s show is brought to you by Mint Mobile.
As part of our author interview series, our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is author Garrett Graff. Garrett Graff has written a new book about the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, titled ‘The Only Plane in The Sky, An Oral History.”
I’ve had a chance to experience the book and have listened to several of the accounts, what author Garrett Graff refers to as the “Oral History,” and this is an excellent book, for all audiences, but our Not Old Better Show audience will remember well the history of 9/11 and genuinely relate to these stories of survival and triumph.
Garrett Graff himself has an excellent, impressive history and is today a magazine journalist and historian. Garrett Graff has spent more than a dozen years covering politics, technology, and national security. He’s written for publications from Wired to The New York Times, and served as the editor of two of Washington’s most prestigious magazines, Washingtonian and POLITICO Magazine.
Garrett Graff joins us today to tell us more about his book, read from it, and describe the panoramic oral history of the September 11 attacks. As I say, the oral history draws on hundreds of interviews with government officials, first responders, survivors, friends and family members to recount events from the perspectives of firsthand witnesses. Let’s listen now as President Bush’s Chief of Staff Andy Card recalls his memories from that day…
My thanks to Mint Mobile for sponsoring today’s show…remember that’s MINT MOBILE dot com slash NOTOLDBETTER to CUT your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month! And, my thanks to Simon & Schuster for their help in arranging today’s excellent interview with author Garrett Graff. And, of course, thanks to Garrett Graff, author of the new book “The Only Plane in the Sky.”
We’ll have links to everything in the show notes. Last by certainly not least, my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember everybody, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show.
Breakfast at the Zoo: Look Who’s New!
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #379.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates author Interview series, we are joined today by author, Eva Pell, former under secretary for science at the Smithsonian. Dr. Eva Pell will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, Breakfast at the National Zoo: Look Who’s New, September 14, 2019.
The National Zoo’s population is always growing. Rabbit, the Pacific harbor seal has arrived, the newly on-view North American river otter pups are thriving, and Nikita the Amur tiger is enjoying life among her friends. Welcomes are in store for Caroline, due to join her fellow Abyssinian ground hornbill, Karl, and Cali the sea lion is expecting her next pup.
In a salute to the Smithsonian’s ongoing commitment to conservation, research, and education to save wildlife and habitats for the world’s most endangered animals, this year’s Breakfast at the Zoo celebrates some of its latest residents.
In addition to the upgraded breakfast buffet and activities at the Mane Grill, young guests and their families can enjoy a live performance and visit three children’s activity corners on Lion and Tiger Hill, each focusing on games and projects that reflect the habitats of the newest arrivals.
In a special feature this year, Eva Pell, former under secretary for science at the Smithsonian, reads from the most recent in her series of middle-school adventure novels focusing on endangered species, ResQ and the Baby Orangutan, set in the wilds of Borneo.
Please welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Dr. Eva Pell.
Thanks to Dr. Eva Pell, who will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program Breakfast at the Zoo: Look Who's New!, Sept. 14, 2019. More details available on our web site. Thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and thanks to you our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
The Not Old Better Show. Talk About Better. Thanks everybody.
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Dr. Bart Ehrman - Great Controversies in Christianity
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #378. It’s great to be back with you all, and thanks for all the warm wishes, welcoming my son, Avery home! We appreciate it. We’re back with another great segment today, and as part of our Smithsonian Associates author interview series, we are joined today by author, historian, Christianity scholar, and expert on Jesus Christ and the New Testament, Dr. Bart Ehrman. Dr. Bart Ehrman will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, September 7, 2019, and the title of his presentation is More Great Controversies in Early Christianity: Bart Ehrman Ponders Four New Questions.
Scholars of the New Testament and early Christianity continue to debate a number of crucial issues that matter not only to people of faith but also to anyone interested in the history of the world’s largest religion. Following the success of last year’s “great controversies” seminar, Bart Ehrman, a leading authority on early Christianity, the New Testament, and the life of Jesus, returns to explore four more intriguing questions.
On today’s show, we talk all things Christianity with Dr. Bart Ehrman, because Christianity has arguably been the most important force in the history of Western civilization. Whether we view it in religious, social, political, or economic terms, Christianity has deeply and integrally influenced the Western worldview and way of life, as well as our most basic notions of selfhood, morality, and ethics. Without the presence and role of Christianity, our world would be considerably different. As such, understanding Christianity is fundamental to understanding our civilization, our culture, and our origins.
Please join me in welcoming back to The Not Old Better Show, Dr. Bart Ehrman, who will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, Sept. 7, 2019, and the title of his presentation is More Great Controversies in Early Christianity: Bart Ehrman Ponders Four New Questions.
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What Does a Fitness Hiatus Do to Us Physically? New Research from Sabrena Jo.
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Program
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #377. Today’s show is brought to you by Stander, at Shopstander.com, where their way of doing business is about you being and remaining independent.
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo.
On the Fitness Friday program we talk with Sabrena Jo about excise and fitness. But, we’ve not talked much about getting back to the gym after taking a small hiatus... it can feel like lifting weights, running, or balancing for the very first time. The change is real, and can be pretty discouraging—physically and mentally. But how much is that really throwing you off your fitness goal? And how long is too long before you've disrupted all that hard work you put in?
Today on the Fitness Friday show, we’ll hear from Sabrena Jo about what happens to your body when you fall off the workout wagon (hey, life happens), and how much progress you really lose.
Life does happen, and in some cases, sometimes your body may need the rest, and a time to reset. For most people that are exercising regularly and have a moderate to solid conditioning level [you work out four to six times a week], a week off is an opportunity to take a break and refresh the mind and body, and assuming you don't make it regular habit, you don't need to stress about falling out of shape.
Our guest today, recurring exercise researcher, Sabrena Jo, from the American Council on Exercise has new research on how and if your fitness level can fade. Sabrena Jo, ACE Fitness Director of Science and Research Content is here today to tell us, based on new research from the American Council on Exercise, which we’ll link to, “Yes, your fitness will fade over time.” But, Sabrena Jo will help us understand by how much, and by how quickly?
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via interview phone, ACE Fitness’ Sabrena Jo.
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Fitness Friday - Golf Swing with a Heart Condition
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Program
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is show #376. Today’s show is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Mint Mobile: Get Clever with Your Wireless Service.
As part of our Fitness Friday Interview Series, our guest today is David Van Deusen. David Van Deusen has a fascinating story, and is a story you, my dear Not Old Better audience, should pay attention to.
Your life is going along great. You’re able to go about your business, duties, family responsibilities and even enjoying some exercise. Then, like our guest today, David Van Deusen, it all changes. David Van Deusen began feeling early stages of advanced heart disease, and decided he needed to learn more, much more, so he could get back to enjoying his life, his golf game and his grandchildren.
The American Heart Association offers some wonderful resources about advanced heart failure, what to look out for, how to gauge symptom, and what to think about.
Our guest today, David Van Deusen has been through it all and will offer some advice about living with this condition, staying fit, and what to think about when considering a golf swing. Stay tuned for the answer to that, and please welcome to The Not Old Better Show, David Van Deusen.
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HeartFlow Technology - Interview with CTO, Charley Taylor, Ph.D.
Science & Technology Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Science & Technology Interview Series, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #375. Today’s episode is brought to you by HeartFlow.
As part of our Science and Technology Interview series, today’s show is excellent, behind the scenes look into the use of a new heart disease diagnostic test using precise 3D images, and at the same time, it reduces healthcare system costs. Today we’re speaking with HeartFlow co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Charley Taylor.
HeartFlow’s Charley Taylor is that rare combination of businessperson and academician. While getting his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Stanford University, Charley Taylor spotted an opportunity to combine computer simulation methods with medical imaging data for patient-specific modeling of blood flow to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
We’ve talked about Coronary Artery Disease previously, it being the most common type of heart disease…it is the leading cause of death in the US in both men and women, about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack, and over 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control.
Charley Taylor answers our questions about Coronary Artery Disease, about potential cost savings to the healthcare system, and future of HeartFlow, and the next healthcare frontier: web, tablets, apps, etc…that emphasize precise visuals, 3D modeling and the sheer power to improve patient care.
We’ll be joined by Charley Taylor in just a moment, but I want to emphasize the importance of how HearfFlow technology transforms the way cardiovascular disease is diagnosed and treated.
Further, we’ve been given an excellent brochure from HeartFlow, emphasizing the HeartFlow analysis, to better educate you all about the questions, details, and concerns you may have with respect to Coronary Artery Disease. Links to the downloadable brochure will be in today’s show notes, or you can email me at info@notold-better.com, and I’ll make sure you get one, but please if you’re at risk, unsure of your risk, or want to know for a family member, take the next step in a treatment plan that has “demonstrated higher diagnostic performance compared to other non-invasive cardiac tests.” That’s according to published data, which we’ll also link to.
Please, though, now join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dr. Charley Taylor.
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Grandkids & Exercise - Fitness Friday, Sabrena Jo
Fitness Friday, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #374.
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo.
We talk about this a lot on The Not Old Better Show, and our audience knows well, that as we get older, we tend to spend less time in physical activity than when we were younger. According to the Center for Disease Control, less than half of adults exercise enough to meet health guidelines, and even fewer older adults tend to do so (cdc.gov). While getting older is a predictor of reduced physical activity, children today are also getting less physical activity than they did in previous generations, to the detriment of their health and physical development.
So, if you are a grandparent (or have friends with grandchildren), you might agree that kids today have less unstructured free play than you did during your own youth. When I was a child, I spent time after school and on weekends riding my bike everywhere, fitness and Physical Education classes were more the norm, and I played with friends all manner of sports, like skiing, which I’ve talked about before a lot. From what I see, children today are spending more time in front of televisions, computers, and mobile devices. Many governments around the world, like here in the US, have launched campaigns to increase the amount of time families spend in an activity. Both Go4Life.gov and HealthFinder.gov are great websites where you can read about the issue and ways to address this growing health, fitness, and creating exercise habits.
But, getting back to grandparents, the American Council on Exercise has new research on how to get kids and grandparents working together, exercising, and having fun all at the same time. Sabrena Jo, ACE Fitness Director of Science and Research Content is here today to talk about a few exercises you can do both on your own and with the younger generation. Since getting older means that we spend less time in physical activity, and with kids moving around less as well, why not set a great example and have fun at the same time!
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via interview phone, ACE Fitness’ Sabrena Jo.
For more information about today's research article from the American Council on Exercise, please go here
https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/7244/simple-obstacle-courses-for-kids
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One Giant Leap - Apollo at 50 - Charles Fishman
Inside Science & Technology Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #373. As part of our Science & Technology, author interview series, today’s guest is author, historian, journalist, Charles Fishman.
As a reporter, Charles Fishman has tried to get inside organizations, both familiar and secret, and explain how they work.
In his most recent book, One Giant Leap, Charles Fishman introduces readers to the men and women who worked to solve 10,000 problems before astronauts could reach the Moon. From the research labs of MIT, where the eccentric and legendary pioneer Charles Draper created the tools to fly the Apollo spaceships, to the factories where dozens of women sewed spacesuits, parachutes, and even computer hardware by hand, Fishman captures the exceptional feats of these ordinary Americans. One Giant Leap is the captivating story of men and women charged with changing the world as we knew it—their leaders, their triumphs, their near disasters, all of which led to arguably the greatest success story, and the greatest adventure story, of the twentieth century.
Of course, one of those leaders, President John F. Kennedy astonished the world on May 25, 1961, when he announced to Congress that the United States should land a man on the Moon by 1970. No group was more surprised than the scientists and engineers at NASA, who suddenly had less than a decade to invent space travel.
Hearing those stirring words from President Kennedy in 1961 brings back that unique, special time in history. I’ve invited Charles Fishman author of the new book, One Giant Leap, to talk about his book, the history of that impossible Apollo Mission, and the remarkable story of the trailblazers and the ordinary Americans on the front lines of the epic mission to reach the moon.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Charles Fishman.
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Saving on Summer Air Travel - Nicholas Kralev
The Not Old Better Show, Travel, Food & Health Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Travel Series I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #372. Today’s show is brought to you by AutoSlash
Today’s Travel Series guest is Nicholas Kralev, who as many in The Not Old Better Show audience will know is a globe-trotting author and entrepreneur who has visited almost 100 countries and flown more than 2 million miles.
How does he travel that distance, that many miles, and still stay solvent? Well, Nicholas Kralev decided 15 years ago that knowledge is the most effective key to affordable and comfortable travel. Since then, he has mastered the system and learned how to beat the airlines at their own game, using their own rules.
As you're finishing up your summer travel planning, you may find that booking a flight is like playing roulette — you never know what you'll get. Then there are the fees for everything from luggage to food to your seat assignment.
Nicholas Kralev has felt that pain.
Nicholas Kralev is a former US State Department staffer, and foreign correspondent for the Financial Times. In those roles, Nicholas Kralev has learned how to navigate the secrets of the airline industry and get the travel he wants at the price he wants. He shares those secrets in a new book, Decoding Air Travel: A Guide to Saving on Airfare and Flying in Luxury. Kralev tells us today that he once saved $5,000 on an international business class ticket. Just how did he manage that? OMG!
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Nicholas Kralev.
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The League of Wives: Vietnam's POW/MIA Advocates & Allies
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #371. As part of our Smithsonian Associates HerStory author Interview series, we are joined today by author, historian, museum curator, Heath Hardage Lee. Heath Hardage Lee will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, July 15, 2019, and the title of her presentation is Wives, Mothers, and Rescuers: How Unlikely Activists Brought Their POW Husbands Home.
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Tim Church, MD. Why Exercise is the Only Way
Fitness Friday Series, The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #370. Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs.
We all know we should exercise. But few realize that being physically active is the single most important thing that most of us can do to improve or maintain our health. Regular movement not only lowers the risk of developing or dying from heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, it also prevents certain cancers, improves mood, builds bones, strengthens muscles, expands lung capacity, reduces the risk of falls and fractures, and helps keep excess weight in check. And those are just some of the more familiar effects.
But, it’s that last one that really grabs everyone’s attention: Weight Loss.
By only focusing on weight loss, we’re downplaying everything else.
According to our guest today, Dr. Tim Church, get moving first, then focus on nutrition, cardio, weight resistance and tracking it all.
Tim Church, M.D., M.P.H, Ph.D., is one of the country’s leading physicians in exercise and obesity research. As an author of over 200 research articles, Dr. Church has received numerous awards for his research in preventative health. Unlike many popular fitness books, “Move Yourself,” advocates engaging in pure activity, not an exercise plan.
Dr. Church resides in Dallas, is a two-time finisher of Ironman distance triathlons and currently is a purple belt in Jui Jitsui.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dr. Tim Church.
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Travel Medicine Summer '19 - Stacy Koski Passport Health
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #369. Today’s show is brought to you by Travelan.
As part of our Heathy Travel Interview series, we are joined today by Travel Health Nurse Consultant, Stacy Koski. Stacy Koski is a registered nurse, who works at Passport Health educating travelers, like those of us in The Not Old Better Show audience, about travel medicine, treatment for travel related illness and the necessary travel vaccinations, working closely with the Center for Disease Control, and the World Health Organization.
With the summer travel season upon us, and many of you asking about safe travel outside the US, I invited Stacy Koski, from Passport Health to join us and offer tips, suggestions, education and guidance about travel related illness such as traveler’s diarrhea, Japanese Encephalitis and Yellow Fever among many others.
Passport Health USA offers vaccinations to protect you from tropical diseases, but also thorough education on maintaining health and safety while traveling abroad.
As the nationwide leader in travel medicine, Passport Health is committed to keeping global travelers safe for more than two decades. Our highest obligation is to you, the traveler, and we take that very seriously when we recommend to you which vaccines might be needed for that African safari or adventure to India.
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Apollo At 50 - Teasel Muir-Harmony
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Science Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #368. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview series, we are joined today by scientist, author, explorer, Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony. Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, July 10, 2019, and the title of her presentation is Apollo at 50: A History in Artifacts.
With those words, Neil Armstrong uttered what would become one of history’s most famous one liners. Our Not Old Better Show audience, many of whom listened in from earth as Armstrong during the Apollo 11 mission was on the landing site of the moon. The entire Project Apollo ranks among the most bold and challenging undertakings of the 20th century. Within less than a decade, the United States leapt from suborbital spaceflight to landing humans on the moon and returning them safely back to Earth. Hundreds of thousands of people helped make these missions possible, while billions more around the world followed the flights.
Fifty years after the first lunar landing, our guest today, Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony, curator of Apollo spacecraft at the Air and Space Museum, reassesses the history of Project Apollo through the most evocative objects of the Space Age. The material legacy of the Project Apollo missions is immense—with thousands of artifacts from capsules to spacesuits to the ephemera of life aboard a spacecraft represented in the Smithsonian’s collections.
Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony examines artifacts and the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum collections that highlight how Project Apollo touched people’s lives, both within the space program and around the world, from the Wright Bros. at Kitty Hawk to Neil Armstrong at Tranquility Base. More than space hardware alone, the objects Dr Muir-Harmony features reflect the deep interconnection between Project Apollo and broader developments in American society, politics and life.
That, of course, that was our guest today, Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony’s reading from her new book, Apollo to the Moon: A History in 50 Objects (National Geographic) is available for sale and signing.
For tickets and more information, please go here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/apollo-at-50-history-in-artifacts?utm_source=RAad&utm_medium=OAtsa&utm_content=mwX&utm_campaign=MayWe
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Dorothy Butler Gilliam - Trailblazer Journalist
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #367. As part of our Smithsonian Associates HerStory author Interview series, we are joined today by author, journalist, visionary leader, Dorothy Butler Gilliam. Dorothy Butler Gilliam will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, July 9, 2019, and the title of her presentation is Getting the Story Right
Dorothy Gilliam is that most rare of revolutionaries, one who not only climbs the barricades, but lets down a ladder to help others up, too. In her more than six decades at the centers of journalism in New York and Washington, she has often been the first African American woman and the best of everything. Her memoir shows us that a few can be both, but no one should have to. "We will have no democracy until each of us can be our unique individual selves." that’s according to Gloria Steinem.
I found Dorothy Butler Gilliam to be candid, with quiet strength, elegance, a visionary leader, and an honored journalist. Dorothy Butler Gilliam's inspirational life story, in her new memoir, which we’ll hear her read from in just a moment, is the journey of a daughter of the South who became a pioneering black woman journalist, an influential voice in the pages of The 1961 Washington Post, a national leader of the movement to foster diversity in the news media, and a dedicated mentor of countless aspiring young journalists. It is also the story of her role in a remarkable era of growth and influence of JFK, MLK, civil rights movement, and many other changes, all of which made for Dorothy Butler Gilliam’s writing and storytelling, inside a leading American newspaper, now evolving in the digital age.
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Marc Miller - Repurpose Your 2d Act Career
The Not Old Better Show, Business Buildout Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Business Buildout series, I’m your host, PV, and this is episode #366. Today’s show is brought to you by AutoSlash.
We have a great Not Old Better Show, Business Buildout career episode today, and my guest is author, speaker, leader Marc Miller.
We’ve spoken to Marc previously, and today we’re catching up to Marc at his home in Ajiici, (AH-ha-hic) Mexico. It’s always wonderful speaking with my friend, Marc Miller. Marc is so upbeat, so positive and Marc has learned much in his move, now as ex pat, to Mexico. Marc has much to share and has done a great deal of experimentation with telecommunications, video, mobile and cloud based technologies to make our interview today work, and his own work work, while living outside of the US.
Of course, we’ll have lots of links to find and connect with Marc Miller online, and where to find the newest edition to his excellent book, “Repurpose Your Career” which I’ve asked Marc to read from now…
That of course is our guest today, Marc Miller. Marc founded CareerPivot.com to help the baby boomer generation create successful and fulfilling professional lives. Marc’s books, his workshops, his speaking, resources, podcasts, and Marc’s stated strategy is to work with those of us “in the 2d half of life,” who want to change.
Now, for my audience, let’s answer some questions:
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Does the idea of career change overwhelm you?
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Do you feel trapped in your career?
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Do you fear it’s too late to make change?
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, author, public speaker, leader, Marc Miller.
Thanks to AutoSlash for sponsoring the show today: https://autoslash.com
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Research on Motivation for Exercise as We Age
Fitness Friday News, and Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 365. Today’s show is brought to you by Heaven’s Maid.
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, who’ll join us in just a minute. And, we’ve got an excellent, but brief interview with Tom Seearsh, MD about how to getting motivated to exercise and remaining motivated, all without a pill or focus on waist size, but all about you. We’ll be speaking with both, but first our Fitness Friday News…
What’s worse than losing your life? Losing a few bucks, apparently.
According to research conducted by the American Heart Association, threatening coronary-heart-disease patients with money loss could help motivate them to exercise more, according to new research published Journal of the American Heart Association.
Creating financial motivation for healthy behavior isn’t a brand-new concept. Insurance companies, for example, already use financial rewards programs to encourage folks to move more.
Check out links for Heaven’s Maid: https://heavensmaid.com And, thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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CEO Interview - Jonathan Weinberg, Founder AutoSlash
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #364. Today’s show is brought to you by AutoSlash.
As part of our Business Buildout Interview series, today’s guest is the CEO of AutoSlash, Jonathan Weinberg. Jonathan Weinberg, AutoSlash’s 42-year-old co-founder. Jonathan Weinberg got his start in technology when his father who worked in technology for United Airlines took young Jonathan to the Kennedy Airport in New York to lay cable under the international arrivals building.
Jonathan Weinberg’s career also includes a management role at Radio Shacks and a near-death experience directly below the airplane impact zone in the South Tower of the World Trade Center, I’ll put up a link to Jonathan’s account of his very real 9/11 experience, which is eerie because I was in Philadelphia, on that day and remember well the pandemonium. Back to Jonathan Weinberg, the idea to start AutoSlash came from his mother in Florida, who thought there was a business in all of the auto rental rate sleuthing he did before visiting her.
Today, AutoSlash is a website dedicated to saving people money on car rentals, but they now offer hotel services, too. AutoSlash is the only site that applies the best coupons/discounts from AAA, AARP, and many others, and then tracks rental price changes right up until the pickup date, and re-books users to capture these savings automatically—ALL FOR FREE!
I had the chance to ask one of the utmost experts, AutoSlash CEO Jonathan Weinberg, some questions about car rentals and the car rental industry. You guys know that I am far from an expert on this subject so I was very excited that he was willing to help out.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, AutoSlash CEO, Jonathan Weinberg.
Thanks to AutoSlash for sponsoring the show today. Check out AutoSlash: https://www.autoslash.com
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The Science of Breaking Bad - Interview with Science Advisor, Dr. Donna Nelson
Inside Science, Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #363.
When you hear the name “Walter White,” of course, the anti-hero of “Breaking Bad” (played by Emmy-winner Bryan Cranston), you likely recall the show’s emphasis on science, as Walter White is a scientist and high school chemistry teacher. During the course of five seasons of ‘Breaking Bad,” Walter White practiced a lot of ad-hoc chemistry—from experiments that explode to acid-based evidence destruction to an amazing repertoire of methodologies for illicit meth-making. But how much of his science is actually scientific?
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science & Technology series, we are joined today by Dr. Donna Nelson, who also worked on “Breaking Bad” and who played an important off-camera role on the show, that of official science advisor, which served as a professional opportunity to bring science into focus within the context of a wildly popular television series.
In her role as science advisor to the series, Dr. Donna Nelson, a professor of chemistry at the University of Oklahoma, explained, analyzed, and evaluated the show's portrayal of science, beginning near the end of season 1. The intent was not, of course, to provide a how-to manual for wannabe meth moguls, but to decode the show's most head-turning, jaw-dropping moments—and make sure they were scientifically accurate.
Nelson discusses the show's portrayal of chemistry, biology, physics, and subdivisions of each area including toxicology and electromagnetism, as well how she became involved in the show and some of the unusual questions posed to her. Dr. Donna Nelson’s presentation, The Science of "Breaking Bad": Behind the Scenes With the Show's Science Advisor, will be Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Dr. Nelson’s presentation will draw from her new book, The Science of Breaking Bad, which she co-authored, and which will be available for sale and signing.
Join me for a fascinating discussion with Dr. Donna Nelson, who’ll add important, behind-the-scenes color about what it was like to work with the creator and writers of “Breaking Bad.”
Please welcome to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, chemist, scientist, educator, Dr. Donna Nelson.
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Romulus Whitaker - Serpentine World
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #362.
When human and venomous snake habitats connect, the results are often lethal. Snakebites, according to acclaimed herpetologist Romulus Whitaker, have become a complex problem, earning the designation of a Category A “Neglected Tropical Disease” from the World Health Organization.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science & Technology series, we are joined today by Herpatologist, scientist, and Emmy award winner Romulus Whitaker. Rom Whitaker who lives in India has been recognized for his many herpetological and conservation endeavors, including founding India’s Madras Crocodile Bank. He won an Emmy Award for his 1996 National Geographic documentary, King Cobra, about the world’s largest venomous snake. Also, he received a Rolex Award for Enterprise in 2008 for establishing 2 field stations in the rainforests of South India and the Andaman Islands.
Join me for a fascinating discussion about his work on snakebite mitigation, India’s iconic snakes, and his ongoing efforts to preserve reptile habitats. Little wonder a species of Indian boa, Eryx whitakeri, was named in his honor.
Please welcome to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, herpetologist, scientist, educator, Romulus Whitaker.
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Best of Enemies - Author Eric Dezenhall
The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #361. Today’s show is brought to you by Heaven’s Maid.
As part of our Art of Living, author interview series, our guest today is award award winning author, journalist, crisis and damage control communications expert and thought leader Eric Dezenhall.
I first became aware of Eric Dezenhall because of his nationally recognized high stakes communications firm, in his role as damage control media expert. Eric Dezenhall is widely respected in communications circles and he is busy making appearances on NPR, CNN, FOX, CNBC, MSNBC, and many other publications and media channels.
Someone, I can’t even remember who, told me Eric Dezenhall is a writer. I love to read, so I followed up, googling Eric Dezenhall Writer.
I was blown away by the search results.
To say Eric Dezenhall is a crisis communications expert and writer, puts less emphasis on his writing, and boy is he a writer. This is kinda like saying Steve Ballmer used to work for Microsoft, and now owns a basketball team. Ballmer is an NBA magnate!
But, back to Eric Dezenhall, our guest today…he is the author of ten books, including three non-fiction texts on crisis communications and corporate witch hunts. Eric is a serious writer and he has a gift for book titling! Some of his books are titled:
- Nail 'Em! Confronting High Profile Attacks on Celebrities and Businesses
- Glass Jaw: A Manifesto for Defending Fragile Reputations in an Age of Instant Scandal
Both are non fiction books.
But, I really came to appreciate Eric Dezenhall the writer when I started reading Eric’s fiction books, with titles:
- Money Wanders
- Jackie Disaster
- Shakedown Beach
- Turnpike Flameout
- Spinning Dixie
And the fascinating account of the collaboration between the U.S. Navy and organized crime during World War II to secure American ports from Nazi attack, titled ‘The Devil Himself.’
These books have a hilarious sense of humor, as does the man, Eric Dezenhall, himself. Most of the books are set in New Jersey, where Dezenhall himself grew up. But also, Atlantic City, specifically, and star Dezenhall’s alter ego, Jonah Eastman, who, in the books, is a mobster's grandson, gone straight -- attending Dartmouth, then a high level White House job in the Reagan Administration, his own crisis management firm -- but is inevitably brought back to his darker roots. The Not Old Better Show audience will love these books.
Another book you’ll enjoy is Eric Dezenhall’s latest book, “Best of Enemies,” co-authored with Gus Russo, about the extraordinary friendship between a CIA officer and KGB agent during the Cold War
We’ll talk about all this, and Eric Dezenhall will answer our questions, or as much as we can get to, but please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, award winning author, Eric Dezenhall.
My thanks to Heaven’s Maid for sponsoring the show today, and my special thanks to Eric Dezenhall for his time and conversation. Check out links for Heaven’s Maid, and Eric Dezenhall’s firm Dezenhall Resources, and his enjoyable books in our show notes. And, thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience.
Remember, talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
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Law of Small Things - Author, Stuart Brody
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #360. Today’s show is brought to you by Simple Contacts.
As part of our Art of Living, author interview series, our guest today is award award winning author, entrepreneur, and thought leader Stuart Brody.
Stuart H. Brody CEO, Integrity Intensive, draws from more than twenty years as an advisor to prominent political figures, including presidential candidates. He has held numerous public offices, not-for-profit board directorships, and teaching positions.
Stuart Brody’s new book, The Law of Small Things, points out that we are living in a time when dishonesty and duplicity are common in our public institutions, our workplaces, and even in our personal relationships. But by recognizing and resisting the small, seemingly inconsequential ways we make moral compromises in our own lives, we can repair the tear in our social and moral fabric.
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Interview with Former Smithsonian Sec. Dr. G. Wayne Clough
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #359. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living author Interview series, we are joined today by historian, award-winning author, former Smithsonian Institute Secretary, Dr. G. Wayne Clough.
Dr. G Wayne Clough will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, Thursday, June 20, 2019. Dr. Clough will be joined by Fredie Adelman, Director of Smithsonian Associates, who’ll serve as moderator. As I say, we’ll hear from Dr. Clough in just a moment, but I caught up with Fredie Adelman, and asked her about Dr. Clough’s contribution to the Smithsonian, and what makes Dr. Clough so special.
Dr. Clough's program at Smithsonian Associates June 20, 2019, is titled presentation Things New and Strange: Secretary Clough Finds Personal Links in the Smithsonian’s Collections, will draw from his new book, Things New and Strange: A Southerner’s Journey through the Smithsonian Collections.
Tickets and other details are available here:
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Jefferson and the Meaning of Religious Freedom - Dr. John Ragosta
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #358. Today’s show is brought to you by AutoSlash. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living author Interview series, we are joined today by historian, best-selling, award winning author Dr. John Ragosta. Dr John Ragosta will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, June 17, 2019, and the title of his presentation is Jefferson and the Meaning of Religious Freedom
For 200 years, Thomas Jefferson and his Statute for Establishing Religious Freedom have stood at the center of our understanding of religious liberty and the First Amendment. Jefferson’s expansive vision—including his insistence that political freedom and free thought would be at risk if we did not establish a strict separation of church and state—enjoyed a near consensus of support at the Supreme Court and among historians until 1985 when Justice William Rehnquist called reliance on Jefferson “demonstrably incorrect” as a matter of history. But, the Statue for Establishing Religious Freedom is quite powerful, persuasive and even, as Dr. Ragosta points out, “Poetic.” Let’s listen as Dr. Ragosta reads briefly from Jefferson’s statute about why Jefferson felt that freedom of religion is so essential to establishing a functioning American republic.
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Secrets of the Cuban Revolution - Tony Perrottet
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #357. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living author Interview series, we are joined today by author Tony Perrottet. Tony Perrottet will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, June 3, 2019, and the title of his presentation is Secrets of the Cuban Revolution.
Most people are familiar with the basics of the Cuban Revolution of 1956 to 1959: It was led by two of the 20th century’s most charismatic figures, Fidel Castro and Che Guevara; it successfully overthrew the island nation’s U.S.-backed dictator, Fulgencio Batista; and it quickly went awry under Castro’s rule. But less is remembered about the amateur nature of the upstart movement or the lives of its players.
To mark the 60th anniversary of the revolution, Smithsonian magazine writer Tony Perrottet draws on his new book ¡Cuba Libre!: Che, Fidel, and the Improbable Revolution That Changed World History to offer a look at some of the human drama that played out against the backdrop of political upheaval. Tony Perrottet surveys how a scruffy handful of self-taught subversives, many of whom were just out of college, young lawyers, literature majors, and art students—including a number of extraordinary women—defeated 40,000 professional soldiers. Not only did they defeat a major army, but they also disarmed America, including one Ed Sullivan, who actually interviewed Fidel.
For more information about Smithsonian Associates, please click here, https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/secrets-of-cuban-revolution?utm_source=RAad&utm_medium=OAtsa&utm_content=mwX&utm_campaign=MayWe
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Dr. Hailey Weerts, Walter Reed Army Hosp. - Soldier Health
Not Old Better Show Food, Travel & Health, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #356. Today’s show is brought to you by Travelan.
As part of our Food & Travel Interview Series, today’s show is for all of you, eager to learn the intricacies, details, and research behind effective prevention for travel-related diarrhea.
In today’s show, we’ll be joined by Dr. Hailey Weerts, in her role as Research Scientist employed by The McConnell Group working in support of Walter Reed Army Institute of Research: WRAIR.
Dr. Weerts is an Immunologist on a research team involved in the development and characterization of vaccines against Shigella. The team is currently engaged in the investigation of immune responses to Shigella vaccines in pre-clinical studies and human clinical trials.
Today’s interview with Dr. Weerts will focus on her team’s research at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, also know as WRAIR, pronounced RARE, as well as the nature of the bacteria Shigella, and it’s vast impact, plus about the efficacy of Travelan, and the Immuron, maker of Travelan, technology platform.
I should point out that Travelan is approved by regulatory agencies in Australia and Canada and is marketed as a dietary supplement in the US. Travelan has passed rigorous US Army tests of efficacy and treatment value.
I think you’ll value this interview with Dr. Hailey Weerts, and most importantly be introduced to the science and extensive research around the Travelan product.
Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show, Dr. Hailey Weerts.
Please check out Travelan here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JOE7RGM
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And, here> is a free scientific research paper on the efficacy of Travelan: https://www.immuron.com.au/assets/files/Travelan%20Scientific%20Review%20AU.pdf
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What Superheroes Know About Economics - J. Brian O'Roark
Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science & Technology Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #355.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science & Technology series, we are joined today by author, professor, and superhero educator, Dr. J. Brian O’ Roark. Dr. O’Roark is a superhero educator, professor of economics, a tough subject to teach, known as the dismal science. Like many of you, I took my fair share of economics classes and had I been offered a class like this…well, let’s just say it would not have been “The Dismal Science” any longer.
You will love our conversation, and presentation, by Dr. J. Brian O’Roark, who will change the entire subject of economics when he appears at the Smithsonian Associates, June 6, 2019, and his presentation is entitled, What Superheroes Know About Economics. Dr. O’Roark’s presentation at the Smithsonian Associates will draw from his excellent new book, Why Superman Doesn't Take Over The World What Superheroes Can Tell Us About Economics.
For details about Dr. O'Roark's presentation at Smithsonian Associates, please go here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/what-superheroes-know-about-economics
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Protein Consumption for Older Adults - What's New?
Fitness Friday Nutrition Series with Mike Glasgow
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 354. Today’s show is brought to you by Heaven’s Maid.
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, nationally known nutritionist, Mike Glasgow. Mike spent over five years working for an Area Agency on Aging in Wisconsin helping to oversee in the Older Americans Act senior congregate dining and Meals on Wheels programs and will join us in just a minute.
We are talking about fitness, health, and nutrition today, and specifically about a protein-rich diet, which is important to health.
According to the National Institutes of Health, up to one-third of older adults don’t eat an adequate amount of protein due to reduced appetite, dental issues, impaired taste, swallowing problems and limited financial resources. Combined with a tendency to become more sedentary, this puts them at risk of deteriorating muscles, compromised mobility, slower recovery from bouts of illness and the loss of independence.
Of course, my thanks to Heaven’s Maid at https://heavensmaid.com for sponsoring the show, and to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails coming to me with show ideas, suggestions, and comments: @ info@notold-better.com.
Remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Enjoy.
Combating Nuclear Terror and Climate Change - Interview with Daniel Poneman
Inside Science & Technology Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #353.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science & Technology series, we are joined today by author, policymaker, scholar and businessman, Dan Poneman. Dan Poneman will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates, May 22, 2019, and his presentation is entitled, Double Jeopardy: Combating Nuclear Terror and Climate Change
Humanity faces two challenges in which nuclear power plays a pivotal role: the spread of nuclear weapons and mitigating climate change. Both have human origins, and both are linked to the use of nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is the most prodigious source of carbon-free electricity now available and could prove pivotal to addressing global climate change and air pollution concerns.
Yet inherent in the use of atomic power is the risk that the technology and materials can be mishandled, resulting in tragic disasters, or diverted to terrorists or hostile nations and used to make nuclear weapons. The key question is whether we can use nuclear energy to reduce the threat of climate change without increasing the risk of nuclear accident or attack.
Thanks to Dan Poneman, who will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates, May 22, 2019, and his presentation is entitled, Double Jeopardy: Combating Nuclear Terror and Climate Change. at the Ripley Center in Washington, DC.
For more information about Dan Poneman's presentation at the Smithsonian Associates, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/double-jeopardy-combating-nuclear-terror-and-climate-change
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Carrie Newcomer - Singer, Songwriter, Poet
Music Today Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #352.
As part of our Music Today series, our guest is singer, songwriter, poet, Carrie Newcomer.
This will be a very special show because our guest, Carrie Newcomer’s music is just wonderful.
Carrie Newcomer has been called a “prairie mystic.” She’s best known for her story-songs like “Betty’s Diner,” which we’re listening to, now. With Carrie Newcomer, you get at the raw and redemptive edges of human reality. Rolling Stone Magazine says, “Carrie Newcomer offers the bluesy warmth of her voice and the support of musicians who give these confessions an edgy propulsion. Rapturously tuneful, Newcomer’s material asks all the right questions and refuses to settle for easy answers."
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Carrie Newcomer.
You can find out more information about Carrie Newcomer at her web site: https://www.carrienewcomer.com/home
And, Carrie Newcomer's The Growing Edge, in collaboration with Parker Palmer can be found here: https://www.carrienewcomer.com/the-growing-edge
Enjoy.
How Food Gets From Farm to Table - Dr. Robyn Metcalfe
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Inside Science Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #351.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science & Technology series, we are joined today by author, food historian, scientist, and farmer Dr. Robyn Metcalfe, author of the new book, Food Routes: Growing Bananas in Iceland and Other Tales from the Logistics of Eating. Dr. Metcalfe will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates, Monday, May 13, 2019, and her presentation is entitled, The Global Grocery Store: How Your Food Gets From Farm to Table.
More information and details, here https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/global-grocery-store-how-your-food-gets-from-farm-to-table
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Sleep, Exercise & Weight Gain - New Research
Fitness Friday with Sabrena Jo, ACE
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 350. Today’s show is brought to you by Heaven’s Maid.
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, who’ll join us in just a minute. But, by way of introduction, Sabrena Jo, of course, is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo, about some very exciting research which suggests that with respect to exercise, weight gain or loss: sleep matters! As a matter of fact, just ONE NIGHT of sleep loss results in and I quote: “adverse body composition.” That, of course, dear audience, is also known as getting fat.
This is no joking matter. Additionally, through ACE, we’ll offer 5 Strategies for Successful Sleep
My thanks always to Sabrena Jo, ACE Director of Science and Research Content for joining us today. Of course, my thanks to Heaven’s Maid at https://heavensmaid.com for sponsoring the show, and to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Please keep your emails coming to me with show ideas, suggestions, and comments: info@notold-better.com.
Remember, let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
Bioengineering: The Next Tech Revolution: Susan Hockfield
Inside Science & Technology Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #349.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science & Technology series, we are joined today by author, scientist, and former president of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dr. Susan Hockfield. Dr. Hockfield will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates, May 6, 2019, and her presentation is entitled, Bioengineering: The Next Technology Revolution.
Thanks to Dr. Susan Hockfield at the Smithsonian Associates program, presenting: Bioengineering: The Next Technology Revolution., May 6, 2019. at the Ripley Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Hockfield’s new book, The Age of Living Machines (W.W. Norton) is available for sale and signing. More details available on our web site. Thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show, and thanks to you our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
For more information, please to to the Smithsonian Associates web site: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/bioengineering-next-technology-revolution?utm_source=RAad&utm_medium=OAtsa&utm_content=mwX&utm_campaign=MayWe
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Stoicism in an Age of Anger - James Romm
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #348. Today’s show is brought to you by Storyworth.com
As part of our Smithsonian Associates series, we are joined today by author and stoicism scholar, James Romm. James Romm will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates, May 10, 2019, and his presentation is entitled, Seneca and Stoicism: An Ancient Philosophy’s Modern Relevance.
For tickets and more details about James Romm at the Smithsonian Associates program, please go here:
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Learning About Being Creative - CEO Andre Filip
The Not Old Better Show, CEO Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 347. Today’s show is brought to you by GlutaDose (http://glutadose.com/better)
As part of our Business Buildout CEO interview series, our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is Andre Filip. I will introduce Andre Filip in just a bit, and you will hear his enthusiasm as an entrepreneur!
This show is an important one for the Not Old Better Show audience who, in many cases, are thinking about 2d acts, new careers, starting a business and becoming an entrepreneur.
My thanks to GlutaDose at http://glutadose.com/better for sponsoring the show today. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience for spending time with me today. I know your time is important and I’m grateful you’ve spent some of it with us today.
Remember, Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show.
RICHARD NIXON - An Inevitable Fall - Author John Farrell
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #346. As part of our Smithsonian Associates series, we are joined today by author, John Farrell.
John Farrell will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates, May 8, 2019, and his presentation is entitled, “Richard Nixon: An Inevitable Fall.” John Farrell’s new book, "Richard Nixon: The Life" is a biography of our most controversial president. John Farrell, the book Richard Nixon The Life was a Finalist, Pulitzer Prize in Biography, 2018.
Was Richard Nixon an idealistic dreamer seeking to build a better world? Arguably yes, in his early years in politics—but then things changed. Our guest today, author, biographer John Farrell discusses with us Nixon’s personal and political journey from naval lieutenant to the disgraced president, telling a story of Nixon, who was a very complicated, intelligent man.
You can see John Farrell at the Smithsonian Associates program, presenting: Richard Nixon, An Inevitable Fall, May 8, 2019.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, author biographer, John Farrell. For tickets and more details, please go to https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/richard-nixon-inevitable-fall
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Celebrate Avenue Q - Puppeteer Rick Lyon
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #345. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, we are joined today by master puppeteer, Rick Lyon.
In July 2003, a very different sort of musical opened on Broadway. Avenue Q. It wasn't based on a blockbuster film or play or best-selling book, wasn't compiled from popular songs, and it didn't take place somewhere far away or long ago. It was entirely original, set in contemporary New York, and, perhaps most surprisingly, featured colorful puppets in its lead roles.
Before the final curtain falls, we will hear from Rick Lyon, who conceived, designed, and built the puppets for Avenue Q. Rick Lyon is with us today in a rare interview opportunity for the Not Old Better Show audience. You can see Rick Lyon and fellow cast member, Jennifer Barnhart, as they Celebrate Avenue Q, April 27, 2019.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, a master puppeteer from Avenue Q, Rick Lyon.
Tickets and other details available here:
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National DNA Day - Thomas MacEntee
Not Old Better Show: BackStory Genealogy Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, BackStory Genealogy Series, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #344. Today’s show is brought to you by DNABargains.com.
As part of our Backstory Genealogy series, we are joined today by Thomas MacEntee. Thomas MacEntee is a regular guest and a favorite of The Not Old Better Show audience. Thomas MacEntee is back with some excellent tips, advice, new innovations in genealogy, and first-hand expertise for all in the genealogy community. All this in anticipation of National DNA Day, which is April 25, 2019.
Thomas MacEntee is a well known public speaker, an international guest lecturer at many educational campuses, forums, events and conferences, and is very popular having delivered genealogy classes to many thousands of people in the genealogy community.
Thanks to Thomas MacEntee for joining me today. You can follow Thomas MacEntee, the genealogy ninja on Twitter @tmacentee, and at his web site Genealogy Bargains, and https://DNABargains.com, plus https://NationalDNADay.com.
We’ll post all the links in the notes and on our web site. And, remember, the FREE, brand new, expanded DNA Buying Guide offers breakdowns of DNA testing kits, downloading, uploading and moving your DNA results, and the NEW expanded section on privacy. Again, DNABargains.com, and NationalDNADay.com to help you sort out the crowded landscape of DNA testing and for the newly expanded, and FREE DNA Buying Guide.
The Not Old Better Show. Talk About Better. Thanks, everybody.
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Loved1 - Live Well & Feel Connected
Interview with Loved1 Founder, Joe Adams
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode # 343, today’s show is brought to you by Loved1.
Right up front, I want to remind, Mothers Day is coming. Like, Winter is Coming, Mother’s Day is coming. Don’t forget Cersei Lannister, don’t forget your mom, and don’t forget your loved1!.
I love this time of year: Springtime…Easter, dogwood in bloom, if you know forsythia, that’s in bloom here, and the colors are amazing.
Most of the US has their spring flowers, and I know for my family, who are scattered, specifically on opposite sides of the country, me in Virginia, and my mom in California, my mom loves the poppy’s in bloom, the almond orchards in bloom, and all the other beautiful indigenous flowers.
My point here is that my mom lives roughly 2400 miles from me, and I won’t be with her for Mother’s Day.
So, like me, if that’s the case for you, that is family scattered and unable to gather during these holidays, I think we have a solution for you.
On today’s show, we’ll be speaking with Joe Adams from Loved1.
My thanks to Loved1, at https://GiveLoved1.com for all their help with sponsorship and for making the show come together, and my thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience.
Talk About Better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and don't forget Mother's Day.
