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Toast to the Rat Pack - Noah Rothbaum & Philip Greene Smithsonian Associates, Year of Music, Art of Living Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I'm your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #327. Today's show is brought to you by Blinkist. Oh my gosh, you hear that music? "Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away!" That song was recorded in October 1957. I was about 5 months old. That is a great nostalgic song for so many of us in the Not Old Better Show audience. As part of our Smithsnoanin Associates, Art of Living Interview series, for Smithsonian's Year of Music program, today on the Not Old Better Show, we will spend a delightful few minutes with the Rat Pack, as told by Noah Rothbaum and Phillip Greene. For tickets and other details, please check out the Smithsonian Associates site, HERE>. https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/toast-to-rat-pack Thanks to our show sponsor, Blinkist: Enjoy Blinkist, and keep reading, learning and getting better. The Not Old Better Show, and right now, for a limited time Blinkist has a special offer just for our audience. Go to Blinkist dot com slash NOBS to start your free 7 day trial. For more information, please check out https://notold-better.com Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Green Exercise - Fitness Friday - Sabrena Jo Fitness Friday with Sabrena Jo, ACE Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I'm host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 326. Today's show is brought to you by Earlybird CBD. Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it's another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We'll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo. Sabrena Jo, of course, is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo, is speaking to us today about some very exciting research which suggests that exercising in a "green environment" may provide even more health benefits than when exercising indoors, but as always, there are some important areas to consider. In fact, green exercise has been shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve mood, increase self-esteem, and enhance perceived health. Please visit our sponsor, and support the show: https://earlybirdcbd.com/NOTOLDBETTER For more information, please check out: https://notold-better.com Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

"Fighting With My Family" - Interview with Stephen Merchant Movies for Adults Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I'm Paul Vogelzang and this is show #325 As part of our Art of Living, Movies for Adults series, today's show reviews the new film, Fighting With My Family, and we'll be speaking with writer and director Stephen Merchant. Stephen Merchant you'll recall brought us, along with Ricky Gervais, UK's excellent series "The Office." So, truly comedy genius at work here. I will tell your right up front, I've never been a huge fan of wrestling. Even as a kid, I found the sport — or, at least, the version presented by the WWE bizarre, noisy and unbearably silly, fake and even ostentatious, and too theatrical for sport. That hasn't changed. I still think it's weird. But, the film Fighting with My Family, based on a true story, and originally from the 2012 documentary in which the Bevis family from Norwich, England, where we are invited into their home to show us just how much wrestling meant to them. They all wrestled; mom, dad, the kids — everyone. This is an excellent film, well done by Stephen Merchant, and perfect for your Friday night, tonight, or weekend viewing. Stephen Merchant's family romance not only inspires laughs but leaves us churned up. Once trapped in Ricky Gervais's shadow, the gentle giant tiptoes into the ring, lays siege and makes us see stars. I hope you enjoy the film as much as I did, and now let's welcome to the program, Stephen Merchant. My thanks to Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures, Inc., Stephen Merchant, and EPK for all the great assistance in putting this interview, review and show together for you, my Not Old Better audience. The Not Old Better Show…Talk about better. Enjoy the movie, Fighting With My Family, out now at theaters everywhere. For more information, please check out our web site: https://notold-better.com Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The Women Who Animated the Movies Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, interview series, our guest today is Mindy Johnson. Mindy Johnson will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program titled, The Women Who Animated the Movies: Uncovering a Colorful History. Mindy Johnson is a leading expert on women's roles in animation and film history, examines these groundbreaking and game-changing women. Author, Mindy Johnson's most recent book, Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney's Animation, which will be available for sale and signing following her presentation, Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Ripley Center in Washington DC. For more information, including details on tickets, please click here> https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/women-who-animated-movies-uncovering-colorful-history For information on The Not Old Better Show, please click