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We're old, we're grumpy and we're trying to figure stuff out. Join the two of us to discuss the world, pop culture, getting old and anything else that's on our minds.

Vinnie Red and Vinnie Black


    • Jan 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    Fin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 38:47


    We've reached the end of our podcast journey!  Join Vinnie Red and me to recap the state of our nation one last time.  We take a few minutes to go over some of of our favorite moments and share some closing thoughts.  Thanks to all of you for making this such a fun adventure.  We have some ideas for the future so hopefully we can all meet again soon....  Email us with your thoughts!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    Elections come and go....

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 65:59


    We reunited the band again for a recap of the most recent Presidential election.  Our friend Mhtz came along with us to talk about the results and what we think happened to have things shake out the way they did.  As always, we don't agree on everything but we make our way through.  Come on in and have a listen to this super sized episode!   Drop us an email and let us know what you think! 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com  

    The Election is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 98:27


    Our friend Mhtz returns!  In this episode, we talk about our hopes for the upcoming election(Spoiler-we don't agree) and get deep into the weeds on election conspiracies, transgender sports and which Rocky antagonist is the best to have with you in a bar fight.  It was a fun and super sized show but be warned, there is a lot of swearing.....   Drop us an email and join in the conversation   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com  

    2 Weeks To Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 37:35


    Vinnie Red and I use our very amatuerish powers of analysis to chat about the upcoming election. We have differing opinions of the two main candidates but as always we try to discuss things with a bit of rational thinking and goodwill.  Also. we have some sad news for the MAM family as we lost one of our own. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our friend The General and his family.  Come have a listen and tell us what you think!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    Get the kids off of my lawn!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 32:54


    We did something a liitle different today.  I asked Vinnie Red to think a little bit about being a middle aged dad and what sort of things from his childhood he wished his daughter could experience.  The answers went a little deeper that I had planned for, it was a really good chat.  Please join us and tell us what you think!   What sort of things do you wish a yonger generation could experience? What about something you're glad they don't have to go through?   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com 

    Debate musings, and Vinnie Red turns 50!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 32:37


    We recap the debate from the perspective of a couple of regular guys, and the we get into the important stuff.  Our man Red has turned the big 5-0!  Come and join us for a dicussion that wandered from the inplications of a possibe interest rate cut all the way to old men rapping at parties.   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    Is this really new or are we just back in the same place?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 33:43


    Back again! This time to briefly discuss the insane last few weeks in presidential politics.  Vinnie Red and I chat about our views of the Harris campaign and where we think she's heading.  Also we talk about the upcomong debate and what it might mean for each candidate.  One more thing, Vinnie Red is turning 50!  Send him a comment and let him know how washed up he is. 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    The Verdict Is In......

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 45:01


    We return with a bang, to be specific the bang of a gavel.  Vinnie Red and I jump back in the saddle to talk about the recent guilty verdict of an ex president and what it might mean for regular folks like us.  Also, we leave no stone unturned and discuss the too-soon exit of the great George Santos and lots more!  Come on in and join us.  Email us your thoughts!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    We Were Right, But We Aren't Happy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 56:48


    Vinnie Red and I look back at a few of our earlier primary predictions (spoiler alert, we were right) and lament our fate.  The rematch nobody wanted, the VP sweepstakes and much more, we cover a lot of ground.  Most importantly, we celebrate the return of a legend.  Join in and let us know what you think! 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    Ranking The Godfathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 72:10


    It's the great question of our time.  What Godfather movie reigns supreme?  Come and join Vinnie Red, Mhtz and me as we discuss this topic over a couple of drinks.  As expected, not much gets resolved but stick around to hear Mhtz have a heartfelt, profanity laced, unexpected catharsis as we reflect a bit on the meaning of having old friends.   Let us know what you think!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    The Inventory.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 30:00