Sports Wars - Wondery's Newest Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #342
Hey, everybody, this is a special episode because I’ve got something extraordinary to share with you, my Not Old Better Show audience.
We talk about competition, exercise, fitness, and sports a lot here on the Not Old Better Show. Sports and fitness go hand in hand, and athletes of all ages compete, believe and train with the following saying in mind: Play like you’re in first, train like you’re in second!
It’s that motivation that can carry us forward during all forms of difficulty, adversity, and competition, from wherever it comes. The great motivator, Lou Holtz, coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and now a top-rated motivational speaker said:
“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”
And in the new podcast from Wondery, SPORTS WARS, you’ll hear what happens when some of the most elite athletes in the world take that motivational phrase: Play like you’re in first, train like you’re in second! to heart, and battle their biggest rivals for the chance to go down in history as one of the Greats.
In Sports Wars, you’ll hear about the sports rivalries that provoked worldwide attention. Veteran Brett Favre being challenged for his spot, by rookie Aaron Rodgers. Isiah Thomas’s beef with Michael Jordan after missing out on the Dream Team. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer’s battle for the title of greatest tennis player of all time. Not Old Better Show audience, this is excellent stuff, and you’ll love the line up of guests!
These are all great moments in sports history that our Not Old Better Show audience will love. Whether you need a jolt of motivation, or you want to recall some of these great memories, Sports Wars tells you what happened during these epic match ups. Our Not Old Better Show audience may know how these stories begin, and even how some of them end. But what you don’t know is what happened in between. Who was right? Who was wrong? And which side are YOU on?
Sports Wars, hosted by Dan Rubenstein of Sports Illustrated and SB Nation, who has seen firsthand the drama, emotion, and scandal these rivalries can bring.
So, Not Old Better Show audience, you’re about to listen to a clip of the first episode of Sports Wars, that brings you deep into one of the most famous NFL rivalries — Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers. An NFL icon vs. a hot-shot rookie.
Enjoy, and while you’re listening, subscribe to Sports Wars wherever you’re listening right now. You can also find a link in our show notes from today, that will take you directly to the show. But, remember, check out Sports Wars, an electric new series that offers an immersive, courtside look at some of the greatest athletic rivalries of all time: starting with Aaron Rodgers vs. Brett Favre.
Subscribe to Sports Wars at https://wondery.fm/NotOld
Rich Karlgaard Interview - New Book: Late Bloomers
The Not Old Better Show Art of Living, Author Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #341.
As part of our Art of Living Author Interview Series, our guest today is Rich Karlgaard, author of the new book, ‘Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement.'
Rich Karlgaard is an award-winning entrepreneur-turned-publisher, columnist, author, television commentator, private investor, and board director, and Karlgaard is the publisher of Forbes magazine and writes a biweekly column, Innovation Rules.
The excellent book offers some awesome tips throughout this chapter on how to step into one’s potential and power. For late bloomers, being able to see their weaknesses as strengths is paramount for their self-esteem. If you think you’re a late bloomer, and Rich Karlgaard tells us that so many of us are, you’ll love this interview and Rich Karlgaard’s new book, entitled, ‘Late Bloomers.”
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 340. Today’s show is brought to you by GlutaDose.
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, who’ll join us in just a minute. But, by way of introduction, Sabrena Jo, of course, is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo, about some fascinating research which suggests that yoga is as good as it gets when it comes to getting great exercise, stretching, fitness and even strengthening us, improving our functional ability significantly. The experts and the research prove the when you do yoga poses, you’re putting your body in positions and orientations that you ultimately have to support with your muscles. So, you’re lifting weights, and you’re not using weight machines, deadlifts or dumbbells, but getting the same results. Who knew…???
I’ve learned a lot about yoga as a form of functional fitness that moves your body in the ways it was designed to move to help ensure that it keeps functioning correctly. For example, in yoga, you use both large and small muscles and advance in many directions (twisting, arcing, etc.), not just back and forth on a one-dimensional plane, as in the forward-back motion of a bicep curl. And, regular yoga practice can reduce your risk of injury and condition your body to perform better at things you have to do every day: walk, sit, twist, bend, and lift groceries…that’s what the research shows.
Here to share that specific research is Sabrena Jo, Director of Science and Research Content from the American Council on Exercise. Sabrena Jo will explain the research, why it’s essential, which yoga poses are best for developing strength, balance, and fitness. While the most important thing is to find a form of exercise you love and can see yourself doing as a lifelong habit, I encourage my clients to try new and different forms of exercise continually. If you include many types of workout techniques, you’ll continue to test and push your body in different ways, and you'll keep growing as a fitness enthusiast and as an individual. As Sabrena Jo always says, most of all, enjoy yourself, and this is a way to do that! I’m very excited about this subject and the research, so let’s welcome back to the program, via internet phone, ACE Director of Science and Research Content, Sabrena Jo.
Thanks to GlutaDose for sponsoring today's show. Please check out GlutaDose, HERE on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/GlutaDose-GLUTATHIONE-Vitamin-Single-Liquid/dp/B07NF4FRZ7
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VJ Vogelzang My Mom - Loved 1
New Technology for Our Lives...
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #339. Today’s show is brought to you by Loved1 @ giveloved1.com
Today’s show is part of our new technology series, and we’re going to be talking about staying connected to loved ones, using the Loved1 service.
We all know how valuable it is to stay in touch with those of us in the Not Old Better Show audience how are on the ‘Older” side, age wise.
Isolation is more than just a tough circumstance. Isolation leads to depression, leading to health conditions worsening and many other difficult outcomes.
Staying connected is vital. Staying connected to the social environment, the world, and particularly family gives loved ones an incredible strength.
We all want to feel connected and have a sense of feeling cherished and valued by the people we care about.
The idea to provide items that improve our loved one's quality of life, their wellness, their health, has an enormous benefit from an emotional standpoint, as well as a physical standpoint.
Of course, we feel this way about loved ones. I feel this way about my own mom, who lives 3000 miles away, but I want her to feel connected and to live well. I’ve mentioned my mom previously, and today I’m going to talk to my mom about the Loved1 box that is delivered to her, sent by me, living in Virginia to her in California.
This is a nice show, one you’ll enjoy, and hopefully, think about, and think about how best to connect with your family, your loved ones.
My mom is a published author, a former byline with the McClatchy newspapers in California, is almost 90, and is very special to me. You’ll hear from my mom that she loves the loved1 box. Less than a day after our interview my mom sent me an email saying she’d forgotten to mention that the box is so sturdy and attractive she even uses it for storage. True testimony, and so thorough from my mom the journalist, so please welcome my mom, VJ Vogelzang to the Not Old Better Show.
Find out more about Loved1 at GiveLoved1.com
Smithsonian Sleepovers - Brigitte Blachere & Liz Paige
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #338
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art Of Living Interview Series, today’s show is going to be a great one and one you’ll want to add what we’ll talk about today to your list of things to do in and around Washington, DC.
If you live here, have kids, or are visiting soon, you have to check out one of the most unique experiences ever!
That experience: Smithsonian Sleepovers
A night of adventure awaits you as you enter the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery, and the National Air & Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center, just outside DC near Washington DC Dulles International air port.
So, just as the doors are closing, the lights dim, and the crowds shuffle out...the wonders of the museum’s halls are yours to explore.
You’ll go on an interactive exploration of the museum and participate in hands-on crafts projects and games. Then roll out your sleeping bag and dream away in the darkened halls of one of the world’s most famous museums!
This is now our second annual Smithsonian Sleepover interview with Brigitte Blachere, who is the program manager for the Smithsonian Associates Sleepover program, and we’re joined today by Brigitte Blachere and Liz Paige both of whom are responsible for this truly one-of-a-kind experience, that should be on your itinerary.
Sleeping over at the Smithsonian is one of those experiences, and kids 8 - 14, parents, grandparents, all are welcome. This is just a great opportunity. Because come on, who doesn’t want to sleep over at the Smithsonian?
For more information about the Smithsonian Sleepovers events, and to sign up for the email news, please check out: https://smithsoniansleepovers.org/index.shtm
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Mike Leigh - Director, 'Peterloo'
Movies for Adults Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #337.
As part of our Movie Reviews for adults series, our guest today is someone well known to our Not Old Better Show audience, director Mike Leigh.
We’re listening to a bit of the music from Mike Leigh’s new film, Peterloo, and we’ll be hearing from Mike Leigh in just a moment.
Mike Leigh has been a cheeky iconoclast since he burst on the scene in the 1970s with some very fine television work and films like Nuts in May and Abigail's Party all of which confirmed his talent. Since then he has made numerous films that have won the Palme d'Or in Cannes the Golden Lion in Venice, plus he's been nominated for the Academy Award seven times for films like Naked, Vera Drake, Secrets and Lies, All or Nothing, and Mr. Turner, films I know every one of you has seen at least one of them. In my mind, these are some of the absolute essential films of the last 25 years.
The Peterloo Massacre was a defining moment in British democracy which also played a significant role in the founding of The Guardian newspaper, among many other class changes…
As always Mike Leigh has made a smart intelligent film full of insights and drama bringing to the screen this very overlooked incident close to its 200th anniversary so, please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, director Mike Leigh.
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Carl Pullein - Getting Organized After 50
Inside Science & Technology Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #336.
As part of our Science & Technology interview series, we are speaking with author, productivity and management coach, and technology expert, Carl Pullein.
Carl Pullein’s mantra is that he helps people get important things done.
Carl Pullein has been doing this work for over 20 years, and Carl Pullein likes to say, “Building a life of joy and happiness begins with knowing what you want to achieve and creating a plan to go out and achieve it.”
Whether you’re starting your second act, downsizing, repairing a home, helping your extended family, sorting through eventualities, an expert, in the flesh, such as Carl Pullein, will bring order to chaos, prioritizing important items, clearing your mind and your living area of clutter that can eliminate focus on getting things done.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Carl Pullein.
To learn more about Carl Pullein, please check out: https://carlpullein.com
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Chelsea Clinton - On Saving Endangered Species
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #335.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living interview series, I am so pleased to be joined today by the author, Chelsea Clinton.
Did you know that blue whales are the largest animals in the world? Or that sea otters wash their paws after every meal? The world is filled with millions of animal species, and all of them are unique and special. Many are on the path to extinction.
To mark the publication of her new book, Don’t Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe, Chelsea Clinton introduces us to a selection of endangered animals that she writes about, sharing what makes them special—and what threatens them. She takes a look at rhinos, tigers, whales, pandas, and other species, and provides helpful tips on what we all can do to help prevent these animals from disappearing from our world.
Chelsea Clinton’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates is titled, Chelsea Clinton on Saving Endangered Species is on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at the National Zoo. Chelsea Clinton has written a new book, Don’t Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe, which will be available for sale and signing, and is the subject of our interview today.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Chelsea Clinton.
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Improve Your Mood in 12 Minutes - Dr. Douglas Gentile
Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #334.
As part of our Science Literacy Inside Science interview series, we’re going to be talking with Dr. Douglas Gentile, research psychologist about new research offering a simple way to improve your mood in 12 minutes. This research is from the Journal of Happiness Studies, and ScienceDaily, which is devoted to the scientific understanding of subjective well-being.
Check out Dr. Douglas Gentile's research, here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10902-019-00100-2
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The Next Mormons - Dr. Jana Riess
Opinions Issues & Entertainment Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #333.
As part of our continuing series on opinion and issues facing families today, we’re talking religion.
Yes, religion.
We’ve talked a lot about it before, and you can be assured, we’ll talk about it again.
No “redirecting the topic here, to be subtly polite.” You know what I mean, if someone brings it up, we’re taught to be polite by shifting the conversation to something unrelated, without being too obvious. Only, I tend to think it’s VERY OBVIOUS.
For example, imagine Uncle Bob says something like, “kids these days just aren’t going to church. It’s all that rock n’ roll they’re listening to. Right?” And, you might follow up with “speaking of kids, I’ve been meaning to ask: how’s your son doing at college?” Sheesh…not subtle at all.
So, we’ll dispense with that for today, and we’ll dispense with any “boomer vs millennial” myths, and talk about real research.
Today, my guest is a research scientist, Dr. Jana Riess. Dr. Riess is the author of the new book “The Next Mormons: How Millennials Are Changing the LDS Church.”
Religion, often divisive, and polarizing, but important to us, important to families, and important to you, The Not Old Better Show audience. I will say, this is an important subject to me and my family. I don’t typically discuss, as I prefer these shows to be about the guests, but I, personally, am more than just a bit “bought in.” How so? Well, I’m the husband to a late in life convert to the Church, I’m the father to a gay man, and I’m the father of a current LDS Church missionary. Plus, of course, I’m a boomer. I truly hit the sweet spot, and feel this subject daily, need to know more about it, living it, and loving my Church.
What will come in the days ahead for the Church, knowing of these questions, and how best to answer young people, is what we’ll learn today from Dr. Riess.
That, of course, is our guest today, Dr. Jana Riess. Dr. Riess’ new book, The Next Mormons: How Millennials Are Changing The LDS Church, is based on Dr. Riess’ major national study which shows how millennial Mormons are changing, even leaving, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Dr. Jana Riess is a columnist and former Publisher’s Weekly religion reviews editor and let’s welcome her to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone.
The book is available starting today at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Next-Mormons-Millennials-Changing-Church/dp/0190885203/ref=sr_1_1) and at Oxford University Press: (https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-next-mormons-9780190885205)
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Join The Boomer Chorus - Interview Ernest Johnson
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Ready to Rock? Join the Smithsonian Boomers Rock ’n’ Roll Chorus.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #332.
Ready to Rock? Join the Smithsonian Boomers Rock ’n’ Roll Chorus.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Interview Series, and the Smithsonian Year of Music, our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is Ernest Johnson.
I’ll tell you right now, this will be a fun show, and subsequent follow up editions will be very fun, too. You’ll know why in just a bit.
If you love rock 'n roll, and want to sing some of the greatest hits of all time, you're ready to join the Boomers Rock ’n’ Roll Chorus, a program geared for people ages 55 and above who love to sing—and there’s no experience required.
The Smithsonian Associates presentation by Ernest Johnson is really a series of 8 rehearsals, plus a final performance, as Ernest Johnson gets the band back together. And, you’re invited to join. I’m going to do it, and today, we’re going to learn all about it. You’ll find links on our site for even more details, but please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, conductor Ernest Johnson.
For more information about The Boomer Chorus, please check out the Smithsonian Associates web site:
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Bob Dylan - Maker of Songs; Interview with author Tim Hampton
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode # 331.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Year of Music, Art Of Living Interview Series, we are celebrating Bob Dylan, and our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is Dr. Timothy Hampton, author of a new book about Dylan, entitled Bob Dylan’s Poetics.
What more can be said of Bob Dylan, and what needs to be said? It’s true that almost every musician has performed a Bob Dylan song. Blowin' in the Wind, The Times They Are A-changin', and numerous other songs of his became anthems expressing the feelings that young people were ready to make the world better, and had the power to do so.
For more information about tickets and other details, please click HERE on the Smithsonian Associates web site: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/bob-dylan-maker-of-songs?utm_source=raad&utm_medium=oatsa&utm_content=mwx&utm_campaign=maywe
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Game of Thrones - Interview with Deborah Riley, GOT Production Designer
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode # 330.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art Of Living Interview Series, we are celebrating The Game of Thrones.
The Great War is Here of the Great Houses of Westeros, and Season 8 of The Game of Thrones has almost arrived. The recorded history of Westeros extends back over 12,000 years, according to tradition, and the accuracy of the legends and myths that recount much of this history and the visual world of the Game of Thrones is the subject of our interview today with Deborah Riley.
Deborah Riley will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program, Monday, April 1, 2019, where she will be joined by Bernadette Caulfield, Game of Thrones Executive Producer. The presentation is sold out, but you can join the waiting list by clicking on the link in our notes, HERE>
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Steve & Cokie Roberts - Voices from the 4th Estate
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #329.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview series, available on Apple Podcasts, we are joined today by two of the most trusted, respected names in news: Steve and Cokie Roberts.
Steve and Cokie Roberts will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates April 2, 2019, 6:45PM at the Ripley Center.
For more information, tickets and program details, please click here on the Smithsonian Associates site, HERE>
If you want to find how Washington really works, you can poll all the newspaper and network reporters on the Hill and the White House, or spend an evening with Steve and Cokie Roberts. These Washington veterans have seen it all. Cokie Roberts, political commentator for ABC News and a senior news analyst for National Public Radio has spent more than 40 years in broadcasting. In 2008 the Library of Congress named her a “Living Legend.” Steve Roberts has been a journalist for almost 50 years, covering some of the major events of his time, from the antiwar movement and student revolts of the 60s and 70s to President Reagan's historic trip to Moscow in 1988 and 12 presidential election campaigns.
Of course, we’re talking news today, and honestly, nothing is more important. I must tell you that citizen access to trusted, quality, and locally relevant news and information is crucial to an open and honest government, and our way of life.
Please join me in welcoming to the Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living interview series via internet phone, Steve and Cokie Roberts.
Remember, Steve and Cokie Roberts will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates April 2, 2019, 6:45PM at the Ripley Center.
For more information, tickets and program details, please click here on the Smithsonian Associates site: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/subscriptions/series/?id=175425
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Putting The Brakes On Aging - Dr. Pradeep Reddy
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #328. Today’s show is brought to you by MoLekule and Care/Of.
As part of our Inside Science and Technology, Interview series, today we are speaking with Dr. Pradeep Reddy, Salk Institute.
As we all know in the Not Old Better Show audience, aging is a leading risk factor for a number of debilitating conditions, including heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's disease, to name a few. This makes the need for anti-aging therapies all the more urgent. Now, Salk Institute researchers have developed a new gene therapy to help decelerate the aging process.
Today we’ll be speaking with one of those researchers, Dr. Pradeep Reddy, from the Salk Institute. Dr Pradeep Reddy is a research scientist with a focus on aging, genetics, stem cells and aging, and biochemistry. The Salk Institute for Biological Studies prioritizes scientific research for cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, aging, and other areas of science, and is considered one of the top 5 research centers in the world.
Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Dr. Pradeep Reddy.
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Toast to the Rat Pack - Noah Rothbaum & Philip Greene
Smithsonian Associates, Year of Music, Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #327. Today’s show is brought to you by Blinkist.
Oh my gosh, you hear that music? "Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away!"
That song was recorded in October 1957. I was about 5 months old. That is a great nostalgic song for so many of us in the Not Old Better Show audience.
As part of our Smithsnoanin Associates, Art of Living Interview series, for Smithsonian’s Year of Music program, today on the Not Old Better Show, we will spend a delightful few minutes with the Rat Pack, as told by Noah Rothbaum and Phillip Greene.
For tickets and other details, please check out the Smithsonian Associates site, HERE>.
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Green Exercise - Fitness Friday - Sabrena Jo
Fitness Friday with Sabrena Jo, ACE
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 326. Today’s show is brought to you by Earlybird CBD.
Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo.
Sabrena Jo, of course, is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo, is speaking to us today about some very exciting research which suggests that exercising in a “green environment” may provide even more health benefits than when exercising indoors, but as always, there are some important areas to consider. In fact, green exercise has been shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve mood, increase self-esteem, and enhance perceived health.
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"Fighting With My Family" - Interview with Stephen Merchant
Movies for Adults Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is show #325
As part of our Art of Living, Movies for Adults series, today’s show reviews the new film, Fighting With My Family, and we’ll be speaking with writer and director Stephen Merchant. Stephen Merchant you’ll recall brought us, along with Ricky Gervais, UK’s excellent series “The Office.” So, truly comedy genius at work here.
I will tell your right up front, I’ve never been a huge fan of wrestling. Even as a kid, I found the sport — or, at least, the version presented by the WWE bizarre, noisy and unbearably silly, fake and even ostentatious, and too theatrical for sport. That hasn’t changed. I still think it’s weird.
But, the film Fighting with My Family, based on a true story, and originally from the 2012 documentary in which the Bevis family from Norwich, England, where we are invited into their home to show us just how much wrestling meant to them. They all wrestled; mom, dad, the kids — everyone.
This is an excellent film, well done by Stephen Merchant, and perfect for your Friday night, tonight, or weekend viewing. Stephen Merchant’s family romance not only inspires laughs but leaves us churned up. Once trapped in Ricky Gervais’s shadow, the gentle giant tiptoes into the ring, lays siege and makes us see stars.
I hope you enjoy the film as much as I did, and now let’s welcome to the program, Stephen Merchant.
My thanks to Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures, Inc., Stephen Merchant, and EPK for all the great assistance in putting this interview, review and show together for you, my Not Old Better audience.
The Not Old Better Show…Talk about better.
Enjoy the movie, Fighting With My Family, out now at theaters everywhere.
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The Women Who Animated the Movies
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, interview series, our guest today is Mindy Johnson. Mindy Johnson will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program titled, The Women Who Animated the Movies: Uncovering a Colorful History. Mindy Johnson is a leading expert on women’s roles in animation and film history, examines these groundbreaking and game-changing women.
Author, Mindy Johnson's most recent book, Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation, which will be available for sale and signing following her presentation, Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Ripley Center in Washington DC.
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Benedict Arnold Blackest Treason - Richard Bell
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 323. Today’s show is brought to you Blinkist.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, series, our guest today is Richard Bell. Dr. Richard Bell, a previous guest on the show, and a fan favorite, is a distinguished Professor of History at the University of Maryland.
Today on The Not Old Better Show we’ll be talking with Dr. Richard Bell, who will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program, titled Benedict Arnold: “The Blackest Treason": Betrayal and Loyalty in the American Revolution.
The most famous turncoat in American history, Arnold was a skilled officer in George Washington’s army who led patriot forces to several important victories over the British, including the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. But while in command at West Point in 1780, Arnold began secretly communicating with British intelligence agents, giving them inside information, not just about the fort and its defenses, but about American strategy for the war.
What on earth was his motive? Richard Bell associate professor of history at the University of Maryland, reconstructs the life and times of Benedict Arnold, the reasons for this treason, and the larger problems of betrayal and desertion that dogged the Continental Army throughout the war.
Remember, Dr. Richard Bell will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates The Blackest Treason, starting February 27, 2019, 6:45PM at the Ripley Center.
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NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE CHECK THE SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES WEB SITE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE WAIT LIST:
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Introducing ONE PLUS ONE - Wondery's Newest Podcast
The Not Old Better Show, Breaking News
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #322
Hey, everybody, this is a special episode because I’ve got something really special to share with you, my Not Old Better Show audience.
On The Not Old Better Show, we’ve talked a lot about music, sports, technology, and history, among other things. This is where it gets special because Wondery has a brand new podcast, called One Plus One, that offers all of this.
Introducing One Plus One: Every great collaboration is a love story. It’s intense. Passionate. Along the way, there are flashes of love, hate, pride, ego, ambition, and brilliance. This is One Plus One, the show about the spark that drives two original thinkers to ultimate success. We’ll unearth the stories of Paul McCartney & John Lennon, Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera, Beyonce & Jay-Z, Shaq & Kobe, and many more, and learn what it is about their chemistry that led them to greatness.
If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to One Plus One on Apple podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this.
For more information on ONE PLUS ONE,, check out Wondery.fm/ And for anything else, please go to: https://notold-better.com
Balance + Strength + Cardio = Function
Fitness Friday with Sabrena Jo, American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Today’s Not Old Better Show is part of our Fitness Friday shows, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday series.
We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, who’ll join us in just a minute. But, by way of introduction, Sabrena Jo, of course, is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo will be here to share important information about new research that answers questions about cardiovascular exercise, weight training, flexibility, and how all that impacts function, also known as balance, to avoid falls.
You know, for many of us in the Not Old Better audience, we want to live longer, and live better lives. Research suggests that adults older than 50 who do not perform resistance training lose nearly 1/4 pound of muscle mass per year. And strong leg and hip muscles help to reduce the risk of falls, a cause of considerable disability among older adults. So, how to keep motivated and aim to participate in resistance training at least two days per week, making sure to exercise all major muscle groups through a full range of motion. To help maintain your mobility and range of motion and decrease your risk of injury.
Sabrena Jo, from the American Council on Exercise will explain how best to do this, why we need to prioritize this type of exercise into our schedule, and to look at your time ahead as a chance to be an active senior with an opportunity to do things you have never done before. Most of all, enjoy yourself!
Let’s unpack this research and more, so let’s welcome back to the program, ACE Director of Science and Research Content, Sabrena Jo.
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McCarrick Defrocked - Interview with Dr. Chad Pecknold
Art of Living News Maker Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #320.
Certainly a difficult day for all people of faith. The subject of Theodore McCarrick, a former cardinal and archbishop of Washington, has been stripped of all rights and obligations as a member of the Catholic clergy. This has been quite a topic in our home.
In his capacity as archbishop of Washington, both popes and presidents took advice from Theodore McCarrick. No more. Officially, Theodore McCarrick has been defrocked, or laicized, a rare and severe penalty after allegations of sexual misconduct against the former cardinal were proved credible last summer.
We’re speaking today with Dr Chad Pecknold. Dr. Pecknold is Prof. Of Theology at Catholic University of America, and Chairman, Academy of Catholic Theology. We’ll be speaking with Dr. Pecknold to address some of these issues of faith, morality and the various intersections thereof. This is a difficult subject, and right or wrong, clergy, as representatives of God are, of course, held to a higher standard. one that no one can be satisfied by condemnation of another, least of all me. There are questions of responsibility, future of the church, and dignity.
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Academy Awards Show with Noah Gittell
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 319. Today’s show is brought to you by Blinkist.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living interview series, our guest today is Noah Gittell. Noah Gittell a previous guest on the show, and a fan favorite, is a film critic for the Washington City Paper. Noah Gittell also writes for publications including Atlantic, Guardian, Salon, and the LA Review of Books. Noah Gittell is a regular on camera guest on BBC’s “Talking Movies,” program.
The countdown to the 91st Academy Awards has begun! We’re listening now to one of the Academy Award nominated songs for Best Song, from the film, “Ralph Wrecks the Internet,” which is great to see, BTW, and grandkids will love it, too! But, the song is sung by comedian Sarah Silverman, and it titled, “A Place Called Slaughter Race.” It’s a funny song…I think you’ll enjoy it.
But, now that it's February we are only weeks away from the biggest award show of the year with the 2019 Oscars coming up.
Since it's the biggest award show in the entertainment world—especially in the film world—winning one of these Oscar statues is an honor like no other. Winning the title of Best Picture however is the ultimate award when it comes to movies and so far there have been a lot of noteworthy recipients.
We will learn about 2019 Best Picture nominees, and all other Oscar related behind the scenes stories from our guest today, Noah Gittell, who’ll be at the Smithsonian Associates program, Feb. 21, 2019. So, we’re going to get festive, and cast our votes for the winners in the many categories, and Noah Gittell will share much more, including prizes for the most accurate predictions!
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Drug Overdose Up 260% Among Women 55-64
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series - Dr. Sarah Akerman
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 318. Today’s show is brought to by Blinkist .
As part of our Art of Living, interview series, our guest today is Dr Sarah Akerman. Sarah Akerman, MD, is a Medical Director in the Medical Affairs department at Alkermes. In this position, she oversees the medical affairs strategy and lifecycle management for the company’s addiction therapies. Dr. Akerman is a board certified addiction psychiatrist with experience in research, teaching, and the clinical care of patients with substance use disorders and other psychiatric disorders.
Our guest today, Physician Sarah Akerman is on the front lines of an important subject for our Not Old Better Show audience, the CDC’s latest report that Drug Overdose Death Rates are Increasing Among Middle Aged Women (here are resources cited by Dr. Akerman during the interview). The U.S. drug epidemic is evolving, including, and most dramatically among women. Studies have highlighted rising rates of drug overdose deaths among women aged 55–64 year and that from 1999 to 2017, the death rate from drug overdose among women aged 30–64 years increased by 260%. Drug overdose deaths involving antidepressants, prescription opioids, and synthetic opioids all increased. What does this mean, why are women vulnerable, and what can be done is the subject of our interview today, with Dr. Sarah Akerman, so please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Dr. Sarah Akerman.
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How To Live to 100 with Dr. John Whyte
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 317. Today’s show is brought to by Casper .
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, series, our guest today is Dr John Whyte. Dr. John Whyte, a previous guest on the show, and a fan favorite, is the author of several books on health, and is the chief medical officer at WebMD.
Our guest today, Physician John Whyte has become a popular Smithsonian Associates speaker in recent years, empowering audiences to be better advocates for their own health. With his trademark insights and wit, Dr Whyte will explain how to sort through conflicting advice, sensational headlines, and short-lived fads to make yourself stronger, healthier, and better educated about your own body.
Dr. Whyte gathers all his best advice in a one-day seminar, designed to guide you through a comprehensive look at critical aspects of personal health. Smithsonian Associates participants will leave educated, engaged, and entertained—and with new tools to approach the job of staying healthy. February 9, 2019 Smithsonian Associates program titled How To Live To Be 100 with Dr. John Whyte, and please join me in welcoming to the show via internet phone, Dr. John Whyte.
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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 316, today’s show is brought to you by Simple Habit.
Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday shows, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday series. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, who’ll join us in just a minute. Sabrena Jo, of course, is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo will be here to share important information about new research that answers the question always on our minds for the Not Old Better audience and community: do older adults respond to exercise training in a way that is similar to their younger counterparts?
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The Books That Fought Slavery - Dr. Richard Bell
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 315. Today’s show is brought to by Care/Of.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, series, our guest today is Richard Bell. Dr. Richard Bell, a previous guest on the show, and a fan favorite, is a distinguished Professor of History at the University of Maryland.
Today on The Not Old Better Show we’ll be talking with Dr. Richard Bell, who will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program, titled The Books that Fought Slavery, about the long fight against American slavery, which produced some of the most powerful autobiographies and works of fiction in American history. This four-evening book discussion series offers the chance to learn about, read, and informally discuss classics of the period by men and women, both black and white, who were central figures in the struggle to destroy race slavery in the United States.
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Martin Luther King Jr. - Dr. Brandon Terry
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 314
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, series, our guest today is Brandon Terry. Dr. Brandon Terry is a distinguished Assistant Professor of African and African American Studies and Social Studies at Harvard University. Dr. Terry recently won the Best Paper award from the Foundations of Political Theory section of the American Political Science Association and the Alex Willingham Best Political Theory Paper Award from the National Conference of Black Political Scientists.
Today on The Not Old Better Show we’ll be talking with Dr. Brandon Terry about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s political legacy. We know Martin Luther King, Jr. for his call to action, his passion, and rhetoric, and as an almost-mythic figure of consensus and conciliation. But has this popular interpretation overshadowed some of his most mature thoughts on other topics, such as Dr. King’s ethical and political thought, and Dr. King’s embrace of radical challenges facing America, even today.
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The Beacon Monthly - January 2019
The Beacon Newspaper Publisher's Interview Series from The Not Old Better Show
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, The Beacon Monthly, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #313
Last month we announced our newest show, and celebrated the inaugural program of The Beacon Monthly, our special, recurring program featuring The Beacon Newspapers publisher, Stuart Rosenthal. This month is episode number 2 of The Beacon Monthly, for the January 2019 edition of The Beacon Newspaper.
This month, as is the case with The Beacon Monthly series, will focus on the January issue of The Beacon Newspaper, from the perspective of publisher, Stuart Rosenthal.
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Every Movement Counts - Sabrena Jo
Fitness Friday Interview Series
Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday shows, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday series. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, who’ll join us in just a minute. Sabrena Jo, of course, is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo will be here to share important information about new government guidelines about exercise.
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Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 311. Today’s show is brought to you by Blinkist.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, Inside Science series, our guest today from the Pulse of Modern Medicine program is John Tisdale, MD. Dr. John Tisdale is Chief, Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics Branch, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, on the 27 institutes within the National Institutes of Health.
Dr John Tisdale will be the featured expert, presenting as part of the Pulse of Modern Medicine, January 15, 2019, on the subject of sickle cell disease, which affects 100,000 Americans, and millions around the world. Sickle cell is an inherited disease which affects the hemoglobin in red blood cells that carry oxygen and results in sever pain and early mortality. Dr. John Tisdale will discuss with us today a new curative therapy for sickle cell and the work NIH is doing to cure this disease.
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Aging & Thriving in Place - Jed Miles
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #310. Today’s show is sponsored by SnugSafe.com
It’s time to elevate the conversation about aging in place. Forget about grab bars and wheelchair ramps. Those are elements of last resort for “old” people. And who wants to be labeled “old”? Certainly none of us in The Not Old Better Show audience.
The problem with aging is that there isn’t a single point at which we are officially “old.” All other major life events—graduating from college and starting a career, for instance, or getting married and starting a family—have a clear starting point. Not aging. It’s not only gradual, but also different for each of us individually. Long before our hips fail us, we might be a little shaky on our feet. Years before we need memory care, we could become unsure of our decisions or forgetful. Aging is relative. Some people are born “old.” Others are young into their nineties.
Yet despite all of these vagaries, we do know several things for sure: America has an aging population with an increasing life expectancy, most of whom desire to stay in their homes indefinitely as they age. In fact, already 118.7 million strong, the population of Americans age 50 and older is expected to swell by another 10 million—nearly 10 percent—by 2020, just over a year away, according to AARP. The number of Americans age 85 and older, meanwhile, is expected to more than triple by 2060, making them the fastest-growing age group in the country. Americans aren’t merely aging, however; they’re also living longer, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, which says a baby born in 2016 will live to an average age of 79.9 while one born in 2060 will live to an average age of 85.63. Someone born in 1950, on the other hand, has an average life expectancy of just 68.4
My guest today on The Not Old Better Show, Jed Miles. Jed Miles is the National Sales Manager for Stander. Stander is all about being independent as we age. Jed Miles is here to help us sort through some of the numbers, some of vagaries, the myths, realities, and some of the options to meet the housing needs of an aging population that plans to stay in their homes, and aren’t likely anytime soon to admit they’re aging. These independent Not Old Better Show audience members are interested in thriving in place, and not just aging in place.
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Rewired - Author, Dr. Ajay Seth
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #309
As part of our Art of Living Author interview series, we’ll be speaking with author of the new book, Rewired, Dr. Ajay Seth. Dr. Ajay K Seth is a board certified orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon located in North Canton, Ohio. That is an important element to the story, and we’ll get to that…
On December 10, 2015, Dr. Seth became the first surgeon in the United States to perform a surgery allowing an amputee, Melissa Loomis, who we’ll be speaking with in part 2 of this wonderful 2 part interview. But, Dr. Seth’s surgery allowed amputee, Melissa Loomis, to move and feel her prosthetic hand with her brain. The procedure was a 16.5 hour surgery, during which he was able to re-route nerves in the upper arm to give the patient the ability to feel as though the prosthetic hand is her own. Six weeks after surgery, the patient demonstrated that she could feel and move a prosthetic arm and hand.
Hear Dr. Seth's story, with an excerpt read by Dr. Seth, and enjoy this new, inspirational book, Rewired.
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Evangelicalism in America - Joseph Slaughter
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 307
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, interview series, we are going to be talking today about a favorite topic of mine, and from your emails over the last few months, a favorite topic of our Not Old Better Show audience: religion, politics, and evangelicalism, with Joseph Slaughter, professor of history.
Every election cycle, and this last one followed the same pattern, American evangelicals are heavy hitters on the demographic scene, a force to be reckoned with for journalists, pundits, politicians, and political strategists. But it was not always so. Who exactly are the evangelicals, where did they come from, how fragmented is evangelicalism, the divisions among evangelicals based on age and ethnicity and what does the term “evangelical” even mean?
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Nutrition Tips for Enjoying the Holidays
Fitness Friday Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode number 308.
As part of our Fitness Friday series, we’re going to talk about holiday nutrition today. From now until New Year's Day, your schedule will likely be filled with family obligations, traveling and festive outings with all sorts of tempting treats. It's no surprise that many of us see our waistlines expand during the holiday season. Even the most disciplined people can find it difficult to stick to their health and fitness routines.
But, not to worry…this year can be different.
To help keep us on track, we’ll be joined by guest, Mike Glasgow.
Mike Glasgow, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Certified Dietitian knows what he is talking about. Mike Glasgow received his dietetics degree from Michigan State University and completed his dietetic internship at The University of Michigan Hospital. The first several years of his professional career were spent as clinical dietitian and foodservice director in nursing homes.
Mike is the current chair of the Legislative and Public Policy Committee for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Mike is a strong advocate for seniors and people in need.
Please join me in welcoming via internet phone, Mike Glasgow for our Tips and Resources for Staying Fit During the Holidays Show.
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JD Salinger - The Eloquent Recluse
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 306.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, series, we are going to be talking about one of my favorite authors, JD Salinger, and our guests today are Daniel Stashower & Scott Sedar. Daniel Stashower is a well known author of history, and Scott Sedar, an actor, who will read selections from JD Salinger’s most celebrated works.
This show and interview are a treat for me as JD Salinger, and Catcher in the Rye, are all time favorites of mine.
Ever since my freshman year of high school, when the book, Catcher in the Rye was suggested to me by my mother, who was an English teacher, I have been infatuated with it.
I remember reading it, and re-reading it, I think 6 times, even over the summer months, between freshman and sophomore year of HS.
The novel follows a boy, Holden Caulfield, who has an issue with growing up and the loss of innocence. Needless to say, I could relate, as many of us in the Not Old Better Show audience can relate.
I love author JD Salinger and his book, Catcher in the Rye, so much because I find beauty in the idea of preserving innocence and appreciating the moments. Not that I hope to be Holden Caulfield (he clearly does not seem to have the perfect life yet who does), but rather I wish I had the same ideals and perspective (of perceiving innocence in everything, and living in the present).
We’ll talk about that today, innocence, and much more, including whether Holden Caulfield and JD Salinger are really one and the same.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Daniel Stashower and Scott Sedar, who’ll be presenting at Smithsonian Associates program, January 7, 2019, JD Salinger, The Eloquent Recluse.
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Heart Disease Survivor - Hank Plain
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #305 brought to you by HeartFlow.
As part of our Art of Living series, today’s show is specifically for those in the Not Old Better Show audience interested in knowing more about the heart, and what the Center for Disease Control has determined is the cause of 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States: coronary artery disease.
Coronary Artery Disease is the most common type of heart disease…it is the leading cause of death in the US in both men and women, about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack, and over 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States, again, according to the Center for Disease Control.
We have some answers for you today, and our guest, Mr. Hank Plain, is going to tell you his heart disease story. And, by the way, Hank Plain, who has family history of heart disease, thought he was doing all the right things to prevent heart disease.
Hank Plain’s story has a very happy ending, as Hank and his physicians used the only test on Hank that was truly definitive in defining both the amount of Hank Plain’s blockage in his coronary arteries and the actual blood flow restriction.
We’re going to hear from Hank Plain in just a moment, but I want to emphasize the importance of Hank’s story, message and the degree of education available to you about this high mortality condition.
Further, we’ve been given an excellent brochure from HeartFlow, the actual diagnostic test that Hank Plain received, to better educate you all about questions, details and concerns you may have with respect to Coronary Artery Disease. Links to the downloadable brochure will be in today’s show notes, or you can email me at info@notold-better.com, and I’ll make sure you get one, but please if you’re at risk, unsure of your risk, or want to know for a family member, take the next step in a treatment plan that has “demonstrated higher diagnostic performance compared to other non-invasive cardiac tests.” That’s according to published data, which we’ll also link to, HERE>
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Traveler's Diarrhea - Holiday Travel Tips
Food & Travel Interview Series...
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #304, sponsored by Travelan.
As part of our Food & Travel Interview Series, today’s show is for our Not Old Better Show audience on the move this holiday season, and beyond.
In today’s show, we’ll be joined by Travis Robins, in his role as Director of US Sales for Immuron, the maker of Travelan, the natural supplement that prevents diarrhea from ruining your season’s travel plans.
If you’ve ever encountered a stomach bug while traveling either in US or outside, you know it can quickly cut a trip short, and make for an urgent out of town, or out of country medical visit, and visits, either on the other side of the world, or on the other side of the state your visiting.
Travis Robins is here to talk about the preventive effects of Travelan, but to also offer general health tips to avoid what’s known as TD, traveler’s diarrhea, high risk countries to consider planning ahead for use of Travelan, and some of the Travelan technology.
As I say, Travelan generously sponsored today’s show, but they left the editorial questions and direction to me, knowing we’d want a show with education and information, but when we find a great product, we share it with our Not Old Better community.
I should point out that Travelan is approved by regulatory agencies and it has passed rigorous US Army tests of efficacy and treatment value.
Because the holidays are upon us, and because we’ll be off seeing relatives, grandchildren, and our families who may be scattered, like mine, all over the globe, many of us will be traveling. I want you to do so safely, comfortably, and with as little interruption as possible.
I think you’ll value this interview with Travis Robins, and most importantly be introduced to a new soluation to a very old problem.
Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show, Travis Robins.
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GiveLoved1 - Live Well & Feel Connected
Technology to Help the Family...
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode # 303, today’s show is brought to you by Loved1.
Happy Holidays everyone.
I love this time of year, and the holidays are always made so much more enjoyable with family around.
What do you do when family is scattered, opposite sides of the country, or even in another country?
If that’s the case, that is family scattered and unable to gather during these holidays, I think we have a solution for you.
On today’s show we’ll be speaking with Joe Adams from Loved1.
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Senior Games Gold Medalist - Phil Milliman, Pt. 2
Fitness Friday Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode number 302. Today’s show is sponsored by SnugSafe.com
Initially known as the National Senior Olympics, the National Senior Games, a member of the USOC, has been hosting senior athletes since 1987.
Today, the National Senior Games has grown to one of the largest multi-sport events in the world. The vision has always been: “Instead of looking back as they get older, Senior Olympians think about tomorrow. They think, ‘I’ll beat ‘em next year.’" “This kind of thing is good in every way,”
We spoke with Chuck Milliman last week, and today on The Not Old Better Show, in part 2, we’ll be speaking with 66 year old champion pole vaulter, Phil Milliman.
Phil Milliman vaulted in High School, then took time away from vaulting, only to return at age 35, and he’s been burning up runways ever since.
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Senior Games Gold Medalist - Chuck Milliman
Fitness Friday Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode number 301. Today’s show is sponsored by Audible.
Initially known as the National Senior Olympics, the National Senior Games, a member of the USOC, has been hosting senior athletes since 1987.
Today, the National Senior Games has grown to one of the largest multi-sport events in the world. The vision has always been: “Instead of looking back as they get older, Senior Olympians think about tomorrow. They think, ‘I’ll beat ‘em next year.’ This kind of thing is good in every way.
Today on The Not Old Better Show we’ll be speaking with 85 year old champion pole vaulter, Chuck Milliman…we’ll be speaking with Chuck’s son, Phil Milliman in an upcoming episode.
Chuck Milliman, a retired minister, did not start running seriously until his 40s, but has completed 66 marathons and a variety of track and field competitions.
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Go4Life Tips and Resources for Staying Fit During the Holidays
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode number 300.
From now until New Year's Day, your schedule will likely be filled with family obligations, traveling and festive outings with all sorts of tempting treats. It's no surprise that many of us see our waistlines expand during the holiday season. Even the most disciplined people can find it difficult to stick to their health and fitness routines.
But, not to worry…this year can be different.
To help keep us on track, we’ll be joined by returning guest, and so popular with out Not Old Better audience, Stephanie Dailey.
To learn more about this show, please go to: https://notold-better.com
Finding Allah in the Qur'an - Jack Miles
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 299
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, series, our guest today is Jack Miles. Jack Miles is a distinguished professor emeritus of English and religious studies at the University of California, Irvine, and senior fellow for religion and international affairs with the Pacific Council on International Policy. He is the winner of a 1996 Pulitzer Prize for his book God: A Biography and a recipient of Guggenheim and MacArthur fellowships. Jack Miles’ newest book is titled, “God in the Qur’an.”
Today on The Not Old Better Show we’ll be talking with Jack Miles about the Muslim faith, Allah, Islam, and we’ll try to answer questions in a way for Muslims and non-Muslims alike to better understand and interpret the beliefs of a people and the deity whom they worship. Familiar to our Not Old Better Show audience will be the theme of understanding, why this is important to other religions, perhaps even reading other scriptures and seeing their point of view.
To learn more about this show, please go to: https://notold-better.com
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The Beacon News - Publisher's Monthly Interview
The Beacon Newspaper Publisher's Interview Series, hosted by The Not Old Better Show
As regular, returning audience of The Not Old Better Show, we are announcing something very special for you.
A new series…titled, “The Beacon Monthly.”
I’m delighted to announce our newest podcast with The Beacon Newspaper, titled, as I’ve said, “The Beacon Monthly.”
Our new “The Beacon Monthly,” will be masterfully concise, led by myself and publisher of the The Beacon Newspaper, Stuart Rosenthal, and specifically aimed at helping you get smart, fast.
The monthly series will focus on the upcoming issue of The Beacon Newspaper, from the perspective of publisher, Stuart Rosenthal.
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Tina Brown, TBD - New Podcast Launches Today
The Not Old Better Show - BREAKING NEWS
Hey, everybody, this is a special episode because I’ve got something really great to share with you, my Not Old Better Show audience.
In today’s oversaturated media world, there are very few people who can rise above as a writer, an editor, someone who convenes great meetings and is a troublemaker. I’m talking about Tina Brown, President, Founder and CEO of Tina Brown Live Media.
