An Old Man and his Two Sons

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about the history of their podcast, its inception, how their lives are changing soon, and say Goodbye. If you've made it this far: thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to our little podcast. We sincerely hope that you laughed some, learned some, and enjoyed it enough to tell somebody. It's been fun.

In this 99th episode, unofficially titled "Potpourri", an Old Man and his Two Sons discuss a wide array of topics including but not limited to; Classical Music, Joan Rivers Talk Show, the Crimson Tide, and the very concept of the vast array of topics available to any podcast listener or producer. It gets a little meta.

An Old Man and His Two Sons discuss television and its place as a cultural touchstone and how it's evolved over time to become the world of cut-cord streaming. Also discussed: How to take an ironic joke too far.

An Old Man and His Two Sons continue their mysterious countdown discussing previous episodes, films, directors, graveyards, head shaving, yard work, and Sean Connery.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about the world of alternative competitive sports, particularly, the absolute insanity of the World Dart Championship.

An Old Man and His Two Sons discuss the impact of Hello Dolly through the modern lens, the women's suffrage movement, the equal rights amendment, and generally the bum deal that women have faced in America.

An Old Man and his Two Sons deliver a Post Script to the previous California episodes discussing the wild fires, the farmer's market, and traveling back to their home of Central Florida.

An Old Man and His Two Sons wraps up their three part California/Los Angeles trip special with a summary of some good food, interesting locales, and some general (and generally positive) observations.

An Old Man and His Two Sons continue their journey to Los Angeles and regale us with the stories therein.

A special episode recorded on location in the city of angels: Las Angeles! Discussing, frankly, the adventure of getting there.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about the golden sweet nectar of Bees: Honey. They discuss the health benefits of honey, some secrets you may not know, and we talk about a family member with a special talent surrounding bees.

An Old Man and His Two Sons discuss an often forgotten and rarely celebrated young man who influenced the look of modern comic art during the Golden Age of Comic Books: Matt Baker. Baker was an accomplished artist and, as a young black man in the early 20th century, made quite a brief but influential splash on comics at the time.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about Hot Dogs as a cultural food, representative of the "every man". They discuss toppings, experiences, and different approaches to the humble meal. They do NOT discuss its designation as a sandwich. That's in episode 12. Check it out too.

Two native born Floridians and a man who has spent many decades in the Sunshine State talk about Florida as warning. They discuss how Florida is the butt of many jokes but is still a major tourist destination. Listen and learn how those living in the "Australia of the United States" feel about the easy humor levied at their home.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about Clubs: the exclusive groups of which we have all found ourselves members in some capacity. They discuss the impact these groups have on society and social direction, the hindrances they can have on progress, and the subtle difference between them and Labor Unions. Also: the 2016 movie 'The Founder' gets a shout out.

An Old Man and His Two Sons discuss their three different approaches to exercise and the various pros and cons of each. They also share some unique stories they've all experienced and how we can be more considerate to each other in our endeavors to get healthier.

An Old man and his Two Sons discuss etiquette in its many forms and share opinions on the decline of its presence and prevalence in modern society.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about the "land down under", the spiritual second cousin of Florida; Australia. They discuss some Australian history, fun trivia facts about the continent-country, and why a kinship is felt towards the Australians.

An Old Man and his Two Sons discuss when fashion as a concept ranging from youth to current times, why cavemen wore anything, favorite clothing choices they've each made in the past as well as some less favorably remembered.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about the spirits. Moving beyond previous subjects such as beer and alcohol they take aim squarely at liquor, liqueur, and wines this week. Favorite liquors, liquor history, and the level of pomp some liquor products and even brands are given in this modern age. Cheers!

An Old Man and his Two Sons talk about food; international food, favorite food, bad food, good food, any food really. They share stories of how we all compare foods to our first experience and how food can be a great conjoiner of people and allow one culture to express itself to another. Also: Pizza. They talk about Pizza.

An Old Man and his Two Sons talk about two staple outdoors activities and sports: Hunting and Fishing! Also: only one of them has any real experience with the activities themselves so it's a pretty fun ride.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about backpacks and their growth in prevalence and wide usage over their lifetimes and experiences. From their humble beginnings to their seeming omnipresence in the modern world.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about one of the greatest scientists you've probably never heard of, a man whose studies, findings, and activism has specifically every living person in the United States and most likely the world: Clair Patterson.

An Old Man and his Two Sons talk about one of their favorite past times, whether it's intended or accidental; Napping! They discuss the cultural differences in our various approaches to whether napping is accepted or why we're doing it, give napping tips, and hopefully do what they can to keep you awake.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about the ever evolving world of art and media, particularly the visual medium and how two different evolutions have several similar traits. This very special 75th episode will also feature a video version that can be watched as well as heard. Link to follow.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about profanity, expletives, and "Curse Words" and their social impact. They discuss the religious background behind something considered to be "profane" and how some words soften in their impact as you grow older. It's not necessarily what you say but how you mean it. Note: This Episode is not explicit.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about Tattoos, their perspectives on them, ideas they had for them, their resurgence in relatively recent popularity, and the variety of meanings they could have for those that have them, those that appreciate them, and those that merely see them.

