Fifty to 50

Michael Ivan plays host to Derek and Alexis to find out what's happening a year after Fifty to 50 was completed. What does 51 look like in the time of Covid. Find out if Michael Ivan has anything new planned for 2021 (spoiler alert: DJ jIvan is working on his new skill). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan turns 50! Holy crap, he did it. The grand finale culminates in a massive birthday party where Derek and Michael Ivan sing their song, Let Go! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan finds an intern, goes on an adventure, makes a bookcase, records in a studio, creates a bust, and writes a song! Derek and Alexis join in on the fun as the penultimate Fifty to 50 episode gets out of control. It's time to Let Go! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan buries his father. Not exactly a bucket list item but one that hits home as a genuine experience on the journey to 50. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

The crew tackles 16 events in one LIVE recording at the Baltimore Podcast Festival. Catch up on all Michael Ivan's been up to since August...it's a thrill ride...so buckle up and come on board the cyclone of Fifty to 50 podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan partners up with roommate Jason to fix his aging dryer. With the momentum and confidence from building a coffee table from scratch, Michael Ivan puts his hands to task instead of this wallet to accomplish this mundane task. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan contemplates his medical decisions during his last days...hopefully a long, long time from now. Find out who he picks to pull his plug! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

A serious episode as Michael Ivan visits with his Dad who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer only 2 months after having a stroke. They take a long walk and have a significant conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Preparing and cooking every meal for a week - can Michael Ivan break his eating out habit? Check out what dishes he cooks up and how often he cheats himself out of a home-cooked meal! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

A visit to the Station North Tool Library turns Michael Ivan into a coffee table maker in only 6 hours! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan takes a euphoric trip inside his brain and heart. Come take a look inside his vulnerable journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan takes a dip in a very shallow and salty pool...see if he floats to a new place on his 20th week toward Fifty to 50! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Coach Schwartz ends his 11 year career at KIPP and brings to a close his role in helping run the Baltimore Urban Lacrosse League (BULL). How will the kids get along without their coach...and how will their coach get along without his "kids"? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan judges a home version of the popular Iron Chef show. Learn the secret ingredient...and the secret to Michael Ivan's full belly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan fasts from sunrise to sunset for a week in the style of Ramadan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan joins sister Kate for a high tea experience like no other. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Magic, music, and merriment are in full force at Patterson Park as Michael Ivan experiments on his way toward 50. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan ventures into his first formal martial arts class at the Movement Lab. Will he survive his first knock out? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan visits KIPP: Ujima Village Academy where he has been coaching the middle school boys lacrosse team for 11 years...to give a college & career talk to an 8th grade science class. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Find out Michael Ivan's future through the talents of Old School Bruja's tarot card reading. Will he make it to 50? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan takes Gracie for her first hike...or is it Gracie taking Michael Ivan on the hike. Find out if they survive the Cascade Trail at Patapsco State Park. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan tries his hand at pulling spaghetti from the pasta tree. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan sees how high he can get in Florida--and Anna guest hosts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Off to Hollywood...errrr, I mean the Creative Alliance in Patterson Park--where Michael Ivan serves as a moderator for a discussion following the documentary film, The Sunday Sessions directed by Richard Yeagley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Special guest, Tiffany, joins Michael Ivan on the ice for a wild adventure learning the 500 year old sport of Curling. Check the website for a video of Michael Ivan crashing on the ice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan volunteers to play paparazzi in Matt Pless' circus-themed music video. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan dives into the deep end of the Pilates and Beer pool. Listen as he gets vulnerable about dating and the single life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan gets his first, 2nd tattoo!?! The story involves the adoption of two dogs from the SPCA within 6 months: tears and cursing included. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan eats a vegan diet for the week. His friend Katie talks him through what it means to be a vegan, checks out his cupboards and fridge, and takes him on an excursion to the local organic food market. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan tries his hand and thutt at the German Wheel with the help of his friend Amanda. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

In 2019, on December 20th, Michael Ivan Schwartz turns 50! In honor of this momentous occasion, he is plotting fifty activities he's never done before, one for each week of the fifty weeks leading up to his 50th birthday. This podcast documents this journey through a weekly podcast. The goal is to EXPAND, EXPERIMENT, and EMBRACE new experiences. This first episode describes the first challenge on the list of 50...which is making a podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiftyto50/support

Michael Ivan plays host to Derek and Alexis to find out what's happening a year after Fifty to 50 was completed. What does 51 look like in the time of Covid. Find out if Michael Ivan has anything new planned for 2021 (spoiler alert: DJ jIvan is working on his new skill).

Michael Ivan turns 50! Holy crap, he did it. The grand finale culminates in a massive birthday party where Derek and Michael Ivan sing their song, Let Go!

Michael Ivan finds an intern, goes on an adventure, makes a bookcase, records in a studio, creates a bust, and writes a song! Derek and Alexis join in on the fun as the penultimate Fifty to 50 episode gets out of control. It's time to Let Go!

Michael Ivan buries his father. Not exactly a bucket list item but one that hits home as a genuine experience on the journey to 50.

The crew tackles 16 events in one LIVE recording at the Baltimore Podcast Festival. Catch up on all Michael Ivan's been up to since August...it's a thrill ride...so buckle up and come on board the cyclone of Fifty to 50 podcasts.

Michael Ivan partners up with roommate Jason to fix his aging dryer. With the momentum and confidence from building a coffee table from scratch, Michael Ivan puts his hands to task instead of this wallet to accomplish this mundane task.

Michael Ivan contemplates his medical decisions during his last days...hopefully a long, long time from now. Find out who he picks to pull his plug!

A serious episode as Michael Ivan visits with his Dad who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer only 2 months after having a stroke. They take a long walk and have a significant conversation.

Preparing and cooking every meal for a week - can Michael Ivan break his eating out habit? Check out what dishes he cooks up and how often he cheats himself out of a home-cooked meal!

A visit to the Station North Tool Library turns Michael Ivan into a coffee table maker in only 6 hours!

Michael Ivan takes a euphoric trip inside his brain and heart. Come take a look inside his vulnerable journey.

Michael Ivan takes a dip in a very shallow and salty pool...see if he floats to a new place on his 20th week toward Fifty to 50!

Coach Schwartz ends his 11 year career at KIPP and brings to a close his role in helping run the Baltimore Urban Lacrosse League (BULL). How will the kids get along without their coach...and how will their coach get along without his "kids"?

Michael Ivan judges a home version of the popular Iron Chef show. Learn the secret ingredient...and the secret to Michael Ivan's full belly.

Michael Ivan fasts from sunrise to sunset for a week in the style of Ramadan.

Michael Ivan joins sister Kate for a high tea experience like no other.

Magic, music, and merriment are in full force at Patterson Park as Michael Ivan experiments on his way toward 50.

Michael Ivan ventures into his first formal martial arts class at the Movement Lab. Will he survive his first knock out?

Michael Ivan visits KIPP: Ujima Village Academy where he has been coaching the middle school boys lacrosse team for 11 years...to give a college & career talk to an 8th grade science class.

Find out Michael Ivan's future through the talents of Old School Bruja's tarot card reading. Will he make it to 50?