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Art Kirsch & John Coleman discuss the popularity of cruises. What they know AND don't know, with a promise to find people who really know cruises and seeking people who will share their experiences.

Art Kirsch & John Coleman discuss their experiences with Chiropractors both recently and over the years.

Art Kirsch & John Coleman discuss the popularity of genealogy from tracing your own family tree, to popular TV programs, to DNA testing.

Art Kirsch & John Coleman Talk About Optimism and always looking for the positive in any situation.

Art Kirsch & John Coleman Talk About Social Media use by people over the age of 50. Topics include Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.

Art Kirsch & John Coleman discuss the value of friendship on your well being.

Art Kirsch & John Coleman discuss the benefits of exercise as you grow older. Even just walking everyday can keep you in good shape, not to mention your joints working better.

Art Kirsch & John Coleman talk about what you can do to prepare for your Act 2 BEFORE you turn 50.

'Mama' Art Kirsch & Papa John Coleman talk about listening to your mother who said "take care of yourself."

Prescription coverage is not automatic with Medicare. If you don't get coverage right away it could cost you more to start a couple of years later.

Paul Roberts, founder of OC TalkRadio reinvents radio on the Internet

This fascinating and diverse group of boomers formed a band, fulfilling delayed lifelong ambitions.

John Coleman & Art Kirsch discuss their Act 2 - CelebratingAct2™

The importance of living trusts to protect your estate and specify how you want it to be distributed.

As you enter the second half of your life, considerations and options for downsizing your house or living quarters.

Writer John Mariani has been writing professionally about Food and Travel--and much more --for well over 20 years. As a regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2™ he has gained a new following for his commentary on food and wine but because the reaction to COVID-19 virus has greatly limited travel of all sorts, he's been reluctant to publish anything on travel. John and Art of Celebrating Act 2 discuss with Mariani the escapist value of travel articles and delve into the author's style and philosophy which has made his travel writing so compelling--noting of course that Mariani's travel articles are available in the archive of his newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet at JohnMariani.com

Food and Travel writer, John Mariani talks with Celebrating Act 2™'s Art Kirsch and John Coleman about the idea of developing a more sophisticated palate to increase you enjoyment of wine. Despite his extensive knowledge of wine, the author simplifies the process of finding wine you love and offers an easy way to get started educating your palate. Debunking some of the more specialized analytical procedures used by wine professionals, Mariani makes the process accessible to anyone who simply wants to enjoy wine.

Base on his article in Mariani's Virtual Gourmet newsletter, Food and Travel writer John Mariani shares three of the ten important caveats surrounding wine. The regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2™ smashes popular myths that waste your time and/or money when it comes to enjoying wine. This is a must see for anyone ever intimidated by a wine snob!

As a professional Food and Travel writer, who is also a regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2, John Mariani has logged millions of miles reporting on the best restaurants and cuisine in hundreds of cities around the world. But as a native New Yorker, he recognizes that NYC hosts not only a cornucopia of haute cuisine, it also offers an incredible number of restaurants at every level. He discusses the variety and quality of the food available in his home port with two fellow NYC Natives, Art Kirsch and john Coleman of Celebrating Act 2™. Mariani shares fascinating details and explains why this is true and not just a Big Apple boast.

Yes, we love food--including pizza--and yes, romance often revolves around subtle, sensual acts like eating....Which is one reason why John Mariani, the noted Food and Travel writer and contributor to Celebrating Act 2™, chose to do a romantic novel, entitled Love & Pizza. In this video he speaks with John and Art about the adventure and challenges of writing as well as how he incorporated familiar elements into the life of a fictional female character. If you like going behind the scenes of a good novel--or writing of any kind-- you don't want to miss this video!

After several months of shelter in place for many of us, we're approaching mid-May 2020 and some 47 states are beginning to 're-open.' Art & John discuss what that might look like, what will be the new normal. And without a vaccine or wide spread effective treatments, they speculate about how long it might take for physical distancing might be loosened to the extent that restaurants can get back to full capacity, sporting events with crowds can resume, etc. As usual, they have different opinions.

