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New Tricks for Old Dogs

New Tricks for Old Dogs

Paul Menzel, Jim Conlan

Why are we howling at the moon? In the 60's and 70's our generation led a cultural revolution. Now that we are in our 60's and 70's we see another cultural revolution led by folks like us who refuse to act their age. We may be Old Dogs, but we can still learn New Tricks. This podcast celebrates that revolution. It features offbeat news items, social observations, adventure tips, shameless humor, and interviews with contemporaries who are still engaged with life.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best New Tricks for Old Dogs episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to New Tricks for Old Dogs for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite New Tricks for Old Dogs episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

New Tricks for Old Dogs - Episode No. 88: "The Episode with an Irish Accent"
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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.

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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.

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New Tricks for Old Dogs - Episode No. 76: "The Upside of the Lockdown"
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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.

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New Tricks for Old Dogs - 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.

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New Tricks for Old Dogs - No. 31: The Old Dogs Go Viral

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.

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New Tricks for Old Dogs - No. 8: Is Purell Puerile?

No. 8: Is Purell Puerile?

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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.

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New Tricks for Old Dogs - Episode No. 97: "Resolved: No New Years Resolutions."
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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.

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New Tricks for Old Dogs - 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.

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New Tricks for Old Dogs - Episode No. 107: "A Susan B. Anthony Dollar for Your Thoughts"
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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.

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New Tricks for Old Dogs - 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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