The Old Man Podcast
Two older guys talk about living in the 21st century.
Episodes
38 episodes
Firefighter Scott
Can a 61-year-old man become an emergency first responder? Find out as we discover that an older brain can beat younger brawn.
Happily Ever After...Later
Relocation sounds great, but not everything works out as planned. Plus, a new segment: "Things We’ve Aged Out Of".
Poking the Bear
There are things you just should not do or say if the wife is employed and you’re not.
Glengarry Glen Scott
Coffee is for closers as Scott describes his short-lived career in RV sales. Super fan Nina is not amused with Bob.
Scott’s House of Toast
We talk about Covid, Bourbon, and Scott’s once-upon-a-time business idea. (Please note: we apologize for the popping on my mic. It sounded fine during recording, but not on the final product.)
Death and Dollars
We continue with our chat about the high cost of dying, and a few other Thanksgiving topical treats.
Free Time
How are you planning to retire? We’re not talking about the money. What will you do with your free time? We have ideas. There are also changes afoot for the show.
Life Interruptus
Time for us to catch up. Death (and life) can be somewhat inconvenient.
Cruel Tech
We’re all for technological advancement, but some advancements will put us permanently out to pasture and change some of our favorite pastimes.
Merry Bitchmas
How much do we love Christmas? You be the judge as we sound off on decorations and what we think are the worst Christmas songs. And we introduce our new segment, Scott Learns a New Word. Get your nog on!
Rock and Aging
It’s true. Rock music bridges generations. We talk to Scott Itter, aka "Dr. Music” about his career interviewing members of some of the world's most popular rock bands, and how he stays relevant talking to professional musicians young , o...
Warning: This Podcast May Contain a Podcast
We lament the lack of common sense with the inane warning labels that accompany many consumer products.
The New Grand Parenting - An Interview with Gramps Jeffrey
Are you a grandparent? Do you know a grandparent? Are you going to be a grandparent? Then this show is must listen. We conduct our very first TOMP interview with the co-creator of BabyBoomers.org, Gramps Jeffrey. He talks about the ...
The No Idea Retirement
What will we (Bob and Scott) do all day when we retire? It will be something for sure.
Old Man Eats
We talk about food and what we used to eat, currently eat, and shouldn’t eat at all. We also talk about Scott’s carrot.
Going Wheelless
We bemoan the sad decline of kid’s interest in cars and driving. Maybe they know something we don’t. Also, Scott buys a man purse.
Potpourri
We riff on comedy, freedom of speech, Pepe le Pew, and Swanson Frozen Dinners.(Note: we acknowledge the mistake regarding the reference to the Second Amendment.)
Fashion Plates
Fashion changes but guys with no sense of fashion are eternal. We talk about our shifting approaches to attire.
Well That’s Not Pretty
You may not feel different, but the mirror doesn’t lie. We talk about how self perception lags behind what’s really going on.
Kids Say the Darnedest Things
Gen Z talks about everything we Boomers and older Generations Xers never would. And a new segment: Things We Still Don’t Understand.