Ever look at a future birthday either anticipating dred or joy? We all probably have felt at one time or another that some particular age would have a magic effect--good or bad. Was it turning 30? or 60? or maybe much younger.... What is it in most humans that makes us do that? And does it matter? Of course Celebrating Act 2™'s Art Kirsch and john Coleman turn to Bill Jordan, the creator of the Embrace The Boom Movement for some help. You'll love his guidance!

Why does it seem all the news is BAD news? Does only negativity reign? Bill Jordan of Embrace The Boom, shares perspective and a few important facts with Art Kirsch and John Coleman of Celebrating Act 2™. Join this trio of seniors as they chop up the 'news' media and have fun doing it! You'll enjoy it and learn something about us as news-consumers as well!

Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman congratulate Bill Jordan on the continuing growth of his movement to EMBRACE THE BOOM: baby boomers appreciating their life and their age and making the most of it. Bill shares his philosophy and explains just why the millions of Baby Boomers are enjoying life --and joining his movement!

What is it about men of a certain age? Ever notice how many have facial hair? ...or wear Hawaiian shirts? Maybe there's an official uniform for old guys nobody knows about. Bill Jordan, of Embrace the Boom is of a certain age and he chats with Celebrating Act 2™'s founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, both of whom wear the same uniform --even if unintentionally! It's a fun look at what we have in common--and what we don't! Let us know what your uniform is --and maybe answer the question: Do women of a certain age have an unofficial uniform?

Is it sitting at home during COVID-19 for weeks that got us talking about all the old "B" movies? Dunno...but the more we talked about the more we realized how much fun they are--from the classic B feature in the era of double features (with a newsreel and cartoon!) to today's low budget indy films...there's a lot to love in these less-than-blockbuster films. See if you agree!

Some people think Hollywood is reticent about telling stories of Hollywood. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco destroys that myth for Celebrating Act 2™'s co-founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman and proceeds to point out a number of classic films about Hollywood and filmmaking! It's a fun walk through a little recognized and much overlooked genre. Got your favorite feature film on Hollywood? Let us Know!

Next to every hero in the movies it seems there's a great character we love and laugh at...the classic Hollywood Side-Kick. Whether it's a saddle tramp in a classic western or a rookie cop in a detective movie, we've learned to love some of filmdom's great character actors. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco joins Celebrating Act 2™'s Art Kirsch and John Coleman in a fun discussion...from an important dramatic device, to historic prototypes, to memorable actors, you'll get a KICK out of their look at Side-Kicks. Bet you have some of your favorites too...let us know!

As fans of film and the movie theater experience, Celebrating Act 2™'s Art Kirsch and John Coleman talk with Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, about the problems facing the exhibition wing of the entertainment industry due to Covid-19 restrictions.There's plenty of insider insights from 3 guys who know the industry as well as conjecture from these same 3 who are also fans of the movie experience. what will Hollywood --and your local movie-going experience--look like after the Virus? Let us know what you think!

As a variety of states are re-opening, some in baby steps, others seemingly throwing caution to the winds, Art & John share their views on this process of 'returning to normal'.

In this episode of the Founders' VLOG, well into the second month of choose 1 [quarantine; shelter-in-place; physical distancing; hey buddy where's your mask] the co-founders of Celebrating Act 2™, Art Kirsch & John Coleman discuss what they've been up to. As it turns out, lots. Join us and celebrate YOUR act 2!