The gentleman give three examples of "Rules of Three" and how frequent the number 3 pops up in positions of significance in our lives and particularly in the more creative facets of society. The referenced photo can be found at the following link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds#/media/File:Rivertree_thirds_md.gif

An Old Man and his Two Sons have talked around this topic for some time and now they've decided to address A.I. directly and warn you about how subtle something like a world wide take over by an Artificial Intelligence can be! Referenced Episode: https://soundcloud.com/an-oldman-and-his-two-sons/episode-52

An Old Man and his Two Sons talk about their three separate individual experiences purchasing legal cannabis in California and Washington; how the cultural approach to Marijuana has changed over the last several decades, and how these new experiences will become more widespread in the potentially near future.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about that sensation you have of learning new information and then repeatedly encountering that information in your day to day life just after learning it for the first. It's got a name! In fact, it has a couple of names and An Old Man and His Two Sons are going to talk all about it.

An Old Man talks to his Two Sons about Dungeons & Dragons, arguably one of the most famous tabletop dice games. They discuss a brief history of the game and make a valiant attempt to succinctly explain the concept and execution of this peculiar but popular role-playing game.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about Milk and the Government's propaganda machine to get us all to drink it, what drinking it ACTUALLY does for you, and what kind of milk we consume as a society. Seriously, there's a lot to learn about such a common, yet weird when you really think about it, beverage.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about archaeological television. Television that, through preservation in re-runs and syndication, unexpectedly represent a snapshot of the eras when they were filmed. We discuss examples of these broadcast time capsules and some may not have aged as well as you'd expect.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about what is now widely accepted as the theory of the extinction of the Dinosaurs: The Alvarez Theory. They discuss previous theories and how the discovery of a very thin layer of a metal from space across the planet lead to the accepted view of a massive dust cloud created by an enormous meteor impact.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about The Many Faces of Munchausen: an actual historical figure famous for his tall tales and exaggerations that has blossomed into society not only in television, film, literature but also as a syndrome, a dangerous medical concern, a thought puzzle, and a unique natural number set (remember 3435, it'll be important later)!

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about that period of time in most lives where we begin to develop more complex emotions but not quite the capacity to properly assess and understand them: you know; you're teenage years. They talk about how angst, anxiety, and the aimless gloom therein helps us to appreciate and process more adult emotions later in life. Can't have a sunny day without a rainy one!

An Old Man and His Two Sons think they're pretty funny and they're gonna tell you why! As well as telling you three jokes and explaining why they're funny, different approaches to humor, various rules of humor and theories, and the shared experience of laughter. Because nothing increases the humor of something than explaining it, right?

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about a burgeoning usage for Virtual Reality in the realm of Virtual Embodiment: utilizing virtual reality technology to create out of body experiences as well as educational and therapeutic experiences.

An Old Man and his Two Sons talk about the Modern Experimental Composer John Cage, the artist he's influenced, and his most famous piece 4'33" from a philosophical perspective, a music theory perspective, and a practical perspective.

An Old Man and his Two Sons talk about the role hair and hairstyles have played in our culture through personal stories and observations ranging from social stigma associated with long hair on a male to unusual hairstyles.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about another writer of some significance: Yukio Mishima. Considered one of the best Japanese Authors of the 20th century we cover his first and arguably most famous work "The Sound of Waves" as well as a recap of his life and his eventual death.

An Old Man and His Two Sons share some of their tips and advice for traveling to the mecca of Family Resort Vacations: Walt Disney World from the perspective of locals who have lived near the Magic Kingdom for years. Are you planning to travel down here? Expect some glib and off the cuff ideas on how to best enjoy your trip.

An Old Man and His Two Sons talk about Live Music Shows, their history, rise to prominence, and subsequent decline/return to smaller venues. Despite varying interest: Live Music performances never go away and we discuss why that is and what live music means to the populace.

An Old Man and His Two Sons all talk about one of their favorite beverages and shared interests: beer; its history, how it's made, and drinking it. They share some trivia on the early history of beer and several "drunk at a party" stories.

An Old Man and his Two Sons talk briefly about the history of bicycles, memories of learning to ride, and how the bicycle has affected their perception of the world and themselves in relation. Plus, they share some personal "Bike stories".

On this special edition: the Old Man takes a break for an episode and allows Mom to step in with the Two Sons and talk about "work stuff"; computer problems, misinformed coworkers and customers, and how to properly deal with a reply all email chain. It may not be exactly what you do at your job but hearing about us dealing with it will bring you a chuckle.

An Old Man and his Two Sons talk about the future of hobbyist aviation and the rapid development of consumer level drone and quadcopter technology. This field is advancing faster than any of us are aware in the public sphere and we're gonna talk about it!

An Old Man and his Two Sons talk about the difference between an Actor and a Movie Star utilizing four famous film celebrities: Burt Lancaster, John Wayne, Bill Murray, and Tom Cruise as examples.

For their 50th episode, An Old Man and his Two Sons talk about why they started their podcast, why they continue, how they produce it, and how you can produce your own! It's all very encouraging.