50 Plus: Recent Episodes
Paul Romo
Aging parents, growing children, financial challenges, health challenges, milestones, successes, failures, retirement planning, marriage, divorce, death and life and all those A-Hole Politicians.
Whoever said life gets easier as you get older, wasn't older.
My name is Paul Romo, and I am a spoke in a corporate wheel, a lover of comedy, commentary and politics and let's not forget FOOD, I can eat like nobody's business.
On this Podcast, NOTHING is off the table. Each episode will take a comical and serious look at the challenges and opportunities that life presents, especially for those of us who are over 50 years old.
Every week I will let you know what's happening in my life which means it's probably happening in your life too.
If you find the material funny, entertaining, informative, relevant or moving in any way, I ask that you please help me grow this podcast by liking, sharing and/or subscribing.
Long Live AARP
This week:
My plans for a family BBQ come crashing down as pouring rain and cold temperatures roll into New England and I need to figure out how to pivot... Fast.
Then, Men and the utility bills, why they drive us crazy -
PLUS: I hire an elderly landscaper to cut my lawn and I feel a little (a little) guilty about it.
And I wrap up by discussing all the negative thoughts that are constantly running through my mind --
ALL GOOD STUFF - HAVE A LISTEN.
This week: I discuss my meeting in the executive boardroom of MGM Studios in Hollywood and how I ALMOST hit it big in Tinseltown.
Then I discuss my obsession with having days off, not working and how I rank the days of the week from best to worst.
And we finish up this episode by dissecting ARod's heartbreak over his break up with JLo.
This week: I took my son to Disney Hollywood Studios, It was hot, it was expensive it was torture -- But I was willing to endure it for the love of my child.
Then, it's Tax filing day and I can't understand why I have no money.
Lastly, is it better to have money or happiness? It's a difficult question, but I try to answer it.
WHAT IT TAKES TO LAND A JOB WHEN YOU'RE OVER 40 This week I discuss what it takes to win a job when you are older (40 Plus, 50 Plus etc.) I was given the unfortunate task of conducting a job interview. Not something I enjoy or feel qualified to do for many reasons -- I will take you through that process step by step.
I will also offer some solid advice for older job seekers - And tell you what it takes to beat out your younger competition.
But I begin this week's show begins with
My really frustrating phone buying adventure at both the T-Mobile Store and at BestBuy I JUST WANT TO BUY A PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND NO ONE WILL LET ME!
I end the episode with a very brief discussion about getting the most out of life while you are young -- YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT.
My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8zLlsk0aoK4hDTiF5WdlpA
My Twitter: https://twitter.com/middleclasshell
Music used in this episode:
INTRO MUSIC Chile La Roja by Manwomanchild
INTERMISSION MUSIC
(Funk) Até o caroço by BNegão & Seletores de Freqüência
ENDING MUSIC
Falling For You (Piano Version) by Sean Fournier
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
This Week, we go deep into the topic of whether I am a MAN CHILD or not, Manly men and why I probably don't qualify as one.
Also, it's my parents' 66th wedding anniversary and you just know, there is a whole lot the annoys each of them about the other -- 66 years is a LOOOONG Time - We'll get deep into that conversation.
And it wouldn't be a 50 Plus podcast without my annoying Joke of the day.
00:02:02 Joke of the Day
00:19:56 My Parents' 66th Wedding Anniversary
00:25:45 Am I a Man or a Boy?
This week I discuss my latest work episode which led to overwhelming depression - At the end of it all, it was much ado about nothing.
Next, I discuss an article that I read about 15 ailments you should be on the look out for if you are over 50 years old.
I wrap up this episode by digging into the value of life when life has lost its value. When there is nothing left to live for, should we continue on?
Pretty deep subject matter this week --
Enjoy!
This episode starts out a little crazy as I chronical my journey into Manscaping - Why would a 55 Year old man start such a ritual? I'll Explain.
Next, I discuss my joke of the week --- It's all about Congressman Matt Gaetz and his (alleged) love for underage girls - Of course it has all the makings for some great comedy.
But we wrap up this episode discussing my anti-vax friends which leads me down the path of how dumb we really are.
Fun Stuff for the whole family.
ENJOY!
Thanks for listening to this, my 10th Episode of the 50 Plus Podcast.