Additionally, As editor in chief at Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, Tina Brown has had opportunity to sit down with the world’s most important people to hear their thoughts on the zeitgeist.
So, who are the movers and shakers shaping our world? Tina Brown knows, and on her new Podcast, TBD with Tina Brown, she invites you to hear her candid conversations with writers, politicals, crime sleuths, journalist and the newsmakers of tomorrow’s social debates.
It’s a really great ‘insider” show that you in The Not Old Better Show audience are going to love, because we in today’s media culture, there’s no one more plugged in than Tina Brown, and if you want to know what Tina Brown knows, and what conversations Tina Brown hears, then listen in and hear some really interviews by the one and only Tina Brown …you gotta check this out!
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Innovation Labs Event - Carrie Shaw, CEO EmbodiedLabs.com
AARP Business Buildout Startup Interview Series
Today's segment from The Not Old Better Show and Mary Furlong & Associates, recaps the recent AARP Innovation Labs, “It’s Never Too Late Startup Business Pitch Competition,” pitch event, with event Grand Prize winner, Carrie Shaw, CEO EmbodiedLabs.com.
That concludes our series from the AARP Innovation Labs It’s Never too Late to Pitch Business Competition. Congratulations to our guest, Carrie Shaw and EmbodiedLabs, for winning the Grand Prize here. Thanks to all the Mary Furlong & Associates team for support and assistance to make these great interviews, with these great startup businesses come together.
You can find all the previous segments on our web site: https://notold-better.com
Empire of Secrets - British Spies
Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #295
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living interview series, our guest today is Dr. Calder Walton. Dr. Calder Walton is author of the new book, Empire of Secrets: British intelligence, the Cold War and the Twilight of Empire..
Dr. Calder Walton is the Ernest May Fell at the Kennedy School of Government, at Harvard University, where his research includes espionage, the intelligence services in Great Britain, MI5, and the US, CIA, and others. Dr. Calder Walton is a leading epert in the history of espionage and intelligence and is author of the new book, Empire of Secrets: British intelligence, the Cold War and the Twilight of Empire, and serves as general editor of the Cambridge History of Espionage and Intelligence, a 3 volume, 90 chapter landmark research study exploring the role of intelligence in statecraft and warfare to this day, and why it's still alive for Moscow, after the Cambridge 5.
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Shelley McKellar - History of Artificial Heart
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 294
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, Inside Science series, our guest today is Shelley McKellar. Shelley McKellar earned a PhD in History from the University of Toronto, and worked as a Smithsonian Scholar at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. Shelley McKellar is the Hannah Endowed Chair Medical History, and she is appointed as a joint tenured Associate Professor in the Department of History and the Department of Surgery, at Western University, Schullich School of Medicine and Dentistry in Ontario, Canada.
Today on The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science series, we’ll be talking with Shelley McKellar about artificial hearts, which have a controversial medical history, after sensational patient cases from Barney Clark to VP, Dick Cheney familiar to our Not Old Better Show audience.
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Thomas MacEntee - DNA Bargains
The Not Old Better Show: Backstory
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, BackStory Genealogy Series, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #293.
As part of our Backstory Genealogy series, we are joined today by Thomas MacEntee, DNA Bargains, Genealogy Bargains, Abundant Genealogy . Thomas MacEntee is a regular guest, and a favorite of The Not Old Better Show audience. Thomas MacEntee is back with some excellent tips, advice, new innovations in genealogy, and first hand expertise for all in the genealogy community.
Check out the Holiday Gift Guide - DNA, Genealogy and Family History. The BEST Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on DNA test kits, genealogy and family history items are all in the Holiday Gift Guide at Genealogy Bargains: https://genealogybargains.com/holiday-gift-guide-dna-genealogy-and-family-history/
Also, the Family Stories Toolbox, which is FREE - it is a 10 page resource list on ways to preserve and share family stories: https://abundantgenealogy.com/resources-family-story-toolbox
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Innovation Labs Event - MyWoundDoctor.com
AARP Business Buildout Startup Interview Series
Today's segment from The Not Old Better Show and Mary Furlong & Associates, recaps the recent AARP Innovation Labs, “It’s Never Too Late Startup Business Pitch Competition,” pitch event, with MyWoundDoctor.com Daniel Heneghan, David Owen, Sullivan.
Stay tuned for the rest of our series, during which we interview each of the participants, including event winner, Embodied Labs CEO, Carrie Shaw. Check each one out, these are some cool new startups, focused on aging.
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Wiring The Brain - Dr. Kevin Mitchell
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living, Inside Science Interview Series
What makes you the way you are? And what makes each of us different from everyone else? Kevin J. Mitchell, a leading neuroscientist and popular science blogger, traces human diversity and individual differences to their deepest level: in the wiring of our brains. Deftly guiding us through important new research, including his own ground-breaking work, he explains how variations in the way our brains develop before birth strongly influence our psychology and behavior throughout our lives, shaping our personality, intelligence, sexuality, and even the way we perceive the world.
The program is sold out, and in order to place your name on the waiting list, please click here:
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Tai chi - A Great Workout for Mind Body
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 285.
Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ve got an important story about the value of Tai Chi, which has a profound effect on the brain, balance, wellbeing and blood pressure.
As all of us in The Not Old Better audience know, today, as we age, we benefit from movement, and Tai Chi, the ancient Chinese martial art offers classic low-impact and slow-motion exercises. With relaxing music playing in the background, students in Tai Chi classes shift their weight from one leg to the other, turn their waists, and rotate their arms to develop balance and calm.
To learn more about this episode, please go to: https://notold-better.com
Innovation Labs Event - Thuc Vu, CEO, Founder OHMNI Labs
AARP Business Buildout Startup Interview Series
Thanks for joining me, Mary Furlong & Associates, for our recap of the recent AARP Innovation Labs, “It’s Never Too Late Startup Business Pitch Competition,” pitch event. Stay tuned for the rest of our series, during which we interview each of the participants, including event winner, Embodied Labs CEO, Carrie Shaw. Check each one out, these are some cool new startups, focused on aging.
To learn more about this episode, please go to: https://notold-better.com
Enjoy.
Innovation Labs Event - Ben Reno-Weber, CEO co-founder MobileServe.com
AARP Business Buildout Startup Interview Series
Thanks for joining me, Mary Furlong & Associates, for our recap of the recent AARP Innovation Labs, “It’s Never Too Late Startup Business Pitch Competition,” pitch event. Stay tuned for the rest of our series, during which we interview each of the participants, including event winner, Embodied Labs CEO, Carrie Shaw. Check each one out, these are some cool new startups, focused on aging.
To learn more about this episode, please go to: https://notold-better.com
Enjoy.
Innovation Labs Event - Renee King, Tech UR Elders
AARP Business Buildout Startup Interview Series
Thanks for joining me, Mary Furlong & Associates, for our recap of the recent AARP Innovation Labs, “It’s Never Too Late Startup Business Pitch Competition,” pitch event. Stay tuned for the rest of our series, during which we interview each of the participants, including event winner, Embodied Labs CEO, Carrie Shaw. Check each one out, these are some cool new startups, focused on aging.
To learn more about this episode, please go to: https://notold-better.com
Enjoy.
Grandmaster - Brin-Jonathan Butler
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode 287.
As part of our Art Of Living, author interview series, today we’re speaking with Brin-Jonathan Butler. Brin-Jonathan Butler has written the new book, titled The Grandmaster – Magnus Carlsen and the Match that Made Chess Great Again.
For our Not Old Better audience, many of whom play chess, and for those who are teaching and play chess with their grandchildren, and for those who don’t play, this is an exciting and riveting story about a championship chess match, and much more.
To learn more about this episode, please go to: https://notold-better.com
Enjoy.
Rodney Smith Photography - Whimsy & Light
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series with Leslie Smolan
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living interview series, this is going to be a fun interview with Leslie Smolan. I’ll tell you that right up front. The focus of the interview is the photography of Rodney Smith, an amazing photographer. Because this is an audio interview, I’ll also say right up front that you will enjoy even more if you click on our web site, notold-better.com and look at some of Rodney Smith’s photography. No doubt you’ve seen it either as advertising work, or art, or as some of the most lush, whimsical, black and white, and some color images you’ll see.
To learn more about this episode, please go to: https://notold-better.com
Enjoy.
Ellen On The Go - Ellen Degeneres Podcast
The Not Old Better Show: Breaking News
Hey, everybody, this is a special episode because I’ve got something really great to share with you, my Not Old Better Show audience.
Now, listen to the music playing in the background…That of course, is the Ellen Degeneres Show theme music. If you’re a fan like me, you know it well. You also know that the Ellen Degeneres Show is indisputably one of TV’s favorite shows. Since its launch in September 2003, the Ellen Degeneres Show has shattered ratings records and helped her become one of the biggest names in Hollywood. In 2016, Ellen Degeneres was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. And, in 2017 at age 59, Ellen Degeneres broke the People's Choice Award record for most wins when she took home her 20th award! Certainly, for those of us in The Not Old Better Show audience, when we learn of another 59 year old achieving like Ellen Degeneres is, we’re proud, thrilled and in awe.
To learn more about this episode, please go to: https://notold-better.com
For more information on the Ellen On The Go podcast, click here: https://wondery.com/shows/ellen-on-the-go/
Innovation Labs Event - Brian Gannon, Loop WiFi Connected Home
AARP Business Buildout Startup Interview Series
Thanks for joining me, Mary Furlong & Associates, for our recap of the recent AARP Innovation Labs, “It’s Never Too Late Startup Business Pitch Competition,” pitch event. Stay tuned for the rest of our series, during which we interview each of the participants, including event winner, Embodied Labs CEO, Carrie Shaw. Check each one out, these are some cool new startups, focused on aging.
To learn more about this episode, please go to: https://notold-better.com
Enjoy.
Innovation Labs Event - David Cohen Sunscreenr.com
AARP Business Buildout Startup Interview Series
Thanks for joining me, Mary Furlong & Associates, for our recap of the recent AARP Innovation Labs, “It’s Never Too Late Startup Business Pitch Competition,” pitch event. Stay tuned for the rest of our series, during which we interview each of the participants, including event winner, Embodied Labs CEO, Carrie Shaw. Check each one out, these are some cool new startups, focused on aging.
To learn more about this episode, please go to: https://notold-better.com
Enjoy.
Innovation Labs Event - Andy Miller AARP
AARP Business Buildout Startup Interview Series
Thanks for joining me, Mary Furlong & Associates, for our recap of the recent AARP Innovation Labs, “It’s Never Too Late Startup Business Pitch Competition,” pitch event. Stay tuned for the rest of our series, during which we interview each of the participants, including event winner, Embodied Labs CEO, Carrie Shaw. Check each one out, these are some cool new startups, focused on aging.
To learn more about this episode, please go to: https://notold-better.com
Enjoy.
Rami Malek - Bohemian Rhapsody
The Not Old Better Show - Movies for Adults Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #280.
That unmistakable music from the new movie, Bohemian Rhapsody speaks so much about this film, and speaks volumes to The Not Old Better audience who remember it well, but so, too, do new audiences and the film showcases Queen’s music legacy.
And those songs, while we all sing along and even cheer for the deep back catalog of Queen music, deliver the best moments of this new film, telling the story of Queen’s interesting group of characters with differing personalities, the drama of the band’s early years, the moments of highs and lows, conflict and a devastating tragedy.
And that’s what Bohemian Rhapsody, named after Queen’s epic signature song, and Garth and Wayne’s Bohemian Rhapsody scene from SNL to younger audiences, for the most part delivers.
Check out my interview with Rami Malek, and hear his take on the music legacy of Queen and the thrill ride that is Freddy Mercury.
To learn more about this episode, please go to: https://notold-better.com
The excellent Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack is available on iTunes Music, HERE>
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bohemian-rhapsody-the-original-soundtrack/1434899831
MIDTERMS - Fake News & Election Results
Issues, Opinion, and Government Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang and this is episode 279
On NOVEMBER 6th 2018 the United States will hold elections for all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of Congress and there is much to be concerned about in these times. These lower house seats are contested every two years, both alongside the presidential race and in midterm elections. There will also be 35 seats up for grabs in the Senate, the upper chamber, which holds elections every two years for about a third of its six-year positions.
Those elections, and the votes that will determine their results matter.
But, there are many in The Not Old Better audience that may be wondering whether their vote will count. Will my vote matter? Won’t the social media bots determine the election? What about Fake News?
Well, our guest today, Prof Brendan Nyhan will tell us that based on his research from the University of Michigan, it is not easy to influence or change people’s votes in an election.
As a matter of fact, according to Prof Nyhan, the answer is that a growing number of studies conclude that most forms of political persuasion seem to have little effect at all.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Achieve Brain Fitness with Sabrena Jo
Fitness Friday Interview Series
Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday shows, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday series. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, who’ll join us in just a minute. Sabrena Jo, of course, is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo will be here to share important information about starting your exercise routine in these later years, for those of us over age 55.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
And, this show is sponsored by Green Chef. For $50 off your first Green Chef Meal Box, please go to: GreenChef.US/NotOldBetter
Enjoy!
Lord Martin Rees - Astronomer Royal
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 277
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, Inside Science series, our guest today is Lord Martin Rees. Lord Martin Rees is the Astronomer Royal to the British monarchy, and provides scientific and astronomical perspective, research and guidance to the Queen, and others throughout the world.
Today on The Not Old Better Show, cosmologist and astrophysicist Lord Martin Rees, who, again holds the position of Astronomer Royal, will argue that we must think rationally, globally, collectively and optimistically about the long term future of humanity
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
For ticket information and more details, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/astronomer-royal-looks-to-future
BIG NEWS Legal Wars Podcast
The Not Old Better Show: Breaking News
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #276 LEGAL WARS!
Hey, everybody, this is a special episode because I’ve got something really worth sharing with you, my Not Old Better Show audience.
You know, all of us in The Not Old Better generation, and, in every generation, at every moment in history, we’re captivated by the legal system and the courtroom drama that unfolds whenever a high profile case reaches “must see” public consumption. We become transfixed because the courtroom can be a battlefield over money, people’s rights, and even their lives. For some cases, the consequences can affect us long after the verdict is read.
In fact, there are hundred of thousands of legal cases in litigation every day in the U.S. court system. Most of those cases will never reach the media’s attention in this way, and be the riveting dramas that capture rapt attention. I’m talking now about the cases that have riveted the nation, and made a real world impact on society.
For The Not Old Better Show audience, it is these cases the newest podcast from Wondery, is focused on. Legal Wars, hosted by Hill Harper gives you behind the scenes access into some of the most famous cases to have ever graced America’s court rooms, and based on extensive interviews and court transcripts, Wondery’s new podcast LEGAL WARS puts you inside the jury box.
You’ll hear about the influential cases that provoked worldwide attention; The Rodney King trial that sparked riots in Los Angeles, Anna Nicole Smith’s battle for her inheritance, and the takedown of gossip site Gawker.
The Not Old Better Show audience, familiar with many of these historic, famous court cases in America will enjoy this show and I encourage you to spread the word because these are important cases of our time, and the ones driving interest, attention and conversation.
You’re about to hear a preview of Legal Wars, in which you’ll meet host Hill Harper and hear the start of the case that went on the be biggest most expensive celebrity sex tape scandal to see the inside of a courtroom and that very case has become a symbol of press freedom.
And while you’re listening, go subscribe to Legal Wars on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening now, there’s also a link in the show notes today that will take you there. It’s a really great, fascinating, ‘insider” show that you in The Not Old Better Show audience are going to love.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
To find Legal Wars on iTunes, please click here:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-wars/id1436752562?mt=2
Coffee's New Rules - Jordan Michelman
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 275
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today is author Jordan Michelman, who along with co-author, Zachary Carlsen, have written the new book, The New Rules of Coffee.
Today on The Not Old Better Show, Jordan Michelman will talk about growing, roasting, brewing, and serving coffee, along with details about its production answering questions about What is washed coffee?) and a few coffee myths (Darker is not stronger!).
Jordan Michelman and Zachery Carlsen will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, Sunday October 21 for a special afternoon presentation with coffee tasting as well as a book signing, and The New Rules of Coffee will be available for purchase there, along with author signing.
Michelman and Carlsen are founders of the media powerhouse web site, Sprudge, which has a clever background story you’ll hear in just a bit…Sprudge blend insights into the essential rules of coffee etiquette at home and in cafes with facts and lore drawn from popular culture around the globe and you’ll find out everything about all things coffee…
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
For ticket information and more details, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/eye-opening-new-rules-of-coffee
Morbid Curiosity - Presidential Last Moments
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 274
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, we’re joined today by Smithsonian Museum collectors, curators, specialists, two of the Smithsonian’s people who ensure the safety, proper handling and installation of Smithsonian exhibits, but most importantly get to collect souvenirs of death in the division of Political History, at Smithsonian’s American History Museum.
Now, after hearing that preamble, if you think this dreary or mac cob’ please keep listening…I have to tell you, dear Not Old Better audience, one of the many things I love about my relationship with the Smithsonian is talking to the various experts who I get to interview.
Bethanee Bemis and Sara Murphy are high on my list of “cool interviewees!” These two great people stare death in the face frequently!
These two once opened a drawer at the Smithsonian Museum and were met by the countenance of Pres. William McKinley staring up at them! Of course, President McKinley, while attending a ‘meet and greet’ with the public, was shot in the stomach by anarchist, and would be assassin, Leon Zolgosz! This was just “opening a drawer,” so can you imagine what else they’ve discovered among the artifacts of death, as they put it?
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
For ticket information and more details, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/morbid-curiosity-presidential-last-moments-preserved
Enjoy!
Patricia Garfinkel & Myra Sklarew Country Called Aging
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 273
As part of our author Art of Living series, we’re joined today by respected authors, Myra Sklarew and Patricia Garfinkel. Now, if the name, Sklarew, is familiar to you, you’re paying attention. One of our guests today, Myra Sklarew, is the mother in law of recent guest Renee Sklarew, also an author and a favorite of The Not Old Better Show audience, from her work, along with co-author Rachel Cooper, on the wonderful book series, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, Washington DC, 3rd edition. So, this is a first…daughter in law to mother in law…
Also as you in The Not Old Better Show audience, I love talking about books, talking to authors, and from your emails and contact with me, you all love it, too.
Today’s show is special for reasons other than family, though. Today’s show features a unique book that author Renee Sklarew generously shared with me. The book, of course, co written by Renee’s mother in law, Myra Skarlew and Patricia Garfinkel is titled, “Invitation to a Country Called Aging.”
The book, again “Invitation to a Country Called Aging,” is special, emotional and powerful.
Much of that assessment, of course, and obviously, is based on the two authors, Myra Sklarew and Patricia Garfinkel. Patricia Garfinkel is a former Capital Hill speech writer, worked at the National Science Foundation, and also served as co artistic creator, having drawn the book’s illustrations with Blake Douglas Young.
Equally talented co-author, Myra Sklarew, also has a science background, studying biology at Tufts University, and worked at Yale University Medical School. Myra Sklarew satisfied her ‘left brain,’ ‘right brain’ functions by then founding the MFA program at American University.
Both Patricia Garfinkel and Myra Sklarew are actively creating, writing and helping other artists with poetry, creative writing and artistic pursuits about human resilience.
The form and structure of “Invitation to a Country Called Aging,” which has received high literary praise, reminds me of poetry. We don’t have too much poetry on this show, but I love it, and poets like Billy Collins are among my favorites. While some may ask, ‘is poetry relevant?’ I would say, yes, and while this show isn’t truly poetry, the book is more than relevant and important.
Today we’ll hear from both Patricia Garfinkel and Myra Sklarew, and both will offer a reading from the book, “An Invitation to a Country Called Aging,” but please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, authors Patricia Garfinkel and Myra Sklarew.
My thanks again to authors Patricia Garfinkel and Myra Sklarew, and their wonderful book, “Invitation to a Country Called Aging.” You’ll find links to where you can find out more about their book, and other details and information.
Please join the conversation about “aging,” your experiences and anecdotes by sending to Myra, Patricia or me at info@notold-better.com. Thanks to all of you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, let’s Talk About Better, The Not Old Better Show. Thanks everybody.
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Nik Sharma - Spiced By a World of Flavor
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 272
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, we’re joined today by author, chef, columnist for the San Francisco, Nik Sharma, who’ll be discussing his new book, Season: Big Flavors, Beautiful Food.
What a pleasure it is for me to be talking with chef Nik Sharma today. When Nik Sharma emigrated from Bombay to the United States at 21, he quickly learned to adapt his traditional Indian dishes to the new flavors he experienced in the Midwest. When he married a Southerner, the flavors of the American South became a part of his recipes as well. Now a Sunday columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle whose own distinctive photography illustrates his recipes, Sharma has collected his globally influenced approach to eating in his first book, Season: Big Flavors, Beautiful Food.
For ticket information and more details, please click here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/nik-sharmas-table-spiced-by-world-of-flavors
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Enjoy.
US - Russia Future Relations?
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 271
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, we’re joined today by author and veteran US Foreign Service officer, Louis Sell who’ll be discussing his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, The Future of US Russia Relations.
Louis Sell is author of the recent book, “From Washington to Moscow,” which traces the history of US–Soviet relations between 1972 and 1991 and explains why the Cold War came to an abrupt end. Drawing heavily on archival sources and memoirs—many in Russian—as well as his own experiences, Sell vividly describes events from the perspectives of American and Soviet participants.
For ticket information and more details, please click here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/subscriptions/series/?id=175414
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
10 Steps to Prevent, Cure & Reverse Erectile Dysfunction
Fitness Friday Interview: Dr. Ruth Heidrich
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #270.
As part of our Fitness Friday series, we’re joined today by author, super athlete, multiple Ironman contestant, Dr Ruth Heidrich.
Dr. Heidrich is a six-time Ironman Triathlon finisher, holder of more than 900 gold medals from every distance from 100 meter dashes to 5K road races to ultra marathons and triathlons. She has completed more than 60 marathons all over the world, including Boston, New York, Moscow, and has held 3 world fitness records in her age group at the famed Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas. She also was named one of the "Top Ten Fittest Women in North America" in 1999.
She is the author of Senior Fitness, A Race For Life, The CHEF Cook/Rawbook, several videos and co-host of a weekly talk show, Nutrition & You on KWAI, Honolulu, Hawaii. Most recently, Dr Ruth Heidrich is the author of “Prevent, Reverse & Cure ED: Ten Steps to Total Sexual Fitness," which we'll be talking about today.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
For more about Dr. Ruth Heidrich, go to ruthheidrich.com and “Ask Dr. Ruth."
Ronald Reagan - A Life Well Played
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series with author Bob Spitz
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 269
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, we’re joined today by author Bob Spitz, who’ll be discussing his new book, Ronald Reagan: A Life Well Played.
What a pleasure it is for me to be talking with Bob Spitz about our beloved President Ronald Reagan. As a boy, I met then California Governor Reagan, and his wife Nancy at a neighborhood fund raiser. I shook Governor Reagan’s hand and have since then been a huge fan of the man who while famous for so much, which we’ll discuss, said: A hungry child knows no politics, and was a man of wit, charm and deep conviction.
Author Bob Spitz is the award-winning author of the biographies Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child and The Beatles, both New York Times bestsellers, as well as six other nonfiction books and a screenplay. He has represented Bruce Springsteen and Elton John in several capacities, but it’s Bob Spitz’ current book about Ronald Reagan, that really caught my attention. I’ve read the book, thoroughly enjoyed it, and I know The Not Old Better Show audience will love it, too…
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
For ticket details and more information, please go to:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/ronald-reagan-life-well-played
The Old Man and the Gun - Movie Review
The Not Old Better Show, Movies for Adults Series
As part of Movies for Adults series, I’ve just watched the wonderful new film The Old Man and the Gun, starring Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek, along with a great additional cast. The film is excellent and we’ll play a scene from the film in just a bit…we’re listening to the soundtrack here now, but first my review…
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Enjoy.
Randy Thoreson - National Park Service
Fitness Friday Interview: Go4Life
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 267.
That’s right, Get Ready! And Get Moving, and Go4Life. Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday Go4Life Month celebration series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ve got an important story about an important program from the National Institute on Aging, one of the 27 institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health.
Do you want to learn easy ways to increase your activity level in everyday life? The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health annual Go4Life Month celebration is in full swing this month, September 2018. This year's theme is "Get Ready! Get Moving! Go4Life!" , and we’re at the end of the month, which means the 2018 celebration is wrapping up. But, remember, throughout the year you can keep up your commitments because the program offers free resources to help older adults work out a bit more, push themselves a little harder and try all types of exercise.
Today we’ve asked NIA, Go4Life partner, Randy Thoreson, from the National Park Service to join us. This will be another fun, rewarding, and special conversation because Randy Thoreson is the Outdoor Recreation Planner at the National Park Service and has been doing his job with the National Park Service for 42 years. As a matter of fact, Randy Thoreson is joining us from his National Park Service offices in Minnesota, on his last day of service. That’s right, Randy is retiring from the National Park Service and we have the enjoyable opportunity of hearing from someone who has done much, contributed mightily and been a real leader for outdoor, multigenerational activities, focused on the 55+ age community. Perfect for our Not Old Better audience.
Also perfect for our Not Old Better audience is Go4Life director, Stephanie Dailey, who’s joining us today, too. Stephanie Dailey works closely with the NIA partners, like the National Park Service to better understand the aging process, as well as diseases and conditions that can occur as we grow older. Go4Life is an evidence based exercise program. An evidence-based program is a program that has been rigorously evaluated in other words, it has been shown that it is supported by data, not just based on theory.
Please join me in welcoming via internet phone, Stephanie Dailey and Randy Thoreson.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
For more about the NIA Go4Life program, click here: https://go4life.nia.nih.gov
Enjoy.
Rachel Cooper - Anacostia Waterfront Tour
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 266.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, today’s show is part of our series on hiking, being outdoors, and being the best you can be…
We’re joined today by author Rachel Cooper, who, aloing with co-aurthor Renee Sklarew, has written the excellent new book, the 3rd edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington, D.C.
Rachel Cooper is the co-author of the excellent new book, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Washington DC including suburbs. 3rd edition.
We’re going to kick this off with a new series of local hikes by celebrating the centennial of Anacostia Park and the rich history of the riverfront community in Southeast Washington that borders it. Land along the 8.7-mile Anacostia River was preserved for a park by an act of Congress in August 1918, and today is a vibrant urban retreat that extends from Maryland’s Prince George’s County to Washington, D.C., and is filled with diverse natural features. This tour, October 8, is sold out, but if you want to be on the waiting list, please check out our web site for more information.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Rachel Cooper.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
To get on the tour waiting list, please click here:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/along-anacostia
Rita Altman - Sunrise Senior Living & Go4Life
Fitness Friday Interview with Rita Altman
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 258. That’s right, Get Ready! Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday Go4Life Month celebration series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs.
We’ve got an important story about an important program from the National Institute on Aging, one of the 27 institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health.
Do you want to learn easy ways to increase your activity level in everyday life? The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is launching its annual Go4Life Month in September 2018. This year's theme is "Get Ready! Get Moving! Go4Life!" The program offers free resources to help older adults work out a bit more, push themselves a little harder and try all types of exercise.
And this week we’re focused staying on track to Go4Life! We’ve asked NIA, Go4Life partner, Rita Altman, from Sunrise Senior Living to join us. This will be another fun, eye opening conversation because Rita Altman is the Sr. VP for Memory Care and Program Services at Sunrise Senior Living. As all of you in The Not Old Better audience know, this is a favorite subject of mine, and memory, or losing it, is one of the top 10 concerns of adults over age 60.
We’ll also be joined by Go4Life director, Stephanie Dailey. Stephanie Dailey works closely with the NIA partners, like the Sunrise Senior Living Centers to better understand the aging process, as well as diseases and conditions that can occur as we grow older. Go4Life is an evidence based exercise program. An evidence-based program is a program that has been rigorously evaluated in other words, it has been shown that it is supported by data, not just based on theory.
Please join me in welcoming via internet phone, Stephanie Dailey and Rita Altman.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
For more about the NIA Go4Life program, click here: https://go4life.nia.nih.gov
Enjoy.
Interview with Sarah Thomas, Seismic, Powered Clothing
The Not Old Better Show, Technology Series
As part of our new technology and fashion series, we introduce Seismic, an apparel company creating clothes that improves quality of life through quality of motion, today unveiled its Spring 2019 Collection, and we talk to VP of Product, Sarah Thomas about Powered Clothing. Powered Clothing™ fuses discreet robotics with textiles to create products that look and feel like apparel, but function more like an extension of the human body — an extra set of muscles people can put on every day.
Check it out...you'll be amazed!
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at
https://notold-better.com
BIG NEWS - American Scandal - Now Available
The Not Old Better Show: Breaking News
Hey, everybody, this is a special episode because I’ve got something really cool to share with you.
You know, all of us in The Not Old Better generation, and, in every generation, in every field of business, politics, sports and society, we’ve watched in shock as corruption, deceit and desire bring down heroes, titans and those we thought we could trust, since the founding of the United States.
In the aftermath, we’re left with too many questions, how did this happen? Who is to blame?
American Scandal, a new podcast from Wondery, will answer these questions. You’ll hear about the stories of America’s biggest scandals, the who, how and why, to discover what happened, how they changed our country - and what lessons we can learn. The Not Old Better Show audience, familiar with many of these historical scandals in America will enjoy this show and I encourage you to spread the word because these are stories we need hear.
Because, every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage.
Join me and check out the new show from Wondery, American Scandal. Click HERE> on Apple Podcasts to listen and subscribe to American Scandal: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/american-scandal/id1435516849?mt=2
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Colin Milner - Go4Life - International Council on Active Aging
Fitness Friday Interview with Colin Milner
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 258. That’s right, Get Ready! Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday Go4Life Month celebration series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs.
We’ve got an important story about an important program from the National Institute on Aging, one of the 27 institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health.
Do you want to learn easy ways to increase your activity level in everyday life? The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is launching its annual Go4Life Month in September 2018. This year's theme is "Get Ready! Get Moving! Go4Life!" The program offers free resources to help older adults work out a bit more, push themselves a little harder and try all types of exercise.
And this week we’re focused staying on track to Go4Life! We’ve asked NIA, Go4Life partner, Colin Milner, Founder of International Council on Active Aging to join us. Colin Milner is one of those people in the world who’s just a great person, and a thrill for me to speak with…wait until you hear from him, you’ll be amazed, as I was by his enthusiasm and knowledge of the aging space in our economy. First off, Colin Milner is an author, an entrepreneur, a public speaker (we will hear from Colin in just a minute and you’ll know what I mean about being a public speaker). As founder of The International Council on Active Aging, Colin Milner is a thoughtful, innovative, influential leader, in the world of aging related topics.
That of course is one of our guests today, Colin Milner, joining us in just a few moments. We’ll also be joined by Go4Life director, Stephanie Dailey. Stephanie Dailey works closely with the NIA partners, like the International Council on Active Aging, to better understand the aging process, as well as diseases and conditions that can occur as we grow older. Go4Life is an evidence based exercise program. An evidence-based program is a program that has been rigorously evaluated in other words, it has been shown that it is supported by data, not just based on theory.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
For more about the NIA Go4Life program, click here: https://go4life.nia.nih.gov
Enjoy.
Stuart Rosenthal, The Beacon Newspapers - Interview
The Not Old Better Show Media Interview Series
The Beacon Newspaper has been informing 50+ age readers since 1989! Get to know Stuart Rosenthal, publisher of this excellent media resource!
To learn more about The Not Old Better Show, please click here:
https://notold-better.com
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Lyft - Dan Trigub - Lyft & Healthcare
The Not Old Better Show Business Buildout, Interview Series
As part of our Business Buildout interview series, we’re joined today with Dan Trigub. Dan Trigub leads healthcare partnerships on the west coast for Lyft with a focus on Elder Mobility and finding new and innovative solutions to leverage the Lyft platform for our aging population. Before Lyft, Dan spent time working in Business Development at eBay and previous to that founded several companies including OpenPlacement which is a care coordination platform allowing hospital professionals to connect with post-acute care providers such as senior communities for their patients at the moment of discharge. I first met Dan Trigub at the Boomer Venture Summit and just thought at the time, what a great guest he’d be for The Not Old Better Show audience, given Dan’s deep healthcare background, and Dan Trigub’s personal and professional reasons for doing the work he does.
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Lynn Wolf - Go4Life - Mass. Councils on Aging
Fitness Friday Interview with Go4Life Partner, Lynn Wolf, MCOA
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 258. That’s right, Get Ready! Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday Go4Life Month celebration series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs.
We’ve got an important story about an important program from the National Institute on Aging, one of the 27 institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health.
Do you want to learn easy ways to increase your activity level in everyday life? The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is launching its annual Go4Life Month in September 2018. This year's theme is "Get Ready! Get Moving! Go4Life!" The program offers free resources to help older adults work out a bit more, push themselves a little harder and try all types of exercise. And this week we’re focused on the “Get Moving” portion of the 4 week celebration and we have asked NIA, Go4Life partner, Lynn Wolf, Massachusetts Councils on Aging program to join us.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
For more about the NIA Go4Life program, click here: https://go4life.nia.nih.gov
Enjoy.
Noah Lenstra - Go4Life - Let's Move in Libraries
Fitness Friday Interview with Go4Life Partner, Noah Lenstra, Let's Move in Libraries
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 258. That’s right, Get Ready! Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday Go4Life Month celebration series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs.
We’ve got an important story about an important program from the National Institute on Aging, one of the 27 institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health.
Do you want to learn easy ways to increase your activity level in everyday life? The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is launching its annual Go4Life Month in September 2018. This year's theme is "Get Ready! Get Moving! Go4Life!" The program offers free resources to help older adults work out a bit more, push themselves a little harder and try all types of exercise. And this week we’re focused on the “Get Moving” portion of the 4 week celebration and we have asked NIA, Go4Life partner, Noah Lenstra, director of the “Let’s Move in Libraries” program to join us.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
For more about the NIA Go4Life program, click here: https://go4life.nia.nih.gov
Enjoy.
John McEnroe - In the Realm of Perfection
The Not Old Better Show, Movies for Adults
This is US OPEN finals weekend, and I’m loving it all. You’ve got the new Arthur Ashe biography out, on the heels of the 50th anniversary of Ashe’s becoming first African-American man to win the U.S. Open, the Borg McEnroe movie, about McEnroe’s life, and the new documentary, In the Realm of Perfection, about, of course, John McEnroe.
The Not Old Better Show audience will recall “Superbrat” the one time World’s #1 player, whose brash, explosive on court emotionality was so intense that we have “you cannot be serious” etched into all tennis minds!
The new film, a documentary, again, "In the Realm of Perfection,” by French filmmaker Gil de Kermadec, is wonderful, in a kind of meditative way. Slow motion, 17 cameras, all angles, plus some great McEnroe rants all tie together to show how truly great a player McEnroe was. McEnroe’s movements are like nothing else you’ll see, and you get the sense that McEnroe used his tennis skills and tennis smarts to control the game in an unusual, never seen before manner.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Arthur Ashe - Interview with Ray Arsenault
The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series
As part of our Art Of Living, Interview Series, our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is Raymond Arsenault. Raymond Arsenault is the John Hope Franklin Professor of Southern History at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg. One of the nation’s leading civil rights historians, he is the author of several acclaimed and prize-winning books, including the book we’ll be talking about today, Arthur Ashe, A Life
The book is wonderful, and we’ll add an excerpt reading by actor Desean Terry, courtesy of Simon & Schuster. But, first my quick review of the book, and then our conversation with author Raymond Arsenault.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Rome Vs. America: Crumbled & Crumbling?
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living interview series, today’s guest is historian, author John Prevas, who along with Forbes magazine editor in chief Steve Forbes, will present Blueprints of Empire: Ancient Rome and America.
We’ll talk about their presentation, among other things and answer questions like do empires come and go, have their moment and then disappear from history’s stage?
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
For ticket information and more details, please go directly to Smithsonian Associates:
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Dor Skuler Interview New AI & Robotics
Power of Technology Interview Series
As part of our Power of Technology interview series, our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is Dor Skuler. Dor Skuler is a serial
entrepreneur, who has co-founded five ventures, the most recent being Intuition Robotics, which we’ll be talking about today. Dor Skuler is one serious guy, having trained with Israel’s elite military intelligence unit, but is someone, as you’ll hear, with a pleasant, honest, good humored, kind, sensibility, who’s following his passion to develop artificial intelligence-driven robotics that address major social issues of the 21st century.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
OPERATION FINALE - Interviews with Sir Ben Kingsley & Oscar Isaac
The Not Old Better Show, Movie For Adults Interview Series
Today’s show is another in our Movies for Adults Interview series, and this is a great show, if I do say so myself, and that’s due to me, necessarily. But, this is an important show about an important film, a thrilling film, and highly entertaining. The film, of course, out today, is Operation Finale, from MGM.
Join me for conversation with actors Sir Ben Kingsley and Oscar Isaac.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Go4Life Month Episode 2 - City of Daly City
Fitness Friday Interview with Go4Life Partner, Leslie DuBridge, City of Daly City
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 252. That’s right, Get Ready! Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday Go4Life Month celebration series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs.
We’ve got an important story about an important program from the National Institute on Aging, one of the 27 institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health.
Do you want to learn easy ways to increase your activity level in everyday life? The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is launching its annual Go4Life Month in September 2018. This year's theme is "Get Ready! Get Moving! Go4Life!" The program offers free resources to help older adults work out a bit more, push themselves a little harder and try all types of exercise.
Today we will be speaking with long time guest, and Go4Life director, Stephanie Dailey, but we’re joined by Go4Life partner from the City of Daly City California, Leslie DuBridge. Leslie DuBridge works in Daly City’s Department of Library and Recreation Services, and is a Certified Wellness and Life Coach. The City of Daly City, and Leslie DuBridge look for creative ways to involve older adults as partners in the Go4Life program.
Of course, Go4Life supports and conducts research to better understand the aging process, as well as diseases and conditions that can occur as we grow older, and is the Go4Life is an evidence based exercise program. An evidence-based program is a program that has been rigorously evaluated in other words, it has been shown that it is supported by data, not just based on theory.
For more about the NIA Go4Life program, click here: https://go4life.nia.nih.gov
Please join me in welcoming Stephanie Dailey and Leslie DuBridge.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Enjoy!
Go4Life Month - September 1!
Fitness Friday Interview with Stephanie Dailey, NIA
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 251.
That’s right, Get Ready! Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday Go4Life Month celebration series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ve got an important story about an important program from the National Institute on Aging, one of the 27 institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health.
Do you want to learn easy ways to increase your activity level in everyday life? The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is launching its annual Go4Life Month in September 2018. This year's theme is "Get Ready! Get Moving! Go4Life!" The program offers free resources to help older adults work out a bit more, push themselves a little harder and try all types of exercise, and director, Stephanie Dailey will be here to discuss Go4Life with us...for more on Go4Life: https://go4life.nia.nih.gov
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Enjoy!
RootsTech 2019 Thomas MacEntee!
BackStory Genealogy Series: Family Is Everything
As part of our Back Story genealogy series, joining us again today is one of our favorite guests, Genealogy expert, Thomas MacEntee. Thomas MacEntee is back with some excellent tips, advice and first hand expertise on the importance of who, what, when and where, regarding upcoming RootsTech 2019. Stay tuned for insights from Thomas MacEntee about BIG NEWS from RootsTech 2019 from the August 28 Facebook Live Event!
MORE DETAILS HERE>
ENJOY!
Get Up & Move - But, Start Right
Fitness Friday Series - The Not Old Better Show
Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday shows, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday series. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, Director of Science & Research Content at the American Council on Exercise (ACE) who’ll join us in just a minute. Sabrena Jo, of course, is a favorite with our Not Old Better Show audience.
Do you want to learn easy ways to increase your activity level in everyday life? The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is launching its annual Go4Life Month in September 2018. This year's theme is "Get Ready! Get Moving! Go4Life!" The program offers free resources to help older adults work out a bit more, push themselves a little harder and try all types of exercise.
We'll be talking with Sabrena Jo about Go4Life and more...join us now.
For details on the Go4Life Month, as well as FREE resources, please click HERE>
"Get Ready! Get Moving! Go4Life!"
Enjoy.
BIG EVENT - Family History Expos Pirates of the Pedigree
BackStory: The Not Old Better Show Genealogy Series
Family History Expos teaches people to trace their roots with modern technology and proven techniques.
Join me today for a wonderful, educational, fun, information filled interview with Family History Expos CEO and Founder, Holly T. Hansen.
Hansen, the mastermind behind more than 50 Family History Expos, says, "FHE brings people together in the name of one of the world’s greatest assets—families." Family history research heals. It aids FHE patrons in defining and refining their own lives. Through the past, we all become one family. Family History Expos links the past and future through quality, affordable, accessible education.
The Pirates of the Pedigree Virtual event is scheduled for October 15 - 20, 2018. Sign up NOW, HERE>
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com, and learn more about the special rates, dates and details of the Family History Expos new virtual event, The Pirates of the Pedigree, HERE>
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BlacKkKlansMan - Interviews & Review
The Not Old Better Show, Movies for Adults Interview Series
Today's show is all about the new Spike Lee film, BlacKkKlansman, from Focus Features.
BlacKkKlansman, the true story by author Ron Stallworth, stars John David Washington, Topher Grace, and Harry Belafonte, all of whom we speak with on the episode.
The Not Old Better Show audience will remember in 1978 the community of Colorado Springs, Colorado experienced a growth of Ku Klux Klan (KKK) membership. One man dared to challenge their effort and thwart attempts to take over the city, Police Detective Ron Stallworth.
He launched an undercover investigation into the Klan, gained membership into the organization, briefly served as Klan leader David Duke's bodyguard, and was eventually asked to be the leader of the Colorado Springs chapter. The irony of this investigation was that Stallworth is… A Black man. In the process he battled internal departmental politics to successfully pull off this "sting." The new Spike Lee film, released nationwide yesterday, Black Klansman shows how he overcame these obstacles and accomplished this almost unbelievable unique achievement.
This is a great movie, and you'll love the interviews.
Enjoy.
GREAT HIKES WITHIN AND AROUND THE BELTWAY
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, today’s show is the second of a two part program.
The first, episode 245, aired earlier this week, when we, in anticipation of our guests, authors, Renee Sklarew and Rachel Cooper, hiked one of the beautiful, memorable hikes from their new book, the 3rd edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington, D.C.
Part of the most comprehensive hiking series in print, the full color 3rd edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington, D.C. is a complete revision by the travel writers Rachel Cooper and Renee Sklarew, both of whom will be upcoming guests on the show, with their presentation at Smithsonian Associates, 8/22/18.
Do terrific views make your hike, is it hiking with family, enjoying the inner coastal Chesapeake, or Jug Bay? From Rachel Cooper and Renee Sklarew, you’ll learn all about the beautiful green spaces surrounding Washington, DC, and the natural wonders that offer settings for every type of outdoor interest and every fitness level.
For more information about Rachel's and Renee's presentation at the Smithsonian Associates program, including ticket details, please click HERE>
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/discover-your-backyard-great-hikes-within-and-around-beltway
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Mason Neck State Park - Our Hiking Experience
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 245. As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, today’s show is really a two part program. In anticipation of guests, authors, Renee Sklarew and Rachel Cooper, their publisher, Menashaw Ridge Press sent me their new book, 3rd edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington, D.C.
Part of the most comprehensive hiking series in print, the full color 3rd edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington, D.C. is a complete revision by the travel writers Rachel Cooper and Renee Sklarew, both of whom will be upcoming guests on the show, with their presentation at Smithsonian Associates, 8/22/18. But, before Renee & Rachel come on the show, I wanted to try out their new book, take one of the hikes and report back to you… I will say, this new issue of the book features a wider collection of trails specifically designed for day trips, which my wife Gretchen and I love. And the book offers lots of great option that range from easy to challenging, families and serious hikers will find both inspiration and detailed information to guide their exploration of the many trails within roughly an hour’s drive of the metro area. Gretchen and I hiked the 2000 acres of trails on a recent Saturday, and I’m going to share with you some of our experience there at Mason Neck State Park…but, get the book 3rd edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington, D.C. , and check out our upcoming interview with Renee Sklarew and Rachel Cooper, and their Smithsonian Associate presentation, 8/22/18 at the Ripley Center in Washington DC. You’ll find more details at NotOldBetter.com, along with great photos of the park and other helpful information.
For more information about Rachel's and Renee's presentation at the Smithsonian Associates program, including ticket details, please click HERE>
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/discover-your-backyard-great-hikes-within-and-around-beltway
Enjoy.
My Weight Loss + Back Pain - Sabrena Jo
Fitness Friday News
Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, who’ll join us in just a minute. Sabrena Jo is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo will be here to share important information about recent research into back pain, helpful exercises to combat this problem, and some ideas about stretching.
But first, and I promise, we’ll be joined by Sabrena Jo in just a moment, because, as you’ll soon hear, I need her for this conversation…
We’re going to talk diet…My diet!
20 pounds is my stated goal, and I"m committed to listening to Sabrena Jo and her guidance about my weight loss plan.
Enjoy!
The Battle of Stalingrad - Tim Mulligan
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, this is episode #243.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living Interview Series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Timothy Mulligan. Timothy Mulligan is an author and retired archivist at the National Archives, who specialized in captured German and related American military records of World War II.