here> https://notold-better.com Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Benedict Arnold Blackest Treason - Richard Bell Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I'm your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 323. Today's show is brought to you Blinkist. As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, series, our guest today is Richard Bell. Dr. Richard Bell, a previous guest on the show, and a fan favorite, is a distinguished Professor of History at the University of Maryland. Today on The Not Old Better Show we'll be talking with Dr. Richard Bell, who will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program, titled Benedict Arnold: "The Blackest Treason": Betrayal and Loyalty in the American Revolution. The most famous turncoat in American history, Arnold was a skilled officer in George Washington's army who led patriot forces to several important victories over the British, including the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. But while in command at West Point in 1780, Arnold began secretly communicating with British intelligence agents, giving them inside information, not just about the fort and its defenses, but about American strategy for the war. What on earth was his motive? Richard Bell associate professor of history at the University of Maryland, reconstructs the life and times of Benedict Arnold, the reasons for this treason, and the larger problems of betrayal and desertion that dogged the Continental Army throughout the war. Remember, Dr. Richard Bell will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates The Blackest Treason, starting February 27, 2019, 6:45PM at the Ripley Center. Thanks to Blinkist at https://Blinkist.com/NOBS For more information, please check out https://notold-better.com NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE CHECK THE SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES WEB SITE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE WAIT LIST: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/benedict-arnold-the-blackest-treason-betrayal-and-loyalty-in-american-revolution Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Introducing ONE PLUS ONE - Wondery's Newest Podcast The Not Old Better Show, Breaking News Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I'm Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #322 Hey, everybody, this is a special episode because I've got something really special to share with you, my Not Old Better Show audience. On The Not Old Better Show, we've talked a lot about music, sports, technology, and history, among other things. This is where it gets special because Wondery has a brand new podcast, called One Plus One, that offers all of this. Introducing One Plus One: Every great collaboration is a love story. It's intense. Passionate. Along the way, there are flashes of love, hate, pride, ego, ambition, and brilliance. This is One Plus One, the show about the spark that drives two original thinkers to ultimate success. We'll unearth the stories of Paul McCartney & John Lennon, Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera, Beyonce & Jay-Z, Shaq & Kobe, and many more, and learn what it is about their chemistry that led them to greatness. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to One Plus One on Apple podcasts or wherever you're listening to this. For more information on ONE PLUS ONE,, check out Wondery.fm/ And for anything else, please go to: https://notold-better.com Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Balance + Strength + Cardio = Function Fitness Friday with Sabrena Jo, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Today's Not Old Better Show is part of our Fitness Friday shows, and it's another great one in our Fitness Friday series. We'll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, who'll join us in just a minute. But, by way of introduction, Sabrena Jo, of course, is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo will be here to share important information about new research that answers questions about cardiovascular exercise, weight training, flexibility, and how all that impacts function, also known as balance, to avoid falls. You know, for many of us in the Not Old Better audience, we want to live longer, and live better lives. Research suggests that adults older than 50 who do not perform resistance training lose nearly 1/4 pound of muscle mass per year. And strong leg and hip muscles help to reduce the risk of falls, a cause of considerable disability among older adults. So, how to keep motivated and aim to participate in resistance training at least two days per week, making sure to exercise all major muscle groups through a full range of motion. To help maintain your mobility and range of motion and decrease your risk of injury. Sabrena Jo, from the American Council on Exercise will explain how best to do this, why we need to prioritize this type of exercise into our schedule, and to look at your time ahead as a chance to be an active senior with an opportunity to do things you have never done before. Most of all, enjoy yourself! Let's unpack this research and more, so let's welcome back to the program, ACE Director of Science and Research Content, Sabrena Jo. To learn more, please go to https://notold-better.com Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

