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Paul Menzel, Jim Conlan
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Episode No. 88: "The Episode with an Irish Accent"
New Tricks for Old Dogs
08/10/22 • 24 min
The Old Dogs Ramble about THE HEAT... Driving for Two... A note from Sandra Cavallo Miller... Breaking in the Royal Shoes... Old Doggerel #13 – Password Purgatory... A Really Cold Case Murder... A big Payday for Expert Witnesses. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Michael Hernan of Inishmore Island, County Galway, Republic of Ireland.

Episode No. 81: "Is that a crossbow in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?"
New Tricks for Old Dogs
04/19/22 • 24 min
The Old Dogs speculate on hiring a stranger to sit with us and do nothing. We report on the odd ways people have defaced works of art. We find something all US Senators can agree on. We present another edition of Old Doggerel. We give you a lesson on how not to shoplift a crossbow. And we give an in-depth look at the Japanese practice of hiring strangers to do nothing with us. The Old Dogs conversation is with KATHLEEN SINCLAIR - a lady who struck out in new directions after a mid-life divorce.

Episode No. 76: "The Upside of the Lockdown"
New Tricks for Old Dogs
02/09/22 • 24 min
The old dogs ramble about all the benefits of the Covid pandemic – betcha didn’t expect that. We bring you another Ads ‘n Fads. We wonder why somebody would steal a non-fungible token. We present our second installment of Old Doggerel. We experience getting drunk with a hamster. And we give you 99 reasons why Betty White was special. The old dogs conversation continues the dialogue we started last time with Kathleen O’Brien, Suzanne Savoy and Kathy Biehl on women’s issues over aging.

No. 52: "New Thoughts for Old Minds"
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03/02/21 • 24 min
The Old Dogs ramble about that moment in time when you decide you're old. Plus lots of weird and sometimes useful news and a great interview with Kathleen O'Brien, self-styled Chief Aging Officer, who thinks "old" is something to be achieved, not ignored.

No. 31: The Old Dogs Go Viral
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04/07/20 • 25 min
In this special episode we reflect on life during the pandemic. We offer our personal experiences, the usual weird news, signs of hope, and interviews with some of our past podcast contributors.

No. 8: Is Purell Puerile?
New Tricks for Old Dogs
03/28/19 • 22 min
The Old Dogs hold forth on how clean does clean need to be... Podnuggets review various oddities from the news... and we interview Kathy Drago, an educator-turned portraitist whose specialty is the female face - the "old-old" female face.

Episode No. 97: "Resolved: No New Years Resolutions."
New Tricks for Old Dogs
12/21/22 • 25 min
The Old Dogs ramble about New Years resolutions. We join the debate on how long it takes to prepare Microwavable Velveeta Mac and Cheese. We wonder how a simple word like “huh?” can be found in so many languages. We play another game of Stump the Older Old Dog. We remember Christine McVie, dead at 79, and we offer some thoughts on why we believe in lies. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Roy Meinke, a guidance and control specialist for NASA, he participated in some of NASA’s most celebrated moments.

Episode No. 98: "Hey, Twitter, Who's Your Daddy?"
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01/04/23 • 25 min
The Old Dogs ramble about better - or at least different - endings for popular movies. We report on a special government cabinet meeting that took place... underwater. We tell the story of a great-grandmother who finally graduated from college at the age of 90. We bring you more commentary from our Chief Aging Officer. And we muse on that zany new owner of Twitter, Elon Musk. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Chris Golden. A prolific singer, songwriter and performer who is just getting started when other country acts are winding down.

Episode No. 107: "A Susan B. Anthony Dollar for Your Thoughts"
New Tricks for Old Dogs
05/31/23 • 24 min
The Old Dogs ramble about the current worth of a penny. We remark on the difficulty of using your home equity when you're old. We ponder the differences between cage-free, organic, and other egg attributes. We present a quick history on the American penny. And we reminisce about penny candy and other childhood treats. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Mary Harper, social worker, author, activist - and daughter of parents who were both blind.

Episode No. 94: "Elect me the heck out of here!"
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11/09/22 • 25 min
The Old Dogs ramble about the early days of television. We bring you another popular Ads n Fads. We fondly remember drive-in movies. We hear from our Chief Aging Officer Kathleen O'Brien. We introduce the latest in personal identification. And we present the case for fewer friends. The Old Dogs conversation is with Sherry Halperin - producer, writer, talent agent and now a writer of fiction dear to us Old Dogs' hearts.
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FAQ
How many episodes does New Tricks for Old Dogs have?
New Tricks for Old Dogs currently has 147 episodes available.
What topics does New Tricks for Old Dogs cover?
The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Retirement, Commentary, Interview, Lifestyle, Personal Journals, Satire, Humor, Comedy, Podcasts and Advice.
What is the most popular episode on New Tricks for Old Dogs?
The episode title 'Episode No. 95: "This podcast is a reality show. So why aren't we rich?"' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on New Tricks for Old Dogs?
The average episode length on New Tricks for Old Dogs is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of New Tricks for Old Dogs released?
Episodes of New Tricks for Old Dogs are typically released every 14 days, 6 hours.
When was the first episode of New Tricks for Old Dogs?
The first episode of New Tricks for Old Dogs was released on Jan 2, 2019.
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