Timothy Mulligan, our guest today will be joining us to talk about the “decisive battle of the second World War, the battle of Stalingrad.” And, because music played such a role in promoting propaganda, we’re playing the March of the Soviet Tankmen, the March of Stalin’s Air Force, both of which are original recordings, and played frequently during WW2. The Battle of Stalingrad is a fascinating, yet tragic, subject, and a battle fought mostly for prestige, notably considered history’s first battle over oil, but the battle ended with the annihilation of an entire German army of 250,000 men.
For ticket orders and more information on Smithsonian Associates, please click HERE>
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/stalingrad-turning-point-of-world-war-ii-in-europe
King of Content - Keach Hagey
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
As part of our Art of Living, author interview series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Keach Hagey. Keach Hagey is a bylined staff writer with the Wall Street Journal, where she reports on media, and Keach Hagey has written a new book about the remarkable story of Sumner Redstone, his family legacy, and the battles for all he controls.
The title of the book, The King of Content, from Keach Hagey is about Sumner Redstone, who lived by the credo "content is king.” Redstone leveraged his father’s chain of drive-in movie theaters into one of the world’s greatest media empires through a series of audacious takeovers designed to ensure his permanent control. Over the course of this meteoric rise, he made his share of enemies and feuded with nearly every member of his family.
Author Keach Hagey dives deeply into the life of Sumner Redstone, and the soap opera now fully revealed in The King of Content.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Enjoy.
Who is McQ? - Chris McQuarrie, Director Mission Impossible
The Not Old Better Show, Movies for Adults Interview Series
Let me start with the most important thing first: Mission: Impossible – Fallout is a monster home-run of a movie. Writer-director Christopher McQuarrie (the first director to return to the Mission franchise) and Tom Cruise have crafted an action extravaganza that’s loaded with tons of “I can’t believe they just did that!” moments. And, as we learned from Tom Cruise in our most recent interview, Cruise is famous for doing his own stunts, and what he does in Fallout will leave your jaw on the ground. Trust me, if you like action movies, thrillers, or just awesome movies, you want to see Mission: Impossible – Fallout on the biggest screen you can when it opens in theaters July 27th.
And today, we’re going to be speaking with Christopher McQuarrie. McQuarrie broke out in Hollywood by winning the Oscar for writing “The Usual Suspects,” but in recent years he’s become known as Tom Cruise’s go-to director. After working with Cruise on “Jack Reacher,” McQuarrie delivered one of the best “Mission: Impossible” movies with 2015’s “Rogue Nation.” Now the director is back in the director’s chair for this month’s “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” Ahead of the film’s release, Chris McQuarrie, who Cruise refers to as “McQ” joins us to talk about stunts, directing the film, and well, Tom Cruise.
Enjoy.
Tom Cruise Interview - Mission Impossible: Fallout
The Not Old Better Show, Movies for Adults Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #240.
As part of our Not Old Better Show movies for adults series, we’ve got a great show today, with an amazing with Tom Cruise.
Tom Cruise, of course, starts in the latest installment of The Mission: Impossible film series, whose next installment Fallout which will be released on July 27.
First my review of the film, and then our interview with Tom Cruise.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Decoding Air Travel - Nicholas Kralev
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, this is episode #239. As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living Interview Series, our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is the multitalented Nicholas Kralev.
Nicholas Kralev has been on the show previously, and was a HUGE draw for our Not Old Better audience, and he’s kindly agreed to return…this time on the important summer subject of: TRAVEL.
Nicholas Kralev is a globe-trotting author and entrepreneur who has visited almost 100 countries and flown more than 2 million miles, decided that knowledge is the most effective key to affordable and comfortable travel. He learned to master the system and how to beat the airlines at their own game—using their own rules. His resulting book, Decoding Air Travel: A Guide to Saving on Airfare and Flying in Luxury, became an Amazon bestseller.
You will learn how to take the pain out of travel by flying in business class for the price of coach, enjoying elite perks such as upgrades, lounge access, free luggage, and priority boarding. Maximize the value of your hard-earned miles and experience some of the luxuries the sky can hold, and please join me in welcoming back to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Nicholas Kralev.
For ticket information and more details about Nicholas Kralev's upcoming presentation, August 4, 2018 at the Smithsonian Associates, please click HERE>
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/decoding-air-travel-practical-guide-for-frustrated-flyers
Enjoy.
David Bowie Is... Matthew Yokobosky
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living Interview Series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Matthew Yokobosky. Matthew Yokobosky is senior curator of fashion and material culture at the Brooklyn Museum, the site of the last stop on the world tour of the David Bowie Is exhibition. The David Bowie exhibition has been getting rave reviews, and the Brooklyn Museum, under the direction of Matthew Yokobosky, was designed specifically for the exhibition, which added 100 new works.
Matthew and I discuss how the exhibition and how it was adapted for the Brooklyn Museum’s unique gallery spaces and audience, and how the content and design of the exhibition merged to create an immersive, visitor experience featuring the art, fashion and remarkable career of David Bowie.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
For ticket information and more details, please click HERE>
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/david-bowie-is-celebrating-artist-of-startling-transformations
Sarah Thomas - Powered Clothing for The 55+ Age
The Not Old Better Grooming Over 50 Series
As part of our Grooming Over 50 Interview Series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Sarah Thomas. Sarah Thomas is the Genesis Executive-in-Residence at Aging2.0, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Aging2.0 is a global organization on a mission to accelerate innovation to improve the lives of older adults. Sarah is also VP of Product for the Silicon Valley startup, Seismic; a company shaping human potential through a new integration of apparel and robotics called Powered Clothing.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Enjoy.
Ted Fischer - Hasbro to Ageless Innovation
The Not Old Better Show, Business Buildout Series...
As part of our Business Buildout Interview Series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Ted Fischer. Ted Fischer is CEO of Ageless Innovation and in that role, Ted is 100% focused on accelerating the growth and impact of the JOY FOR ALL brand that he and his former Hasbro Toy Company team recently acquired in a friendly management led spin-out.
While at Hasbro, Ted led the launch of Hasbro’s JOY FOR ALL brand in 2015, the company’s first product line developed specifically for older adults.
Enjoy!
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Prof. John Ferling/Revolutionary History
Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Professor John Ferling. John Ferling is a professor emeritus of history at the University of West Georgia.
Prof. Ferling is a leading authority on American Revolutionary history, he is the author of several books, including his newest book, Apostles of Revolution: Jefferson, Paine, Monroe and the Struggle Against the Old Order in America and Europe, which is the subject of his upcoming presentation at the Smithsonian Associations program, America’s Authentic Revolutionaries: Jefferson, Paine, and Monroe.
For ticket information and more details, please go HERE> to the Smithsonian Associates web site:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/americas-authentic-revolutionaries-jefferson-paine-and-monroe
Sabrena Jo - ACE - Combat Sedentary Life
Fitness Friday News
SHOW NOTES: Today’s show part of our Fitness Friday programs, and it’s another great one in our series, and as always, I think we’ve come across some very interesting, helpful and insightful information for you.
Our guest today on Fitness Friday is returning exercise expert, Sabrena Jo. Sabrena Jo, is a certified trainer with the American Council on Exercise, ACE, and the Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo will share new ACE research and exercise details.
We’ve got some excellent Fitness Friday News about how new research from the American Council on Exercise, ACE, published recently about what it takes to stay active during your day. The headline is “What Does It Take to Combat a Sedentary Lifestyle.”
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Carrie Tice - Cannabidiol Products for Health
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
As part of our Art of Living series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Carrie Tice. Carrie Tice, founder and CEO of Octavia Wellness is an innovator, Carrie Tice is energetic and Carrie Tice is a smart, passionate leader of her startup, Octavia Wellness, with an important story to tell.
Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com
Enjoy.
Fitness Friday News: Anti Aging Intervention
The Not Old Better Show Fitness Friday News
We’ve got some excellent Fitness Friday News, from the Marshall University, Joan Edwards School of Medicine.
OK, this is healthy aging, science 101 day, and we’re going to get a bit complex, but I will try and add some background, making it all the more eye opening and hopefully helpful.
Enjoy.
Introducing Inside Jaws! New Show Debuts Here!
THE NOT OLD BETTER SHOW NEWS
There’s a new podcast out there I think you’re going to love and it’s called 'Inside Jaws!' 'Inside Jaws' is hosted by Mark Ramsey, the man behind Inside Psycho and Inside the Exorcist.
Check it out! The first four episodes, COMMERCIAL FREE, are HERE>, Wondery.com/PLUS
To The Not Old Better Show audience, the movies 'Jaws,' which turned 43 in June, has one of the most iconic theme songs in film history. “Jaws” has one of the most legendary lines in horror films (“We’re going to need a bigger boat”). “Jaws,” literally made people afraid to go into the water that summer, after it Jaws was released June 20, 1975. “Jaws” invented the modern blockbuster. And, “Jaws,” launched the career of fledgling director Steven Spielberg. Today, he’s one of the most celebrated directors of the modern age, but at the time of Jaws’ filming, Spielberg was just a young director with a huge budget, an ambitious concept, and one of the most fearsome villains ever put on screen. It was a long road from the script to the water, though.
Remember, it’s Mark Ramsey, the man behind Inside Psycho and Inside the Exorcist, and it’s Inside Jaws. You’ll find it everywhere, but check out Inside Jaws on Apple Podcasts…you’ll find a link on our site. Enjoy…Inside Jaws.
Thanks everybody.
Kathy Izard - The 100 Hundred Story Home
Art Of Living, Author Interview Series
As part of our Art of Living, Author Interview series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is author Kathy Izard. Kathy Izard, who’s new book “The Hundred Story Home,” from Harper Collins, is the story of quitting her job as an award-winning designer which lead to the development of a housing solution for over one hundred chronically homeless men and women in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dear Not Old Better audience, this book is remarkable, inspirational and motivational. We can all do so much when prompted, and doing good has never been more important.
Enjoy.
Pay Us To Exercise - Sabrena Jo
Fitness Friday News
What’s worse than losing your life? Losing a few bucks, apparently.
According to research conducted by the American Heart Association, threatening coronary-heart-disease patients with money loss could help motivate them to exercise more, according to new research published in Journal of the American Heart Association.
Creating financial motivation for healthy behavior isn’t a brand-new concept. Insurance companies, for example, already use financial rewards programs to encourage folks to move more.
Of course, today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs.
We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, who’ll join us in just a minute. Sabrena Jo is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo will be here to share important information about recent research into fitness trackers, Fitbits, Apple Watches and whether the outcome of the fitness tracker is supported by evidence based research.
Enjoy.
The Talk Test - Sabrena Jo - Fitness Friday
Fitness Friday News
Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, who’ll join us in just a minute. Sabrena Jo is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo will be here to share important information about the “Talk Test.”
And, we’ve got some excellent Fitness Friday News, from the National Institute on Aging, and the NIA Go4Life programs. Of course, you can find out much more at NIAGo4Life on Facebook, Twitter and on the web at Go4Life.nia.nih.gov.
Enjoy.
ADRIFT - Review & Interviews: Cast & Crew
The Not Old Better Show - Movies for Adults Interviews
Movie review and interviews with cast and crew from the new movie, Adrift.
Join me with Shailene Woodley, Sam Claflin, Tami Oldham, Baltasar Kormákur, and Aaron & Jordan Kendall.
Enjoy.
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What Diplomats Know - Nicholas Kralev
Smithsonian Associates - Art of Living Series
Few countries around the world cultivate a well-trained corps of professional diplomats— career Foreign Service officers with in-depth expertise in managing a country’s relations with other states. Ambassadorial and other diplomatic posts are occasionally given out as rewards for political connections and campaign success to people who need a crash course in under- standing and engaging foreign societies, influencing governments and publics, conducting difficult negotiations, anticipating threats, and taking advantage of opportunities.
Our interview today is with Nicholas Kralev, executive director of the Washington International Diplomatic Academy, he leads programs that teach diplomats what they need to know to be successful in an often-misunderstood and under-appreciated profession.
Enjoy.
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Leg Exercise and The Brain - Leg Day Matters
Fitness Friday News
New research shows that using the legs, particularly in weight-bearing exercise, sends signals to the brain that are vital for the production of healthy neural cells. The groundbreaking study fundamentally alters brain and nervous system medicine -- giving doctors new clues as to why patients with motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy and other neurological diseases often rapidly decline when their movement becomes limited.
Enjoy. The Not Old Better Show.
Ron Howard Interview & Solo: Movie Review
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
I loved the film, and I enjoyed speaking to Ron Howard, so please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Ron Howard.
Plus, I review the new Walt Disney, Ron Howard film, "Solo: A Star Wars Story."
Enjoy.
Kimbal Musk - Future of Food Farming
The Not Old Better Show - Food, Nutrition & Travel
Today’s show is part of our Food Nutrition and Travel series, and it’s another great one. We’ve got an important story and interview with Kimbal Musk about farming. That’s right, Farming. And, this newly devised technology by Musk, and the new growing methods are truly needed right now.
You all know Kimbal Musk, brother of SpaceX and Tesla founder, Elon Musk, share a creative, entrepreneurial gene, and Kimbal is doing something very important right here on earth, and that’s the future of farming. Kimbal Musk is cited as a "global social entrepreneur" for his work to "pursue an America where everyone has access to real food."
He is considered a "founding father of the modern food movement and one of the "top people changing food in America." He owns The Kitchen Cafe, LLC, a family of community restaurants located across the American Heartland.
Enjoy.
Healthy Aging with Go4Life: Fitness Friday Series
Interview with NIA's Stephanie Dailey
Today’s show is part of our Not Old Better Show Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We’ve got an important story about an important program from the National Institute on Aging, one of the 27 institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health. The Go4Life program is evidence based health and exercise and offers tips, tool kits, and videos, all of which are free, to keep our aging minds motivated and our bodies fit.
As all of us in The Not Old Better audience know, today, the population in the world is older than ever before. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) at NIH supports and conducts research to better understand the aging process, as well as diseases and conditions that can occur as we grow older. And, the resources from NIA Go4Life program, are vast and you can access them for free.
Our guest today, Stephanie Dailey who is NIA director of the national Go4Life exercise and physical activity campaign for older people.
Join me today as we talk about better health through exercise with Stephanie Dailey, National Institute on Aging.
Enjoy.
Keith Hernandez - I'm Keith Hernandez
I love this time of year. It’s the start of baseball season. I grew up rooting for the SF Giants, attending 40-50 games a year at the old Candlestick Park, having been born in SF.
Certainly one of my favorite players, also Bay Area born and raised, was Keith Hernandez.
Keith Hernandez is a 5-time All-Star first baseman who won World Series Championships with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982 and the New York Mets in 1986. He won the National League MVP Award and the batting title in 1979 and earned 11 straight Gold Glove Awards from 1978 to 1988.
Keith Hernandez has written a new book, titled, “I’m Keith Hernandez,” and Keith will be reading from the book in just a bit, but, I want to offer a review of his great new book, "I'm Keith Hernandez."
Enjoy
Antioxidant Nutraceutical Makes Blood Vessels Younger
Fitness Friday News
Research out this week shows that older adults who take an antioxidant that specifically targets mitochondria see age-related changes in blood vessels reverse by the equivalent of 15 to 20 years within six weeks, a new study proves.
The study, published this week in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplements, or nutraceuticals, could play an important role in preventing heart disease-the nation's No. 1 killer. It also resurrects the notion that oral antioxidants, which have been broadly dismissed as ineffective in recent years, could reap measurable health benefits if properly targeted, the authors say.
Join us as we discuss this new research for living well, and living better. The Not Old Better Show.
Enjoy.
Exercise Makes The Heart Younger
Fitness Friday News
Eventually it happens to everyone. As we age, even if we're healthy, the heart becomes less flexible, more stiff and just isn't as efficient in processing oxygen as it used to be. In most people the first signs show up in the 50s or early 60s. And among people who don't exercise, the underlying changes can start even sooner.
According to Science Daily, Exercise could make the heart younger, less stiff, and more efficient
Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday series. We’ve got some important news to share about the heart, and your body’s ability to make the heart younger. And, we’ll be hearing from highly regarded fitness professional, Elisa Hillery. Elisa Hillery, a certified fitness professional, teaches all levels of fitness, and has unique experience as a group training instructor, body weight trainer, and fitness apps expert, in addition to being passionate about fitness and training for those of us over 55!
Rich Eisenberg - Next Avenue PBS
Business Buildout series, Gig Economy, Working Past 50, Your Next Avenue Podcast!
As part of our Not Old Better Show Business Buildout interview series, we’re joined today with Richard Eisenberg. Rich Eisenberg is Managing Editor of Nextavenue.org, PBS’s site for people 50+. He is also the editor of the site’s Money & Security and Work & Purpose channels. Rich Eisenberg was part of Next Avenue’s launch team in 2011.
Before that, Rich was Front Page Finance Editor at Yahoo; Executive Editor at Money magazine; Forbes Magazine, Special Projects Director/Money Editor at Good Housekeeping, and personal finance reporter at USA Today. He is the author of How to Avoid a Midlife Financial Crisis and The Money Book of Personal Finance.
Join us as Rich discusses the Gig Economy, Side Hustles, Working Past 50, and the Your Next Avenue Podcast.
Enjoy.
Introducing American Innovations! New Show Debuts Here!
Wondery's Latest Launch: American Innovations
There’s a new podcast out there I think you, the audience of The Not Old Better Show, going to love and it’s called American Innovations. American Innovations is hosted by popular science author Steven Johnson. Check it out!
American Innovations are stories of the drama of bright ideas and the brilliant men and women whose work has transformed the world over the last century. American Innovations tell their life stories, providing an immersive account of how they made their most famous discoveries. American Innovations also puts you in the shoes of everyday people whose lives were transformed by these innovations, for better and sometimes for worse. Hosted by Steven Johnson. From Wondery, the network behind Business Wars, Tides of History, and Dirty John.
Check it out on Apple Podcasts!
Enjoy!
Four Centuries of Women in America
Historian Betsy Griffith - Not Old Better Smithsonian Associates
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living interview series, we’re joined today with Elisabeth Griffith. Historian Elisabeth Griffith, a biographer of suffrage pioneer Elizabeth Cady Stanton, leads a fast-paced series that examines the history of women in America from the colonial period through second-wave feminism. Each session covers approximately a century of American history, tracing the advances, setbacks, accomplishments, and complications of the nation’s diverse women.
Griffith will answer questions, such as:
- What about a new world benefitted women? Is American history a chronicle of women losing, rather than gaining, rights?
- How have we defined appropriate roles for women? And for which women— "ladies," mill girls, slaves, or frontierswomen?
- Over a dynamic period of dramatic change, the idealized True Woman evolved into the New Woman. The shift ushered in an era of higher hemlines, shorter hair, great migrations, widening sexual freedom, and voting rights.
- Many historians consider that women's rights stalled after suffrage was won, but black women civil-rights leaders, labor organizers, and finally, feminists would slowly advance social change...what about Eleanor, Rosie, Rosa, and Betty?
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Prostate Cancer Detection News
Paul Steinberg, MD, Reads from His Book, "A Salamander's Tale."
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #215.
Yesterday, May 8, 2018, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its prostate cancer screening recommendation statement to recommend that clinicians offer individualized PSA screening for men aged 55 to 69.
Why the change?
Well in men age 55 to 69 prostate specific antigen or PSA screening yields a small potential benefit. Studies show that of 1000 men offered PSA based screening 240 get a positive result. Of those, 140 positive PSA results are false positives while 100 of the 240 get a positive biopsy showing definite cancer. 20 to 50 of the 100 with definite cancer will have cancer that never grows spreads or harms them.
That is cancer over-diagnosis.
And, America's longest living prostate cancer survivor reads from his memoir about his long journey, "A Salamander's Tale."
Enjoy.
One In A Million - Enroll Now: NIH Research Project
Fitness Friday News
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday series, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang and this is show #214.
Today’s Fitness Friday show is a little different, but still tied to health, news and information. With emphasis on Fitness for All of Us.
This Sunday, May 6, the U.S. government will open nationwide enrollment for an ambitious experiment, titled “All Of Us.” The idea, and where the name All of Us comes from, is that if they can build a large enough database comparing the genetics, lifestyles and environments of people from all walks of life, researchers hope to learn why some escape illness and others don’t, and better customize ways to prevent and treat disease.
HERE’s the headline:
Wanted: A million people willing to share their DNA and 10 years of health habits, big and small, for science.
Join me, Join All of Us, and enjoy today's show about the 1,000,000 strong new data base study. Check it out.
Dr Laura Rodriguez - NIH NHGRI DNA Day
The Not Old Better Show: Backstory
As part of our Back Story genealogy series, in celebration of National DNA Day, joining us today is well known, widely respected, Dr. Laura Rodriguez. Dr. Laura Rodriguez, is director, Division of Policy, Communications & Education at the National Human Genome Research Institute within the National Institutes of Health.
Dr Rodriguez plays an important role in developing and implementing policy for research initiatives, and designing communication and outreach strategies to engage the public in genomic science, preparing health care professionals for the integration of genomic medicine into clinical care.
Enjoy!
SPONSORED BY DNA BARGAINS
DNA Testing: Balancing Value & Privacy
Cool New Things DNA Testing Does for Us! BackStory Genealogy Series: Video Happy National DNA Day! April 25 marks the 60th anniversary of scientists' discovery of the double helix. It's also the 15th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project, which set out to sequence the more than 3 billion letters in our genetic code. Biologist James Watson and physicist Francis Crick realized our DNA molecules form a three-dimensional double helix in 1953. But DNA research dates back to the late 1860s, according to Nature Education. Enjoy! SPONSORED BY DNA BARGAINS
DNA Testing: Balancing Value & Privacy
5 Tips for Best Spring Grooming
The Not Old Better Show - Grooming Over 50
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Grooming Over 50 series, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 211. Today’s show part of our Grooming Over 50 series, is another great one, and as always, I think we’ve come across some very interesting, helpful and insightful information for you, along with 5 great tips for a more healthy, vibrant, shiny, well-groomed you.
Enjoy.
Felicity Mandile - Queensland Ballet Dance & Aging
Fitness Friday Interview Series...
Today’s show part of our Fitness Friday series, is another great one, and as always, I think we’ve come across some very interesting, helpful and insightful information for you. Today we’re speaking with Felicity Mandile from the Queensland Ballet, in Queensland Australia. You will likely recall the recent scientific research published last week, and confirms that, and here’s the headline: "Older people advised to dance for better posture, flexibility, energy and happiness.”
The Queensland Ballet research project began in 2017 to critically investigate older adults' motivations to participate in ballet, and its health and wellbeing outcomes.
You'll be amazed at the science, the progress and the results from this research...check it out and enjoy!
Dr. Olivier Noel, National DNA Day
The Not Old Better Show: Backstory Series
As part of our BackStory genealogy series, joining us today is Dr Olivier Noel. Dr. Olivier Noel is a 2017 Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30 Honoree in Science, and is Founder and CEO of DNA Simple. Dr Noel, who grew up in Haiti, then attended medical school at Penn State University, and has been conducting DNA, biomedical and developmental biology research for 8 years.
In celebration of National DNA Day, please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better show via internet phone, Dr. Olivier Noel.
SPONSORED BY DNA BARGAINS
DNA Testing: Balancing Value & Privacy
Dr. Carla Easter, NIH - National DNA Day
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, BackStory genealogy series, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 208. As part of our Back Story genealogy series for National DNA Day, joining us today is well known, widely respected, Dr. Carla Easter, NIH Chief of Education.
SPONSORED BY DNA BARGAINS
DNA Testing: Balancing Value & Privacy
DNA Testing...Balancing Value and Privacy
The Not Old Better Show, BackStory Genealogy Series
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, BackStory genealogy series, sponsored by DNA Barganis I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 207.
As part of our Back Story genealogy series, joining us again today is one of our favorite guests, Genealogy expert, Thomas MacEntee. Thomas MacEntee is back with some excellent tips, advice and first hand expertise on the importance of who, what, when and where you get your DNA testing done.
Also, check out Thomas MacEntee's latest article:
DNA Tester Beware! Watch Out for These DNA Testing Scams and Sales Tactics
Enjoy!
Cognition & Fitness: Exercise and the Brain
Fitness Friday Interview Series
Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one in our Fitness Friday series. We’ll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, who’ll join us in just a minute. Sabrena Jo is a favorite with our Not Old Better Audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo will be here to share new research about one of my favorite topics, the Brain, cognitive functioning, and balance supported by exercise.
And, we’ve got some excellent Fitness Friday News, from the University of Southern California, about when it comes to measuring your fitness, no one gets it right. We’ll answer the question, why it’s not your fitness tracker, it’s you.
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Author John Butman New World, Inc.
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series
As part of our Art of Living interview series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is author John Butman. John Butman is an American writer and has written several books under his own name and collaborated on more than thirty other titles, including New York Times and Boston Globe bestsellers and Economist award winners. John Butman’s latest book, along with co-author, Simon Target, New World, Inc: The Making of America by England's Merchant Adventurers is part history book, and part swashbuckling tale about the making of America.
You'll love this book!
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The Age Of Eisenhower - William Hitchcock
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
In a 2017 survey, presidential historians ranked Dwight D. Eisenhower fifth on the list of great presidents, behind the perennial top four: Lincoln, Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Teddy Roosevelt. Join me and our guest, historian William Hitchcock, who shows in his new book, "The Age of Eisenhower," that this high ranking is justified. Eisenhower’s accomplishments were enormous, and loom ever larger from the vantage point of our own tumultuous times.
A former general, Ike kept the peace: he ended the Korean War, avoided a war in Vietnam, adroitly managed a potential confrontation with China, and soothed relations with the Soviet Union after Stalin’s death. He guided the Republican Party to embrace central aspects of the New Deal like Social Security. He thwarted the demagoguery of McCarthy and he advanced the agenda of civil rights for African Americans. As part of his strategy to wage, and win, the Cold War, Eisenhower expanded American military power, built a fearsome nuclear arsenal and launched the space race. In his famous Farewell Address, he acknowledged that Americans needed such weapons in order to keep global peace—but he also admonished his citizens to remain alert to the potentially harmful influence of the “military-industrial complex.”
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FEAR - Kristen Ulmer - AHA News
Fitness Friday News!
We’ve got some excellent Fitness Friday News from the American Heart Association, about the sad fact of today’s exercise attitudes! And our guest interview today is with Extreme Skier, Kristen Ulmer. You’re very likely award of who Kristen Ulmer is, and as the "World's Best Women's Extreme Skier," for 12 years, Kristen became an expert on the subject of fear.
Author of the new book, "The Art of Fear: Why Conquering Fear Won’t Work and What to do Instead," Kristen joins us to talk about how to make fear your friend.
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Enjoy.
Stephen Engle - The New South
Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Interview Series
My guest today is Prof. Stephen Engle, expert on the South, it's culture, society, politics and influence on the United States.
It has been said that we may not know where the American South is anymore, but we know when we are in it. Something about the South won’t let go of the American imagination. Historians are fascinated by the region, its people, its culture, and its influence on this country—from the Civil War to tensions and conflicts that resonate among Americans today.
Much new scholarship has surfaced in recent decades, and historian Stephen D. Engle reassesses why the idea of the South began, and what have been the effects on this country by surveying the region, the people, and the region’s cultural identity. In this thoughtful daylong program, he explores the South both as place and idea, and why its complexities remain in our modern culture.
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Josh Iverson CEO iMediaSales: 2d Act Careers
Business Buildout, Interview Series
- Do you fear it’s too late to make change?
- Does the idea of career change overwhelm you?
- Do you feel trapped in your career?
We’re going to answer some of those questions today, as part of our Business Buildout series. Our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Josh Iverson. Josh Iverson is founder and CEO of iMedia Sales. Josh Iverson is a super accomplished online advertising and new media sales and marketing professional with over 10 years in online media sales.
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Older Adults, Ballet, Balance Posture, New Research...
Fitness Friday News!
(ScienceNews) Just this week, Queensland Ballet released the results of a joint project examining the health and wellbeing benefits of ballet for older Australians.
The three-month project, incorporating 10 Ballet for Seniors classes, found participants experienced higher energy levels, greater flexibility, improved posture, and an enhanced sense of achievement. They also felt happier and enjoyed a sense of community and friendship.
And, thanks again to GenealogyBank.com, for all the additional support. For great genealogy resources, newspaper family history and family search data, check out GenealogyBank.com/NOBS to support the show. Join me for our next show, another great one, as we “Talk About Better,” The Not Old Better Show.
Thanks everybody.
The Wrong Side of History: The Loyalists in the American Revolution - Richard Bell
The Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
The loyalists were the losers of the American Revolution. Americans who rejected independence and who fought to keep the colonies safely within the bosom of the British Empire forfeited almost everything when the patriots declared victory at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. History quickly lost sight of them, and from our contemporary perspective it’s hard to understand why so many ordinary Americans were bitterly opposed to the break with Britain and the birth of a new democratic nation.
Historian Richard Bell examines the American Revolution from the point of view of those colonists who remained staunchly loyal to Britain and the Crown. Focusing on individuals with compelling personal stories, Bell challenges deeply rooted stereotypes of loyalists as sycophantic, cowardly, and selfish persons of means—usually merchants, petty aristocrats, or government officials.
In truth, loyalists came from all rungs of the social ladder. Many were white, like the Anglican minister Jacob Bailey, and some were black, like George Washington’s escaped slave Harry. Using their experiences as examples, Bell examines why men and women like them chose to remain loyal to Britain, what the experience of the Revolution was like for them, and how their lives changed once the patriots won the war.
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Dr. David Reich - Who We Are, The New Science of DNA
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science series, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, this is episode #198.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Dr. David Reich. David Reich is author of the new book, Who We Are and How We Got Here, Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past, Reich explains the significance this new technical innovation has had in the study of human history and prehistory.
Enjoy.
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New Protein Identified to Boost Endurance
Fitness Friday News
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 197.
Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it’s another great one!
We’ve got some excellent Fitness Friday News about how certain proteins linked to longevity may help to increase endurance and combat frailty in the elderly.
And, we’ve got a special message from Tivity Health, owner of the popular, senior loving, Silver Sneakers programs!
But, first our fitness Friday news! CHECK IT OUT!
Dr. Alan Jasanoff, The Biological Mind
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
We often consider the brain as the seat of our personal identity and our autonomy. But according to our guest today, Alan Jasanoff, director of the MIT Center for Neurobiological Engineering, the way we talk about it is often rooted more in mystical concept than scientific fact, which can overlook the physical realities of mental function. The brain is an organ, he emphasizes, not an inorganic machine like a computer. As such, he cautions that our understanding of its workings can’t be separated from its surroundings—our human body and the world beyond it.
Drawing on his new book, The Biological Mind: How Brain, Body, and Environment Collaborate to Make Us Who We Are (Basic Books), Jasanoff explores the bodily influences on our brain and psychology, and ways that the environment connects to our behavior. In the process, he discusses a wide range of factors, from chemicals in the blood to bacteria in the digestive system, the weather to subconscious sights and sounds.
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Kevin Tervala: African Art & The Struggle for Independence
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Our interview today is with Harvard's Kevin Tervala. Kevin Tervala studies creativity in sub-Saharan Africa. Trained as an art and architectural historian, he is broadly interested in how environmental conditions shape creativity and artistic form.
In the mid-20th century, revolution was sweeping across the world’s second largest continent. From Morocco to Mozambique, Africans of all identities and experiences had begun to stand up and demand their right to self-determination in greater and greater numbers. Since the Berlin Conference of 1884, European colonial powers had brutalized and exploited the continent and its hundreds of millions of residents. And now, speaking almost as one, they had decided enough was enough. In the span of just a few decades, independence movements formed in nearly every colony on the continent. Some were peaceful. Some were not. But all were successful. By 1977, European colonialism had been broken.
The story of African liberation, however, is as much about painters and sculptors as it is about politicians and soldiers. In every region, artists played a critical role in mobilizing populations, organizing international support, and developing national pride and identity. Art historian Kevin Tervala examines the role that artists and artworks played in the struggle for African independence. Drawing on examples from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Senegal, he introduces participants to the visual art of the time and explores the ways in which art and politics are inextricably connected.
Tickets and more details are available at Smithsonian Associates for Kevin Tervala, April 9, 2018 HERE>
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Lidia Bastianich's American Dream
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
For cookbook author, television personality, and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich, her story begins with an upbringing in Pula, a formerly Italian city turned Yugoslavian under Tito’s communist regime. She enjoyed a childhood surrounded by love and security—despite the family’s poverty—and learned everything about Italian cooking from her beloved grandmother, Nonna Rosa.
During our interview, Lidia Bastianich discusses, that when the communist regime began investigating the family, they fled to Trieste, Italy, where they spent two years in a refugee camp waiting for visas to enter the United States, an experience that shaped Bastianich for the rest of her life. At 12, she started a new life in New York. She began working in restaurants as a young teenager, the first step in a food career that would make her name.
Drawing on her new book, My American Dream (Knopf), Bastianich shares the vivid story of the fulfillment of that dream. Join her for a conversation with Joe Yonan, food and dining editor for the Washington Post, as she discusses her close-knit family, her professional ascent, and the dedication and passion for food that led to multiple restaurants, many best-selling cookbooks, and 20 years on public television as the host of her own cooking show.
Please note this event at the Smithsonian Associates is SOLD OUT, and for more information, please listen to the interview, or call: 202 633 3030
Sabrena Jo, ACE, RECOVERY!
Fitness Friday News
Today’s show is another great one in our Fitness Friday series. We’ve got some excellent Fitness Friday News about fitness and dementia, and remember to check out the HEALTH IQ quiz where you’ll learn things about strength training those stabilizers in the body, like your core, so you work out safely and prevent falls, which are the leading cause of fatal injuries in older adults.
Our guest today on Fitness Friday is returning exercise expert, Sabrena Jo. Sabrena Jo, is a certified trainer with the American Council on Exercise, ACE, and the Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo will share research and exercise details about the subject of recovery in just a bit, but first our Fitness Friday News…
Here’s the headline from the American Academy of Neurology, March 15, 2018: Physically fit women nearly 90 percent less likely to develop dementia...check out today's very important show!
Enjoy.
Italy's Desserts, Francine Segan
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Forget about milk and cookies: Italians love to end their meal with cookies and special dessert wines. Join Francine Segan, author of Dolci: Italy’s Sweets, as she introduces you to la dolce vita—the way the dessert course is enjoyed in Italy.
Dig into the tradition of sublime pastries and such as cannoli, gelato, rum baba, biscotti, amaretti, granita, marzipan, and more. Discover the sweet advantage Italy had over the rest of Europe in developing dessert as Segan traces the fascinating stories behind of delicious sweets like black rice, “virgin’s breasts,” and a sweet pudding called “pope’s soup.” Learn about special carnival-season, Easter, and Christmas desserts and the many influences Italy has had on America’s classic desserts.
Enjoy a reception with award-winning Italian treats graciously donated by companies including chocolatiers Bonajuto, Falanga, and Venchi, and San Patrignano bakers.
Check out our web site for tickets and more information: https://notold-better.com
John Eaton, Pianist, Musicologist, Humorist
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang, this is episode #191. As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is John Eaton.
John Eaton is an acclaimed pianist, musicologist, and humorist. John Eaton has the honor of performing for Smithsonian audiences since 1978! John Eaton joins us today to share some of his insights, and fascinating observations, and HE WILL BE PERFORMING for our Not Old Better audience, so stick around to the end…but his 4 part program covers so much music, composers and history!
Enjoy!
Giving Back: Jay Jorgensen, Walmart
Opinion, Issues & Entertainment: NOB
Our guest today is Jay Jorgensen. Jay Jorgensen is the executive vice president and global chief ethics and compliance officer for Walmart Inc. As the leader of Walmart’s Global Ethics and Compliance team, Jay develops the company’s strategic vision for our ethics and compliance program. I’ve known Jay for some time, and know what a great person he is, and I’ve watched first hand all the good he's doing.
Jay Jorgensen discusses his role in helping other retailers, manufacturers, and work places to create safe environments, and to give back to others with his work at the Walmart Foundation.
Enjoy.
Fitness Friday: Getting Better Sleep
The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Series
Today’s show is another great one in our Fitness Friday series. Today’s Fitness Friday show is about sleep. Recently, HealthIQ had a great quiz about sleep and it’s effect on the body. But, let’s face it, sleep is tough for some…
Get the latest Fitness Friday news about sleep, and my 5 tips for better sleep.
Sponsored by Health IQ.
Enjoy.
Regina Mason, Part 2, Gina's Journey
The Life of William Grimes, Runaway Slave
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host, Paul Vogelzang, and this episode #188, part 2 of a 2 part series. Our guest over these 2 episodes is writer, historian, film maker, and genealogist, Regina Mason. This conversation has been wonderful, so thanks for joining us.
In Part 2, Regina Mason talks about family search, history, the discovery of the first picture of William Grimes, and the new film, Gina’s Journey…please check it out.
Fascinating story, and please share widely.
Regina Mason, Part 1, Gina's Journey
The Life of William Grimes, Runaway Slave
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host, Paul Vogelzang, and this episode #187, part 1 of a 2 part series. Our guest over the next 2 episodes is writer, historian, film maker, and genealogist, Regina Mason. This will be a wonderful conversation, so please enjoy, and share widely.
Regina Mason has spent 15 years researching the life and times of her great-great-great-grandfather—pioneering fugitive slave autobiographer William Grimes. She has spent nearly a lifetime turning a negative into a positive that would one day culminate with a new edition of her ancestor's book, the Life of William Grimes, the Runaway Slave, the very FIRST slave narrative in the United States.
Regina Mason currently serves as Executive Producer of the film documentary Gina’s Journey.
Enjoy.
Tyler Stahle, RootsTech 2018 Marketing Manager
BackStory Family History Interview series...
RootsTech 2018 Marketing Communications Manager, Tyler Stahle blogs about family history, helps with apps, video and all things technology, plus develops the RootsTech marketing and communications efforts. We sit down with Tyler Stahle to discuss observations of RootsTech 2018, and what's ahead for RootsTech 2019! Join us...
Enjoy.
Part 3, Thomas MacEntee: RootsTech 2018, On Your Calendar!
On Your Calendar: At RootsTech 2018, BackStory Series
During RootsTech 2018, The Not Old Better Show, BackStory series, chatted with Thomas MacEntee, professional genealogist, technologist, author and the man behind High Definition Genealogy (hidefgen.com) to get his views about the trends taking place in genetic genealogy, and looking ahead for RootsTech 2018, and beyond, genealogy and technology.
Enjoy.
Part 2, Thomas MacEntee, Genealogist/Technologist
What's New At RootsTech 2018, BackStory Series
During RootsTech 2018, The Not Old Better Show, BackStory series, chatted with Thomas MacEntee, professional genealogist, technologist, author and the man behind High Definition Genealogy (www.hidefgen.com) to get his views about the trends taking place in genetic genealogy, and looking ahead for RootsTech 2018, and beyond, genealogy and technology.
Thomas MacEntee RootsTech 2018: Looking Ahead
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series: BackStory
During RootsTech 2018, The Not Old Better Show, BackStory series, chatted with Thomas MacEntee, professional genealogist, technologist, author and the man behind High Definition Genealogy (www.hidefgen.com) to get his views about the trends taking place in genetic genealogy, and looking ahead for RootsTech, genealogy and technology.
Enjoy.
Top 5 Superfoods! Nutritionist, Carmen Roberts
Fitness Friday News & Interview Series
Today’s show is another great one in our Fitness Friday series, sponsored by HealthIQ. Following our Fitness Friday News, our guest is Registered Dietician, Carmen Roberts. Carmen Roberts has undergraduate and graduate degrees in dietetics and health education, and she teaches cooking classes, with an emphasis on how nutrition affects the body and its role in overall health and wellness.
Plus, the top 5 superfoods to awaken your craving for something light, invigorating, loaded with flavor, high energy-boosting supplements, and cancer fighting antioxidants.
Enjoy.
Scott Hamilton, 'Finish First' Winning Changes Everything
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
In his years as a professional ice-skater, Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton learned to embrace the mind-set of working hard to “beat” the competition. But it seems competition has gotten a bad rap these days.
Scott's new book, 'Finish First,' is a wake up call on the subjects of competition, survival, perseverance, thriving and winning.
We all know Scott as a living example of good guys who finish first. He is a New York Times bestselling author, Olympic champion, cancer survivor, broadcaster, motivational speaker, author, husband, father, eternal optimist, and firm believer that the only disability in life is a bad attitude. For more than twenty years, Scott has inspired audiences throughout the country with the story of his life and how he has overcome adversities.
Check out my interview with Scott Hamilton, and check out his new book, Finish First.
Do You Know Your Family History Stories?
Interview with Scott Spencer, Genealogy Bank, Backstory Series
Our guest today is Scott Spencer, who is an unabashed genealogy enthusiast, with a passion for family history research. Scott Spencer is with GenealogyBank, where he is the Vice President of Customer Experience. GenealogyBank.com which boasts one of the largest U.S. obituary collections available online in addition to hosting over 8,000 newspaper titles dating back to the 1600s. In speaking with Scott, I learned a ton, and you will, too.
So, now, live from the RootsTech 2018 Expo Hall, please welcome GenealogyBank’s Scott Spencer.
Enjoy.
Fitness Friday News: All About Nutrition
The Not Old Better Show - Fitness Friday Series
Today’s show is another great one in our Fitness Friday series. We’ve got some excellent Fitness Friday News about nutrition, and remember to check out the HealthIQ quiz where you’ll learn things like, speaking of nutrition, did you know that sour, tart cherries will decrease inflammation and decrease muscle fatigue, which improves endurance cardio aerobic performance. You need to eat approximately 40 cherries, but you're off to the races!
Enjoy.
King James Bible: Background, Creation & Influence
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Our interview with Steven Galbraith and Hannibal Hamlin, who, together, both will provide us a fascinating overview of the dramatic history of English Bible translation, the reformers who shaped the bible, despite opposition from the Church, and the Bible's significant political influence.
The King James Bible of 1611 is one of the most influential books in the English language. The creation of this landmark translation was the culmination of a long and often unquiet history of the Bible in English dating back as far as 1000 A.D., when portions of the Bible appeared in Old English. It built upon the struggles of religious reformers who risked their lives by committing the “heresy” of translating the Bible into English. It borrowed freely from the labors of scholars tasked with new translations once the religious and political tides had changed. The men chosen to work on the King James Bible revised the translations of their predecessors with no idea of how influential and pervasive their results would be even four centuries later.
For tickets and more information, please click HERE>
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Facing Fear, Dr Joseph LeDoux
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Why do we react the way we do when in danger? Why do we sometimes wrestle with levels of anxiety that don’t quite reflect the situation at hand? Our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is neuroscientist, Dr. Joseph LeDoux. Until recently, research has focused on our physiological and behavioral responses (increased heart rate, freezing, flight, elevated hormones) to what we perceive as mortal danger.
Newer investigations now show that damage to the amygdala in humans (the brain’s center of the freeze–flight–fight responses) prevents those responses, but not the feelings that danger engenders. Emotions, or feelings, actually derive from our cortical circuits, unique human features not seen in other animals.
This finding has broad implications for how we approach our understanding—and in particular, how to treat—these often problematic emotions. Neurologist Joseph LeDoux, professor of science at New York University and author of Anxious: Using the Brain to Understand and Treat Fear and Anxiety and The Emotional Brain: The Mysterious Underpinnings of Emotional Life, discusses the impact of this research and why it might change our current pharmacological and behavioral approaches to helping people reframe fear and its close relative, anxiety.
As part of the acoustic duo So We Are, LeDoux also shares his research through songs, with lyrics that showcase ideas about the mind and brain. After his presentation, he and Irish singer-songwriter Colin Dempsey perform some of their music, putting a new beat to their exploration of what makes us us.
For more information about Facing Fear, go to Smithsonian Associates, HERE>
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/facing-fear
Guide to the Periodic Tables - What is Matter, and Why it Matters?
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
The Periodic Table of Elements organizes the essential building blocks of matter in our universe into an elegant visualization that speaks to their common properties. Check out our interview and join award-winning science educators Callan Bentley and Piraba Swaminathan as they introduce the chemical elements that populate the Periodic Table’s columns and rows, and hear their fascinating stories. From hydrogen to gold to americium, and beyond, the elements make our world what it is. Which are the elements required to create a human being? A planet? A supernova? Where can you find antimony in your garage? Join Callan Bentley and Piraba Swaminathan on a journey of chemical exploration that may change how you view the very stuff our world is made of.
This program is SOLD OUT, and for the Waiting List, or more details, call 202 633 3030.
Check out the web site:HERE>
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Mary Furlong: Boomer Business Summit 2018
ASA 2020 View - Your Blueprint for the Longevity Economy
As part of our special series for the American Society on Aging our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Mary Furlong.
Mary Furlong is the “go to” expert on all things “Boomer.” Mary Furlong served as a White House Commissioner during the Clinton administration, and has conducted hearings for the U.S. Senate, and serves today President and Chief Executive Officer of Mary Furlong & Associates. Ms. Furlong has guided the 45+ market strategies of leading organizations for more than 20 years. She assists in business development and partnerships for the baby boomer marketplace.