    At long last we can close out our 2023 with a much anticipated event.  Our friend Mhtz has returned for a deep dive into his Christmas decoration archive.  Come and listen as the horror unfolds..... Do you think he's gone too far? Not far enough?  Let us know what you think. 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    New Year, Old Guys.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 44:16


    Welcome to the first show of 2024!  Vinnie Red and I say goodbye to a legend, catch up a bit on the holiday festivities and jump right in to discussing the upcoming primaries, Trumps legal troubles and much more.  Also, there is a fair amount of Old Man complaining at the end of the show, we apologize in advance.   Come join us, let us know what you think!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    The Hot Mess Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 90:27


    This one might take the cake folks.  Our old friend Mhtz stopped in to join us for a show that quickly devolved into a general disaster.  We talked about everything from the pain of being a Jets fan to the terror of having your child date a weirdo.  Come on in and join us for this mashup of horrors.   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    The Warriors (1979)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 35:27


    Warriors....come out and play with me and Vinnie Red as we dip into the world of the 1979 cult classic The Warriors.  We chat about the logistics of getting through NYC while you are running for your life, the interesting world of Mime street gangs and a lot more.  Come join us boppers, and tell us what you think! 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    The House is a mess, but we have a plan....

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 31:24


    So the US House might be a s***show, but we have some possibly illegal ideas to help.  Join Vinnie Red and me to discuss it, along with the debates and the hot mess in the Middle East. Email us with yoiur thoughts! 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    Arnold vs Sly-Showdown at the Old Guy Corral

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 28:25


    For middle aged guys like us, there was nothing like Sly and Arnold from the mid 80's to mid 90's.  Vinnie Red and I chat about these two box office giants and who we think comes out on top in this incredible time in our lives.  Who is your man in this contest?  Let us know what you think! 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    Debating the Debates....

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 27:15


    With another GOP debate on the near horizon, Vinnie Red and I talked about the first one and if it matters one bit at all.  Also, is there a place for a positive vision of the US?  Finally, we make our totally unsuprising prediction for the Republican nomination.  We'd love to hear what you think, drop us an email!  2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com  

    Old guy habits are the best habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 34:05


    Come and Join Vinnie Red and me to discuss some things that we have found helpful and even neccessary as we've aged.  Plus, the risks of watching porn on a plane and Vinnie Red sort of loses it on a poor Starbucks employee.  Let us know what you think, drop us an email!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com 

    Sweet Jesus he's been indicted again.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 28:53


    It seems hard to believe but the former President has done it again and recieved another indictment.  Come and join Vinnie Red and me as we discuss what we think is behind this strange pull Trump has over his party, and how we might find a way past it.  Let us know your thoughts, we'd love to hear from you.   2grumpyoldddudes@gmail.com

    The Race for all (old)Mankind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 26:10


    It's here at last!  After months of build up, the 50 yard dash to prove once and for all that old guys rule!  Or at least that was the plan.  Join Vinnie Red and I to talk about the big day and the consequences of hard drinking in the brutal florida heat.   We had ourselves a weekend.  Join us and let us know what you think!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    Is Trumps indictment a load of bull??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 46:09


    With Trump having been indicted again, I wanted to chat with someone who thought that maybe this was all a sham.  There are a lot of folks who truly believe that, and my friend Leo is one of them.  Leo and I tralked about the indictment, why he loves the former Intercontinental Champion Pedro Morales, and lots more.  Have a listen and let us know what you think!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com  

    Potpourri is sort of our thing...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 61:06


    Vinnie Black decided to jump back into our favorite subject and really mix it up.  Among other things we talked about Target and Bud Light, the Republican presidential field, George Santos and also the upcoming footrace that will almost certainly result in a hosptal visit for one of us.  Come have a listen and tell us what you think!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    We like Pro Wrestling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 67:10


    Join Vinnie Red and me for a trip into the past for some middle aged pro wrestling fans.  We chat about our favorite wrestlers, a couple of shows we attended, and of course the shame in admitting that we like this at all.  Also, George Santos!  Have a listen and let us know what you think. 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com   