McCarrick Defrocked - Interview with Dr. Chad Pecknold Art of Living News Maker Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I'm Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #320. Certainly a difficult day for all people of faith. The subject of Theodore McCarrick, a former cardinal and archbishop of Washington, has been stripped of all rights and obligations as a member of the Catholic clergy. This has been quite a topic in our home. In his capacity as archbishop of Washington, both popes and presidents took advice from Theodore McCarrick. No more. Officially, Theodore McCarrick has been defrocked, or laicized, a rare and severe penalty after allegations of sexual misconduct against the former cardinal were proved credible last summer. We're speaking today with Dr Chad Pecknold. Dr. Pecknold is Prof. Of Theology at Catholic University of America, and Chairman, Academy of Catholic Theology. We'll be speaking with Dr. Pecknold to address some of these issues of faith, morality and the various intersections thereof. This is a difficult subject, and right or wrong, clergy, as representatives of God are, of course, held to a higher standard. one that no one can be satisfied by condemnation of another, least of all me. There are questions of responsibility, future of the church, and dignity. For more details and information, please go to: https://notold-better.com Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Academy Awards Show with Noah Gittell Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I'm your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 319. Today's show is brought to you by Blinkist. As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living interview series, our guest today is Noah Gittell. Noah Gittell a previous guest on the show, and a fan favorite, is a film critic for the Washington City Paper. Noah Gittell also writes for publications including Atlantic, Guardian, Salon, and the LA Review of Books. Noah Gittell is a regular on camera guest on BBC's "Talking Movies," program. The countdown to the 91st Academy Awards has begun! We're listening now to one of the Academy Award nominated songs for Best Song, from the film, "Ralph Wrecks the Internet," which is great to see, BTW, and grandkids will love it, too! But, the song is sung by comedian Sarah Silverman, and it titled, "A Place Called Slaughter Race." It's a funny song…I think you'll enjoy it. But, now that it's February we are only weeks away from the biggest award show of the year with the 2019 Oscars coming up. Since it's the biggest award show in the entertainment world—especially in the film world—winning one of these Oscar statues is an honor like no other. Winning the title of Best Picture however is the ultimate award when it comes to movies and so far there have been a lot of noteworthy recipients. We will learn about 2019 Best Picture nominees, and all other Oscar related behind the scenes stories from our guest today, Noah Gittell, who'll be at the Smithsonian Associates program, Feb. 21, 2019. So, we're going to get festive, and cast our votes for the winners in the many categories, and Noah Gittell will share much more, including prizes for the most accurate predictions! For more information, ticket details, etc., please click HERE> for Smithsonian Associates: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/red-carpet-night-with-oscar For more information about The Not Old Better Show, please click HERE> https://notold-better.com Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Drug Overdose Up 260% Among Women 55-64 The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series - Dr. Sarah Akerman Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I'm your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 318. Today's show is brought to by Blinkist . As part of our Art of Living, interview series, our guest today is Dr Sarah Akerman. Sarah Akerman, MD, is a Medical Director in the Medical Affairs department at Alkermes. In this position, she oversees the medical affairs strategy and lifecycle management for the company's addiction therapies. Dr. Akerman is a board certified addiction psychiatrist with experience in research, teaching, and the clinical care of patients with substance use disorders and other psychiatric disorders. Our guest today, Physician Sarah Akerman is on the front lines of an important subject for our Not Old Better Show audience, the CDC's latest report that Drug Overdose Death Rates are Increasing Among Middle Aged Women (here are resources cited by Dr. Akerman during the interview). The U.S. drug epidemic is evolving, including, and most dramatically among women. Studies have highlighted rising rates of drug overdose deaths among women aged 55–64 year and that from 1999 to 2017, the death rate from drug overdose among women aged 30–64 years increased by 260%. Drug overdose deaths involving antidepressants, prescription opioids, and synthetic opioids all increased. What does this mean, why are women vulnerable, and what can be done is the subject of our interview today, with Dr. Sarah Akerman, so please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Dr. Sarah Akerman. For more information about The Not Old Better Show, check: https://notold-better.com Please support the show, and go to: https://blinkist.com/NOBS to start your FREE trial. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.