For more information, please check out "What's Next: Boomer Business Summit, 2018"
Benefits of Zumba, Interview with Sabrena Jo, MS
Fitness Friday News & Interview Series
Today’s show is another great one in our Fitness Friday series. Following our Fitness Friday News, our guest is Sabrena Jo. Sabrena Jo is the Director of Science and Research Content for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and a relentless pursuer of finding ways to help people start and stick with physical activity.
We’re talking Zumba today, and Sabrena Jo is going to share some very unique research about the value of Zumba. So, as they say, ditch the workout and join the party people over 55+!
But, first the Fitness Friday News…
Enjoy!
Hospice & Palliative Care - Dr Laura Patel
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
We’ve got another great show today, and once again, this is an important one.
Today’s show is important for a couple of reasons. First, it’s a very personal story, one that I’ve lived, so to speak, with my own family. I’ve talked about this to you, my audience, once before, and I’ll talk about it just briefly today, telling our family’s personal story of hospice care, before we speak with Dr. Laura Patel.
Dr Patel, whom we’ll hear from in just a bit is a hospice and palliative medicine physician. We discuss palliative care, and we discuss hospice, which as you all know, I’m grateful for, and a big fan of the hospice approach to hospice patients and their families. I don’t normally do this, but I want to play a bit of my “pre interview” conversation with Dr. Patel, to set the stage for our full interview. Let me just jump in, mid conversation here, and you’ll hear what I’m talking about in terms of my respect, trust and fondness in, and for, hospice.
by way of introduction, Dr. Patel is medical director, and Chief Medical Officer of Transitions LifeCare, and was named The Association for Home and Hospice Care “Physician of the Year.” Dr Patel writes frequently on the subject of hospice, palliative care, and speaks passionately about what is needed for patients, hospice and non hospice, and is a strong physician’s voice about well being as the ultimate goal in medicine.
Enjoy.
The Most Famous Address in the World
White House Historian - William Seale
The President's House was a major feature of Pierre Charles L'Enfant's 1791 plan for the city of Washington. He envisioned a vast palace for the nation's leader, a building five times the size of the residence that would eventually be planned and constructed under the watchful eye of President George Washington.
Since then, the White House has been burned, reconstructed, renovated, designed, and redesigned, and it remains the home of the presidents of the United States.
In this series, four noted experts explore aspects of every corner of the famous building at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, where every decision, no matter how seemingly insignificant, has political ramifications.
Our guest today, one of those experts, is William Seale, White House Historian, and someone who's written prodigiously on the subject of historic buildings and their restoration.
For more information and ticket details, please click HERE:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/subscriptions/series/?id=175381
Preserving Family History Photos
The Not Old Better Show: Backstory
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, sponsored by Abundant Genealogy, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang.
As part of our Back Story genealogy series, joining us again today is one of our favorite guests, Genealogy expert, Thomas MacEntee. Thomas MacEntee is back with some excellent tips, advice and first hand expertise on the importance of preserving family history photos. HERE are all the resources Thomas mentions in the interview!
Thomas MacEntee, of course is a well known genealogy instructor, leader, author, and sought after speaker on the subject of family history. More details about Genealogy Bargains and other great DNA bargains, and the Genealogy & Technology eNewsletter are all found at above links.
Enjoy.
Lori Bitter: Boomer Business Summit 2018
ASA: 2020 View - Your Blueprint for the Longevity Economy
As part of our special series for the American Society on Aging our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Lori Bitter.
Lori Bitter is an expert on aging and the mature consumer. Lori Bitter is a strategist, analyst, research leader, and the former president of advertising giant, J. Walter Thompson’s Boomer division, JWT BOOM. Lori Bitter co-produces The What’s Next Boomer Business Summit, held this year at the American Society on Aging event in San Francisco.
My thanks to our guest today, Lori Bitter, who co-produces The What’s Next Boomer Business Summit, held this year at the American Society on Aging’s event in San Francisco, and is part of the ASA’s “2020 View: Your Blueprint for the Longevity Economy.” More information about the Boomer Business Summit, Lori Bitter, her book “The Grandparent Economy,” and the event coming up March 28, 2018, is available at our web site: NotOld-Better.com
Fit, Fast, Focused and 50+ Fitness Tips
The Not Old Better Show
Check out the latest tips on staying fit, fast and focused over 50!
Fitness Friday News
The Not Old Better Show Fitness Friday Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday series, sponsored by HealthIQ. I'm host Paul Vogelzang. Remember, Health IQ, is an insurance agency that helps health conscious people like runners, cyclists, weightlifters, skiers, snowboarders and ice dancing pairs get lower rates on their life insurance. Hey, I gotta give a nod to the Winter Olympics. But, Go to HealthIQ.com/NOBS, to support the show, and learn more about the great healthy, fitness related life insurance quotes from HealthIQ.
Today’s show is a great one, and very timely. We’ve got some Fitness Friday news and a report on why nutrition and diet count, and how to develop a strategy for actually losing weight.
But, first the news…
A report first published in the BMJ Health Reports, 2 days ago, tells of the pain relieving benefits from swimming in cold water. A man who suffered constant pain after surgery cured it by taking a plunge in cold open water.
The man's case has been reviewed by doctors who suggest a short, sharp cold water swim may offer an alternative to strong painkillers and physiotherapy.
Find out more...check out today's Fitness Friday NEWS, and check out HealthIQ.com/NOBS
Enjoy.
ASA Leadership Institute
Interview with Krista Brown & Will Tarter
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show
As part of our special series for the American Society on Aging our guests today on the Not Old Better Show are Krista Brown and Will Tarter.
Krista Brown is the current director of education with the American Society on Aging and oversees the ASA Leadership Institute. William Tarter, Jr. Will, coordinates The Center for Community Solutions a non-profit think tank located in Cleveland, Ohio, and is a graduate of the ASA Leadership Institute. The ASA Leadership Institute trains future leaders, deepens networks, improves careers, and brings leaders and communities closer together.
Check out our interview with Krista Brown & Will Tarter, and learn more about ASA Leadership Institute, HERE.
Multigenerational Living Author Lisa Cini
Proud Parenting Interview Series
As part of our Proud Parenting series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Lisa Cini. For many in our Not Old Better audience, your parents are still living, maybe it’s just your mom, as is the case for me, or just your dad, but as they age, with respect to their living arrangements, there’s much to think about, such as: do they go into a care facility, or remain at their home, and another option, do they come live with you? The option to live with you, often referred to today as a multigenerational household is a very real, and excellent solution.
Our guest today is Lisa Cini, an award winning and internationally recognized Senior Living designer. Her first book “The Future is Here” Senior living Reimagined and has received rave reviews. Now she's just released her second book, “Hive, The Simple Guide to Multigenerational Living, Or, How Our Family Makes it Work.” And her family does. They take care of each other. Lisa Cini refers to this as the “front porch community,” and it’s a real trend today.
Home Care for Loved Ones - Brian VanHook
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Whether it’s illness, injury, cancer, a new baby, we’ve all ben in the position of caring for a loved one. I’ve talked about my own situation just recently, and how exhausting and fulfilling it was at the same time to help my dad through his health challenges. Honestly, I wish I’d known a bit more at the time about my guest today, and his business.
We’re going to be talking to HomeCareAssist CEO, Brian VanHook, who, along with his wife, Blair, founded the company, out of a desire to raise home care standards, identify the best options for families (Brian calls this group ‘careseekers’) and caregivers, revolutionizing how this process works.
Lots to consider at our age...join us for an excellent interview guest on an important subject.
A Red Carpet Night with Oscar - Noah Gittell
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Long before Academy Awards night rolls around on March 4, you’ve probably assembled your own slate of favorites in the Oscar race. There’s nothing more enjoyable than comparing your picks, talking about the nominated films and performers—and of course, those you felt really should have gotten a nod—with other movie fans.
Washington City Paper film critic Noah Gittell is out guest today on The Not Old Better Show in an interview about his Smithsonian presentation that focuses on all things Oscar, from Academy Awards history and trivia to discussions of this year’s nominations and behind-the-scenes stories. Sip something festive and cast your vote for the winners in several major categories, with the most accurate predictions eligible for prizes after the awards are presented. A major (wax) celebrity or two (appearing courtesy of Madame Tussauds Washington) will be on the red carpet, waiting to pose for a photo with you!
Gittell has covered film and politics for publications and sites including the Atlantic, Guardian, Slate, The Economist, and L.A. Review of Books. He is a regular on-camera contributor to BBC’s “Talking Movies.”
For tickets and more details, please click HERE:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/Ticketing/tickets/a-red-carpet-night-with-oscar
Enjoy.
Choosing the StrongPath author, Fred Bartlit
Fitness Friday
Today's show is another great one in our Fitness Friday series. Our guest today is Fred Bartlit. Fred Bartlit is 85 years young. At 85, Fred Bartlit is a strong vibrant active guy. At 85, he's working full time (he's one of the top litigator's in the US, former Army Ranger also), lifting heavier, skiing faster.
But, while impressive, that's not why he's our guest today. Fred Bartlit has written a new book, "Choosing the Strong Path." Choosing the Strong Path is a book about choosing health, choosing strength, of course, and Choosing the StrongPath, and the book details how to overcome the most insidious health crisis in the world, Sarcopenia, a muscle-wasting and frailty disease.
Enjoy!
Sponsored by HealthIQ.com/NOBS
Mindfulness - Here & Now: Interview with Hugh Byrne
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is Hugh Byrne. Hugh Byrne is the author of well received book, "The Here and Now Habit, How Mindfulness Can Help You Break Unhealthy Habits Once and for All."
The turmoil of daily life has left many of us coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental, physical, and emotional problems. One promising source of relief has been uncovered through scientific studies: mindfulness. A contemplative practice rooted in Buddhist teachings, mindfulness cultivates inner calm and emotional balance. It’s even been shown to cause structural changes to the brain. More and more, individuals, companies, and institutions are discovering its benefits in work and daily life.
This daylong workshop led by Hugh Byrne explores the Buddhist origins of mindfulness, discusses the benefits demonstrated in research studies, examines its role in changing harmful habits, and provides skills and practices to use in daily life.
Enjoy, and please find details and tickets, HERE,
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/mindfulness-a-path-to-freedom-and-well-being
Abundant Genealogy - Interview with Thomas MacEntee
The Not Old Better Show: Backstory
What happens when a “tech guy” with a love for history gets laid off during The Great Recession of 2008? You get Thomas MacEntee, a genealogy professional who’s also a blogger, educator, author, social media connector, marketer, network builder and more.
Thomas MacEntee is our guest today on The Not Old Better Show, BackStory Series, and you’ll want to check this one out as Thomas offers excellent advice and FREE resources to help you in your hunt for your family history.
Enjoy.
The Triumph of Christianity - Dr. Bart Ehrman
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is Dr. Bart Ehrman. Dr Ehrman is the author of more than thirty books, including the New York Times bestsellers Misquoting Jesus and How Jesus Became God. Dr Ehrman is the James A. Gray distinguished professor of religious studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Dr Ehrman is a leading authority on the New Testament and the history of early Christianity. Dr Ehrman will share stories, research and details from his new book, “The Triumph of Christianity,” its power, influence and success politically, socially, as well as the arts, and many other areas of history, all influenced heavily by the Christian church.
Dr. Bart Ehrman will be at the Smithsonian Associates program presenting a day long series about Christianity’s Triumph. How Faith Conquered an Empire, Saturday, February 10, 2018, 9:30AM at the Ripley Center in Washington DC. The event is sold out, so check the Smithsonian Associates web site for details about how to be added to the wait list. HERE: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/christianitys-triumph-how-faith-conquered-an-empire
IronLady Triathlete - Dr Ruth Heidrich
Fitness Friday Series
Soon to be 83 years young, Ruth Heidrich, Ph.D., is a seasoned raw vegan Ironman (or as she likes to say, “IronLADY”) Triathlete and is my guest today on The Not Old Better Show, Friday Fitness series. She is the winner of more than 1000 trophies, 6 Ironman Triathlons, 8 Gold Medals in the U.S. Senior Olympics, and 67 marathons including Boston, New York, & Moscow. Named One of the Ten Fittest Women in North America, she is also a breast cancer survivor and author of A Race for Life, Senior Fitness, The CHEF Cook/Rawbook, and her most recent book, Lifelong Running: How to Overcome the 11 Myths of Running & Live a Healthier Life.
Enjoy.
Sponsored by HealthIQ: HealthIQ.com/NOBS
The Making of a Monarch - Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger
Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series.
What do Richard the Lionheart, Henry VII, Queen Victoria, and Her Majesty the Queen have in common? They, along with other monarchs, came to the throne after the deaths of their fathers—and with mothers very much alive and eager to be involved in the running of the country.
The title Queen Mother has been used since at least the late 16th century, but the role itself has been significant since the 12th, when Eleanor of Aquitaine participated actively in the reign of her son Richard I. In the centuries since, the mothers of English monarchs have shaped the personalities and reigns of their royal children, and influenced the nation they ruled.
Tudor and Renaissance scholar Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger examines the fascinating relationships of kings and queens and their mothers from the 12th century to today, illustrating that although they didn’t hold official public positions, the women who rocked the royal cradle changed the course of English history.
Join us as we talk about royalty.
For more information, tickets and details, please click HERE:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/the-making-of-a-monarch-english-kings-queens-and-their-mums
The Politics of Aging, Interview with Bob Blancato
Not Old Better, American Society of Aging Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. As part of our special series for the American Society on Aging our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Bob Blancato. Bob) Blancato is the current chair of ASA, and is the president of Matz Blancato and Associates. Bob is a nationally recognized leader of numerous aging organizations, and Bob was instrumental in helping pass the 2010 Elder Justice Act. In addition, Bob’s work focuses, among other things, on healthcare, elder abuse, and agism.
Join me as Bob and I discuss:
- Healthcare & Medicaid
- President Trump's State of the Union Address
- ASA 2018 event in San Francisco
Enjoy.
The Rise of the Synagogue in Jewish Life
Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
According to the New Testament, Jesus and Paul preached in synagogues. But two thousand years ago, the Jerusalem Temple was the focal point of the Jewish religion. Our guest today, Jodi Magness, an archaeologist who specializes in ancient Palestine, explores the origins of the synagogue and how it became a prominent part of religious Jewish life in the centuries after the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in 70 A.D. She discusses synagogues in the time of Jesus and illuminates the surprising pagan motifs, such as Helios and the zodiac cycle, which decorate ancient synagogue buildings in the Holy Land.
Magness is credited for a "once in a lifetime find" in the ancient village of Huqoq in Israel's Galilee.
Check out our intreview with Dr. Jodi Magness, and don't miss this excellent Smithsonian Associates program. For more information, click HERE, or add this link to your browser menu bar: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/the-rise-of-the-synagogue-in-jewish-life
Fitness Benefits of Skiing, Dr. Josef Niebauer
Fitness Friday Series
Today’s show is a great one, and very timely. Our guest today is Dr. Josef Niebauer, from Salzburg University, and a world renowned fitness, skiing and healthcare expert. Winter is upon us, the Winter Olympics are just about to start.
I love the Winter Olympics, for all the sports, but alpine skiing is my favorite. I’ve been a lifelong skier, ski raced in college, and know that Alpine skiing is one of the most popular leisure time winter sporting activities. Plus, skiing imposes high requirements concerning physical fitness, particularly regarding balance abilities, aerobic capacity, strength, and power.
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How To Make Money over age 55 with ACX, from Amazon
The Not Old Better Interview Series
Most people who continue working after retirement age don’t stay on in their current jobs, according to Boston College’s Sloan Center on Aging & Work. Instead, they leave for a second career, or something they truly love, a job of their choice, but a job, none-the-less, with pay, benefits, a supervisor, etc.
As Americans live longer and healthier lives, the desire to work longer—for the income, the mental engagement, or the chance to do something we love—has grown.
One excellent resource for a little guidance for the 55+ crowd looking for work you love, is our friend, David Lawrence, XVII. David Lawrence has been with us before, but you likely know David from his work in movies, TV shows, David is the voice of America Online, David is a writer, a technologist, an artist, an entrepreneur, a long time working actor, as well as acting coach, and voice coach.
I will tell you this, from my own experience as a student of David’s, David Lawrence XVII shows the way to gain voice over success with compelling stories from people who've been there. Presenting the nitty-gritty details of available job opportunities, wages to expect, typical hours, and the qualifications and savvy needed to get hired, David’s classes are packed with practical advice on how to prepare both professionally and financially to start out on becoming a working voice over artist.
Motivational, inspirational, and thoroughly practical, David Lawrence explains how to find part-time, temporary, work-at-home, or government work in profitable, rewarding voice over work.
Join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, David Lawrence.
The Screenwriter and the Superstar - Melanie Benjamin
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
The upcoming presentation of The Girls in the Picture the new novel from New York Times bestselling author Melanie Benjamin, tells the story of the friendship and creative partnership between two of Hollywood's earliest female legends, screenwriter
Frances Marion and silent-movie superstar Mary Pickford.
Benjamin’s story begins in 1914, when 25-year-old Frances Marion leaves her husband and her Northern California home for the lure of Los Angeles, where she is determined to live independently as an artist. There she finds her true calling, writing stories for the booming new medium of film. She also makes the acquaintance of actress Mary Pickford, whose signature golden curls and lively spirit have earned her the title “America’s Sweetheart.”
The two ambitious young women hit it off instantly, but their ambitions are challenged by both the men around them and the limitations imposed on their gender—and they realize their astronomical success could come at a price. As in any good Hollywood story, dramas play out, personalities clash, and even the deepest friendships might be shattered.
Hear Benjamin discuss this story of friendship and forgiveness, as well as her approach to capturing the dawn of a new era in American entertainment.
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The Longevity Economy, Joseph Coughlin, PhD
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Joseph F. Coughlin, PhD is founder and Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. He teaches in MIT's Department of Urban Studies & Planning and the Sloan School's Advanced Management Program. Coughlin conducts research, speaks and consults on the impact of global demographic change and technology trends on consumer behavior, business innovation & public policy. He produces the online publication Disruptive Demographics. He is the author of The Longevity Economy: Inside the World's Fastest Growing, Most Misunderstood Market, and is our guest today, via Skype, on The Not Old Better Show.
Enjoy.
BREAKING NEWS Flu Severity, Dr Anthony Fauci, NIH
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Today, and just now, I spoke with Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, who joined me from his office at the National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, Maryland. As scientists mark the 100th anniversary of the Spanish influenza pandemic, labs around the country are hunting and, as Dr Fauci puts it “Chasing,” better vaccines to boost protection against ordinary winter flu and guard against future pandemics, too.
If you're part of the millions potentially infected, please listen, get vaccinated and stay healthy.
Who Are You? How Passports Changed Identity. Dr. Craig Robertson
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
In today's world of constant identification checks, it's difficult to recall that there was ever a time when "proof of identity" was not a part of everyday life. And as anyone knows who has ever lost a passport, or let one expire on the eve of international travel, the passport has become an indispensable document. But how and why did this form of identification take on such a crucial role?
In the first history of the passport in the United States, Craig Robertson offers an illuminating account of how this document, above all others, came to be considered a reliable answer to the question: who are you? Historically, the passport originated as an official letter of introduction addressed to foreign governments on behalf of American travelers, but as Robertson shows, it became entangled in contemporary negotiations over citizenship and other forms of identity documentation. Prior to World War I, passports were not required to cross American borders, and while some people struggled to understand how a passport could accurately identify a person, others took advantage of this new document to advance claims for citizenship. From the strategic use of passport applications by freed slaves and a campaign to allow married women to get passports in their maiden names, to the "passport nuisance" of the 1920s and the contested addition of photographs and other identification technologies on the passport, Robertson sheds new light on issues of individual and national identity in modern U.S. history.
In this age of heightened security, especially at international borders, Robertson's The Passport in America provides anyone interested in questions of identification and surveillance with a richly detailed, and often surprising, history of this uniquely important document.
For tickets and more information, please click HERE.
Enjoy.
INSIDE CAMP DAVID, Adm. Mike Giorgione
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Deep in the woods of Maryland's Catoctin Mountains, up miles of unmarked road lined with towering oaks, sits an intensely private and fascinating complex that serves as the presidential family retreat: Camp David. Invitations to this exclusive getaway go only to a select few, while the rest of us have been left to wonder, "What is it really like?"
That's the question retired Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione aims to answer with Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat (Little, Brown and Company). A former Camp David commander, Giorgione served under both Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, and has a first-hand understanding of the connection between the first family and this notable sanctuary.
Camp David has played a vital role in American history over the past 75 years as a setting for presidents and national and international leaders to converge, converse, and, perhaps most importantly, relax. It was where FDR and Churchill planned D-Day (the porch where they sat still remains); the 1978 Camp David Peace Accords took place; George W. Bush spent the night after 9/11; and Barack Obama taught his daughter Malia how to drive.
Mike Giorgione will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates series, January 23, 2018. For tickets and more information, please click HERE.
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Enjoy.
The Ghosts Of Langley, John Prados
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
By its very nature, the Central Intelligence Agency is an organization whose operations and history are necessarily cloaked in secrecy. What can outsiders really expect to learn about how the agency operates? John Prados, a senior fellow of the National Security Archive based at George Washington University, offers a clue: Organizations reflect the characters and personalities of their founders and giants in the field-for better or worse.
Through a critical examination of CIA leaders past and present, Prados offers a window into the often-unknowable workings of the world of Langley. He looks at a series of CIA leaders, including George Tenet, Richard Helms, and Frank Wisner, analyzing their influences on the spirit and direction of the agency both during and after their tenures. In the process, he surveys key operations in modern CIA history-both successful and controversial-and offers insights into the agency's potential evolution.
For more details and ticket information, please check out Smithsonian Associates
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Meryl Streep Interview, The Post
The Not Old Better Show, 'Movies for Adults' Interview Series
After watching the new movie, The Post, from 20th Century Fox, starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, I had a chance to interview Ms Streep, which we’ll get to in just a few minutes.
First though, I want to share my review of the film, which I thought was excellent.
For members of the Not Old Better audience, we will remember the subject of the Pentagon Papers, the top secret Department of Defense study on the US’s involvement with Vietnam, and of course central to the film, and the publication of the papers in The Washington Post, is Katherine Graham, publisher, played by Meryl Streep.
In the film, Katharine Graham, played by Meryl Streep, is about to take her company public when the New York Times begins publishing excerpts from the Pentagon Papers, which divulge, among other things, that the government knew for years that the Vietnam War was unwinnable but kept sending troops overseas anyway.
Go see this movie, and take your families…you may have to explain to some of the timing, and other issues, but it will be worth it. And, I want to thank 20th Century Fox and EPK for making this interview available to listeners of The Not Old Better Show.
The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
As controversial in politics as he was in the military, Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885) was an embattled president, enormously popular with the American people, yet the target of unrelenting censure by political enemies. For the first time in almost a century, this book by the distinguished historian Charles W. Calhoun examines Grant’s administration in depth, offering a fresh look at the 18th president’s policies and actions during his two terms in office (1869–1877).
Most biographers focus on Grant’s military career, giving less attention to the significant and complex questions that marked his presidential terms. These concerns, the issues of politics and governance, are at the core of this book. As a political historian with a vast knowledge of nineteenth-century America and an extensive array of original sources at his command, Calhoun approaches Grant’s presidency not as an incongruous or inconsequential sequel to his military career but instead as the polestar of American public life during a crucial decade in the nation's political development. He explores Grant’s leadership style and traces his contributions to the office of president, including creating a White House staff, employing modern technology to promote the mobility of the presidency, and developing strong ties with congressional leaders to enhance executive influence over legislation.
The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant provides a detailed discussion of the administration’s endeavors in a variety of areas—Reconstruction and civil rights, economic policy, the Peace Policy for Native Americans, foreign policy, and civil service reform. It also offers a straightforward examination of the scandals associated with the period, highlighting the “embattled” nature of Grant’s presidency and the deep antagonism that marked his relations with key critics such as Charles Sumner, Henry Adams, and Benjamin Bristow. In sum, this book is a long overdue re-evaluation of a pivotal presidency in America’s political history.
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Evolving Past Cognitive Decline
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
We have a fascinating guest today. We'll hear from Dr Nate Bergman, and Dr Bergman is doing some amazing work in the areas of brain science and Alzheimer's disease. As many of you, the subject of cognition, exercise, and cognitive decline are real areas of interest to The Not Old Better Show audience, and Dr Bergman has an unmatched expertise.
Enjoy.
Dr Bergman's web site, EvolvingPast.com, is rich with resources, and please check it out.
Fighting Senior Poverty, Interview Kevin Prindiville
The Not Old Better Show, Opinion & Issues
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang. We have an important, timely show today, and our guest is Kevin Prindiville. Kevin Prindiville is Justice in Aging's Executive Director. Kevin is a nationally recognized expert on Medicare and Medicaid policy and has served as counsel in several class action lawsuits protecting low-income senior’s access to public benefits and Kevin represented low-income individuals having trouble obtaining health care.
Enjoy.
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Should This Judge Be Benched? Backstory
The Not Old Better Show: Backstory
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m host Paul Vogelzang. This is the second installment of “Backstory,” our latest show, because “Family is Everything.” For the sake of my posterity, as well as yours, I’ve begun a new Not Old Better Show, Backstory, and this is our second installment.
Today's story is about Fresno California's first black judge, Hugh Wesley Goodwin, who was also the first black lawyer in Fresno County, California. Goodwin drew both criticism and praise nationwide for sentencing some people convicted of misdemeanors to church or Bible study.
The story is written by VJ Vogelzang, and was first published in 1977.
Lesson 4, David Lawrence XVII Voice Over Training
DAY 4: 2018 Pro Voice Over Training
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM...
OK, Over the last few days, I've recorded and sent you three lessons in the VO Booking Blueprint. You’ve heard in my voice what David’s training has done for me, and what his training will do for you. And David’s told me he’s now going to put those first 3 lessons back into storage.
But first, he’s got one more lesson for you…it's about you moving forward with this excellent VO training. And he’s going to talk about two big “elephants in the room”...
That, of course, is David Lawrence XVII. And once you click on this fourth lesson, listen towards the end of the lesson, when David gives you the details about his new 2018 VO2GoGo Pro Complete VO Training - and the registration for that just opened up:
NotOld-Better.com/VO
Enjoy.
More Than The Tattooed Mormon, author Al Carraway
The Not Old Better Interview Series
We have an amazing show today, and our guest is Al Carraway. Al Carraway is a multi-award winning public speaker, who has spent the last 7 years traveling the countryside inspiring the world with her story of conversion, redemption, and finding faith. As a popular blogger, author of the best-selling book, “More Than the Tattooed Mormon," and recently released, “Cheers to Eternity," her messages have reached millions.
She is a native New Yorker, who now lives in Utah with her sweetheart Ben, and her two kids.
We’re in for a special treat, as Al has agreed to read a passage from her book today.
Enjoy.
David Lawrence XVII, Pro VO Tip #3
DAY 3: FREE eBook, now Today, along with new video!
I’m so pleased so many of you joined the Facebook LIVE event yesterday with David Lawrence, XVII. The video from yesterday will remain on my Facebook page, which I’ll link to again.
But, today is our 3rd of 3 in the VO Booking Blueprint series is now available, and I’m reaching out again to alert you about this great program from David H. Lawrence XVII.
Now, of course, when you consider programs like David’s, you hear lots of stories, claims, you know what I’m talking about. I’ll tell you this, David has no way of knowing how much his clients have made in the past decade he’s been teaching VO in Los Angeles.
No one who teaches performance arts does.
And, I know, David cringes every time he sees a VO teaching outfit promise fabulous VO riches to anyone with a pulse, and he understands well the nature of the business in two distinct parts, and being excellent at both the business and the art. Hear how David does that...
If there’s one thing David H. Lawrence XVII does know, it’s how to constantly examine and refine his process, understanding the business of the business to maximize his performance-related income for both himself…
...and his clients, like me. I researched this business for a long time before deciding to become a client of David’s.
So...what if you were a client of his?
You can be. And at no charge whatsoever. FREE.
Watch this video for two more world-class strategies designed to help you maximize your booking rate, and know that David focuses on getting work:
NotOld-Better.com/VO
And you’ll see a special bonus: a free eBook you can download that summarizes
everything David’s been teaching in this VO Booking Blueprint series.
The download link is just below the video here:
NotOld-Better.com/VO
P.S. You’ll also meet two of David’s most interesting and successful clients, and
you’ll see what they do every day to make their bookings soar.
Watch it while you can:
NotOld-Better.com/VO
Today’s tip on VO work is about getting work.
Let's face it... it can be hard getting your VO practice off the ground.
There are tons of voice over training products out there, but many are aimed at experienced A-level talent (and many of them are flat out scams)... and that presents a bit of a problem for new talent to the industry.
That wasn’t me, and I didn’t want that. I needed to know the basics first, learn it deeply, apply it via my podcast and other projects, and learn it from someone I know and have confidence in.
Which is why I'm so excited about this latest FREE training I just watched from David H. Lawrence XVII:
Check it out!
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David Lawrence, XVII, Interview...
Your New Career Over 50: Voice Over Talent
We have an amazing show today, and our guest is David Lawrence, XVII. David Harvard Lawrence XVII is a television and film actor, voice talent, network radio host, Internet entrepreneur, podcaster, demo producer, teacher and author, best known for his role as The Puppetmaster on NBC's sci-fi series Heroes. He was also the host of the daily The David Lawrence Show and weekend Online Tonight, both nationally syndicated radio talk shows that revolved around pop culture and the high-tech lifestyle.
The "XVII" in his name was a way for Lawrence to distinguish himself from previous David Lawrences already registered with SAG. At the time, he was the 17th David Lawrence listed on IMDb, and appended the number to his name upon his own registry.
As you’ll soon tell from our interview, David loves this industry, loves his work and has a passion for all things voice…
David Lawrence, XVII, who joins us to discuss his consulting work helping actors, voice over talent, and others through his organization, VO2GoGo. David will talk about all that, but we have an excellent opportunity to learn the secrets behind his teaching in a FREE video. If you go to notold-better.com/VO, you’ll find a FREE video all about David’s tips and training…Get the secrets right now: notold-better.com/VO
Khary Lazarre-White - Author of New Book, 'Passage'
The Not Old Better Show - Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang.
We have an important show today, and our guest is Khary Lazarre-White.
Khary Lazarre White is a writer, social justice advocate, attorney, and activist who has dedicated his life to the educational outcome and opportunities for young people of color at key life stages. His support base is far-reaching and diverse, built over the past twenty-two years as co-founder and executive director of The Brotherhood/Sister Sol.
Khary Lazarre White has a great deal of hope and optimism and cares about America and our future.
Khary Lazarre White joins us to discuss his work helping young people throughout his organization, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol, and his debut novel, “Passage”.
And, we have an author signed, first edition from Khary Lazarre-White to give away! First to contact me at info@notold-better.com gets Khary's excellent new book.
Enjoy.
Backstory: Family Is Everything, Debut
The Not Old Better Show: Backstory
Spending time with my family during memorial services made me think about stories of my dad, as well as stories of his dad, who’d passed away many years ago. Ever frighten yourself when you couldn’t recall a family story or experiences you know had to have been recounted to you many times by your grandparents? Ever wonder why you know very little about the personal lives of your grandparents or great-grandparents?
Aaron Holt of the National Archives and Records Administration, Ft Worth, TX, says that “it only takes three generations to lose a piece of oral family history.” If you want to avoid losing those precious family stories passed down through the generations, Holt continued, the story “must be purposely and accurately repeated over and over again through the generations to be preserved.”
The notion that my family’s narratives could be lost in three generations gave him the resolve to ensure that didn’t happen on his watch.
For the sake of my posterity, as well as yours, I’ve begun a new Not Old Better Show, with a focus on genealogy, titled “Backstory: Family is Everything.”
Genealogy is the second most popular hobby in the country, with more than 113 million participants and researchers.
Most people want to know more about their roots, origins, home life, work life, social status, relationships, migrations, marriages, health, attitudes, customs, folklore, clothing, foods, environment, and the social issues in the news during the time in which their ancestors lived.
And, that’s what we’ll talk about, and I think you’ll learn a lot, enjoy the journey together and find out something interesting about your roots.
Today’s show is a great one and we’ll hear an author story from an anthology of articles in the McClatchy Newspaper in California. The first story, by author VJ Vogelzang, in her book, Beautiful Days. Yes, VJ Vogelzang is my mom, and I thought, given my father’s passing, I’d start with some of my mom’s writing for purposes of our first oral family history.
Enjoy.
#135 Dickens Without the Humbug
Interview with author Daniel Stashower, and actor Scott Sedar
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang.
Happy Holidays to everyone and today’s show is in the holiday theme. I really think you’ll enjoy this.
Charles Dickens is well known for “A Christmas Carol,” especially this time of year, but also for his gripping plots, vivid characters, and penetrating social commentary. The prolific author of Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, as well as “A Christmas Carol,” enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and remains one of the world’s most beloved storytellers.
Today we are with actor Scott Sedar, who’ll later in the show be reading a special Dickens selection chosen by he and author Daniel Stashower, who’s also with us. Daniel Stashower is an award winning author and has researched Dickens’, digging deeply into Charles Dickens’ life and legacy…
PLEASE NOTE: Smithsonian Associates has announced that the "Dickens Without the Humbug" presentation, Dec 5, 2017 is SOLD OUT. To place your name on the waiting list, please call: 202 633 3030, or click HERE: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/Tickets/Reserve.aspx?id=240461
#134 Spierig Brothers Interview:
Winchester: The House That Ghosts Built
Hi, everybody. We’re here at the Winchester House, San Jose, California. I’ve been asked to join the CBS Films team (thank you!) to interview film directors, Peter & Michael Spierig. The new film, titled, “Winchester: The House That Ghosts Built.” was filmed, in part, here at the Winchester house.
The film is inspired by the real events, led by Sarah Winchester, heiress of the Winchester Repeating Rifle fortune. Sarah Winchester was told by a reader, a psychic that all the dead killed by the Winchester Repeating Rifle, throughout time, will haunt her for all her life on earth. Sarah Winchester then built this house, famously with doors to nowhere, staircases to nowhere, hallways and entries to nowhere. The film stars Helen Mirren as Sarah Winchester.
The Winchester House is famous throughout the world, and we’re joined tonight by Michael and Peter Spierig. The film is amazing.
Enjoy.
#133, General Omar Bradley, America's GI General
Author Interview with Steven L. Ossad
A new book details “America’s GI General,” a full biography of General Omar Nelson Bradley. Award winning author, military historian, leadership development expert, and former Wall Street executive, Steve Ossad joins us today on The Not Old Better Show.
Steve’s new book, Omar Nelson Bradley, America’s GI General, is the subject of our show today, and this book is wonderful, and in terms of it’s depth of research and understanding of this fascinating man, it is worth the read!
Bradley is credited with doing much to improve the military health care system and with helping veterans receive their educational benefits under the G. I. Bill of Rights. Let’s listen to Bradley himself, in this quote about the VA and helping shape it into the veteran’s administration support agency it is today.
Enjoy.
#132 The Burr Conspiracy: Interview with James Lewis
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Our guest today, Dr James Lewis, professor of History at Kalamazoo College, has written a fascinating new book about Aaron Burr, titled, The Burr Conspiracy, Uncovering the Story of an Early American Crisis. In the book, Dr Lewis uses the uncertainty about Burr’s intentions in the fall of 1806, and the trouble that followed, to address the role of conspiracy and crisis in our young, newly developed democracy, and the impact it had on politics and political culture. Dr Lewis also looks at how biased newspaper reports, partisan politics, the federal government, and notions of honor and gentility played out in the matter of the “chief villain of the Founding Fathers.”
For more information, tickets and other details, please check out Smithsonian Associates:
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#131 "Marshall" Live Hard. Fight Harder. Review...
The Not Old Better Show, Movies for Adults
October 2, 2017 isthe 50th anniversary of Justice Thurgood Marshall’s swearing-in as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States on October 2, 1967. He was the Court’s 96th justice and the first African American to hold a seat on the Supreme Court.
If you have to see one motion picture this weekend or place a film on your must-see list of fall films, I wholeheartedly recommend Marshall. As the title suggests, the movie is about Thurgood Marshall, the iconic civil rights attorney for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund who used the courtroom to break racial barriers and help decimate institutionalized Jim Crow when he won the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared state laws that established segregation in schools to be unconstitutional. It is fitting that the movie is being released on the 50th anniversary of Marshall being named the first black Supreme Court justice.
Enjoy "Marshall."
#130 Mindshift: Learning to Learn, Interview with Barbara Oakley, PhD
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Our guest today, Barbara Oakley didn’t begin learning remedial high school algebra until age 26. Now she’s a professor of engineering, a New York Times best-selling author, and instructor of one of the world’s most popular massive open online courses, “Learning How To Learn,” with nearly two million registered students. How did this happen?
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, and newest Inside Science programming, we are joined today via Skype with Dr Barbara Oakley. Dr Oakley will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, Oct 18, at the Baird Auditorium, where using metaphor and analogy, which prime neural circuits for difficult topics, Oakley explains how to learn more effectively, drawing on her experience as both an engineering professor and a linguist, as well as from key research findings in cognitive psychology and neuroscience.
Enjoy.
When a Russian rocket lofted Sputnik 1 into orbit on October 4, 1957, the worldwide reaction was a mixture of awe and apprehension. The Space Age—and the Space Race—had begun.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang.
You are listening to the actual telemetry signal from Sputnik 1, launched October 4, 1957.
Sixty years ago, before most people living today were born, the beep-beep-beep of Sputnik, the Soviet Union’s first artificial satellite, and this sound was heard round the world. It was the sound of wonder and foreboding. Nothing would ever be quite the same again — in geopolitics, in science and technology, in everyday life and the capacity of the human species.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, and newest Inside Science programming, we are joined today via Skype with Kelly Beatty, award-winning senior editor for Sky & Telescope magazine, explores the events leading up to Sputnik's launch exactly 60 years ago, the political fallout that led to America's response (Explorer 1), the formation of NASA, and the crucial but largely forgotten role that everyday citizens played in tracking the first satellites.
That, of course was our guest today, Kelly Beatty, who we welcome to The Not Old Better Show immediately!
Enjoy!
Battle of the Sexes + Interviews: King, Stone and Carell
Movies for Adults Interviews & Review Series
The electrifying 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King (played in the film by Emma Stone) and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (played by Steve Carell) was billed as the "Battle of the Sexes" and became the most watched televised sports event of all time. The match caught the zeitgeist and sparked a global conversation on gender equality, spurring on the feminist movement. Trapped in the media glare, King and Riggs were on opposites sides of a binary argument, but off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles. With a supportive husband urging her to fight the Establishment for equal pay, the fiercely private King was also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, while Riggs gambled his legacy and reputation in a bid to relive the glories of his past. Together, Billie and Bobby served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis courts and animated the discussions between men and women in bedrooms and boardrooms around the world.
Jean Twenge, Ph.D, Author, iGen: Super Connected Kids Are Less Happy. Why?
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang.
A new book details the dramatic effects digital devices can have on today's tech-savvy kids. It's called, "iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy – and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood – and What That Means for the Rest of Us,” from Simon & Schuster.
Our guest today, author of the book, Dr Jean Twenge, talks about all that, what it means to The Not Old Better audience, and where the name she coined, iGen.
Fascinating.
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"American MC," Interview with Creator Tommy Baker
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
This is a fun show. If you recall the film, Wild Hogs, starring Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, William Macy, and John Travolta, as motorcycle buddies, and of course the excellent TV series Sons of Anarchy, you’re getting close to the new, real-life docuseries from our guest today, Tommy Baker, titled, American MC. Available HERE on iTunes available exclusively on iTunes, follows one novice motorcycle club on a high-stakes adventure! 17 biker brothers set out to become a real American motorcycle club, they encounter police incursions, accidents, run-ins with other clubs (including the infamous Hells Angels!) and even impromptu ride along with Gary Busey and Brian Bosworth along the way. Join us today in hearing from Tommy Baker, producer, investigative journalist, and member of the cast, tells all, including what it takes day to day to ride with an MC to find out if he and his crew have got what it takes!
Enjoy! Click HERE for iTunes American MC Shows!
Dr Susan Persky, How Virtual Reality Is Changing Medicine
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Virtual reality has rapidly moved beyond the gaming world—and into the world of medicine. The ability to simulate experiences expands opportunities for doctors, biomedical researchers, clinicians, and patients in ways previously unattainable. Virtual reality is capable of making people feel as if they have traveled to another place, visualize things that can’t exist in reality, and can be used to improve health care.
Today's show discusses the cutting-edge science and technology of this emerging area of medicine with Susan Persky, director of the Immersive Virtual Environment Testing Area at the National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health.
Persky, a recognized expert in virtual reality’s applications in biomedical research with and for patients, in medical education, and in clinical environments. She explains promising and diverse applications of virtual reality, such as in treatment for PTSD and phobia desensitization; rehabilitation for brain injury; patient assessment and training in conditions like autism; and practical training on complex procedures and difficult clinical conversations for medical students. Persky also covers NIH research into communication and decision-making in patients as they react to simulations of environments that might trigger healthy or unhealthy behaviors.
Although virtual reality can seem like something out of science fiction, the possibilities are virtually limitless in its applications to medicine and health care.
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"Their Finest" Movie Review, Interviews & "Dunkirk" Movie Comparison
I watched 2 movies this weekend. “Their Finest,” from BBC films. I wasn’t sure why I hadn’t heard of Their Finest. Probably because it never actually got an American release, and even its UK release came two years after it acquired distribution. But its cast is everything good in the world: Gemma Arterton and Bill Nighy, who’ll join us in a bit, via SKYPE.
“Their Finest,” is really a ‘movie within a movie,’ about an aging British matinee idol who thinks he's been given too small a role as the uncle of twin sisters. An American who's supposed to play a hero is as dull as a stick. But a young woman in the script department has an idea that might make the formula work for a wartime British drama that's supposed to lift spirits at home and warm hearts across the ocean.
The wartime drama is centered around the role the twins play in rescuing soldiers from Dunkirk.
Jumping with the US ARMY Golden Knights!
13500 Ft. Above Earth, That's Me Up There...Jumping from Plane!
They’re called the Golden Knights, and they’ve been in existence for more than 50 years. An elite group of men and women in the US Army, who travel all over our country, in fact, all over the world demonstrating some of the most elaborate, intricate and amazing feats of skydiving and of course, representing the US ARMY and our country in a very positive way. From time to time, the Golden Knights invite civilians to join in on the fun. And guess what…somehow or another I got invited and approved to join the Golden Knights, train and jump out of a perfectly good airplane 20000 ft. above the earth! After about 2 seconds of thought, I accepted the invite as the opportunity of a lifetime.
Check it out!
Enjoy.
Dr John Whyte, FDA, AARP New American Diet
Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art Of Living series, my guest today, Dr John Whyte is a popular physician and writer who has been communicating to the public about health issues for nearly two decades. Dr Whyte, an MD, who still sees patients, is probably best known in his role at the US Food & Drug Administration, where he works closely with health care professionals, patients, patient advocates, and others involved in the use of medicines and educational programming for both a medical and a lay audience.
Today on the show, Dr Whyte discusses, among other things, do avocados contain the "good" fat or the "bad" fat? Are coconuts healthful this week? As for your daily coffee, is it a virtue or a vice? And did you hear that barbecuing could increase your cancer risk? Confused? No wonder. There’s a lot of murky, ever-changing information out there about nutrition and what’s healthy to eat and what’s bad for you.
The Not Old Better Show welcomes Dr. John Whyte, who is ready to bring some clarity to the subject. The board-certified physician and author of the best-selling AARP New American Diet: Lose Weight, Live Longer guides you through the latest scientific information and explains what foods can help you prevent disease and live longer, and which foods might increase your risk of certain diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
The session begins with a fun quiz to test your knowledge of nutrition, and you’ll head home with useful handouts and recipes to help you put Whyte’s insights and information into practice.
Dr Whyte will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, Thursday, August 3, 2017, Ripley Center, Washington, DC. Click HERE for more information and ticket details:
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Jackson Mann, VIBES CEO, on Shark Tank!
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Our guest today, Jackson Mann, CEO of VIBES High Fidelity ear plugs, was recently on the TV program SharkTank. Pitching his specialty earplugs for live music, entertainment and concert goers to the 5 sharks, is an amazing experience, and you might say, Jackson Mann just wanted the Sharks to "hear him out."
Jackson Mann, CEO of VIBES, who’ll share his insights from his Shark Tank experience, and other entrepreneurial stories along the way.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Jackson Mann.
Mario Livio- Why? What Makes Us Curious
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
The ability to ask “why?” makes us uniquely human. Curiosity drives basic scientific research, is the engine behind creativity in all disciplines from the arts to technology, and a necessary ingredient in every form of storytelling (literature, film, TV, or even a simple conversation) that delights rather than bores.
In a fascinating and entertaining evening, renowned astrophysicist and author Mario Livio surveys and interprets cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience that aims at exploring and understanding the origin and mechanisms of human curiosity.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art Of Living series, my guest today, Dr Mario Livio.
Dr. Mario Livio is an internationally known astrophysicist, a best-selling author, and a popular speaker. Dr Livio will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates, Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at the Ripley Center, in Washington, DC.
Enjoy!