As America is a land of immigrants, so too our cuisine is as varied and diverse as our population's origins. Who doesn't eat pizza or Chinese take-out or enjoy a Greek salad (among other ethnic cuisines) now and then? Food and Travel writer John Mariani, Editor of The Virtual Gourmet newsletter, is a considerable food historian as well as a regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2™. In this video John discusses the various culinary influences waves of immigrants have brought to the United States. It's a delicious way to look at our current food culture and celebrate its diversity. Enjoy! ..and give us your feedback at info@celebratingAct2.com

While we all wonder what the 'New Normal' will look like after the COVID-19 Crisis ends, many have predicted the end of the small restaurant business as we have known it. Food Critic and Travel Writer John Mariani has observed and commented on the industry for 40 years. He's also a student of history and as such he informs Celebrating Act 2™ founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman that restaurants are one of humanity's most basic form of entertainment. His recounting of both the history of restaurants and the recovery after numerous historical disasters is fascinating and informative. Watch and see if you agree...and let us know what you think: info@celebratingAct2.com

One question everyone over 50 asks is how do I stay young? Or put another way, how can I prevent premature aging? Hormones --there are many hormones in our body--can have a great effect on our body aging as well as whether we FEEL old before our time. Celebrating Act 2™'s regular contributing medical expert Dr. Liz Lyster, MD discusses the role hormones play in our aging --premature and otherwise.

A specialist in Hormones, Dr Liz Lyster, answers her most Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) "Once I start on hormone replacement therapy do I have to stay on it forever?" The co-founders of Celebrating Act 2™ have plenty of follow up questions which help clarify the very common therapy which engenders lots of confusion in both men and women. As always you'll get a lot of good information from our regular contributing expert, Dr Liz MD. Be sure to tell your friends that Celebrating Act 2 is the USER MANUAL for the 2nd half of your life!

The founders of Celebrating Act 2™, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, turn to contributing medical expert, Dr Liz Lyster MD for the facts on what many consider to be only a myth: MALE MENOPAUSE! Dr Liz sets the record straight and explains about natural hormone production in the body as well as hormone replacement therapy. This is an important video for both men and women who are adults of any age. Be sure to give us your feedback at info@celebratingAct2.com and please subscribe to our channel!

Our Celebrating Act 2™ medical expert, Dr Liz MD, answers questions from founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman to clear us some confusion about the importance of testing and the various types of testing for the COVID-19 virus. Dr Liz, who has a virtual practice and sees clients from all over the country, also talks about the statistics we get from the news each day and how to interpret them. If you want some straight talk from a medical professional about the corona virus and our current situation this is the video for you.

Like John Coleman, co-founder of Celebrating Act 2™, many of us wine drinkers may know what we like but don't know how to navigate the information on the label of better wines--especially foreign wines. We often fly blind in choosing a new wine. Food and Travel critic, John Mariani, the editor of The Virtual Gourmet newsletter and a regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2, takes the time to walk us through some of the details on labels of finer wines. He separates the important information from the advertising and hype.If you've ever looked at a bottle of wine and wondered: what's in it/will I like it -- this video is for you!

Food and Travel writer John Mariani knows the restaurant industry inside and out. Small, local 'Mom & Pop' restaurants are an important part of our economy and are particularly vulnerable in this time of shutdown because of the COVID-19 virus. He discusses with Art and John the unique situation these neighborhood entrepreneurs face, how they're often ignored or overlooked in the government solutions and how re-opening is not so easy for them. It's an interesting look into the economy and politics of our times, focused on a segment we often take for granted--going out to eat in an neighborhood restaurant! Give us your feedback!...and please subscribe!

Can you believe a famous restaurant which can normally sell a great wine from their cellar for well over $100 offering it at a discount of up to 50%? Food and travel writer, John Mariani of Virtual Gourmet, Tells Art and John it's actually happening now! The Great Restaurants are reduced to doing only take-out like everyone else and their pricey wines are not paying the rent if they're not being served! So, as Mariani explains, its time to discount them and offer them for carry-out with their meals! Its a great insight into this upscale industry and how they need to survive in these quarantine times. You'll be fascinated!