This week, I come to the realization that I am probably no where near as likeable or appealing as I think I am - And You know what? I'm okay with that.
In part 2 of this episode I discuss how trying the process of losing weight has ruined one of the great loves of my life... Eating. I am (or rather was) a prolific eater. It was one of my favorite pass times -- But no more -- My diet has ruined that, probably for the remainder of my life.
Enjoy.
Catch My Joke of the Day On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8zLlsk0aoK4hDTiF5WdlpA
I start this episode discussing how I am having a difficult time getting anyone to listen to my jokes online - And How TikTok is essentially softcore porn portal.
In part two, I discuss my fears of getting fired from my job and what I would do at my age if I did -- How workers are nothing more than a an erasable cell on a spreadsheet and how I need to prepare by having some kind of backup plan --
I hope you enjoy.
This episode is very straight forward -- My Dog is a major pain in the butt, and yet, no matter how crazy he makes me, I still love him and will always love him.
Then I discuss the passing of some old friends and the celebration of my father's 92nd birthday and what it means to me, and more importantly, him -- There is a lot of introspection in this episode.
Check Out My Youtube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8zLlsk0aoK4hDTiF5WdlpA
OPENING MUSIC Octopussy by Juanitos
INTERMISSION MUSIC
Not Without a Fight by Ebsa
ENDING MUSIC
Flash by Yung Kartz
All Sourced From Free Music Archive, All Creative Commons Rights -- https://freemusicarchive.org/
In this episode I get real about my career, the horrors of corporate life and why I fail to do anything about fixing the problem.
I begin the episode by talking about my obsession with comparison shopping and how when I have to buy something it drives me absolutely insane.
Lastly, I discuss why I just can't seem to wish someone a happy birthday without first going through a soul searching exercise --
All good stuff, I promise!
In this episode, I discuss how my family, everyone eats something dinner every night -- And it causes a lot of problems ---
I also let the recorder run as I struggle to come up with any meaningful ideas for this show -- It's not pretty.
Music used in this episode:
"Sitting in the empty house" by Siobhan Dakay (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/SiobhanD/61324 Ft: Apoxode, Rob Walker, Ciggiburns
"Laying Low" by Admiral Bob (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/61081 Ft: Apoxode
"Human" by Stefan Kartenberg 2021 - Licensed under Creative Commons
I get right into it this week talking about Neil Diamond and The movie "The Jazz Singer" . Then My audio recorder dies on me and that sets me off.
But the meat of the episode is all about how I'm really getting sick of our "Peak Performance" culture which leads me to my experience at the Tony Robbins UPW (Unleash the Power Within) Four Day Event and how he managed to brainwash me.
Listen and Have Fun!
Music included in this episode:
OPENING TRACK Say Their Names - Love and Remember by SackJo22 (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/SackJo22/62230 Ft: DJ Lang
INTERUPTION TRACK firestorm (nothing but a...) by urmymuse (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/62221 Ft: Loveshadow
INTERMISSION TRACK Je suis un Phoenix by Bluemillenium (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Bluemillenium/61325
CLOSING TRACK Je ne peux pas le retenir by Bluemillenium (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Bluemillenium/62208 Ft: admiralbob,Alex Beroza,Unreal_dm,Stefan Kartenberg
In this episode I explore if I am past the age where I can successfully reinvent myself. That is to say, change course in my life and accomplish something I can be proud of.
But, I begin the show discussing my wife's unique talent of verbally poking me to the point that I lose my temper --
This episode is short and sweet - Mainly because I had technical issues and I can never get enough time alone to actually do my recordings.
I also go off on a tangent about my experience with homeownership and its pitfalls. Lastly I discuss how lucky my dog is because he can go outside and poop with no shame.
Enjoy!
In this episode I will walk you through my entire process of getting a colonoscopy from beginning to end.
You'll learn why I love getting a colonoscopy and why I can't wait for my next one.
I also discuss TikTok and how it's turning people into morons.
Enjoy!
Thank you for listening to the first episode of 50 Plus.
In this episode, I'll give you a look into who I am, why I am doing this podcast and what you can expect to get out of it as a listener.
From there, we'll dive into my personal experience trying to lose 30 pounds using the Noom app -
And we'll wrap up the episode with my list of Top Then Things I Learned in 50 Plus Years -