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Dance, Comics, Film & Social Justice
How To Start and Succeed With This Conversation
The 120 Project – a social justice arts activism platform, which we would like to share with your community. Using dance, comics, and facilitated dialogue, we can offer creative and robust conversation and art-making sessions around issues important to you and your community.
It is a proven fact that dialog binds us together.
This show teaches us how, and why, but with a novel approach, using research to add corroboration and value.
For my audience of 55+ age community, this is a must listen program.
And, please consider contributing to the Kickstarter campaign: HERE
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/819405516/120-project/
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Adding Acoustic Ceiling Tiles to my Home Video Production...
So important, and So Easy...1, 2, 3, DONE
One of the biggest issues when recording audio at a home studio is extraneous noise, and when we begin our recording careers, we often grossly underestimate the importance of room acoustics…
And we assume, at least I did, that just because we have a nice condenser mic and expensive studio monitors, great sound comes automatically.
But the truth is…the acoustics of your room have more-to-do with sound quality…
Than perhaps anything else your studio….anything.
So rather than face months of frustration trying to figure out what you’re doing wrong…you might as well get this stuff handled right now.
Which is why in this post, I will walk you step by step through the entire process of designing an effective acoustic tile design, drop creation, and sound dampening, in my DIY “sound and noise destroys!”
Enjoy!
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Spend a night at the National Museum of American History, Air & Space, and Natural History
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Smithsonian Sleepovers, Since 2008, Night At The Museum
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Smithsonian Sleepovers, yes, that's right! Sleepovers at the Smithsonian Museums. Kids and their grown-up companions can attend a Smithsonian Sleepover. The American History Museum, Natural History Museum, or the Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center.
Smithsonian Associates presents customized nighttime experiences for groups and families with children ages 8–14 in sleepover events at the National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History and the National Portrait Gallery. Kids and their chaperones can choose their adventure, whether it is sleeping beneath a 50-foot whale, spending the night at the home of the Star-Spangled Banner or among portraits of people who have shaped the nation. They will experience the museums in a whole new way during a night of fun that features tours, games, crafts and more.
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Face to Face with Dr Cindy Otto, Founder of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center
Smithsonian Associates & The Not Old Better Show Art of Living Series
Opened on September 11, 2012, the Penn Vet Working Dog Center serves as a national research and development center for detection dogs.
With the United States national security under constant threat from attacks, detection dogs are still the best tool that we have to detect and mitigate potential threats. Search dogs are also critical for the detection of victims of natural and man-made disasters.
As pioneer in the working dog field, Dr Cindy Otto's goal is to increase collaborative research and the application of the newest scientific findings and veterinary expertise to optimize the performance of lifesaving detection dogs.
Meet Dr Otto face to face.
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Marshall Tucker Band Interview, Doug Gray, Lead Singer
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. My guest today, Doug Gray, frontman, lead singer for the Marshall Tucker Band, is part of Rock & Roll legend, aristocracy, and good man, US Army vet all rolled into one.
Now, at age 68, nearly 45 years since first taking the highway, Doug Gray is loving life, the music, and the fans, as the guiding force, leader, mastermind, master-of ceremonies and lead-singer for the Marshall Tucker Band. The Marshall Tucker Band, formed in the early 1970s and, in the early-to-mid-1970s, they played a string of show as opening act for The Allman Brothers Band, another rock and roll legend. Both groups, incidentally, became famous for their jazzy solos, blues-rock and extended jams.
“Heard It In a Love Song,” which, of course, you’re listening to now, is one of the Marshall Tucker Band’s most recognizable hits, and a song that took Gray, as lead singer, is a Southern Rock classic, and reached #14 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.”
Doug Gray, a U.S. Army, loves the settings of small intimate theaters, like Tally Ho, where the Marshall Tucker Band will be performing Thursday, June 15, 2017.
In recent years, the Marshall Tucker Band has been paid “a whole lot of respect” by younger generations of musicians, despite not having had a hit in years.
Many country bands have begun to cover the band’s tunes.
And that has put this band back in demand, even as Gray now stands as the only original member remaining with the group.
The Marshall Tucker Band will be performing live at the Tally Ho Theater, June 15, 2017, but we’ve got Doug Gray today on The Not Old Better Show.
Click HERE for tickets and more information: TallyHo Theater.
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Women In Science, 250 Years, Interview with Grace Costantino
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Grace Costantino began her career at the Smithsonian Libraries in 2008 as a Digital Services Intern, working to help develop the Smithsonian Research Online Repository. From August 2008-January 2012, she served as a BHL Librarian at the Smithsonian Library.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates partnership program, our guest today, Grace Costantino is one of the new breed of federal government employee: young, digitally savvy, and excited about her work. Grace Costantino is also an award winning leader among her peers, teaching, tutoring, and communicating in support of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Grace Costantino is truly talented, and it’s a pleasure to hear from her.
Ms Costantino will be speaking at the Smithsonian Associates program, titled The Rise of Women In Science: 250 Years of Trailblazers, along with Wayne State University science historian, Marsha Richmond, July 10, at the Ripley Center, Washington DC, and we’ll have links up to Grace Costantino’s impressive bio, her web sites, her books and articles, etc., but she’s here with us today. As all Not Old Better audience are trailblazers, on our path’s to reinvention, we’re interested in and committed to learning and other’s who have blazed trails. Certainly, Grace Costantino is a trailblazer, and you’ll love this interview. Join me in welcoming today via SKYPE to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living series, Grace Costantino.
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Mike German, FBI Undercover, Thinking Like a Terrorist
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Mike German served sixteen years as a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he specialized in domestic terrorism and covert operations. His undercover work against white supremacist skinhead groups, and right-wing militias, disrupted planned acts of terrorism and led to multiple criminal convictions. He served as a counterterrorism instructor at the FBI National Academy before leaving the FBI in June of 2004.
German lectures frequently on counterterrorism and intelligence matters, and his commentary has appeared in the National Law Journal, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and Miami Herald. German is a contributor to the conference report “Law vs. War: Competing Approaches to Fighting Terrorism,” published by the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College. Now living in the Mid-Atlantic region, he is a private consultant, an adjunct professor at the National Defense University, and a Senior Fellow with Globalsecurity.org.
To survive undercover as an FBI agent, it is not enough to simply dress like a terrorist or act like a white supremacist, you have to think like them. Mike German, a former FBI agent, did just that by figuring out what makes terrorists tick, infiltrating their ranks, learning what they want and how they plan to achieve it, and winning their trust. It was a harrowing ride, but in the end he exposed their criminal activity without losing his life. In fact, he was able to write a book about his experience, Thinking Like a Terrorist, and his story inspired the recent movie, Imperium.
Mike German is our guest today on The Not Old Better Show, and German shares the hard lessons he learned as an undercover agent with a clear-eyed assessment of the threats we may or may not face, how to fight them, and how to preserve our core values in the process. German is a fellow with the Liberty and National Security program at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School.
My thanks to the ADL and their excellent report on "Music and the Sounds of Hate," including the song, "Rock Against Communism."
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Dr Lexi Lord, Interview, Doctor's Orders
Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series
Alexandra, "Lexi," Lord, chair and curator of the division of medicine and science at the Smithsonian American History Museum, explores the medical and public health advances of the ’20s and places them in a cultural context. In the previous decade
World War I shaped new discoveries in medicine, and examinations of drafted soldiers revealed that the men defending our country were not as strong and healthy as once perceived. As a result, public health became a matter of national security.
With the postwar population shift from rural areas to urban centers, improved health and sanitation for both types of communities became a concern. Poorer, less populated parts of the country were often in desperate need of health and hygiene essentials, including indoor plumbing and running water. Cities were experiencing public health problems due to overcrowding, prompting initiatives and policies to reduce infant and childhood mortality, as well as to control infectious diseases.
The new freedoms offered by urban life also lead to a shift in social behaviors, and in response, the U.S. Public Health Service launched the first national sexual education campaign, now the longest-running one of its kind in the country.
The 1920s also saw a push for the professionalization of doctors and nurses, an increase in the number of school nurses, and breakthroughs in treating diseases, like diabetes, that once were considered a death sentence—and was the decade in which a new, hopeful trust in medicine placed its practitioners in high public regard.
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Q & A with Physicist Clifford V. Johnson, About the Creation of Genius, and Albert Einstein
Our guest today, Dr. Clifford V. Johnson is a professor in the Physics and Astronomy Department at the University of Southern California. Hearing the word ‘physics,’ should definitely not scare you away. Actually, quite the contrary. You’ll want to hear this because Dr. Johnson is well known for explaining physics to the general public, through public lectures, writing, drawing, blogging, filmmaking, appearances at museums, bookstores, festivals, and especially through television and online. He works with artists, writers, filmmakers, and others to help improve science content and the perception and understanding of science in the arts, media, and the broader culture.
Dr Johnson was the science script adviser for the National Geographic anthology series GENIUS. Genius is currently airing episodes on the National Geographic Channel, as well as trusted online sites. GENIUS, from Executive Producers Brian Grazer and Ron Howard is the story of Albert Einstein. GENIUS follows the brilliant scientist through the ups and downs of his life, from failing to get his doctorate to developing the general theory of relativity.
Dr. Clifford Johnson guided, advised and even cajoled a bit to “get the science right” on the program. As all Not Old Better audience love our science programs, you’ll love this interview. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via Skype, Dr Clifford Johnson.
Enjoy.
Game of Thrones, Season 7, Deborah Riley, Production Design
Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associates
For devoted followers of HBO’s Game of Thrones, the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros is a land they know intimately. Its castle halls, towering battlements, starkly beautiful landscapes, and torch-lit chambers are places that root the epic narrative in a highly detailed world that bridges the real and the imagined.
Production designer Deborah Riley is our guest today on The Not Old Better, Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series.
Riley, who joined the series in Season 4, is responsible for creating the visual environment against which the saga of power, family, revenge and romance plays out. Just as the show’s characters and plots reflect a range of world mythologies and legendary archetypes, so too does the look of Game of Thrones, for which Riley draws on a mix of historical periods, styles, and cultural traditions. Even the shooting locations—which extend from Northern Ireland to Croatia to Iceland—add to that global mix. Riley talks about how she and a small army of craftsmen give Game of Thrones its distinctive visual style in a conversation with Lisa Woolfork, an associate professor of English at the University of Virginia, who recently taught a class that analyzed Game of Thrones.
At a reception afterward, check out a replica Iron Throne (courtesy of HBO), and raise a toast with Game of Thrones beers from Ommegang Brewery, including the newest in the line, Bend the Knee.
Enjoy.
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Captain America Super Soldier, Science or Science Fiction
Art of Living Interview series, Smithsonian Associates
Captain America’s Super-Soldier Serum: 1940s Fantasy Meets Modern Biotechnology
This is a special interview. The Not Old Better audience loves our science fiction! Plus, some of Marvel’s characters are among my favorite, whether it’s puny and frail Steve Rogers into Captain America, or Black Widow, Hawkeye, IronMan, AntMan, or Hulk. According to the stories a combination of a chemical compound and “vita rays” create our favorite hero, and Dr Spana tells us how modern science might provide an alternative formula to explain the transformation.
Please join me in welcoming Dr Eric Spana to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living series.
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Dr Cindy Otto: Working Dogs as Saviors in the Post 9/11 World
Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associates
The nose knows. A dog’s nose has 300 million olfactory receptors, humans about 6 million. Because of their heightened sense of smell, highly trained dogs are now bomb-sniffing, drug-interdiction, search-and-rescue, and cancer-detecting professionals, thanks to such organizations as the Penn Vet Working Dog Center (WDC) in Philadelphia.
After the events of Sept. 11, Cindy Otto, founder and director of WDC, realized that a training center for search and rescue dogs was needed. In an engaging afternoon program that features demonstrations by several of her graduates, she describes the rigorous training process that turns puppies into detection specialists. After foundational training, they go onto advanced training based on their physical and behavioral strengths. A less-active dog might be trained to detect ovarian cancer or diabetes by recognizing certain compound odors linked to these diseases. Stronger, more active dogs are ideal trainees for search-and-rescue missions following natural or manmade disasters.
Dr Cindy Otto is a fascinating guest, and I’m certain you’ll love this interview. SPECIAL NEWS FLASH AND ANNOUNCEMENT:
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Robyn Muncy: The Women’s Vote: The 19th Amendment
Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associates
When the 19th Amendment was ratified on Aug. 26, 1920, the status of many American women didn’t change much. For one thing, women in many states had full voting rights well before the federal amendment passed. For another, many American Indian and Asian immigrant women remained disenfranchised because they were denied citizenship. African American women in the South were still subject to voter-suppression laws. And because women did not vote as a bloc, their influence didn’t sway many elections.
However, the amendment quickly allowed millions of women to register to vote. The National American Woman Suffrage Association became the League of Women Voters. Male elected officials hoped to appeal to this new voting population. And reform-minded women made their social priorities known by advocating for their issues in the public sphere. This had a huge impact on the national agenda, including child welfare, women’s health, access to education, divorce and inheritance equality, labor reform, and more.
Historian Robyn Muncy outlines the amendment’s tumultuous history and impact, and how American women of the 1920s “changed the meaning of womanhood.”
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Johanna Mendelson Forman: Tasting Cuba: History, Hospitality, and Food
Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associates
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang. As part of our Smithsonian Associates partnership program, our guest today, Johanna Mendelson Forman, is an expert on the relationship between food, history, culture and life. Johanna will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program, June 5, 2017, Washington, DC, at the Ripley Center, presenting on the subject of Tasting Cuba: History , Hospitality, and the Foods of Memory. A special note: following Johanna’s presentation on the evening of June 5, attendees will sample Cuban foods. Johanna maintains that we learn, we understand, we communicate, and solve conflict through the taste of food, and with the recent re-opening of Cuba, there is much to experience…
Johanna is a fascinating guest, and I’m certain you’ll love this interview. I learned a great deal from Johanna, who, over 20 years of experience, has become one of the leading voices on this new approach to the intersection of food, history, hospitality, culture and even conflict.
Please join me in welcoming Johanna Mendelson Forman to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living series. For tickets and more information, please check HERE
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American Eclipse: Scientific Rivals, Interview with David Baron
Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associates
"A total eclipse pulls back the curtain that is the daytime sky, exposing what is above our heads but unseen at any other time: the solar system. Suddenly, you perceive our blazing sun as never before, flanked by bright stars and planets."
David Baron, from the prologue to American Eclipse
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I’m your host Paul Vogelzang. As part of our Smithsonian Associates partnership program, our guest today, David Baron is a science journalist, broadcaster, and the author of American Eclipse: A Nation’s Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World.
David Baron is a journalist, author, and broadcaster who has spent his thirty-year career largely in public radio. He has worked as an environment correspondent for NPR, a science reporter for Boston's WBUR, and health and science editor for PRI’s The World.
In the course of his reporting, David has visited every continent and earned some of the top honors in journalism. These include the Lowell Thomas Award from the Overseas Press Club of America, the Alfred I. duPont Award from Columbia University, the National Academies Communications Award, and, on three occasions, the annual journalism prize from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
David’s written work has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Outside, Lonely Planet, and Reader’s Digest. His 2003 book, The Beast in the Garden, received the Colorado Book Award.
Please join me in welcoming David Baron to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living series. For tickets and more information, please check HERE:
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National Gallery of Art Renovation, Interview with Susan Wertheim & Harry Cooper
Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associates
In September, 2016, the National Gallery of Art’s East Building, which houses the modern art collection, reopened after three years of renovation. Along with the renovation of existing galleries and construction of new galleries and a roof terrace, there was a completely new configuration of the permanent collection.
The Washington Post says: "Although individually subtle, the changes to the East Building and the permanent collection together create a powerful new experience for visitors.”
On May 22, in Washington DC, at the Ripley Center Susan Wertheim, Harry Cooper, and Mark Leithauser will present on this fascinating building, it’s housed modern art, the blue rooster and much more.
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Pianist Robert Wyatt on Jerome Kern, the Godfather of American Musical Theater
Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associates
Our guest today, Robert Wyatt, an American music specialist, researcher and pianist, and presenter of the Smithsonian Associates event, Jerome Kern the godfather of American Musical Theater, says Jerome Kern did it all, and is where it all began…
Jerome Kern first began to get some real attention when his hits such as “Ol man River,” which you’re listening to now, sung by Paul Robeson, and Kern’s work with collaborators, Oscar Hammerstein, Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse, caught the music-loving public’s attention with musicals that successfully wedded Kern’s great music, lyrics, and libretto. Kern’s transformative work with musicals such as his famous musical play Showboat, famous for “Ol Man River,” (which you’re listening to now, sung by Paul Robeson) “Bill,” and “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man of Mine.” As part of our Smithsonian Associates series, today we speak to pianist and research expert, Robert Wyatt, about Jerome Kern the godfather of American Musical Theater.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Robert Wyatt, who’ll be presenting at the Ripley Center, Washington, DC, May 18, 2017.
The Manhattan Project: Visions of a Nuclear Future, Dr. Marty Sherwin
Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associates
In 1939, the world's scientific community began a desperate race against an imagined German project to unlock the process of splitting a uranium atom. Under a cloak of secrecy, the Manhattan Project—code name for the 1941 wartime initiative to develop nuclear weapons—began. The next year, a group of physicists produced the first nuclear chain reaction under the grandstands of Stagg Field at the University of Chicago. This success generated a renewed sense of urgency, and nuclear facilities were built at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Hanford, Washington, and Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Our guest today, Dr Martin J. Sherwin, professor of history at George Mason University explores the history and legacy of this world-changing mission. He is the author of Destroyed: Hiroshima and its Legacies, and co-author with Kai Bird of Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
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Scott Turow Interview: Artists' Rights
New Artist's Income, Voices In Jeopardy
Scott Turow is an active, well known artist's rights advocate, and someone who does much to balance the goals of a free society and balance the needs of content creators, and preserving artists' rights against the technology companies who hope to profit from looser copyright policies, to provide content more freely online.
…Scott quoted William Blake, the visionary artist and poet of the 18th Century who said, “[A] blight never does good to a tree, & if [the tree]. . .still bear fruit, let none say that the fruit was in consequence of the blight.” Creative drive can often withstand periods of blight; but as Blake says creativity is “not in consequence of the blight.”
An important subject from an important, respected guest. Please listen.
Scott Turow Interview: "Testimony"
Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associates
As part of our Smithsonian Associates partnership program, our guest today, Scott Turow, will be presenting his wide ranging subjects and expertise, including his new book, “Testimony,” May 18 Washington DC, at the Ridley Center.
For ticket information, please check our web site, or at smithsonianassociates.org
Of course, Scott needs little introduction. As an attorney and writer, Scott is the author of nine best-selling works of fiction, including his first novel Presumed Innocent (1987) His works of non-fiction include One L (1977) about his experience as a law student, which is still required reading for first yhear law students, 40 years after publication. His books have been translated into more than 25 languages, sold more than 30 million copies world-wide and have been adapted into a full length film and two television miniseries.
Scott continues to work part time as an attorney, devoting a substantial amount of time to pro bono matters.
As you’ll hear in our interviews, Scott is active in a number of charitable causes that promote literacy, education and legal rights. I first met Scott in his role as president of the Authors Guild, the nation's largest membership organization of professional writers. Scott continues to work on behalf of authors, artists and copyright protection.
Please join me in welcoming Scott Turow to the show today.
Enjoy!
TeloYears is a simple, accurate DNA test that lets you track your cellular age based on your telomere length. Will it work? Join me as I go through the test, and then share the results with you.
One of the greatest medical mysteries, IMO, is how and why we age? And, today, almost as important, what can we do about it?
Here on The Not Old Better Show we try and tell those stories, describe those changes, and chronicle all that will have a profound impact on health.
For example, recently, we were at the National Institutes of Health, where we interviewed Dr Tony Fauci, and Dr. Eric Green about DNA, “Drs Watson & Crick,” and life span. Certainly some of our conversation then was about this inverse of “Moore’s Law.” Where we as a society are spending more and more money on pharma products and getting less return. Industry and many in the medical profession are focusing on treating diseases rather than looking more closely at what is causing those diseases in the first place.
Ernest Hemingway: Author & SPY!
Interview Series with Nicholas Reynolds
Ernest Hemingway's military adventurism has been fairly well-documented over the years. But a new book by a former CIA intelligence officer and historian, Nicholas Reynolds, while doing research at the CIA Museum tells the little known story of Hemingway's secret life as a spy — both for the Americans and the Soviets.
CIA archivist, author Nicholas Reynolds discusses his new book, Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures. It describes Hemingway's relationship with Soviet intelligence today on The Not Old Better Show.
Please join me and check out this excellent, exciting interview with historian and author, Nicholas Reynolds.
Enjoy.
5 Tips for Better Sleep...Short Version
The Art of Living Series Presents 5 Tips for Better Sleep
I sleep well...but that got me thinking… 90 million Americans suffer from sleep deprivation, or insomnia every night. Busy schedules and never ending to-do lists make it easy to place a low priority on getting enough sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 60% of adults report feeling sleep deprived on a regular basis. Getting enough sleep and waking up feeling rested are as important as eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A good night’s rest helps us stay alert and think clearly the next day, and can reduce stress and depression. If you’re cutting back on sleep because you think you don’t need as much, or if anxiety about your job or the economy is causing insomnia, you could be doing more harm to your body than you realize.
I have 5 sleep strategies for you...
Join me at NotOld-Better.com for my 5 Strategies for Better Sleep.
5 Tips to Sleep Better
The Art of Living Series, The Not Old Better Show
Today is April 18. A day that serves as both excited government employee holiday, and day to keep only the most hearty of us from feeling overwhelmed, tired, and even sleepless. When you hear the phrase, ‘what keeps you up at night,” for me, it’s not much. Not even taxes. I’m old fashioned, believe in the system and pay, like everyone, and I sleep well, but It got me thinking… 90 million Americans suffer from sleep deprivation, or insomnia every night. Busy schedules and never ending to-do lists make it easy to place a low priority on getting enough sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 60% of adults report feeling sleep deprived on a regular basis. Getting enough sleep and waking up feeling rested are as important as eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A good night’s rest helps us stay alert and think clearly the next day, and can reduce stress and depression. If you’re cutting back on sleep because you think you don’t need as much, or if anxiety about your job or the economy is causing insomnia, you could be doing more harm to your body than you realize.
Long term sleep deprivation has been linked to a higher risk of the following:
- Heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes
- Being involved in a car accident due to slower reaction time
- Depression and substance abuse
- Inability to concentrate and pay attention
How much sleep is enough? Check out the show, and my 5 Tips for a Better Sleep.
5 Tips for Getting Your 55+ Age Body Ready for Spring
The Art of Grooming for Those 55 +...
The start of “Spring Begins” falls each year between Feb. 3 and Feb. 5, when the weather remains cold. The spring equinox arrives about 45 days later. At this time, the earth has absorbed enough heat that nature begins to show signs of life–insects start to move their wings and fish swim more actively under the ice. Like here in Virginia, it is still very cold outside…But, a warm spring breeze is coming our way.
Will you be ready for it? Will these bodies of ours be ready…our older, and better bodies for shorts, tank tops, and swim suits?
During the cold winter months, when I stay inside, I usually eat comfort food, and gain 4-5 pounds, as I have this winter. I love being outside, being physically active and getting exercise outdoors. What about you? Do you prefer the warm, or cold weather?
Regardless, as we transistion to the warm weather, from the cold winter, which still hasn’t bid adieu, at least here in Northern Virginia, we need to take extra care and pay attention to some tried and true basics, which for me, have been all done to nourish the body and mind.
A few months ago, I did this video of my “skin care regimen” and you all liked it over 100,000 times! So, I’m revisiting it, with a focus on spring prep, including skin care…
As part of our Grooming for the 50+ age Community, here are my tips for getting ready for Spring…
- Exfoliate by Dry brushing, as well as using the brush in the shower:Use soft brushes with natural animal hair in a circular motion on palms, calves, and thighs. This helps to release toxins, wakes up the senses, improve circulation, and make your skin glow. It also helps to remove dead skin cells and beautify and tone the skin. Use the right defoliant cream, too. Stay tuned for more on that subject.
- Comb your hair:Comb the hair with a good brush and use the brush to massage the scalp, from the top to the center-back of the head. You can also use the fingertips for a gentler massage.
- Exercise Program: move for 20 – 30 minutes, and try to sweat a bit. More than a bit. I say this as someone who sweats more than a bit! You’ll see a lot online about the HIIT program. Work your total body with HIIT, or high intensity interval training! This type of workout torches major calories while engaging multiple muscle groups at once, for some superpower sculpting.
- Eat better. Make your dinner “lean, clean and green.” Do the obvious: avoid fake sugar, low fat or traditional diet foods. What??!! Yes, avoid the “diet foods” as they have zero nutritional value. You want your skin glowing, and muscles to be tone…that comes from sweating and good fats, like avocado. fill your plate with delicious, nutrient-dense superfoods. Focus on enjoying your favorite greens — we love kale, spinach and Brussels sprouts — along with a serving of lean protein like chicken, salmon or tempeh.
And, lastly…
- Remember: Smile! It is one of the best things you can do, and offers both life enriching beauty, confidence and the physical act of smiling is really great for your entire body! Few people would argue that smiling is bad for you, but new research is showing just how many ways smiling is beneficial to your career and well-being. We know smiling can greatly improve your mood and reduce stress. Even better, your smile doesn’t have to be real, so you can fake it and still get the same results. Smiling doesn’t just benefit you on the inside. It also works to your advantage from the outside. A study from Penn State University found that people who smile appear to be more likeable, courteous. and even competent. This is reason enough to smile at every person you potentially want to do business with. Lifting those facial muscles into a smile is also contagious; if you smile and they smile, everyone in the room becomes a little happier. Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden concluded that frowning when looking at someone smiling is possible, but would be very difficult. Scientifically speaking, smiling more is a great thing for your life. It doesn’t cost you anything to do it and you can actually fake it and get the same big results. Your career might even take a turn for the better as productivity increases, your attention span and cognitive abilities are improved, and you exude competence everywhere you go. With all of the benefits above, who wouldn’t want to start smiling more? There’s magic in your smile…and each time you do so, you throw a little fee-good party in your brain, and throughout your body.
Who wouldn’t want these benefits?
Keep up with your spring training, treat your body with the right nutrition, right skin care, and the right smile, but remind yourself it’s OK not to be perfect.
With a nod to a very funny man, and sadness at his recent passing, Don Rickles, the King of Insult Comedy, says:
"You know, every night when I go out on stage, there's always one nagging fear in the back of my mind. I'm always afraid that somewhere out there, there is one person in the audience that I'm not going to offend!"
I mean no offense, and hope you all have a great spring, summer and are all getting better, as we get older.
Thanks!
RETURNING HOME:
HOW TIME WITH MY PARENTS CHANGED THE WAY I THINK ABOUT LIFE...
Traveling for everyone eventually comes to an end, or evolves into something different. It is said that what we can take from our travels enriches our lives and honors our experiences.
I’ll never look at my parents in the same way again...and I mean that in a good way.
This last month with my parents in California enriched me and added perspective and honor I have for my parents.
I just arrived home from California, after being away from my Virginia home for 30+days! It may not sound like a long time to some, but with everything going on, both there in California, and here in Virginia, it seemed like eons.
I have to say, this ‘homecoming’ was quite different from others I’ve had in my life.
This time it really seemed to mean something. Although I’ve traveled around the world many times for business and pleasure most of my life, coming home after this trip with my parents seems to be having a profound impact on me.
Thirty plus days away from my Virginia family will not only make you appreciate them more, but it will also make you appreciate the simple discoveries upon return:
- Returning to your own bed.
- Returning to cherished pets,
- And returning to the simple act of getting up early with Avery and making him eggs before he leaves for the day.
Gretchen usually does this, but she’s been stretched, too, and letting her sleep in some made sense and gave me a few more minutes with Avery.
How do you react to your return from being away? Simple re-entry, or not?
Please listen, and let us know: info@notold-better.com
The Beauty of Modesto Wisteria: A Feast for the Senses...
Including a Poem, written and read aloud by Author, Newspaper Columnist, Poet, VJ Vogelzang
The beautiful wisteria plant, fragrant and visually stunning, grows in Modesto, California, and on my recent visit there, I found a spectacular trellis with an enormous vine.
Wisteria is notable not only for its attractive, fragrant flowers, but also for its vigorous growth. The vine may grow 10 feet or more in one year, and can easily overwhelm nearby plants and structures. Heavy annual pruning is necessary to keep it in bounds. The vines become large and woody with age and need sturdy support. Flower colors include blue, red, lavender, and white, depending on the variety.
Wisteria vines climb by twining their stems either clockwise or counterclockwise round any available support. They can climb as high as 20m above the ground and spread out 10m laterally. The world's largest known Wisteria vine is in Sierra Madre, California, located not far from Los Angeles. This vine measures more than 1 acre (0.40 ha) in size and weighs over 250 tons. Planted in 1894, it is of the Chinese lavender variety.
But, Modesto, California has many beautiful wisteria vines growing, including a 45 year old vine at my parents home.
My mom, author, retired newspaper columnist, and poet, VJ Vogelzang, has written a lovely poem about her vine, which she reads to us.
Enjoy!
I Had To Put My Parent’s Sweet Little Dog Down
Caretaker Essay to My Parents, Pt 2 'Bailey'
So, my parents found out very recently that their sweet little dog, Bailey, had been urinating on a couple spots of an expensive “Persian rug.” The rug sits atop a new hardwood floor in their home, and the spots were directly adjacent to a very nice lo-boy cabinet. As happens, the pee, which had been accumulating for some time, and was strong in odor, but not to my parents. But, the pee had seeped under the lo-boy cabinet, and through the rug, soiling the hardwood floor, staining it and creating black mold along the flooring seams, all the way through to the sub floor! A terrible mess, and my parents were understandably angry.
Before my mom’s recent knee replacement surgery, she provided Bailey walks, regular potty time outside, etc. Since arriving, I’d begun that process, but Bailey had been doing this for months. The three of us had discussed options over the past few days, and I offered to take the dog home with me to Virginia when I leave – Bailey would get along great with our two dogs, who you’ve met recently in the “Celebrate Your Pet Day” video, at YouTube and at the Not Old Better site, and I have the time and money to help deal with this problem. They said “Oh, but dogs cost so much money - and three dogs are more expensive than two!” “And, Bailey will not make the trip.” Bailey is a dog my mom received from a friend, via her will, upon this friend’s death, and we think Bailey is 10 or 12 years old. At one point two nights ago, my parents said they would get Bailey checked at the vet for urinary problems before deciding anything.
The next morning, my mom, in tears, asked me to take Bailey, right then, to the vet to euthanize the dog. My mom explained that they asked a couple people if they were interested in taking her, but they weren't, the friends saying the pound would most likely euthanize a dog with urinary problems like this, and my mom is so overwhelmed with her own convalescence and care needs that Bailey wouldn’t and couldn’t be trained, given my mom’s limited ambulatory ability. Hearing this, I then phoned a long-time area friend, asking about ‘training.’ According to this friend, dogs can be trained to not soil indoors, but the reinforcement, after the trainer leaves is as important as the training, and in conversation with my mom, she just couldn’t conduct that post trainer training herself, and Bailey was not going to learn without that reinforcement, and that if there were the urinary issues, then she did not have much hope that the he would ever get better or stop the behavior, and so they decided to have him put to sleep.
A difficult subject, but a thoughtful show...please listen, and comment. What would you do?
Caretaker Essay to My Parents
The Not Old Better Show Reflections
I wish I could find any humor in taking care of my parents right now. I’m exhausted, and I think that’s part of it, but we’ve always had a great relationship and now I find that, because they both so desperately need my attention and care as they age (my mom is 87 and my dad 86), that’s it’s become about performing a caretaker role, and not so funny after all. But, there are dear sweet moments, and tough ones, too.
I'm not an only child and I have no siblings to assist, and share with, but ‘in the moment’ it’s me, whether counting out the dosage of medication, helping with clothing, bedding, washing, cooking, it’s all tough and not a lot of funny to be found. I’ve been at their home for 4 weeks now, and I wish I could find some humor. But, the duty of being a caregiver to an elderly parent is an important one, but can often be stressful, and maybe the “laughter is the best medicine approach” while the smart play, isn’t applicable in this instance.
Thanks.
Yoga As Lifestyle Medicine: Interview with Linda Stern Lang
Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associates
You can do yoga at any age -- really! It's just a matter of picking what type of yoga you do and working within your abilities.
It might even help you age better, keeping you flexible and building strength through low-impact moves. Our guest today, on The Not Old Better Show, Linda Stern Lang, will tell us all about the benefits of yoga as part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series. So, you may have heard that yoga can increase flexibility and strength, and even reduce baack pain and help with sleeping. And, if you think yoga too much, and you’re too late to the practice, Linda Stern Lang discusses the many modifications for every level, and gives us answers to these and other questions, as will the upcoming day long Smithsonian Associates Yoga seminar, which she, and many others are a part, 3/25/17.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Linda Stern Lang.
This program is SOLD out, and if you'd like to be placed on the waiting list, please dial: (202) 633-3030
Almond Blossoms of Central California
The Not Old Better Show Travel Series
I'm here in Northern California, specifically Modesto, where I grew up, visiting my parents, who are both pretty ill. But, I couldn't leave Modesto without giving you a glimpse into what is probably one the most beautiful sights in all of agriculture: almond blossoms.
After the first rains of the winter season, the California foothills start to turn green. By late March, wildflower displays are common, usually lasting into May. In the high elevation subalpine and alpine zones of the Sierra, the wildflower displays arrive in June and last through July or August.
Fall brings vibrant leaf displays especially in the aspen groves.This transformation starts in late September and lasts through much of October. All of these are sights well worth seeing at some point in your life and returning to again and again if possible.
But, for me, ranking right up there with the cherry blossoms in DC, closer to my parents home in Modesto, California , the orchards of the Central Valley put on their own extraordinary blossom show from the end of February through the beginning of March.
The best website available for blossom information, biking, bus and driving tours (you can ride your bike along these routes) is offered by the UC Cooperative Extension at:http://cemerced.ucanr.edu/Blossom_Tours_262/.
These tours are a great way to enjoy the beauty of our local outdoors in the early spring. Click HERE for more information.
Enjoy.
Sam Worthington, 'The Shack' Interview
The Not Old Better Show, Movies for Adults
Over the course of the last week, we’ve really had some great interviews, of course we’ve talked to star Octavia Spencer,…author, William Paul Young, who wrote the best selling novel, The Shack, that the movie is based on, actor Tim McGraw, and today, the last in our 'The Shack' series, actor Sam Worthington. Please check out the full complement of shows on the new movie, The Shack, at The Not Old Better Show, and today, a complete review of the movie.
The movie has inspiring messages about everything from seeking help/counsel to processing grief in a healthy way to the power of forgiveness. That said, the ideas related to God's role in people's lives will particularly resonate with Christians/those open to faith-based questions. I recommend the movie to my audience and specifically to people who are looking for a basic explanation of who the Trinity is; those looking to start a conversation about Christianity with their friends; people who enjoyed the bestselling novel.
And, now, After months of both anticipation and controversy, The Shack (based on William P. Young's 2007 bestseller) is a wonderful film. There are those who’ll find fault with it, but again, for those interested in starting a conversation about God, this is a great place to start.
Check out our interview, and go see 'The Shack'
Tim McGraw, 'The Shack' Interview
The Not Old Better Show, Movies for Adults
Over the course of the last week, we’ve really had some great interviews, of course we’ve talked to star Octavia Spencer,…author, William Paul Young, who wrote the best selling novel, The Shack, that the movie is based on, actor Sam Worthington, and of course star Tim McGraw. Please check out the full complement of shows on the new movie, The Shack, at The Not Old Better Show, and today, a complete review of the movie.
The movie has inspiring messages about everything from seeking help/counsel to processing grief in a healthy way to the power of forgiveness. That said, the ideas related to God's role in people's lives will particularly resonate with Christians/those open to faith-based questions. I recommend the movie to my audience and specifically to people who are looking for a basic explanation of who the Trinity is; those looking to start a conversation about Christianity with their friends; people who enjoyed the bestselling novel.
And, now, After months of both anticipation and controversy, The Shack (based on William P. Young's 2007 bestseller) is a wonderful film. There are those who’ll find fault with it, but again, for those interested in starting a conversation about God, this is a great place to start.
Check out our interview, and go see 'The Shack'
'The Shack' Movie Review
The Not Old Better Show, Movies for Adults
Over the course of the last week, we’ve really had some great interviews, of course we’ve talked to star Octavia Spencer,…author, William Paul Young, who wrote the best selling novel, The Shack, that the movie is based on, actor Sam Worthington, and of course star Tim McGraw. Please check out the full complement of shows on the new movie, The Shack, at The Not Old Better Show, and today, a complete review of the movie.
The movie has inspiring messages about everything from seeking help/counsel to processing grief in a healthy way to the power of forgiveness. That said, the ideas related to God's role in people's lives will particularly resonate with Christians/those open to faith-based questions. I recommend the movie to my audience and specifically to people who are looking for a basic explanation of who the Trinity is; those looking to start a conversation about Christianity with their friends; people who enjoyed the bestselling novel.
And, now, After months of both anticipation and controversy, The Shack (based on William P. Young's 2007 bestseller) is a wonderful film. There are those who’ll find fault with it, but again, for those interested in starting a conversation about God, this is a great place to start. And, here’s my review… Enjoy!
Smithsonian Associates Interview, Diane Rehm "On My Own"
Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associates
As a long time podcaster, and a long time fan, today’s guest is truly special to me, my audience, and to her over 3 million listeners. I’m speaking of course about Diane Rehm. Our guest today on The Not Old Better Show, Diane Rehm, is known for her work on issues of ethics, journalism integrity, issues surrounding the subject of a right to die or death with dignity, and many others. She is also known as “the class act of the radio talk world.”
She has interviewed prominent newsmakers, journalists, and authors including Barack Obama, former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, former Vice President Dick Cheney, former secretaries of state Colin Powell and Hillary Clinton, retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Nobel laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison, and actors Cate Blanchett and Kevin Spacey. And these are just a few of the interviews audiences have listened to over the years.
This woman’s contribution to the improvement of the quality of life in the death with dignity community has ranked her as “Washingtonian of the Year,’ and as “150 Most Influential People in Washington” by Washingtonian Magazine. In 2014, President Barack Obama presented her with the National Humanities Medal.
Two nights ago, March 1, 2017 she received the “2017 Lifetime Achievement Award” (watch Diane's excellent acceptance speech on CSPAN http://wpcf.org/lifetime-achievement-award/) from the Washington Press Club Foundation.
Known for her positive and motivational journalistic attitude, her acceptance speech for the award, (Link above) on NotOld-better.com. Her dynamic range of acquaintances, and she the fact that she possesses a sense of media integrity, propriety and fairness that knows few bounds, and we’ll be discussing her passion for this subject. Appearing as part of the Smithsonian Associates series, Diane Rehm will be at the Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, Washington DC, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (link to tickets below)
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Diane Rehm, who has again found her voice in her new book, On My Own, and, as she has always done, she speaks passionately and courageously about issues important to us all.
Enjoy. Tickets and more information can be found here, on the Smithsonian Associates web page: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/Tickets/Reserve.aspx?id=236714
Are the Cards Collapsing?: A “House of Cards” Season 5 Preview Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associates
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living Series, The Not Old Better Show presents, professor, attorney, author and lecturer, Stef Woods who will discuss the House of Cards, by episode and detail, where we can talk and learn about the House of Cards, during the upcoming Smithsonian Associates program, March 15, 2017, at the Ripley Center, Washington DC.
As fans eagerly look forward to marathon-watching the fifth season of the Netflix hit “House of Cards,” Stef Woods of American University looks at what might lie ahead for Frank and Claire Underwood. She analyzes the complex relationship between the often-unlikable power couple (Claire has pronounced “I’m done trying to win over people’s hearts. …We can work with fear.”), with an eye to whether their love for each other is stronger than their love for power, and if viewers are rooting for their success or their downfall.
Join us, for this excellent interview, and click here for Smithsonian Associates tickets to attend Stef Woods, Cards Collapsing program:
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/reserve.aspx?ID=236679&utm_source=TSAad&utm_medium=TSAsite&utm_campaign=TSAsite-internal&utm_content=TSAhp-4-house-of-cards
New Nintendo Switch Launch: What You Need To Know Now!
The Not Old Better Show Technology Showcase: Gaming & Aging
Today’s launch of the Nintendo Switch video game system means that console-quality gaming is no longer tethered exclusively to the living room TV. Nintendo Switch gives multigenerational 55+ age players their favorite games anytime, anywhere and with anyone.
Join us as we highlight the fun for all of us interested in Gaming & Aging.
Nintendo Switch Launch 55+ Age Gaming, with David Young
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
NINTENDO SWITCH
Nintendo is launching its new console, the Switch, tomorrow, 3/3/17. I was invited to the big Nintendo party in Washington DC, recently, where I interviewed Nintendo PR chief, David Young about the Nintendo Switch’s grand coming out party, where it’s not just the concept that and I got to see the games, in the bold light of day, and learned precious details about system itself. Nintendo is allowing hands-on Switch play by the press and public for the first time in a few events around the world.
Rumors have been swirling about what exactly the Switch event will reveal. The two biggest rumors regarding the Switch at present are that the system will cost around $299, and that it will debut with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as a launch title. But there are many more mysteries to solve, including what other games the system will launch with, what third party developers will contribute to the system and the more technical aspects of the console and its self-contained screen-controller.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW, RIGHT UP FRONT:
- Launches March, 2017, $299
- “edgy, millennial angled home/mobile hybrid
- 3 basic modes: TV Mode, Tabletop Mode, and Handheld Mode
- The “Joy-Cons” which control the games, are like next gen Wii remotes with advanced internal “rumble” haptics (explain) that can distinguish different sensations
- Battery life is 2.5 – 6.5 hours, depending on game, according to Nintendo
- According to Nintendo Director, Shinya Takahashi, the inspiration for the Switch dates to the 19th (this refers to Nintendo’s card making history, playing cards, and card games geared towards playing with other people)
- Core gamers are crucial to the Switch’s intial launch and marketing, but from there, core gamers, and others will help convey the appeal of the new games (1-2 Switch, e.g.) to a broader audience, and get them excited.
- To that end, audiences like my own, of 55+ age community, will be excited about Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to them, because Switch is partly an experiment to address certain cultural differences. As an example, kids playing with grandparents.
- One of the games I read about, which IMO, shows Nintendo’s commitment to the 55+ age, as well as to the notion of players working side by side, is the game Snipperclips. Could you describe this game, in terms of what you’re to accomplish, when playing with other people, and how the “Puzzle solving” aspect builds hand eye coordination, so important to 55+ age community. Plus, this is a very social game.
The event was spectacular and I spoke to Mario & Luigi, Nintendo representatives, Nintendo fans, families Here’s what some of them had to say about the game.
Interview with author, Wm. Paul Young: The Shack
New Movie Release Friday, April 3, 2017, "The Shack" Must See!
William Paul Young has said that he had writes primarily as a way to create unique gifts for his friends, until his wife repeatedly urged him to write something for their six children in order to put down in one place his perspectives on God and on the inner healing Young had experienced as an adult. The resulting manuscript, that later became The Shack, was intended only for his six kids and for a handful of close friends.
Now, The Shack is about to be released as a major motion picture. Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, author of The Shack, William Paul Young.
This film is excellent, and is MUST SEE viewing.
Enjoy!
Smithsonian Associates: Interview with Director, Fredie Adelman
What's Next: Smithsonian Associates Spring 2017. Daring To Be Modern
The years that followed World War I found the world fascinated by the new. It was an era marked by creativity, innovation, and excitement, fueled by new freedoms and a rush to embrace the modern.
How the 1920s shaped and defined that modernity—and the decade's lasting legacy—provides the focus of a series of Smithsonian Associates programs that extend from spring through fall 2017. Join us as we interview Smithsonian Associates Director, Fredie Adelman, for an exhilarating look at a decade that dared.
Enjoy!
Interview with Octavia Spencer: New Film, "The Shack" (3/2/17 wide release)
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
From the producer of Life of Pi, which I loved, and “The Blind side,” an all time favorite movie, I watched the Shack and have to tell you how much I enjoyed this movie.
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series is fortunate to interview the stars, and today we'll be speaking with Octavia Spencer, Academy Award winner (The Help), recently acclaimed role in "Hidden Figures," and many other excellent roles.
Enjoy!
Gluten: Cynthia Kupper, CEO, Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG)
Food & Travel Interview Series
Many Americans are considering cutting back on the amount of gluten in their diets or avoiding it altogether. In a recent poll, 30 percent of adults said they wanted to "cut down or be free of gluten."
There are many myths surrounding gluten, and the truth is that, for most people, a gluten free diet won’t provide a benefit.
Gluten is a protein found in many grains including wheat, rye and barley. It's found in most breads, cereals, pastas and many processed foods. People who have a condition called celiac disease develop an immune reaction to gluten that damages the intestine, and so they need to avoid the protein. About 1 percent of the population has celiac disease.
But, among the 55+ age community, diagnosis of celiac disease is on the rise, and is almost double over the general population.
You can eat a healthy diet without gluten, but you have to be very knowledgeable, and most people are unaware.
