The Fun Side of Retirement.: Recent Episodes
Mike Bellah, Eugene Bonds
A relaxed podcast for retired people that focuses on nostalgia, pertinent information, and good old-fashioned fun.
Today Shug and Mike would like to share with you the very first episode we every recorded. We apologize for any awkwardness in the audio quality or the podcast format. We were still trying to figure out what we were doing. So please enjoy the very first episode of The Fun Side.
Today Shug and Mike talk about clubs. Mike talks about his time in a secret society and they interview the most interesting guest.
On this episode of the Fun Side, Shug and Mike talk about volunteering. They remember the mentors who voluntarily affected their lives. Mike reads about Old Mike's Peak and interviews a volunteer service.
On this episode of the Fun Side the guys talk about laughter. Remebering funny times when they were young. Mike reads about things that make him laugh and interviews a comedian with interesting jokes.
On this episode of the Fun Side, Shug and Mike talk about friendship. They remember the friends they made as children. Mike reads about the importance of teamwork. Lastly they interview a man who holds the record for most lost facebook friends.
Today on the fun side, Shug and Mike talk about classic movies. They look back at the movies they grew up with and their first jobs. Mike reads about the importance of risk. They also interview a man who was an extra during the golden era of Hollywood.
On this episode of the Fun Side, Shug and Mike talk about Photography. Remember taking pictures as kids. They also talk about the importance of routine . Lastly, Mike takes lessons from a professional photographer.
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On this episode of the Fun Side, Shug and Mike talk about railroading; the trips they've taken and how it effected their childhoods. Mike reads about the importance of resourcefulness in old age. They also interview an old friend about his new railway line.
On this episode of the Fun Side, Shug and Mike talk about cooking. They look back at the year 1965, and Mike attends an interesting cooking class.
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Today Shug and Mike talk about reading. They remeber the books they grew up with and talk about mataining efficacy in old age. Also, Dr. Bellah interviews a local bookstore owner.
On this episode of the Fun Side Shug and Mike talk about pets, the death of Perry Como (not the Perry Como), Chasing a thunderstorm and have a close encounter with some wildlife.
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On this episode of the Fun Side Shug and Mike Talk about fishing, Mike reads about the golf buddy effect and they interview a very strange wildlife guide.
In this episode of the Fun Side, Shug and Mike talk about writing memoirs, the biographies they have read, and the importance of play. They also interview a famous ghostwriter.
In this episode of the Fun Side, Shug and Mike talk about being lifelong learners. Remember the people who inspired them to learn as children. Mike shares a reading about the importance of fun and they interview the head of school with a lot of fast talkers.
In this episode, Shug and Mike talk about rivers, remembering them from their childhood and the importance of writing during retirement. They also interview an impersonator of a famous author.
On this episode of the Fun Side of Retirement. Dr. B and Shug talk about going to the zoo, remember the year 1963, discuss Davy Crocket, being young, and interview a local zoo owner.
In this episode of the Fun Side, Shug and Mike talk about national parks, their childhood memories of those parks, and the importance of waiting. Mike also has an out-of-studio interview with a rather gruff park ranger.
On this episode of the Fun Side, Shug and Mike talk about bucket lists, remember the year 1959, talk about dreams, and interview a bucket list specialist.
On this episode of the Fun Side Shug and Mike, talk about gardening, dreams, and remember the year 1961. They also have a run-in with an empty-headed fellow.
In today's episode, Shug and Mike talk about exercise, longing for the good old days, and the year 1962. They also have an out of studio interview.
On this episode of the fun side of retirement, Mike and Shug talk about Hobbies, remember playing the tuba and the year 1955. They also discover an unusual type of racing.
It's Sweet Heart's day here at the Fun Side and to celebrate Shug and Mike are, talking about Valentine's day, its history, observance in other countries, and how we can celebrate it in Texas. They reminisce about getting valentines in elementary school and have a surprise visit from the winged god of love.
In this episode, Shug and Mike talk about creativity, the year 1957, a syndrome that affects the spouses of retired people, and interview a graduate of the esteemed National University of Technology and Science.
On today's episode, Shug and Mike talk about day trips, remember the 50's and interview an interesting local tour company.