TWO OLD BUCKS
A frequently thoughtful and sometimes whimsical examination of the world around us as seen through the cataract-clouded eyes of two long-time friends and explorers. Sporadically funny, invariably insightful, sometimes we're not sure.
Episodes
208 episodes
208: Britches, Banana, Brit, and Brute Banter
Del's ordeal in getting to the mall incognito to meet Dave.Bucks salute the growing fanbase in
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Episode 208
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40:07
207: Del & Amor Towles, Flamboyance, Conclaves and Republics, Scary Spoon, Hearing Doug
Our trailer on YouTubeDel meets Amor Towles at a book signing and asks him if he can be a gentleman in Moscow, too. Dave reads the best ever book opening,, and o...
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Episode 207
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34:36
206: Carnivorous Cows, Psychopaths on the Road, Love Letter by George Saunders
Here is our trailer on Youtube. Seven minutesDave inadvertantly scares away trick or treaters. Maybe next year.Del recounts highlights and lowlights of the World...
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Episode 206
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47:02
205: Hurricane Milton, The Ragged Clown, Stump the Buck
Watch the video version HERE.Del describes living through Milton and the aftermath. Dave reads an excerpt from a note from his friend, Pete, who also sheltered in place....
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Episode 205
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32:50
204: Water, Losing Frank, Almost Losing Rich, FIRES by Rick Bass
Bucks discuss Hurricane Helene as Del's prognostication on water is validated again, unfortunately.Bucks mourn the passing of Frank Young, a two-time guest of the show. Frank was witty, brilliant, firmly grounded and just a great story ...
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Episode 204
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58:56
203: Mountain Bears, Springfield Pets, McGyver Wipes, Ig Nobel Awards, Help Eddie
CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO CLIP ON YOUTUBEDave recounts his time in Black Mountain, NC, which is a bit cooler than Florida.It inclu...
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Episode 203
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33:45
202: Funny Old Buck, The Anti-Kelce Brothers, Are Emus Real? Is Captain Kirk?
Bucks love comedian Andy Huggins, another old buck who is out there telling the world how it is. Watch his video clip and let us know what you think.Dave is overwhelmed by the so...
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Episode 202
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31:58
201: Fire Time, All Ahead of Them by Tobias Wolff
Bucks note the invasion of Russia. Whudda thunk it?Del explains timepiece trivia for Dave.Bucks contemplate tree felling.Dave gives a Public Safety Announcement on barbecue grill fires.Dave reads All Ahead of The...
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Episode 201
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48:00
200: A Bucks Retrospective...plus Del Cogitating on Crazy Stuff
Dave walks 110 miles in Europe. Is he too cheap to flag a cab?Del flaunts his predictions on too much or too little water and e-bike dangers. The Free State of Florida declares war on bears and the NFL makes rule changes, an independent...
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Episode 200
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33:51
199: Dave Survives Europe, Hail Olympians, Stormy Weather, Juggling Pythons
Dave describes his adventures in
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Episode 199
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33:29
198: Dave does Berlin and Del can't seem to move it groove it
Bucks discuss Olympics and some more obscure sports.Dave meets his first
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Episode 198
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34:09
197: Dave visits Prague and Dresden while Del does the laundry
Dave describes his adventures in Prague and Dresden, two beautiful cities.
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Episode 197
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29:09
196: Annie and Yulia in St. Omer-OneYear Later
We interview Annie Tregouet and Yulia Ovstrovska in St. Omer, France. We first interviewed Annie, who teaches French to Ukrainian refugees, on our Feb. 9, 2023 episode. &nb...
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Episode 196
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34:06
195: Pigheaded Pickles, A/C Agony, Rat Ramblings, Coffee Clutz, Terrific Tour
Del struggles to open a pickle jar. This is a guy who could open beer bottles with his now-damaged teeth. Dave found this advice on
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Episode 195
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30:05
194: What about the skunk?, Young Cap'n Jim sells taxis in Belize
Dave returns from his road trip of 3522 miles in one piece, a tired piece.What about the skunk? Paul Harvey and several listeners from last week wanted to know the rest of the story. Now you do. No skunks were harmed in the recording of...
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Episode 194
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35:31
193: Buck Hunters, Cruciverbalism, Something Rotten in Denmark, Dr. Del, Counting Crows
The Bucks learn how to spell that word Del couldn't pronounce last week.Are the two old bucks buck hunters or the hunted? Maybe, maybe not. You decide.Del sits in a hot car for five and a half hours and lived to tell about it.&n...
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Episode 193
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34:25
192: MRI Humor, Judith Rebels, Crosswordology, Say Hey, How Hot Is It?
Dave fails his pre-MRI Quiz. Explicit.Judith gets ticked off when healthcare people stereotype her. In fact, she's going to start a movement to educate them.Del shares this knowledge of crosswordology and some other big words we...
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Episode 192
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35:11
191: Stormy Weather, Shark Bites, Paperwork, Epic Bike Ride, AI Beauties, Burger King
Del discusses Florida storms and the search for a new AC unit.Would you rather be electrocuted or eaten by a shark? An Ex-Prez's quandary....
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Episode 191
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31:42
190: D-Day Salute, Boeing Does It, Del vs. Healthcare- Part 27, Starbucks Banter
Bucks salute our veterans who
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Episode 190
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29:49
189: Del Does Orlando, Bill Walton, Speling Beee, Apocalypse Now?
SORRY FOR DAVE'S POOR AUDIO QUALITY. Del contemplates hotel fixtures in Orlando. Does he have a fixture fixation?Bucks remember
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Episode 189
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25:21
188: The "Picture", Ankle Deodorant, Frankenbike Lives, Thermonuclear Thermostat
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DELDel never really explains why he had to bolt last week. Why is that not a surprise?Got LOTS of comments from listeners who requested a picture of Del wearing his anti-personnel device on the bus. We ha...
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Episode 188
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33:55
187: More on Del's Device, Alice Munro, Cap'n Jim and the Mountain Guerrillas
After unprecedented listener feedback, Del elaborates on the device he invented to assure nobody sits next to him on the bus. Use the link above to text us your feedback [your number is anonymous] or send us an email or voicemail.Dave n...
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Episode 187
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35:39
186: Del's on the Bus Again, IV Drips for Fun, Frankenbike, MLB Uniforms-Yuk
Clicking on the link above lets you send us text messages via your phone. Try it.Del shares more tales of riding the bus to work. He tries another social experiment on the bus and wonders why nobody will sit next to him.
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Episode 186
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30:33
185: The Attic Mistake, Del vs.the Helpline, Dumb Ways to Die, Snakes and Gators
Dave makes the mistake of exploring his attic. This was followed by serious thigh muscle pain 24 hours later. Don't do this.Del battles the helpline...again. Did he win? What do you think?Watch the music video,
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Episode 185
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33:03