Food and Travel writer John Mariani has been collecting menus from great restaurants he has reviewed for over 40 years. He's donated this historic collection to benefit culinary students and chefs of the future. Besides being works of art they are cultural landmarks and historical records of great gastronomy of the late 20th century. John shows a few rare menus from his collection as he discusses with Art Kirsch and John Coleman how different menus are today and how the change reflects changes in our society.

With talk about getting the country back to normal, including getting money into the hands of consumers, Art and John, founders of Celebrating Act 2™, look at the issue from a number of angles. Who really needs the stimulus checks that are supposedly in the mail...and what will we do with them? For their opinions and advice watch now...and comment!

Added to Celebrating Act 2™'s list of regular contributors is vivacious Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive dog training. Founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman introduce the expert who will report on all things in the world of pets for the channel's senior viewers. Sarah's qualifications as a certified dog trainer are not the only thing she brings--she talks about training cats, chickens, goats, horses, pigs and more! Her methods are to use only positive reinforcement so your pet will bond with you rather than act out of fear.

Art Kirsch and John Coleman, the instigators behind Celebrating Act 2™ discuss the current state of the Covid-19 quarantine with a nod to human creativity and looking forward to a return to normalcy.

Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, interview a 51 year old just entering his Act 2: the '2nd Half of His Life.' Brian Surritt talks about friends and peers of the Sandwich Generation for whom dealing with aging parents and children still 10 years away from college is a real conflict. Brian also shares his perspective on the current pandemic and stay-in-place orders--how it is affecting family and business. Overall a fun and interesting perspective on life from a representative of the Sandwich Generation.

Recalling a recent conversation with Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco about movie star Kirk Douglas and his equally accomplished son, Michael Douglas, Celebrating Act 2™ co-founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman raise the subject of nepotism in films and the trio start comparing famous parents with their children who also became movie stars. You'll enjoy this exercise in trivia and be able to add to the Manny names these boys come up with spontaneously--going back to Lon Chaney Jr, more recently Kate Hudson and a pantheon in between.

John Coleman and Art Kirsch, of Celebrating Act 2™ probe Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco about the short-lived trend of Singing Cowboys in film and TV. While Roy Rogers and Gene Autry are most famous because they transitioned to TV many other great names are discussed including Tex Ritter, Monte Hale and Eddie Dean. Their musical ability, songwriting skills and place in the history of music are talked about and John waxes poetic about Herb Jeffries, the 'Bronze Buckaroo' who was the hero in numerous 'Race Film' westerns made for black audiences and almost unknown to whites of the 40's and 50's. You don't have to be over 50 to appreciate all this nostalgia since Manny put it all into perspective for you!

The passing of Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas in 2019 brought the discussion between Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco and the founders of Celebrating Act 2™, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, to the issue of his persona ...Manny points out that Kirk Douglas was one of many Anti-Hero types at the start of his career. It's a lively session that covers many films and eras as well as a number of stars such as Robert Mitchum and Burt Lancaster.

With everyone stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco shares his formula for avoiding cabin fever--he's writing a new book! Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, convince Manny to share some great titles related to hunkering down, isolation and claustrophobia including "the Room" and "Key Largo" among others. As an Epilogue, Manny mentions how Film Festivals are going virtual and suggests 'watch parties' for film lovers. It's a fun conversation...add your favorite films!

Our two intrepid founders join virtually to once again compare notes on the progress of the country's fight against COVID-19. Art Kirsch and John Coleman of CelebratingAct2™ share their stories of family interaction on the internet and assess the situation for the rest of the country. Generally they are upbeat and adapting well. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?

Whether you retire by choice, get downsized, fired or other, many people find they need some extra money after they have left their full-time job. Starting your own business is very common among seniors, whether it's to build a second career or just to supplement their income. Embrace The Boom's Bill Jordan shares his experience after leaving a 40 year broadcasting career. You'll not only enjoy his story but get some good advice on turning your skills into a business--and what not to do! Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, also offer some interesting perspective.