Our guest today, Cynthia Kupper is one very aware person about the subject of gluten. Cynthia Kupper is CEO of the Gluten Intolerance Group or GIG (gluten.org), one of the world’s foremost authorities on the subject of gluten, gluten diets, gluten contamination, and what the future holds for those of us trying to eat healthy, and trying to do it the right way.
Author, Brad Gooch, "Rumi's Secret: The Life of the Sufi Poet of Love"
Smithsonian Associates, Art Of Living
Brad Gooch is a poet, novelist, and biographer, and whose most recent book is Rumi's Secret: The Life of the Sufi Poet of Love. Among his previous ten books are: Smash Cut: A Memoir of Howard & Art & The 70s and the 80s; Flannery: A Life of Flannery O'Connor, which was a National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and a New York Times bestseller; and, City Poet: The Life and Times of Frank O'Hara; Brad Gooch has received a National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship, and a Furthermore grant in publishing from the J.M. Kaplan Fund. A professor of English at William Paterson University, Brad earned his PhD at Columbia University, and lives in New York City.
Author Brad Gooch appears live at the Ripley Center, Washington DC, Wednesday March 1, 2017. For more information, check out the web site, and please be aware that the event is sold out, but you can phone 202 633 3030 to be added to the wait list.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living series, we’re joined today via SKYPE on The Not Old Better Show by author, Brad Gooch. "Wait list" information, here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/reserve.aspx?id=236676
2017 National Love Your Pet Day, February 20.
Join Us as We Celebrate "Yarn Yoshi" & "Yarn Poochy," and Hasbro's New JoyForAll Golden Retriever.
In celebration of National Love Your Pet Day on Feb. 20,yarn Poochy and yarn Yoshi, from Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World, they offer tips about how to honor your adorable pets on this special day. And, for those in our audience who love to knit, and I know you’re out there, you can get your knit on and discover a handicraft world bursting at the seams with creativity, as you guide Yarn Yoshi or Yarn Poochy through clever side-scrolling games on Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World, this is agreat game for grandmas, granddads and grandkids of all ages J For Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Also, I want to mention, that while the Nintendo game is great, for a wonderful, real world, life like feel of a pet, if you live in a nursing home where pet allergens are a potential issue, check out Hasbro’s lifelike, “comfort golden retriever,” which is brand new. Emotional support, comfort, and companionship with realistic fur, and pet like sounds, the dog responds to petting and hugs, and is amazing, and no clean up! Check it out: joyforall.hasbro.com
Mark Twain Was Right!
Age: Mind Over Matter, and if You Don't Mind, It Doesn't Matter
As you listen, think about it... Wrinkles. Joint pain. Fatigue. Bla bla bla. Are these the only things you think of when you think about getting old? If so, then you’d better stop that. RIGHT now. That fact is, you’re not aging, you’re not, you’re getting better. And my podcast, The Not Old Better Show is for you: “Talk About Better." And, the time is now! They don’t say ‘time is of the essence’ for nothing, and age truly is nothing more than an issue of mind over matter…
…If you don’t mind , it doesn’t matter !
Sorry, let me step back a few paces. I’m Paul Vogelzang, host of The Not Old Better Show, and today I want to talk to you about something. If you’re a 55+ podcaster, grooming expert, music lover and technology buff, like me, you really have nothing to hide or regret and everything to look forward to. That’s exactly why I started “The Not Older Better Show”, to keep our spirits alive, entertained and encouraged. But, not JUST our spirits, our sleek physiques and faces too, as well as our booming relationships, money and health.
This is basically a show where I talk to fun, informative, innovative, smart and talented authors, actors, scientists, film makers, and many others that those of us aged 55+ will be able to relate to, enjoy and laugh along with. The shows aren’t too long, because I get to know our guests, so that you can, too. I spend time editing, and making sure the sound is great so you can hear and see everything the way it’s meant to be. But the thing is, all that stuff is how it’s supposed to be done, what matters most is that you’re entertained and learn something.
Convinced? If not – I’ve got over 100 shows now, and I’m certain you’ll find something pleasing, plus lots more to come. Please click on the following link today, to start enjoying our “Talk About Better” along with many new friends, who are not getting older, just becoming vintage classics! Thanks for watching!
Live, From 2017 CES, Michael Wolf
NOB Technology Power Hour Interview Series
We’re joined today by Michael Wolf. Mike is kind enough to catch up with us via his vantage point, live at 2017 CES. Michael Wolf is writer, host of The Smart Home Show, The Smart Kitchen Show, proprietor of the Technology.FM web portal of like-minded technologists thespoon.tech, with daily analysis and reporting about the smart kitchen and the food tech revolution, including personalized nutrition. Mike is also the founder of the annual event, The Smart Kitchen Summit (at smartkitchensummit.com) which, from the web site, “is the leading event dedicated to exploring the intersection of tech, food, design, and commerce in the connected kitchen."
Mike is covering 2017 CES, live from Las Vegas, featuring the latest in consumer electronics, connected cars, sports tech and more from the gathering of companies tiny and gigantic, all showing their products, especially those in the Smart Home, Smart Kitchen space, and of particular interest to The Not Old Better audience.
Via SKYPE, as he navigates the massive crowds at CES 2017, live, I want to welcome Michael Wolf to The Not Old Better Show.
Ultra Runner, Mark Cliggett, Pt. 2, Interview
Fitness Friday, Interview Series
Part 2, of 2,
In this, the second of 2 parts interview, we sit down with Mark Cliggett as he talks about favorite race locations, inspirational racers, and tips and resources to help you better understand this sport, and possibly give it a try, so that we in The Not Old Better audience can do to sort through some of the decisions to be made before taking on something like this sport.
You won't want to miss Mark's inspirational telling of racer Gunhild Swanson's race to the finish of the Western States Endurance Race! Truly remarkable.
Mark’s excellent blog, pointlenana.wordpress.com which we’ll link to from The Not Old Better post is a very detailed “journal” of events, Mark’s thoughts and planning, including some beautiful video and photography, which, courtesy of photographer, Scott Rokis, we’ll also add to the site.
Join me, live via SKYPE, in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Mark Cliggett. Enjoy.
Humorist, Author Debby Carroll
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Our guest today, published author and writer, humorist, grandmother, Debby Carroll, is sensing the wind’s gusts, and the “change that’s at hand,” and is taking a stand, having written an excellent article, published in The Huffington Post, titled, “Why 60 Is SOOO Not the New 40!”
From Grand Magazine, Huffington Post byliner, Debby Carroll is our guest today on the Not Old Better Show.
Debbie and I discuss the value of age, the importance of contentedness, and a new year list of how you can benefit.
Enjoy, and CLICK HERE for a free subscription to Grand Magazine for you, your family and loved ones.
Happy New Year! Gretchen Vogelzang & me: What's NEXT?
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Series
This is episode 70+ and the 6-month anniversary of The Not Old Better Show. I felt like doing something special to celebrate with you all, and since it’s New Years, it makes sense.
It just so happens that the anniversary was around the same time as my own anniversary… so I had a special guest interview me. My wife, Gretchen Vogelzang, has joined me, and we’ve turned the microphones around to talk about some things, give you a nice, nostalgic interview with Duke Fakir, of the Four Tops, and answer some questions about what’s next for The Not Old Better Show.
Enjoy!
The Meddler Movie Review
The Not Old Better Show, Movies for Adults
I watched the movie, “The Meddler” over the holiday and have to tell you this 2016 film, released quietly, now out everywhere online for rent, is wonderful. It is a poignant indie movie written by Lorene Scafaria, and Susan Sarandon plays Marnie, a widow still grieving the loss of her husband. He left his spouse with enough money so she'd never have to worry about much, if anything, financially, again, and so she packed up and moved to Los Angeles, to be close to her daughter. Pathologically close.
A great film for family, mom and daughter, son and mom, no sex scenes, and only one small car crash…just great characters and great acting.
Enjoy.
Hilarious World of Depression Interview with John Moe
The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series
Certainly, one of the things I love about hosting this show is the sharing I get to do with all of you. Today’s show falls in that category: something really great I’ve found, that I get to share with you, and with a twist: my hope is that you’ll then share with others. I say that, request it, actually, because of the help this can offer.
Our guest today is John Moe. John is host of the podcast: The Hilarious World of Depression.
Before you judge a book by its cover, wait until you hear more than just the title of the show. And, remember, this is entertaining, but it’s important stuff, so hang in…
John’s show is a show about clinical depression... with laughs. The Hilarious World of Depression is a podcast series of frank, moving, and, yes, funny conversations with top comedians who have dealt with this disease, hosted by our guest today, veteran humorist, comedy writer, former actor, and self described “comedy nerd,” public radio host John Moe.
John’s approach is to begin a conversation about depression around helping us as audienice, family members, teachers, and those of us who suffer from depression to learn how others have dealt with depression and managed to laugh along the way.
I say, “laugh,” emphasize the title of “Hilarious World of Depression,” spotlight on John’s comedy writing because John’s show looks at links between depression and comedy through conversations with nationally recognized comedians who share their struggles with mental illness of depression.
We’ll introduce John in just a second, but one final mention. It also bears noting that the show has a well respected health care partner. John likes to say, “The Hilarious World of Depression" is not medical treatment and should not be seen as a substitute for therapy or medication,” but the MakeItOk.org campaign, and the sponsor, Health Partners, are just that. “Show and Sponsor” remain fully autonomous, and “show and sponsor” are very separate, but you’ll hear during the interview, mention of a “depression pledge” available at MakeItOk.org. If you get a chance, sign the pledge.
This is a personal show for me, and I requested right up front that you consider sharing this with others. I hope you do. But, importantly, I also hope it’s is a chance to gain some insight, be entertained, have a few laughs, and realize that people with depression are not alone and that together, we can all feel a bit better.
Enjoy today’s show.
Ultra Runner, Mark Cliggett, Pt. 1, Interview
Fitness Friday, Interview Series
Part 1, of 2. In this, first of 2 parts interview, we sit down with Mark Cliggett as he talks about what UltraRunning is, and isn’t. For one thing, in the sport of Ultra Running, cutting corners doesn’t produce results, and while “results,” per se, are not always the goal, anything less than full commitment and devotion, really, to this sport, can lead to injury and, well, worse.
This is no exaggeration.
And, Mark Cliggett will tell us all about his training regimen, the rigor, why he competes, what we in The Not Old Better audience can do to sort through some of the decisions to be made before taking on something like this sport, including volunteering and where to do it.
Mark’s excellent blog, pointlenana.wordpress.com which we’ll link to from The Not Old Better post is a very detailed “journal” of events, Mark’s thoughts and planning, including some beautiful video and photography, which, courtesy of photographer, Scott Rokis, we’ll also add to the site.
Join me, live via SKYPE, in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Mark Cliggett. Enjoy.
Ultra Runner, Mark Cliggett, Pt. 1, Interview
Fitness Friday, Interview Series
Part 1, of 2. In this, first of 2 parts interview, we sit down with Mark Cliggett as he talks about what UltraRunning is, and isn’t. For one thing, in the sport of Ultra Running, cutting corners doesn’t produce results, and while “results,” per se, are not always the goal, anything less than full commitment and devotion, really, to this sport, can lead to injury and, well, worse.
This is no exaggeration.
And, Mark Cliggett will tell us all about his training regimen, the rigor, why he competes, what we in The Not Old Better audience can do to sort through some of the decisions to be made before taking on something like this sport, including volunteering and where to do it.
Mark’s excellent blog, pointlenana.wordpress.com which we’ll link to from The Not Old Better post is a very detailed “journal” of events, Mark’s thoughts and planning, including some beautiful video and photography, which, courtesy of photographer, Scott Rokis, we’ll also add to the site.
Join me, live via SKYPE, in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Mark Cliggett. Enjoy.
How Fat Works: The Inside Story...Video with Sylvia Tara, Ph.D
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art Of Living Series, please join us Thursday, January 5, 6:45 PM, Washington DC at the Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC, for a special presentation by Sylvia Tara, Ph.D, and author of the excellent new book, "The Secret Life."
TICKETS ARE HERE: smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/
Sylvia Tara holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from The University of California, San Diego and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
She was a healthcare management consultant with McKinsey & Company, and has worked for the world’s largest biotechnology companies.
After an extended battle with fat, Dr. Tara became fascinated with its resiliency and embarked on a mission to better understand it. This book is the culmination of years of research and interviews with physicians, patients and leading scientists. The Secret Life of Fat will forever change how you think about this misunderstood organ.
Please join us...
"Hidden Figures" Movie Review
The Not Old Better Show - Movies For Adults series
I saw Hidden Figures last night here in Washington, DC. I’ll tell you right up front, this is a superb film, excellent really, and judging from the audience reaction, those in the theater with me, we all agreed: lots of applause throughout, lots of audible gasps at parts, and lots of talent in the cast and production.
Most know the story by know, Hidden Figures tells a true story of a group of African-American women who worked at NASA to help launch several of NASA’s preeminent programs like Mercury Atlas, John Glenn’s Friendship 7, and other successful space missions.
At one point during the film, John Glenn says he only wants “numbers from Johnson,” and I thought how heroic Johnson, and the rest of the women are, and how important it is to recognize their contribution.
A wonderful family film, and perfect timing for the holidays, this is a story that needed to be told, and it’s told in a triumphant manner.
Go see Hidden Figures, I think you’ll agree with me and the audience last night, it is fantastic!
America's Money Answers Man, Jordan Goodman Interview: 2017 Ahead
Investments, Real Estate, Terrorism, and Health Insurance Under a Trump Administration
Jordan E. Goodman is “America’s Money Answers Man” and a nationally-recognized expert on personal finance. He is a regular guest on numerous radio and television call-in shows across the country, answering questions on personal financial topics, investments, global issues, politics, and other important events. He appears frequently on The View, Fox News Network, Fox Business Network, CNN, CNBC and CBS evening news.
Jordan Goodman is the author / co-author of 13 best-selling books on personal finance including Master Your Debt Fast Profits in Hard Times, Everyone’s Money Book, Master Your Money Type, Barron’s Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms and Barron’s Finance and Investment Handbook.
Join me in learning from Jordan Goodman about investments, real estate, terrorism and health insurance under a Trump administration.
Enjoy.
"Passengers" Real Science. Interview with Dr. John Bradford
Art Of Living Interview Series
The movie “Passengers” is about the very real possibility of traveling to a new home around another star, or known as an exoplanet. It’s fascinating to discover the real science behind that – to see how astronomers are discovering exoplanets and and finding ways that what we imagine could someday become a reality.”
Today's guest is Dr. John Bradford, and he's doing just that...Dr. Bradford's firm, "Spaceworks," based in Atlanta, Georgia, is an engineering firm focused on future space exploration technologies, and working on the film ‘Passengers’ about the movie’s depiction of exoplanets and human hibernation relate to current research and projects, and informing us of the realities behind some of the movie’s themes, and making this a reality.
This is a wonderful movie, based on "hard science," and exactly what we should be seeing. My congratulations to cast, crew, SONY, NASA, and Spaceworks, for an excellent film.
Enjoy.
'Passengers' Movie, Review & Interview with Chris Pratt & Jennifer Lawrence
Art Of Living Movie Review & Interview Series
Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt star in an exciting action-thriller about two passengers who are on a 120-year journey to another planet when their hibernation pods wake them 90 years too early. Over the last few days, we’ve talked to “Passenger's” cast, Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, as well as Dr John Bradford (coming up...) Pratt and Lawrence characters, Jim and Aurora, who are forced to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction as the ship teeters on the brink of collapse, with the lives of thousands of passengers in jeopardy.
I have to tell you, I loved the movie. Chris Pratt is excellent as the action star that he’s become and Jennifer Lawrence is a star. She is lovely, glamorous, yet down to earth and I’ll bet she has a great sense of humor as a person. As the movie unfolds, and Lawrence, in character as Aurora, comes to life, she surprised me and I could see the her sense of soul, rage, and awe.
The setting of the spaceship is fantastic and you have to see this behemoth of a ship to truly get the drama of this thing, but the lighting, music, you’re listening to some of it here, the CGI which is seamless and doesn’t overwhelm, at all. BTW, the robot vacuum cleaners and Michael Sheen’s character, Arthur, the bartending android, are fantastic. Again, Sheen, as Arthur must be seen: his smiling barkeep routine, slightly ironic, slightly mischievous, and a bit dirty minded is brilliant.
Personally, I love the “hard science” aspect of how the induced sleep is made to take over, and as I say, we’ll be talking to Dr John Bradford later today about the development of this technology, it’s role in the film and use in our world today. Like the movie, The Martian, and book of same name by Andy Weir, this element of what NASA research does, explaining the science through the use of it in Hollywood is welcome by me, and I love it, and I think you will, too.
Enjoy.
Career Pivot, Author, CEO, Marc Miller Interview
Founder, leader, CEO, author of CareerPivot, Marc Miller’s career has spanned 30+ years at IBM, thriving tech startups, a stint as a high school math teacher, a gig raising funds for the Jewish Community Center and, a near fatal bicycle accident that changed his perspective forever.
Throughout Marc’s wandering the proverbial career desert, often repeating the same mistakes over and over, Marc learned his most crucial lesson: Most people don’t really know what makes them happy at their core, what fulfills them. They pursue money, status, a skill set, all of which provide some level of satisfaction, but not contentment. People wind up feeling frustrated and trapped. Others have figured out what they need, but don’t know how to chart a course to get there.
Marc founded CareerPivot.com to help the baby boomer generation create successful and fulfilling professional lives. Marc’s books, his workshops, his speaking, resources, podcasts, and Marc’s stated strategy is to work with those of us “in the 2d half of life,” who want to change.
Join us as Marc Miller answers some excellent year end questions:
- Does the idea of career change overwhelm you?
- Do you feel trapped in your career?
- Do you fear it’s too late to make change?
Welcome to the show, Marc Miller.
'Collateral Beauty' Movie Review & Interview Helen Mirren & Will Smith
I just saw the new movie 'Collateral Beauty.' This movie is a fine, beautiful, caring, sweet, dramatic, yet comedic at times film that I wouldn't be surprised to see get award recognition in the coming weeks. Will Smith and the entire cast, of Helen Mirren, Edward Norton, Keira Knightly, Michael Pena, Naomie Harris (who won the Hollywood Film Award, Best Breakout Performance for her role in Collateral Beauty), Jacob Latimore, and Kate Winslet play their roles to perfection and all of them bring an interesting and relatable perspective to the film's narrative.
While the ending is heartwarming, the journey to get there is deep, meaningful, rocky at times (btw, just like life) so don't expect a happy go lucky film (again, just like life).
You may be aware of the plot, and if not, Will Smith plays Howard Inlet, a grieving and troubled New York advertising executive who’s forced to come to terms with a terrible tragedy. Howard begins writing letters to Love, to Time, and to Death as part of a therapeutic attempt to find meaning in the shadow of his own depression – only to find out that these perennial forces of nature are (apparently) willing to take the form of physical bodies and they speak with him directly. Howard’s friends, co-workers and colleagues, learn that he's been writing these letters to the abstract themes like death, love, and time. The last thing Howard expects is to come face to face with his cosmic pen pals, but with their help and his friends' support, maybe he can finally work through his grief.
There is no easy way to tackle death in cinema and if you are anything like Will Smith's character, you will have a difficult time dealing with the subject matter of losing someone close to you. What I can say is that Collateral Beauty is one of the better films at taking a difficult topic and making it into an enjoyable film without losing its message to cheesy clichés. The film, the cast, the gorgeous production all deliver on the promise of first rate film drama, moviegoers are in for a heart-tugging treat come Christmas. Just a word of caution, if you’ve watched any of the trailers, you’ve likely been choked up, imagine what the whole film might do.
See it…you’ll love it!
WaterAidAmerica.org Interview with Cecile Shrestha: A Cause Worth Considering...
Today’s show is special…and while all shows are special, we’re at or near the end of the year, and the holidays are upon us. We’ve done great shows this year, and recently been given great opportunities with great guests. Consider this show to be along those same lines…a great guest, and a great subject. Albeit, a tough, challenging, and almost taboo subject, but important. Also important this time of year is to give, without expectation.
Today’s guest, Cecile Shrestha, is director of philanthropy at non profit WaterAid. WaterAid needs your attention, and they deserve it. WaterAid ranks highly on charitynavigator.org , and is one of the world’s most efficient non profits, returning over 82% directly to programs, accountability and transparency, and their fine efforts. Consider, please a donation at this time of year to WaterAid.
But, please consider something else, too.
One person in three lacks access to adequate sanitation. The result is widespread death and disease – especially among children – and social marginalization. Women are particularly vulnerable. Poor sanitation exposes females to the risk of assault, and when schools cannot provide clean, safe toilets girls’ attendance drops.
Join me in welcoming to the show, Cecile Shrestha. Born and raised in Nepal, Cecile joined WaterAid in 2015, bringing over twelve years of experience in international development. At WaterAid, she manages key relationships with supporters, through events, outreach, and board development. Ms Shrestha has an M.A, and she is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of UCSD. Cecile’s work and her story are amazing.
Please consider a donation to WaterAid (at wateraid.org) on behalf of safe clean water for drinking and cleaning.
Sylvia Tara, The Secret Life of Fat, Interview
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art Of Living series, we are joined today by Sylvia Tara, who holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from The University of California, San Diego and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr Tara was a healthcare management consultant with McKinsey & Company, and has worked for the world’s largest biotechnology companies.
After an extended battle with fat, Dr. Tara became fascinated with its resiliency and embarked on a mission to better understand it. This book is the culmination of years of research and interviews with physicians, patients and leading scientists. The Secret Life of Fat will forever change how you think about this misunderstood organ.
Tickets to see Dr Tara, and hear about her new book are available at the Smithsonian Associates web site: smithsonianassociates.org
Enjoy.
New Movie "Passengers" NASA Exoplanets PSA
NASA & Sony Collaborate for New Film 'Passengers' to Space Station, & PSA
Two interesting bits of news today, coming from NASA, I thought you’d enjoy. The first, which is very cool, is that astronauts and other crewmembers on the International Space Station will get to watch the new science fiction movie, “Passengers,” while in orbit (you’re listening to some of the theme music from “Passengers” now).
Sony Pictures Entertainment announced today that it is working with NASA to send a digital version of the film to the orbiting laboratory. The movie centers on a massive spaceship carrying a group of humans on a 120-year-long journey to a distant planet, where they will make a new home. To survive the long trip, the passengers are placed in a hibernation state, but two people (Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence) wake up 90 years too early and are forced to cope with their new fate.
Of course, to help the International Space Station survive their long trip, Sony, generously has sent a digital version of “Passengers” up for their enjoyment. And, the other cool news from sony and NASA is that their as part of their collaboration, Pratt and Lawrence recorded a short video, PSA, discussing the real-world search for habitable exoplanets located elsewhere in the universe.
And, let’s listen to a bit of that PSA from Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, what they have to say about their latest film, Passengers, what scientists believe about habitable planets, NASA’s exploration for “new homes,” and encouraging us to start our own stellar voyage by going to NASA.gov.
Enjoy.
NOB Interview Tom Jennings, The Lost Tapes: Pearl Harbor
Today, December 7, 2016, is an important day to all, an important day to the Greatest Generation, and we’re going to do something a bit different with 2 “75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor” episodes. Our “memorial to memory” segments are inspiring and engaging. In our previous episode, we spoke with journalist Natalia V. Navarro. For this second segment, of the “75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor” memory, we are fortunate to be joined by journalist, Peabody Award winner, and executive producer of the new Smithsonian Channel series, “The Lost Tapes, Pearl Harbor,” Tom Jennings.
Jennings’ new program in The Lost Tapes series, Pearl Harbor is a documentary like no other. You have to hear athis interview, and then see the program. By concentrating on what people said and thought in 1941, this show aims to give some in-the-moment perspective on the “Day of Infamy.”
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Tom Jennings.
75th Anniv. of Pearl Harbor: Memorial at University of Arizona
Today, December 7, 2016, is an important day to all, an important day to the Greatest Generation, and we’re going to do something a bit different with 2 “75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor” episodes. Our “memorial to memory” segments are inspiring and engaging.
First up is journalist, Natalia V. Navarro. Natalia is a journalism student, in the accelerated Master’s degree program at University of Arizona. I caught up with Natalia after reading her wonderful article on the new memorial created at the University of Arizona, in tribute to the USS Arizona, which was dedicated just this last Sunday. Natalia’s excellent article, published in the Arizona Daily Star, and online at TucsonStar.com, offers an insider’s glimpse into the new memorial, and proudly begins with the line: “There’s a battleship on the University of Arizona Mall.” I love that line, and enjoyed my conversation with Natalia.
Welcome, Natalia V. Navarro to The Not Old Better Show.
'Loving' Movie Review, Art Of Living Series
Gretchen and I review the new movie, “Loving,” from Focus Features, which celebrates the real-life courage and commitment of an interracial couple, Richard and Mildred Loving, who married and then spent the next nine years fighting for the right to live as a family in their hometown. Their civil rights case, Loving v. Virginia, went all the way to the Supreme Court, which in 1967 reaffirmed the very foundation of the right to marry – and their love story has become an inspiration to couples ever since. Rated PG, and Gretchen and I give it 4 stars.
Enjoy.
"Soundbreaking" Series Interview with Joshua Bennett
Stories From The Cutting Edge of Recorded Music, from Music Today
If you’re watching the new series on PBS, “Soundbreaking” like we are in our house, you know this is something to behold. If not, well, either way, we’ve got a treat for you with today’s guest.
“Soundbreaking” is the brilliant, spanking new documentary from PBS in association with Sir George Martin, and is produced by Show Of Force. We’re joined today via SKYPE with Show Of Force executive and one of “Soundbreaking’s” producers, Joshua Bennett.
If you’re watching Soundbreaking, which is airing currently on PBS (check your local listings), you’ll agree, it is well worth it. There is something to be said for hearing that heavenly chorus of voices as the song “God Only Knows,” by the Beach Boys, or Neil Young’s voice on “Don’t Let it Bring You Down,” and Amy Winehouse, Sly Stone, Bonnie Raitt, Little Richard, Fleetwood Mac, the Staples Singers, or any of the other 160 musicians, and other music professionals, all of whom extol the music recording innovation tracing a sonic revolution.
The rare footage, the stories the artist’s tell, the music, and the never before seen creative process push along Soundbreaking’s story telling, emphasizing music’s ability to carry us back and forward at the same moment. Trust me when I tell you, you’ll never hear these songs the same way again!
Check PBS for the series, and each "Soundbreaking" episode will be made available for next-day digital purchase via multiple platforms including iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, Microsoft Movies & TV and Sony Interactive Entertainment. The series will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, November 29.
Enjoy!
Howard Jones, Keyboardist Extraordinaire Interview
Howard Jones is currently touring and will be in Leesburg, VA Nov 28, at the Tally Ho Theater. Tickets and information HERE.
We caught up with Howard recently and talked ELP, his gear, his music and what's next for the pioneer keyboard artist.
It was in 1983 that Howard Jones released his first single "New Song" in the UK. The expectation was that it might sell a few thousand copies and introduce his fresh new music to an unsuspecting world. The reality was quite different. The single steadily
climbed the UK chart to peak at No. 3. Then came the second single "What Is Love?" which reached No. 2, and then Things Can Only Get Better", and the classic "No One Is To Blame", which reached No. 1 in the U.S. singles chart.
Howard Jones, of course, is well-known for these and a series of colossal hit albums and 15 top-40 hit singles throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s. The British musician’s work also played a pioneering role in the introduction and acceptance of synthesizers and sequencers in pop and rock recordings and performances.
It would be easy for Jones to rest on his laurels and rely solely on performing his hits. However, that’s simply not an option for him. Still active, still engaged, highly creative, Howard Jones will be in Leesburg, VA Nov 28, at the Tally Ho Theater.
Travel Hacking 101: How To Travel Longer for Less
HoneyTrek, December 8, Smithsonian Associates: Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden Marion & Gustave Ring Auditorium 7th St & Independence Ave SW Metro: L'Enfant Plaza Tickets HERE.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art Of Living series, we are joined today by Mike and Anne Howard, of HoneyTrek.
After a decade working nine-to-five, Mike and Anne Howard decided that life is short and their bucket list was long . . . so they quit their jobs, rented out their apartment, and embarked on a trip around the world. Five years later, they are still at it—traveling across seven continents and more than 50 countries.
In a conversation rich with resources, the Howards—founders of the travel website HoneyTrek.com—share practical tips and industry trends illustrating how you can travel well for significantly less. The couple describe a more immersive and creative way to travel—where saving money is but one of the pleasurable benefits.
From frequent flyer tickets to free lodging, no-cost volunteering, and hidden-gem destinations, they point out ways you can transfer from the “tourist track” and move out as a globetrotter—on any budget.
For more from Mike and Anne, and HoneyTrek, and Travel Hacking, check out their presentation, December 8, 2016, Smithsonian Associates. Tickets and more details HERE.
Enjoy.
Veterans Day Appreciation Show, Music, Marines & Air Force
What does Veterans Day mean to me, a son and an uncle of 2 family members in the military?
Veterans Day - a time to pay tribute and honor those who serve, and those who’ve served, and are still with us. Remember, Veterans Day, and Memorial Day are different. Memorial Day is to reflect and remember those who lost lives in service to their country. Confusing the two or combining the two diminishes the importance of both. As we express our appreciation on Veterans Day, many will find ways to celebrate and remember the sacrifices made by those in uniform in a manner that’s personal. A Friend, Relative, or Neighbor who served comes to mind as we take a moment to reflect on what that person did to serve our Nation.
There’s actually a long line of those who served within my family tree and maybe yours too! Veterans Day means that we pause to remember those who came before us as well as those currently in uniform. Our rich history preserved by the stories they tell, which can be passed on from generation to generation. Many this week commented to me directly, or via social media their almost “shocked” reaction to our US presidential election. This veterans day, I want to thank all those who’ve served, and say, as many others have, how grateful I am for our hard fought freedoms, that include the democracy we cherish, and to have a chance to vote, good bad or indifferent.
Today, I honor my father, Roger Vogelzang, who was an United State Air Force Captain, and a USAF physician, during the Korean Conflict, some would call war, but which ended in a cease fire. My nephew, Wyatt Vogelzang is currently serving in the US Marine Corp.
To all Veterans – past, present, and future – I salute you, and thank you for your service.
The Pulse of Modern Medicine: Interview with NIH's Dr Anthony Fauci
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living series, we have the first in our “Pulse of Modern Medicine: Insights from NIH Experts,” programs.
This is a five part program designed to provide a unique glimpse into the efforts of the NIH. We’ll learn from NIH scientific and medical experts about what is currently “hot” in biomedical research, the science behind it, and most importantly, what it means to our health, the medical treatment we receive, today and in the future.
We’re joined today by Dr Anthony Fauci.
While many in our Not Old Better Show audience will know Dr Fauci, many Americans may never have heard of him, but his work affects tens of millions of people.
Dr Fauci is considered the United States top doctor when it comes to infectious diseases. He leads the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases team at the United States National Institutes of Health. There, Dr Fauci and his team investigate emerging diseases like Zika and Ebola. And, Dr Fauci also leads research into diseases HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria and allergies.
Dr. Fauci likes talking about science to the general public in a way they can understand, and in a way they can understand why it is important to support it. Welcome, Dr Anthony Fauci to The Not Old Better Show.
Enjoy.
Dr Arthur Lupia: Breaking Down, and "Unpacking" the 2016 Election, The Morning After...
The Not Old Better Show, Art Of Living Series
Welcome to the show, please, Dr Arthur Lupia. Dr Lupia has been with us previously, and was a big hit with audience, all over the globe. Dr Lupia has written an important book, titled: Un-Informed: Why People Seem to Know so Little about Politics, and What We Can Do About It?
As we record this interview today with Dr Arthur Lupia, the stock market is bouncing back, but was down. Pres. Obama, who to some, was going to be the agent of change to restore hope in America, is being replaced by Pres. Elect Donald Trump, who’s campaign material emphasized “Make America Great Again.”
Objectively, it’s important to understand some of this, what’s behind some of the results, what we can learn, and even consider is this a triumph of democracy, or the end of it?
Dr Arthur Lupia will help us understand some of that today…
Enjoy.
Taraji P. Henson, Actor/Author, "Around The Way Girl," Interview & Review
The Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living Series
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art Of Living series, I had the opportunity to attend actress, author Taraji P. Henson’s event, live at the Smithsonian's Baird Auditorium, in Washington, DC, Henson’s home town. As part of the program, all audience were given Taraji Henson’s new book, a memoir, “Around The Way Girl.”
I had a chance to speak to Taraji P. Henson for a few minutes just prior to the event when she described the book, her successful life in Hollywood , family, spirituality, and her sense of life as Cookie Lyon, the outrageous, wonderful, matriarch of the ambitious, dysfunctional family and music dynasty real person Henson plays on the hit TV series, “Empire,” a role that’s made her famous:
I asked Taraji Henson about the title of her book, and what that means to her.
Well the book is excellent, and it was great to meet Taraji Henson. Thanks to Smithsonian Associates. For more great programs from Smithsonian Associate, please click HERE.
Enjoy
Immersive Virtual Reality & Suicide Prevention, Part 2
This is Part 2 of our show about immersive virtual reality and suicide prevention.
My guests today on The Not Old Better Show are Dusty Wright, and he’s joined in his home studio via Skype, with colleagues, Director, Stephanie Riggs and Producer, Serena Belsby. Please note the links to everyone’s details, but it is an august group. Talented and respected.
Join us for a great show, tour de force, but, I must tell you, right at the outset, while this project is a powerful, brilliant application of VR, it is also the result of a tragic suicide. One the one hand, a thoughtful, inspired, and intelligent deployment of the virtual reality technology. And, on the other hand, a brutal, difficult subject which galvanized this team and their solution. This is a personal subject for me and my family, as well as many others. It’s important to discuss this, as hard as it may be.
As reminder, please check out The Not Old Better web site where you’ll find links to where you can go check out all the material, and how best to contribute and get involved. You can easily go directly to Sunchaser Entertainment sunchaserent.com and click “Donate.” Donations are tax deductible. Please check out part 2 of the interview with Dusty, Stephanie and Serena…
Please donate to our tax decutible "Fly" VR music video fund for suicide prevention & fighting depression!
Immersive Virtual Reality & Suicide Prevention, Part 1
My guests today on The Not Old Better Show are Dusty Wright, and he’s joined in his home studio via Skype, with colleagues, Director, Stephanie Riggs and Producer, Serena Belsby. Please note the links to everyone’s details, but it is an august group. Talented and respected.
Join us for a great show, tour de force, but, I must tell you, right at the outset, while this project is a powerful, brilliant application of VR, it is also the result of a tragic suicide. One the one hand, a thoughtful, inspired, and intelligent deployment of the virtual reality technology. And, on the other hand, a brutal, difficult subject which galvanized this team and their solution. This is a personal subject for me and my family, as well as many others. It’s important to discuss this, as hard as it may be.
As reminder, please check out The Not Old Better web site where you’ll find links to where you can go check out all the material, and how best to contribute and get involved. You can easily go directly to Sunchaser Entertainment sunchaserent.com and click “Donate.” Donations are tax deductible. Please check out part 2 of the interview with Dusty, Stephanie and Serena…
Please donate to our tax decutible "Fly" VR music video fund for suicide prevention & fighting depression!
Special Edition: Rob Kapilow, Pre Show Interview...
Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living Series, NOB
For this special edition, now our second conversation with “What Makes It Great,” composer, conductor, lecturer, music expert, Rob Kapilow, I caught up with him just before he went onstage at the Baird Auditorium, where he unlocked the secrets of master songwriter Harold Arlen.
This interview is a companion to our recent conversation with Rob, when we discussed the almost anonymous Arlen, whose vast songbook consists of more than 400 tunes such as Get Happy, Last Night When We Were Young, Stormy Weather, That Old Black Magic, and Over the Rainbow, which was voted the No. One song of the 20th century by the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The evening featured singers Michael Winther and Nikki Renee Daniels, both with steller voices, Broadway credits, and perfectly matched for the “Kapilow Versions,” of the music they sing, while Rob plays.
For more than a decade, Kapilow has brought the joys and wonder of music to audiences of all ages and backgrounds with his What Makes It Great? presentations, which dissect and examine the mysteries of music in terms everyone can grasp and appreciate.
Part One is an entertaining discussion displaying Kapilow’s astounding gift for observation and his animated teaching style.
Part Two features performances of the composition, and audience sing-alongs.
The evening concludes with Part Three, a spirited question-and-answer on the work.
We caught up with Rob to ask him a few questions, listen to a bit of pre show rehearsal music, and before the audience and it was a treat.
Enjoy.
The Pulse of Modern Medicine: Interview with NIH's Dr Eric Green
As part of our Smithsonian Associates Art of Living series, we have the first in our “Pulse of Modern Medicine: Insights from NIH Experts,” programs.
This is a five part program designed to provide a unique glimpse into the efforts of the NIH. We’ll learn from NIH scientific and medical experts about what is currently “hot” in biomedical research, the science behind it, and most importantly, what it means to our health, the medical treatment we receive, today and in the future.
We’re joined today by Dr. Eric Green. Dr. Eric Green, director of the NIH National Human Genome Research Institute, and contributes regularly to the site: Genome.gov.
Dr Green is known for his ability to demystify medicine, and you’ll get a sense today, from our conversation of his openness, candor, and ability to take the complex and make it coherent. Dr Green will discuss the challenges of harnessing genomic data to improve healthcare delivery, ways for the rest of us to gain knowledge and appreciation for this science, and how Dr Green and his NIH team are driving the way forward in realizing the dream of genomic data-driven healthcare.
Enjoy.
House of Cards Walking Tour of DC, Interview with Kathleen Bashian
Frank Underwood's Washington...
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is House of Cards Walking Tour expert, guide, and professor, Dr Kathleen Bashian.
You’ve seen that flashing opening sequence of House of Cards season after season, and we all know that theme music (here, generously supplied by musician Jesse Ahmann, an excellent cellist, and online at jesseahmann.net).
But, for those of us who binge on the Netflix program, and obsess over each episode and detail, we can walk the House of Cards Washington locations, on an excellent walking tour, lead by DC based guide, and House of Cards expert, Kathleen Bashian.
I had the pleasure of joining local historian Dr. Kathleen Bashian (web site HERE) for a 2 mile walking tour that covers a wide variety of Washington locations against which the Underwoods’ scheming, affairs of state, and affairs of a different kind play out. Along the way, she offers insights into the history and background of the locations in House of Cards to better appreciate some of the show’s memorable moments, and how their astute selection enhances the impact of its storylines and characters.
Next tour is Nov 5. Meet at the fountain on the West Front of Capitol (the location where presidential inaugurations take place); the tour concludes at Hill Country Barbeque Market.
The tour includes lunch.
Enjoy!
HeartScribe: 16 Year Old App Dev. Rohan Taneja, Interview
The internet can be intimidating for those not used to it, and when it comes to healthcare, while many potential advantages are available using the newest technology, there are still obstacles. Here on The Not Old Better Show we’ve talked a lot about the “age gap” that exists in the technology industry. The fact that most tech workers are young people, and that technology often appears to be designed for young people. And, we’ve established, and data supports this, that by 2030, approximately 20% of people in the US with be over 65. Maybe 20% doesn’t sound like a lot to you. Well, it happens to be about the same number of people in the US who own an iPhone today. Which of these two groups do you think Silicon Valley spends more time thinking about?
This seems unfortunate when you consider all of the things technology has to offer those of us 55+ in age. Thankfully, some of this, appears to be changing, and my guest today on The Not Old Better Show has created a smart, mobile tool to help gather and save our vital healthcare information, and do so simply and safely.
“When I first started developing the app I went to a few senior centers and I realized the buttons were not big enough; it was like every other app out there. Most of the other apps are really hard for people who are over 60 or over 70 to use, but this but this app is for heart failure patients, who are usually over 60. That was when I realized the app needed to be a lot more catered towards older people, so I made the buttons bigger I made everything a lot simpler. I took out some features that made it a bit too complex and were not really necessary. I had to make it really easy to use for the older population who have heart failure and other chronic conditions," says Rohan Taneja, 16, developer of the HeartScribe app. More information HERE, and you can find the app at Google Play (only, for the time being...iOS coming soon).
Enjoy...BTW, Rohan encourages feedback, so please provide any directly HERE.
The Not Old Better Show Interview series, Author Sheri Castle, The New Southern Garden Cookbook
Welcome to The Not Old Better Podcast. As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art Of Living series, our guest today is chef, author, cooking teacher, and public speaker, Sheri Castle. Ms. Castle, who hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, explores the rich history and heritage of the foodways of the Mountain South, a region whose cuisine—long overlooked or misunderstood—is riding the wave of new attention.
She looks at the wide variety of dishes that make use of quintessential mountain foodstuffs including corn, beans, wild greens, potatoes, sorghum, apples, biscuits, game, and freshwater fish. She introduces iconic Appalachian foods such as leather britches beans, dried-apple stack cake, chocolate gravy, candy roaster squash, and righteous skillet cornbread.
Join Sheri, and Smithsonian Associates, Nov. 3, 2016, Ripley Auditorium, Washington DC, for Sheri Castle's presentation, titled “Shuck beans, stack cake, and chocolate gravy.”
Enjoy.
The Not Old Better Show Interview series, Author Mike Massimino, "Spaceman," (full length version)
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is Astronaut Mike Massimino. Mike's new book, "Spaceman: An Astronaut's Unlikely Journey To Unlock The Secrets of the Universe" is wonderful, and in this, extended interview, Mike talks a lot about the book, but about himself as astronaut, survivor, and teacher, as well as his sense of awe about Planet Earth. This interview is a companion to our previous book review of Mike's book, with all new material, discussion and comments.
Massimino talks about preparing for life in space, and some of his interesting moments on this planet and far above it. The nerdy science of TV’s Big Bang Theory (where Mike played himself on several episodes) is worlds away from breathtaking adventures in outer space, where the immensity of the universe alters perceptions of reality. He tells a compelling story about following a dream and what having the “right stuff” really means—at NASA, in space, and in life.
Give a listen to today’s show, featuring a very interesting subject, and told by a very interesting person with great science, passion and experience!
Enjoy.
The Not Old Better Show Interview series, Rob Kapilow, What Makes It Great, Smithsonian Associates
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is composer, performer, podcaster, radio show host, and music expert, Rob Kapilow. Rob is well known for so many things, but his “What Makes It Great” series is perhaps a “go to” resource on music. There’s “FamilyMusick,” for kids, and Rob is well known for his “Polar Express,” “Green Eggs & Hamadeus,” and his vocal score companion, “Dr Suess’ Gertrude McFuzz,” Kapilow’s “Citypieces,” with communities, and places in history, including his work with the Blackfeet tribe titled, “Summer Sun, Winter Moon” are stunning. Just a lot of brilliant work.
Rob's new ebook, "What Makes It Great, Enhanced Edition," is out now, too, and can be found HERE.
Rob, along with a group accompanying him, will share music from Harold Arlen, who wrote over 500 songs, many, many well known, but Arlen himself isn’t so well known. None other than George Gershwin called him “the most original of all of us,” he won an Oscar, and had many hits, and yet he’s largely unfamiliar to many of us. Any fan of the Great American Songbook could hum a few bars of "Over the Rainbow," "Stormy Weather" or "That Old Black Magic" without having to think too hard. And yet, the composer of those songs remains little known. His songs are so alive that many major singers, including Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and even George Harrison, here singing “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.”
All that changes Sunday night, October 30, when Rob Kapilow will be presenting “What Makes It Great,” (I think I counted 21 seasons of “What Makes It Great,”) in Washington DC, at the Baird Auditorium, and the program begins at 6 PM, sharp. I’ll be there. Those who know Rob, know of his work, and know of his 21 seasons of “What Makes In Great” on NPR, agree that Rob is a born teacher, a motivational speaker, and game show host, all rolled into one,” according to the Boston Globe. Audiences agree. Join Rob and guests on Oct. 30, 2016, for Smithsonian Associates series, co-presented by Washington Performing Arts, and tickets are HERE.
Enjoy.
The Not Old Better Show Interview series, Kathryn Johnson, Write a Novel in a Month, Smithsonian Associates
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is writer, educator, blogger, and mentor, Kathryn Johnson. Kathryn is well known for so many things, but her own writing, which we’ll touch on today on the Not Old Better Show.
Kathryn is teaching the day long course, from Smithsonian Associates, “Write a Novel in a Month," October 29, 2016, Ripley Center, Washington DC. You can find out more HERE, at smithsonianassociates.org
Kathryn teaches as The Writer’s Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and is the author of more than 40 published novels. You can learn more about Kathryn at her web site HERE.
Bring your pad, and pen, or a fully charged laptop, and get ready to write your novel, during Write a Novel a Month. My math tells me, based on the average size of a novel at 50,000 words, that is about 1600 words each day!
Enjoy.
The Not Old Better Show Interview series, Dr Sarah Shomstein, Brain Scientist, Smithsonian Associates
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Dr. Sarah Shomstein. Dr Shomstein will appear at the Ripley Center, Oct. 19, 2016, and will be speaking on the subject of "The Brain in a Digital Age."
Born in the Kiev, Russia, now the Ukraine, Sarah Shomstein is an Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, and Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Program, at the George Washington University. Her research interests are focused on investigating the neural mechanisms of attentional selection by combining both behavioral and neuroimaging techniques in normals as well as brain damaged populations. In her spare time she plays squash, skis, scuba dives, travels, attends art exhibits, and perfects her photography skills.
According to Shomstein, because the brain isn’t able to process the amount of information coming at us all at once, it has developed a way to select a subset of information for further processing. The critical question, she says, is how the brain chooses what to process first and what to process next. She addresses the science behind that question and suggests ways we might enhance the brain’s ability to keep us focused. So pay attention!
Give a listen to today’s show, featuring a very interesting subject, and told by a very interesting person with great science, passion and research by her side!
Enjoy.
The Not Old Better Show Interview series, Author Mike Massimino, "Spaceman," at Smithsonian
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Astronaut Mike Massimino. Mike Massimino has authored the recent book, “Spaceman: An Astronaut’s Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe."
Massimino, a 6-foot-3, blue-collar kid from Long Island with poor eyesight and a fear of heights is not what you'd call a surefire bet for the space program. But Mike Massimino is no ordinary guy. He was an astronaut with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and is the veteran of two NASA space flights: STS-109, aboard space shuttle Columbia in March 2002, and STS-125, aboard space shuttle Atlantis in May 2009. His final mission was to repair the Hubble Space Telescope in 2009.
Massimino talks about preparing for life in space, and some of his interesting moments on this planet and far above it. The nerdy science of TV’s Big Bang Theory (where Mike played himself on several episodes) is worlds away from breathtaking adventures in outer space, where the immensity of the universe alters perceptions of reality. He tells a compelling story about following a dream and what having the “right stuff” really means—at NASA, in space, and in life. Give a listen to today’s show, featuring a very interesting subject, and told by a very interesting person with great science, passion and experience!
Enjoy.
Smithsonian's Grand Opening of National Museum of African American History & Culture...
Renowned Ballet Dance, Lauren Anderson's Toe Shoes Enshrined...
The Not Old Better Show celebrates the Grand Opening of the National Museum of African American History & Culture.
Renowned ballet dancer, Lauren Anderson, has her ballet toe shoes enshrined and featured in our video.
Enjoy.
The Not Old - Better Show Interview series, Author Jodi Picoult at Smithsonian
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is Jodi Picoult. Jodi Picoult, the best-selling author of 26 novels, is one of the most popular fiction writers today, but that doesn’t mean her books are easy reads. Picoult has addressed some tough topics in her novels, including the death penalty, stem-cell research, and child abuse, among others.
She prepares for each book with extensive research, sometimes investigating medical, scientific, and ethical issues. Her newest novel,Small Great Things follows an African American nurse who clashes with the white supremacist parents of a critically ill newborn—a confrontation that moves from the delivery room into the courtroom. (the title refers to MLK quote: “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things that are great.” )
Jodi will be at the Baird Auditorium, Washington, DC, Oct. 26, and tickets, including Jodi’s new book, Small, Great, Things, are available at the Smithsonian Associates ticket web site: HERE.
Enjoy.
The Not Old - Better Show Interview series: Chef Kwame Onwuachi, Top Chef, & Guest Lecturer, Smithsonian Associates.
As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, our guest today on the Not Old Better Show is chef Kwame Onwuachi. Born in the Bronx and trained in classical French cuisine at the Culinary Institute of America, Kwame Onwuachi works as the Executive Chef of The Shaw Bijou in Washington, D.C. His interest in food was sparked by his mother who operated a catering company while he was growing up. Kwame started his own catering company at the age of 20 before working in some highly regarded restaurants including New York's Eleven Madison Park and Per Se. He has traveled the world learning different types of cuisines and cultures and worked on oil rigs, specifically “Deepwater Horizon,” which is a very interesting story! His philosophy on cooking can best be defined as telling a story through food. Kwame was also a contestant on Top Chef. Give a listen to today’s show, featuring a very interesting man, with a great story and a great future.
Please note: Chef Kwame Onwuachi will be appearing at the Ripley Auditorium, Washington DC, Oct. 24, 2016. However, the event is currently SOLD OUT. If you are interested in being placed on the "waiting list," please call Smithsonian Associates: 202 633 3030
The Not Old Better Show Interview Series: Weird Al Yankovic Concert.
Weird Al Yankovic has outlasted, and in some cases outsold, the artists whose songs he's parodied.
Weird Al has been the king of parody for 30 years. He's won three Grammys and he's released his 14th album. It's called "Mandatory Fun." Weird Al Yankovic joins me from his 2016 summer tour.
Join me for our concert review and interview with Weird Al.
Enjoy.
THE NOT OLD BETTER SHOW MOVIE REVIEW & INTERVIEW: "EIGHT DAYS A WEEK, THE TOURING YEARS," FROM RON HOWARD...
Just when you thought you knew everything there was to know about the Beatles, Ron Howard has uncovered new things about the Fab Four for the upcoming documentary, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week -- The Touring Years.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Movie Review and Interview: Ron Howard, and his new film, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years.
The film traces John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr from 1962-1966 during the years that they became a phenomenon. Ron Howard was a kid at the time, playing Opie on The Andy Griffith Show, and he (like everyone else in our Not Old Better audience) found himself swept up in Beatlemania.
Howard watched as the Beatles debuted on Ed Sullivan, toured the US, and eventually decided touring wasn’t the band wanted to do.
The Beatles, whether performing live, or on their recordings, never held anything back. They had no reason to. But, The Beatles, due to increasing pressure of touring, had many reasons to cease live concert performances. While we can still see “The Cute One” who’s out touring now, and of course Ringo is still with us, but for those of us not able to ever see them together live, this film in its audio brilliance, along with mesmerizing video footage recreates that magic, and it’s guaranteed to raise a big smile on your face and well worth the price of admission.
Enjoy!
MOVIES FOR ADULTS: "SULLY" MOVIE REVIEW
The new film, “Sully,” is many things. A wonderful story, for one, but also a term used to identify or describe a person who has gone beyond the impossible to save your ass, or the ass of others. According to the Urban Dictionary, a “Sully” is at minimum a situation so bad that a complete hat trick was never in the cards, and with an outcome or accomplishment so improbable, that it just never happens.
Pilot Chesley Sullenberger's wild ride started when he landed a US Airways jet plop-solid perfect onto the icy surface of the Hudson River on Jan. 15, 2009 saving all 155 passengers on board. Fame has followed ever since, and Sullenberger's nickname, "Sully," is now this one-word phrase for coolness in a crisis.
He's a hero to a nation in need of a hero, and taxi cab drivers, hotel managers, and bar keeps all recognize him in their midst and heap praise on him.
And, just as the nation needs a hero, the real heroes in the film, and in real life are the honest, hard working Americans everywhere: the police, fire, safety, rescue and first responders, but importantly the flight crew themselves.
In the film, “Sully,” out this week, seven and a half years after Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger successfully landed a damaged US Airways jet in the Hudson River shortly after takeoff from La Guardia Airport, this “Miracle on the Hudson” is retold through Captain Sullenberger’s honest, responsible, humble eyes.
I loved this movie, and think you will, too. Enjoy.
SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES FALL COURSES, INTERVIEW WITH REBECCA ROBERTS, PROGRAM COORDINATOR, EP 2.
Welcome to our inaugural, 2 part episode of Smithsonian Associates Events, on The Not Old Better Show. This is part 2 of the series. Thank you for listening. I want to invite you to subscribe to these great, free podcasts on iTunes, Google Play, and at all the Smithsonian Associates social media sites, like Facebook, and Twitter.
And, at the SmithsonianAssociates.org, you can find out more, become a member, and sign up for eAlerts with special offers and pre sale notices. Give it a try, I think you’ll love it.
Smithsonian Associates is the largest museum-based education program in the world—and produces vibrant educational and cultural programming inspired by the Smithsonian’s research, collections and exhibitions. The programs are designed to be entertaining, informative, eclectic, and insightful. Each year more than 750 individual programs are presented to spark creativity and excite learning in people of all ages in the Washington, D.C., area and across the country.
Smithsonian Associates brings the Smithsonian to life through seminars, performances, lectures, studio arts classes and local and regional study tours, as well as many engaging programs for children, including performances, museum sleepovers and summer day camps.
This fall’s program includes over 70 courses and workshops, with over 1/3 making their Smithsonian debut.
Check it out: SmithsonianAssociates.org
SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES FALL COURSES, INTERVIEW WITH REBECCA ROBERTS, PROGRAM COORDINATOR, EP 1.
Welcome to our inaugural, 2 part episode of Smithsonian Associates Events, on The Not Old Better Show. Thank you for listening. I want to invite you to subscribe to these great, free podcasts on iTunes, Google Play, and at all the Smithsonian Associates social media sites, like Facebook, and Twitter.
At the SmithsonianAssociates.org web site you can find out more, become a member, and sign up for eAlerts with special offers and pre sale notices. Give it a try, I think you’ll love it.
Smithsonian Associates is the largest museum-based education program in the world—and produces vibrant educational and cultural programming inspired by the Smithsonian’s research, collections and exhibitions. The programs are designed to be entertaining, informative, eclectic, and insightful. Each year more than 750 individual programs are presented to spark creativity and excite learning in people of all ages in the Washington, D.C., area and across the country.
Smithsonian Associates brings the Smithsonian to life through seminars, performances, lectures, studio arts classes and local and regional study tours, as well as many engaging programs for children, including performances, museum sleepovers and summer day camps.
This fall’s program includes over 70 courses and workshops, with over 1/3 making their Smithsonian debut.
Check it out: SmithsonianAssociates.org
INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR CAPTAIN CHESLEY "SULLY" SULLENBERGER, OF THE BOOK, "HIGHEST DUTY," & SUBJECT OF THE FILM, "SULLY," STARRING TOM HANKS.
THE NOT OLD BETTER SHOW INTERVIEW SERIES.
Sully is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed and co-produced by Clint Eastwood and written by Todd Komarnicki, about the US Airways Flight 1549 and Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, based on the autobiography Highest Duty by Sullenberger and Jeffrey Zaslow. The film stars Tom Hanks as Sullenberger, with Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Anna Gunn, Autumn Reeser, Holt McCallany, Jamey Sheridan and Jerry Ferrara in supporting roles. The film will be released by Warner Bros. in conventional and IMAX theatres on September 9, 2016.
On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger, then aged 57, glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career.
Join me today for a conversation with Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the author of Highest Duty, and subject of the new film, "Sully," from Warner Bros., opening 9/9/16 nationwide.
SMITHSONOIAN ASSOCIATES: FALL PREVIEW, INTERVIEW WITH REBECCA ROBERTS
Welcome to our inaugural episode of Smithsonian Associates Events, on The Not Old Better Show. Thank you for listening. I want to invite you to subscribe to these great, free podcasts on iTunes, Google Play, and at the Smithsonian Associates web site, and where you can hear all these episodes. And, at the Smithsonian Associates web site, that’s SmithsonianAssociates.org, you can find out more, become a member, and sign up for eAlerts with special offers and pre sale notices. Give it a try, I think you’ll love it.
Smithsonian Associates is the largest museum-based education program in the world—and produces vibrant educational and cultural programming inspired by the Smithsonian’s research, collections and exhibitions. The programs are designed to be entertaining, informative, eclectic, and insightful. Each year more than 750 individual programs are presented to spark creativity and excite learning in people of all ages in the Washington, D.C., area and across the country.
Smithsonian Associates brings the Smithsonian to life through seminars, performances, lectures, studio arts classes and local and regional study tours, as well as many engaging programs for children, including performances, museum sleepovers and summer day camps.
This fall’s program includes over 70 courses and workshops, with over 1/3 making their Smithsonian debut.
VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR HEATHER GREEN:
TO CATCH A CAT, HOW THREE STRAY KITTENS RESCUED ME
With a busy career at BusinessWeek Magazine, at the height of her professional life, and at a dizzying time in the internet economy, Heather Green made a rather arbitrary decision that changed her life.
This decision tapped into her urge to help, get involved, act. As a journalist, that was a natural urge. But this was more. Because rescuing the three kittens and finding them homes got Heather involved within a community of neighbor's, new friends in the rescue community in the area, and others who cared as she did. Heather started creating real roots and a feeling of belonging—something she hadn’t had for a big part of her life growing up as a military brat who moved every two years.
Is this what life is all about? Certainly it is part of it, and the questions Heather began to answer provide answers to us all.
Part of the new Not Old Better series on "Art of Living," you'll love this interview and the book. Enjoy.
21 and counting. I’ll take all comers!
Michael Phelps won his 21st gold medal, and 23 medals overall, had some wonderful TV time last night. Touching images of Michael and his mom,
- mom and michael in the photog frenzy,
- his new baby “Boomer,” and fiancé, Nicole Johsnon…but, in all honesty,
Some of the shots of Michael, ahead of the races, as he mentally prepped are the best. We all know that Olympian athletes are very intense. But famous Olympian, Michael Phelps, and his staring intensity is making the internet giggle with delight, because his intimidation face towards rival Chad le Clos is absolutely amazing!
Let’s look at some of those, along with commentary from the twitterverse
- The 23-time Olympic medal winner had shot South Africa's Chad le Clos a death stare ahead of the event as the swimmers prepared for the race
- Phelps, wearing his Team USA warm up suit before he entered the pool, looked furious as he waited for the race: had his game face on!
- Old rivals, Phelps shot Chad leClos that death stare
- Oh my God that cupping is serious business,' one Twitter user joked as they posted a photo of Phelps as Darth Maul
- HeHateMe said: When You finally Know The Power of the Dark Side
- Mason Waugh transformed Phelps into a young Darth Vader and joked: “I have studied you, and found nothing but weakness.”
- Phelps’ furious stare appears to set the South African’s hair on fire
- One social media user compared Phelps’ to a petulant child who didn’t get his Pepsi
- One sports fan poked fun at the fact that Phelps was sitting inside the arena with the hook up on his jacket: “when you think it’s gonna rain so you wear your raincoat but then it doesn’t rain
- Dana Schwartz jokingly puts Phelps’ angry game face down to the fact that he was unable to get coconut milk at Starbucks Coffee
- “Possessed By Satan” nuff said
- A speech bubble jokes that LeClos has never heard of Harambe, the 17 year old silverback gorilla who was shot and killed at Cincinatti Zoo after a child fell into his enclosure
- Phelps matches Grump cat
- You should Not Mess With Me, or as Yoda: Mess With Me, You should Not!
All in all, great results from Phelps. Go USA, and more to come. Bring em on!
Heather Green, To Catch a Cat: Author Interview
New Book: To Catch A Cat: How Three Stray Kittens Rescued Me
Heather Green is a freelance writer. An award-winning journalist, she wrote about technology for Businessweek. Her first book, To Catch a Cat, is a memoir published by Penguin (July 2016), and it's not what you think.
In my interview with Heather, she says: "From saving three wild cats in my boyfriend's backyard. That experience taught me so much about connection--to a community, to myself, and to my boyfriend."
Please join me and Gretchen Vogelzang, former long time MommyCast & MommyCast Latina founder and podcasters, as we chat with Heather Green about her life, her redemption and what she learned about how the people you need find you when you’re doing something that matters to you.
The Not Old Better Show, "Movies for Adults," Movie Review: "Jason Bourne."
"Jason Bourne." The character was created by Robert Ludlum who wrote a series of "Bourne" novels. Bourne is a CIA assassin who goes rogue after losing and regaining his memory in the first book of the series, "The Bourne Identity."
Matt Damon played Bourne in the hit film adaptation and went on to make two sequels, "The Bourne Supremacy" and "The Bourne Ultimatum" with director Paul Greengrass. Now nine years after "Ultimatum," Damon and Greengrass have returned with "Jason Bourne."
Even those who have never seen the movies know the name - secret agent Jason Bourne, a human wrecking machine played by Matt Damon.
As he claims, Bourne remembers everything—or at least, he thinks he does. With this restored knowledge he criss-crosses the globe, piecing together the new bits that have come to light. At the same time the fugitive is being hunted by another government trained asset played by Vincent Cassel with an ax to grind.
As such, this newest instalment of the Bourne movies offers an exciting script and plenty of action to keep you engaged. As a fan of the franchise from the beginning, I enjoyed learning more about Bourne’s shrouded backstory. (Not to worry… no spoilers here). Moving at a fast pace, with lots of connections to recent world events, the movie brings a feeling of reality to the screen—rather than just entertainment.
for those who have followed Jason Bourne’s journey since the first release back in 2002, it is nice that this 2016 script finally answers some of those elusive questions that have nagged us. Watching Damon return to his iconic role will also be gratifying for anyone who loves the world of spy-craft.
Directed by Paul Greengrass. Starring Matt Damon, Alicia Vikander, Tommy Lee Jones, and Julia Stiles, and featuring music by HiFinesse.
OUR NEWEST SHOW FROM NOT OLD BETTER: MUSIC TODAY
Happy Bday Mick Jagger, a new dad!
Mick Jagger is 73!
As the lead singer of the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger has become a rock legend for his gritty, blues-influenced songs and charismatic stage presence. Born Michael Phillip Jagger on July 26, 1943, in Dartford, England, Mick Jagger, the lead singer of the Rolling Stones, has become a rock legend, delighting fans for more than four decades. Leaving the London School of Economics to start a band with Keith Richards, Jagger took the Rolling Stones to the top of the music world with major hits like "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," "Angie" and "Miss You," propelling the band and himself to a status unknown by most performers. The oldest son of a teacher and a homemaker, Jagger was a good student and popular among his classmates. He developed an interest in American blues and R&B music at an early age and got his first guitar at 14. As a teenager, Jagger started collecting blues records from the likes of Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. He and his friend Dick Taylor soon started a band together called Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys with Jagger as its singer.
In 1960, Jagger was accepted to the London School of Economics. He lived at home and commuted into the city to attend classes. Also working on his band, Jagger soon added a new member, guitarist Keith Richards. The two had known each other growing up in Dartford. Exploring London's emerging blues scene together, Jagger and Richards spent some time at the Ealing Club. There they saw Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated play and were wowed by guitarist Brian Jones, who made guest appearances with the group. After a while, Jagger also appeared as a guest vocalist with Blues Incorporated.
Jagger is a father of seven children. He has a daughter with actress Marsha Hunt. Jagger was married to Bianca Perez Moreno de Macias, with whom he has a daughter.
In 1990, Jagger wed longtime girlfriend, model Jerry Hall. They had four children together.
In July 2016, news broke that Jagger was going to be a father again at the age of 73. Happy birthday, Mick.
Enjoy this archival video interview with Mick and Stones.
Dr. Arthur Lupia, Author Intervew: Uniformed: WHY PEOPLE KNOW SO LITTLE ABOUT POLITICS AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT
“Voter ignorance is notorious and well-documented, but merely throwing more facts at voters is not enough. In this capstone work, political scientist Arthur Lupia synthesizes years of work with scientists and educators in all arenas to figure out how to increase issue competence among voters.”
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang.
Citizens appear to know very little about politics and government. When asked simple questions on these topics, millions of people give incorrect answers. “Who is your US senator, or, who holds the majority in the house of representatives.” Often voters give no answers at all to these and other civics questions. Given this state of affairs, it is not surprising that experts often deride the public for its ignorance and low voter turnout.
Our guest expert today is Dr. Arthur Lupia is the Hal R. Varian Collegiate Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan. He serves on advisory boards for several science communication endeavors, including the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education at the National Academy of Science and Climate Central. He is also Chair of the American Political Science Association Task Force on Improving Public Engagement, and despite all that’s available on line and elsewhere, Dr Lupia will tell us how to cut through.
We have a lagging interest in politics. At least some of us do. But, during this election season, it means a great deal to be informed and Dr. Lupia will share with our Not Old Better audience what’s going on and what he means by “un-informed.”
Please join me in welcoming Arthur Lupia, Ph D, to the Not Old Better Show.
THE NOT OLD - BETTER SHOW EXPLAINS POKEMON GO
It’s a phenomenon, actually. The new game, Pokemon Go, literally has everyone up, off the couch, out of their seats, and playing this game. I’m talking EVERYONE.
We’ll get to the game in a second, but the new Pokemon Go game from Nintendo has finally figured out how to get us to move! And, that’s big for our generation. But, because our generation of 50+ individuals aren’t yet so savvy about Pokemon Go, we'll check out the new game, offer some tips, explanation and what this means to us across generations.
LIVE LONG, DIE SHORT:
A GUIDE FOR AUTHENTIC HEALTH & SUCCESSFUL AGING
Dr. Roger Landry, President of Masterpiece Living, is the author of Live Long Die Short: A Guide for Authentic Health and Successful Aging. With a rich, conversational style, Live Long, Die Short gives us a deeper understanding of what it takes to be authentically healthy, of the profound negative effects of modern day stress, and our need to nurture all aspects of our magnificent human nature.
Dr Landry is a preventive medicine physician who specializes in empowering older adults to take control of their own aging. He is a nationally known speaker on successful aging, and has keynoted and presented at local, state and national conferences on aging.
Dr Landry is a lecturer, researcher and consultant, he has written extensively and is frequently called upon as a media expert on the topic of successful aging.
Please join me in welcoming Roger Landry, MD, to the Not Old Better Show.
Author, Seth Harwood, "Everyone Pays" Interview
Seth Harwood is here today. Seth, as always, is a welcome surprise! Seth’s newest book, “Everyone Pays,” is a fun, fast paced, crime, Noir, page turner and Seth admits to the good news for listeners of The Not Old Better Show, this book is a true thriller, so cover the ears of youngsters, as it’s NSFMV!
Seth Harwood received an MFA in fiction from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and went on to build a large readership for his first novel, JACK WAKES UP, by serializing it as a free audiobook online. Harwood’s novels and stories have been downloaded over one million times, and Seth actively engages in online and offline promotion of his writing because the publishing industry has changed so much, and Seth confirms a new, secret project! Enjoy.
LED ZEPPELIN ON TRIAL FOR CHORD THEFT: WHO OWNS THE CHORDS???
"Stairway to Heaven" is considered one of the most widely heard compositions in rock history and is the signature song of Led Zeppelin. Jimmy Page said the song “crystallized the essence of the band.” Well, the band is accused of stealing the opening chords for their 1971 hit from another song.
That song, "Taurus," written in 1967 by the band Spirit are similar enough to let a jury decide whether Plant and Page were liable for copyright infringement.
Attorney Larry Iser, Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump & Aldisert, who is not connected with the Led Zeppelin case, but specializes in the area of intellectual property law, and routinely advises his clients on matters concerning copyright, fair-use, clearances, and right of publicity. Larry Iser has represented the Beatles and Michael Jackson, Jackson Browne, and Crosby Stills and Nash.
Mr Iser is well published on the subject of copyright infringement and just yesterday, June 16, 2016 wrote in Forbes: 'Hamilton' And Copyright: Lin-Manuel Miranda Had His Eyes On Music History.'
JOHN ELDER ROBISON, AUTHOR, NYT BEST SELLER, SWITCHED ON
WELCOME TO THE NOT OLD BETTER SHOW, I’M YOUR HOST, PAUL VOGELZANG.
As someone with autism spectrum disorder, John Elder Robison knows what it's like to feel emotionally removed from situations. John, author of the NYT best selling memoir, Switched On explains to me that there's this emotional language you're missing. There are stories in people's eyes. There are messages.
John Robison didn't fully understand what they meant until he received transcranial magnetic stimulation, TMS, a noninvasive procedure in which areas of the brain are stimulated with electromagnetic fields to alter its circuitry. By introducing current to the brain, doctors can probe the function of certain parts of the brain and we can even modify how different parts of the brain work.
Using transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, doctors hoped to activate neurological pathways in his brain that would deepen his emotional intelligence. John learned much, and has been giving back ever since.
Please join me in welcoming The Not Old Better Show, John Elder Robison, author of the NYT best selling memoir, “Switched On.”
Judy Collins & Ari Hest Interview: Silver Skies Blue
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, and I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang.
Earl Nightingale, a recording artist, writer and radio personality said:
“Never give up on a dream because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.”
That phrase truly encapsulates my guests today. Judy Collins, who The New York Times has dubbed “The Ageless Wild Angel of Pop,” and singer, songwriter Ari Hest. Of course the audience of The Not Old Better Show, and the world, knows Judy Collins. Judy’s ethereal, stunning voice has informed our lives since 1967. That was when her classic album, Wildflowers, zoomed up the album charts with her Top 10 hit single, the Joni Mitchell-penned “Both Sides Now.” Ari Hest is, of course, newer to the scene, but over 15 years has established himself as an innovative, creative, “do it all” recording artist. Ari has released 8 albums, and over the course of a year, Ari wrote, recorded and released a new song every Monday, for his brilliantly artistic, imaginative project entitled “52.” Every week for a year, releasing a new song, and on Mondays, no less. You can find out more about that project at Ari’s web site, AriHest.com.
As audience of The Not Old Better Show you know that I spoke to Judy Collins not too long ago about her most recent tour, so it was with giddy frisson that I approached the assignment of speaking with Judy Collins again just now about her new album with Ari Hest, “Silver Skies Blue,” and how wonderful this album is, with the great variety of music, and her process of finding exciting projects.
The album, again, “Silver Skies Blue,” features new music written by Judy Collins and Ari Hest, and is out now, available everywhere you can buy music, including Amazon and iTunes, and you’ll hear more from the album during today’s interview. Ari Hest is one of Judy’s favorite singer songwriters, and the two have appeared on stage together, reuniting for Judy’s “Strangers Again” album, and now in true collaborative form, for “Silver Skies Blue.”
Still on stage, Judy Collins and her new musical partner Ari Hest are now in the midst of a national tour. Of course you can find out more about the tour, Judy’s music and her social media expertise at JudyCollins.com, but please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Judy Collins and Ari Hest.
Trial By Fire...Tribute to Journey Interview
On June 4th, 2016, Trial By Fire, the Journey Tribute Band is appearing at the Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg, Virginia, 8:30 PM. This is a wonderful interview with Ernie Shepherd, lead singer, Trial By Fire, and a wonderful family, all ages, G-rated event!
Amazing at it seems today, but in 1996, arena rock superstars Journey put the band back together to record their tenth studio album, Trial by Fire. Shortly after the release of this reunion album lead singer and signature voice, Steve Perry injured himself while training for what was to be a high energy road show. With Steve Perry unable to perform, the Trial by Fire tour became "the tour that never happened". Imagine if Steve Perry had never injured himself on that fateful day. What would the Trial by Fire tour look like?
Flash forward to the present. TRIAL BY FIRE is born out of the hearts of five seasoned North Carolina - based musicians who have decided to answer that question. It is their vision to bring that 1996 tour to Journey fans across the country… to embrace the sound and visuals of the Steve Perry era of Journey.
Prepare to let TRIAL BY FIRE take you back to an earlier day when lighters were held high, and you couldn't help but sing along to such powerful choruses as “Don’t Stop Believin’”, “Wheel in the Sky”, “Lights”, "Separate Ways" and "Faithfully"
Join me for the excellent story of the band, and wonderful interview with lead singer, Ernie Shepherd!
SMARTER FASTER BETTER: The new book by NYT investigative journalist, Charles Duhigg
My guest today is Charles Duhigg, and in this segment of The Not Old Better Show we’ll talk the Pulitzer Prize Winning author, New York Times investigative reporter, about his new book, “Smarter Faster Better.” In the book, Charles Duhigg talks about motivation, goal setting and decision making – and why some people get so much done. As always, here on The Not Old Better Show, we’ll focus on how those in the 50+ age community can learn, hone, refine our skill set, despite some of the economic forces thrown our way.
Charles Duhigg’s newest book called “Smarter Faster Better” explores the science of productivity. Being busy is not the same as being productive. In fact, that's an important distinction, particularly now, today, as it is easier and easier to be busy, and that does not mean that you're necessarily becoming more productive. The most productive people, in fact, often understand that distinction and they go out of their way to try and not be busy, but to do the things that actually matter. For the Not Old Better audience, we’ll learn this science of productivity and how to succeed with less stress and struggle.
Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times and the author of The Power of Habit. Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter for The New York Times and the author of The Power of Habit. He is a winner of the National Academies of Sciences, National Journalism, and George Polk awards. A graduate of Harvard Business School and Yale College, he lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.
One of the book’s best stories is of the creative process around the hit Disney movie “Frozen,” and how the movie, which almost didn’t happen, ultimately came together because Disney found the right creative process. Creativity and productive creativity is about having the right process in place, a creative process that helps people understand how to take the ideas that they know are real and meaningful and to use them in new ways.
It’s a wonderful book, and we’ll put an excerpt to “Smarter Faster Better” in the notes for you, courtesy of Random House and Charles Duhigg. You'll find a great resource on how to build a better "to do" list on Charles' web page: CharlesDuhigg.com
If you enjoyed this episode with Charles Duhigg, of The Not Old – Better Show, please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes. For more information about The Not Old Better Show, please find us at NotOld-Better.com.
Please join me in welcoming Charles Duhigg.
Paul Steinberg, MD., Cancer Survivor, Author of "A Salamander's Tale." Interview
My guest today is Dr Paul Steinberg. Dr Steinberg has written an important book, “A Salamander’s Tale,” which is an unexpected, refreshing, often very funny memoir about his long journey with cancer and how he not only solved the case of keeping himself alive, despite recommendations from the medical community to proceed with surgical castration, but of living better. Today’s show will be especially important for men, and the women who love them, here on The Not Old Better Show.
Thousands of men are coping with prostate cancer every year, and some people are losing their lives to it. Can you imagine if you're a 35-year-old doctor and you're told that you have advanced prostate cancer, an aggressive prostate cancer. What would you do? Well, one doctor who got that diagnosis more than 30 years ago, fought back and he fought back in a big way. He is now one of our nation's longest living cancer, prostate cancer survivors, and he's written a really wonderful book about his journey. It's called "A Salamander's Tale," and it's a play on words, and we're going to find out how.
Throughout his fight with prostate cancer, Paul Steinberg was forced to take two simultaneous journeys. The first was to transition from doctor to patient and surrender his physical health to a medical establishment he knew from firsthand knowledge would be using approaches that would be outdated within a few years. The second was a spiritual journey. His search for a higher meaning in his life sent him as far as walking over hot coals with Tony Robbins.
Using the salamander as his role model, Steinberg, a college-health and sports psychiatrist, takes a look at the evolution of the regenerative capabilities of cold-blooded vertebrates like the salamander and at what we as humans have lost and gained in our warm-bloodedness. Dr Steinberg also discusses how prostate cancer evolves, and how prostate cancer changes with our age?
With wit and humor, Steinberg tackles lust and sex, and ultimately time and death and the gods. Having lived longer than virtually anyone else with metastatic prostate cancer, he uses his knowledge as a doctor and experience as a patient to provide a story of endurance and perseverance, weaving a tale of grace, regeneration, and redemption—just not the kind of regeneration and redemption that he or anyone else would expect.
You can find out more about Dr Steinberg, his journey, and his thoughts about life, happiness, and living a full life at http://paulsteinbergmd.com One of the fascinating components of the web site is the “cancer timeline,” and each step of Paul’s amazing journey.
Grammy Award winner, Suzy Bogguss has been recording music for over 25 years, and fans of The Not Old Better Show will appreciate Suzy’s musical roots, her great outlook on life, and her beautiful voice.
From her earliest years growing up in Aledo, Illinois, Suzy Bogguss loved music. She joined the church choir at age five, played the piano and drums, and bought her first 12-string with the money she earned from babysitting. She moved to Nashville in the mid-'80s and paid the bills by singing demos by day and performing three nights a week at a local rib joint. Now, more than a dozen albums later, 2 million copies sold of your first three albums, and awards ranging from the Academy of Country Music's Top New Female Vocalist of 1989 to a Horizon Award given by the Country Music Association to a Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album.
Rolling Stone says of Suzy’s album “Lucky,” The 26 Albums of 2014 You Probably Didn't But Really Should Hear “Lucky” is Suzy’s latest, which was recorded with her husband, songwriter and esteemed recording engineer Doug Crider.
The album “Lucky” honors legendary songwriter Merle Haggard, includes favorites such as “Silver Wings”, “Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down”, and “Today I Started Loving You Again," and singing these songs in a live setting is a passion of Suzy’s.
Suzy’s fans have been listening to her now for a quarter century, while others first clued into her recent, independently released albums, "American Folk Songbook," "Sweet Danger" and "Swing." Some of Suzy’s fans — 964, in fact — contributed money to make and promote "Lucky" through a Kickstarter campaign, and the entire project was funded through fan support.
You can find out more about Suzy, her music, and her upcoming tour schedule at suzybogguss.com
Interview with Renowned Singer/Songwriter/Artist, Judy Collins
Welcome to the Not Old Better Show. Today, I talk to the incomparable, Judy Collins. Judy Collins is appearing live at the Tally Ho Theater, in Leesburg Virginia, Friday night May 13. Other upcoming tour dates are available on her web site, judycollins.com
We all know Judy from the Crosby Stills & Nash hit, “Suite Judy Blue Eyes,” and she is certainly a favorite of our audience, and someone who’s beautiful soprano voice transcends most music styles, genres and the test of time, making her “not old, but truly better.” One of the leading singers of the 1960s and 1970s, Judy Collins was born on May 1 (my birthday, too). She grew up in Denver, Colorado, where she began studying classical piano at the age of 5. In her teens, Collins turned to folk music. She scored her first commercial hit in 1967 with the iconic Joni Mitchell song, "Both Sides Now.” Which is playing now. In our interview today, among the many subjects Judy talks about is her early recording career with Elektra Records, what she learned and how it influenced the rest of her work.
Unlike Joan Baez, who she was frequently compared, she used her classical music training to evolve into being a singer of art songs and show tunes, sometimes employing semi-classical arrangements.
After her public debut at age 13 as a classical pianist, July Collins continued to make her mark. She's recorded more than 40 albums, using her lifelong love of the guitar and a broad range of material—from folk and pop to standards and her own compositions. Known for her clear, crisp soprano voice. Both Pete Seeger and Woodie Guthrie are influences, and Judy recorded one of her very first hits, a song by Pete Seeger, Turn, Turn, Turn, which you’ll hear.
Judy Collins is famous for her versions of songs by Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, Blood Sweat & Tears, and Judy’s version of the moving “Send in The Clowns,” by Steven Sondheim, from the musical, A Little Night Music, is among my favorite songs of all time. The song earned her a Grammy nomination and Sondheim took home the award for Song of the Year. Her recording of the song hit the charts twice, first in 1975 and then in 1977.
She's also written two memoirs, a children's book and a novel and is an accomplished painter, actress, filmmaker and record label head. In 1969, Collins made her stage debut appearing in a New York City revival of Peer Gynt (pear gint) with Stacy Keach and Olympia Dukakis. She later made other appearances on television, including guest spots on The Muppet Show and Sesame Street. Working behind the camera, Collins produced and co-directed the 1974 documentary Antonia: A Portrait of the Woman about her former piano teacher. The film received an Academy Award nomination.
Collins is a longtime social activist for causes that include UNICEF, suicide prevention, and artist’s rights.
Judy Collins has been a champion for equal rights for women and civil rights. During the 1960s and 1970s, Collins appeared at numerous protests calling for the end of the Vietnam War. She also helped African Americans register to vote in the South.
After four decades, she still records and tours. Now in her seventies, Collins continues to pursue her creative passions, including as a published author. She established her own label, Wildflower Records, in 2000 to release her own music and to support the work of the other artists. Through Wildflower, Collins put out 2010's Paradise, which features appearances by Stephen Stills and Joan Baez.
Collins maintains a heavy tour schedule, playing more than 80 dates per year. She is also popular on the lecture circuit, giving talks about mental health issues and suicide prevention.Her latest project is a unique duets album titled Strangers Again, on Judy Collins’ own Wildflower label, available on Amazon.
Please join me and special guest, Judy Collins.
Interview with New Yorker Magazine cartoonist, Roz Chast author of "Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?"
My guest today is New Yorker Magazine cartoonist, Roz Chast. I’ve seen her speak here in Washington DC, and on May 13, Chast will appear in Reston, Virginia to discuss her graphic memoir, “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?”
As an only child, Roz Chast found herself as the sole caretaker for her parents, George and Elizabeth Chast, when they reached old age. As she cared for her parents, and following her father’s death, it became clear Chast wanted to, and needed to tell their story.
If you’ve never seen Roz Chast, but have seen her cartoons, you might imagine her to be one of the cartoons she so ably draws: frizzy hair, frazzled demeanor, eyes crossed, with exclamation points swirling around her head inside the cartoon bubble she’s drawn for her clever one liner response. But, the real life Roz Chast is a lovely, generous, sincere, funny, observer of life, which she depicts brilliantly in her cartoons.
After talking with her for this interview for nearly an hour, even more appealing aspects of her personality are revealed: for one, she has many comic voices.
As you’ll hear in today’s wonderful interview, many of Roz’ impressions sound like she’s poking fun at her very challenging up-brining, as only child of quirky parents, when in reality she’s very nobly caring for her parents at a time when they truly needed her.
Roz very much personalized our interview and conversation, asking about me, my parents, my father’s illness and my own children. And, unlike, other interviewees, who want to portray themselves, themselves, and oh, by the way, themselves, Roz genuinely cares about the connection, which likely deepens her understanding of her touching, and hilarious cartoons.
Roz Chast's cartoons exude warmth and whimsy, but often share more in common with the dark humor of cartoonists like Charles Addams or Gahan Wilson than they do with "Peanuts." I mention that my own parents owned the Charles Addams book “Monster Rally,” which I loved, and apparently influenced Roz, too.
When she broke into a regular gig as a cartoonist for The New Yorker magazine in the 1970s, at age 23, she had already cultivated the eccentricities that became the hallmark of her work. As proof, an adult Chast drew a cartoon that shows a woman holding what is clearly a very “war torn” oven mit, saying to her mom, “Mom, what is it with this oven mit? It’’s from year one!” “It’s disgusting! It’s all burnt and cruddy. And, it’s got patches on it! Oh my god, these patches come from a skirt I made 40 years ago in Home Ec! Directing her comments to her mother, at the sink, washing dishes, she says, “Please let me buy you a new over mit.” Without missing a beat or in this case, a frame, her mom replies, “Why waste your money? That one still works.”
Chast has illustrated more than 800 cartoons for The New Yorker, as well as a number of books. Her book, “Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?,” is a New York Times best seller and a National Book Award Finalist, and is a sharply-observed memoir of her parents at the ends of their lives.
Interview with Dan Lyons, author of "Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble"
Author Dan Lyons has reported on and satirized the tech industry. Dan reported on the industry for Newsweek and Forbes, he wrote the satirical fake Steve Jobs blog and has been a member of the writing team for the HBO comedy series "Silicon Valley." Dan was laid off from Newsweek shortly before it discontinued its print edition. This was around April 2013, and Dan was 52. Next, after some soul searching and panic, which I can relate to, Dan took a job in the world he'd long written about and became the “marketing fellow” at a startup called HubSpot, which sells a marketing software platform that is designed to help companies attract visitors and turn them into customers. I personally have some familiarity with HubSpot, having been at Oracle. And, I relate to Dan’s story, after being laid off by Oracle, at the then age of 56.
But, back to Dan’s story, at this startup, HubSpot, Dan was the “Designated” old guy, twice the age of many of the people he worked with. Dan stayed at HubSpot less than two years. He's written a new book, just out this week, a memoir called "Disrupted: My Misadventure In The Start-Up Bubble." He describes the book as the story of what it's like to reinvent yourself and start a new career in your 50s in an industry that is by and large hostile to older workers.
INTERVIEW WITH DUSTY WRIGHT, SINGER, SONGWRITER, COMPOSER, AUTHOR, PIONEER AND BRILLIANT ARTIST. Long time friend and colleague, Dusty Wright is a content creator and culture curator. He is a contributor to theHuffington Post, a DJ at David Lynch's Transcendental Music Radio, the former editor-in-chief of Creem and Prince's New Power Generation magazines as well as a writer of films, fiction, and television. He's also a singer/songwriter who has released four solo CDs and one with folk-rock quartet GIANTfingers and a wonderful new song, ‘Fly,’ which is inspirational, meaningful and which Dusty offers personal details about the song’s origins. Join us for a great show, tour de force, of a brilliant artist and friend.
Find Dusty's music HERE on Bandcamp. And HERE is Dusty Wright's web site: dustywright.com
THE PAT MCGEE BAND REUNION SHOW WITH JONATHAN BRYAN WILLIAMS AND PATRICK MCALOON! The Pat McGee Band Reunion Tour, appearing live at Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg, Virginia, 4/9 Pat McGee Band shall ride again on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Tally Ho in Leesburg, VA. They'll be playing all the classics from the early days of PMB, as well as some other selected gems. GET TICKETS HERE NOW!
Come hear Chardy McEwan lay down some tasty grooves on percussion, while John Small finesses that bass like no other. You can count on Al Walsh & Jonathan Williams to be backing Pat McGee up on vocals like only those two pristine voices can, all while they tear it up on piano, guitar and mandolin. Michael Ghegan will be back in action on saxophone as well.
It's gonna be one unforgettable night with powerhouse players. So don't miss it, just one night. Get your tickets now, this will pack out!
The Pat McGee Band on iTunes, HERE.
"Clash Of The Decades" 80's vs 90's Tribute. Interview with Greg Marsh, The New Romance Band "Clash Of The Decades" 80's vs 90's Tribute Featuring Here's to the Night & The New Romance appearing live at Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg, Virginia, 3/26 The New Romance cranks out an incredible nonstop high-energy show that will leave you breathless. We'll talk to Greg Marsh, keyboardist from the band, The New Romance, who will tell us all about the upcoming Clash of the Decades concert. According to Greg, you'll know every song, and at the show we'll dance for hours and sing at the top of our lungs.
Think of it as your favorite mix tape of the 80's coming to life! Since their inception, The New Romance have focused on playing the songs you know and love with stunning accuracy. Together, they'll bring a wealth of music and entertainment industry experience to the Tally Ho Theatre, and have brought their concert style performance to audiences across the United States. Always in high demand, if you're looking for a band to entertain a you and leave you wanting more, look no further. So, grab your friends and join The Ultimate 80's Tribute Band "The New Romance"! See You On The Dance Floor at the Tally Ho! Saturday, 3/26, 8PM. Tickets for the show are available here: Tally Ho Theatre
Clash of the Decades!
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Old, But Still Evolving...
Occasionally, I will read some of my short stories, as I see them as relevant and interesting, but you be the judge.
This story, my article Old, But Still Evolving, covers some of the interviews I went on after being laid off from a [shall remain nameless] large tech employer.
I hope you enjoy as much of this is funny, but you be the judge.
Additionally, I offer answers to the "Why I do this?" question, and tell you a bit about what drives The Not Old - Better Show, my intentions, my goals, my storytelling and the personal nature of this program we'll explore together.
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EXIT INTERVIEWS FROM THE LOBBY, FOLLOWING THE MOVIE “EDDIE THE EAGLE."
After watching the movie, I stayed around in the lobby and recorded some of the crowd as they were exiting, asking each a couple questions about the movie. I have to say, overwhelmingly, everyone loved the movie, and I’ve assembled several into a collection of reviews I thought you’d like to hear. People like you, after watching a movie they’ve loved, and you’ll hear the passion, amazement and inspiration in their voices. After the “exit interviews,” I’ll read some of the online comments people have left already. I’m amazed. This movie has really struck a chord. Enjoy. (you’ll hear the music “Jump” playing in the background…get it?”)
INTERVIEW WITH “EDDIE THE EAGLE,”MICHAEL EDWARDS. THE 20TH CENTURY FOX FILM, "EDDIE THE EAGLE" COMING SOON, RELEASE DATE: 2/26/2016.
Many of you likely remember the name: Eddie the Eagle, but may not recall all that transpired prior to the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary. It’s been over 28 years since those days, when British plasterer turned ski jumper, Michael Edwards, made a name for himself - of course, the name: “Eddie The Eagle" – by not ski jumping at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.
The new film from 20th Century Fox, "Eddie The Eagle," tells the true story of how during the summer of 1986, eighteen months before the Olympics, the 22-year-old resolved to "fly like an eagle," take time off from plastering and try his luck and pluck against the world'd top ski jumpers.
Listen as Michael "Eddie the Eagle" Edwards tells of his amazing life as world class athlete, law school graduate, son, plasterer, reality TV star, and inspiration to many.
Thanks to 20th Century Fox and Lionsgate for making this interview possible.
The Not Old - Better Show...A Show For Those 50+, By Those 50+
Not Old – Better is a radio show that is broadcast over the Internet using podcast technology discussing the hottest issues and topics that fascinate and inform those 50+ Americans and are of interest and concern to boomers.
Not Old – Better viewers and listeners can “tune in” whenever they want, giving them the freedom to enjoy the show in the gym, in the car, at home or work.
A SHOW FOR THOSE 50+, BY THOSE 50+
Not Old – Better is produced one to two times a week, and each show is roughly 25 – 30 minutes long. The shows are hosted by Paul Vogelzang sharing opinions and experiences with the audience. Show topics discuss issues such as fitness, health, mindfulness, new products, technology, ideas, culture, film, music, literature and many other themes, matters and concerns for the 50+ audience.
The hallmark of the show are in-depth guest interviews with leaders in health, fitness, technology, politics and many others. The scope of the show is international so expect to hear many guests from around the world.
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