    Extremism in the US

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 65:58


    Oh boy this was a tough one.  Vinnie Red wanted to talk about extremism in the US and why there is so damned much of it.  We talk about the Proud Boys, Antifa and Bud Light among lots of other things.  I don't know if this was our most entertaining show but it was certainly one of the most interesting.  Have a listen, drop us an email and let us know what you think!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com 

    It's Potpourri Time Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 71:42


    Here we go again!  Vinnie Red and I touched on all sorts of stuff this time.  Trumps indictment, our favorite candy bars, guns and much more.  Come and join us and let us know what you think!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    Hoosiers (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 80:52


    Vinnie Red and I decided to chat about one of the best sports movies of all time, the great 1986 film Hoosiers.  We talked about the characters, who has the guts to take the last shot and the wisdom of open air leaf burning.  Have a listen and join us.  Tell us what you think!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com 

    Favorite Sports Movies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 64:58


    It's part 2 of our show with the always colorful Mhtz as our guest.  We try to talk about some of our favorite sports movies, and sometimes we succeed.  Other times the Scotch gets the better of us and it gets a little crazy.  What are some of your favorite sports movies?  Let us know what you think!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com  

    Favorite Sports Moments(Old Man Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 40:24


    Vinnie Red and I are joined once again by our good friend Mhtz to talk about our favorite moments in sports.  We are old dudes now so all of our picks seemed to come from the same era.  There's a lot of swearing but I think we came with some good choices.  Have a listen and let us know what you think, part 2 of this show next week!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    It's Potpourri Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 62:45


    Some people call it a Hodgepodge... Vinnie Red and I kick around all sorts of stuff this week.  George Santos, The Super Bowl, Crazy Chinese Spy Balloons, Old Men Getting Drunk, we've got a little something for everyone.   Come and join us, let us know what you think!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    Hip Hop Hooray!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 67:38


    Lets get down to it.  Vinnie Red wants to talk rap and I'm all about it.  We talk about our favorite rappers, songs, verses and more.  What could be better than 2 middle aged white dudes talking about rap?  Join us and let us know what you think. 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com From todays show Nas-It ain't hard to tell Eric B and Rakim-Follow the Leader Gangstarr-Mass Appeal KRS-One-MCs Act Like They Don't Know  

    Which Rocky Rules Them All?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 70:01


    Today Vinnie Red, Mhtz and I discuss one of the most important questions of our time.  Is Rocky II better than the original?  As you might expect, there's a fair amount of cursing and nothing gets resolved.  Join in with us and let us know what you think, which Rocky Rules?   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    So long to 2022!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 53:06


    Vinnie Red and I have a chat about some of the big things that happened in 2022, and also some of the small things that we really enjoyed.  It's been a long year, and we are happy that you've been with us.  Have a listen and let us know what you think, what are some of the big stories of the year for you?  What are you hoping for next year?  Give us a holler. 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com 

    Old Guys Love Action Movies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 86:39


    Join Vinnie Red and our special guest Mhtz for a curseword (and technical challenge) filled tour of some of our favorite action movies from the time we were kids up until today.  To be fair, some of our picks might not technically be action flicks but we are middle aged guys so we can do whatever the heck we want.  Are you an action movie fan?  Come have a listen and tell us what you think! 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com  

    The Next 5 Years...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 68:23


    Vinnie Red had some choices to make for this weeks episode, and he picked one of my least favorite things to talk about.  The Future.  We gave it a good shot though, and got into what we think the next few years might hold for us.  We also talked about how we absolutely blew our midterm election predictions and why we think we got it so wrong.   What about you?  What do you think the next few years look like?  Let us know what you think!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com 

    Do we all hate each other in America?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 54:18


    Vinnie Red and I have a chat about a recent poll that seems to show that we are all scared of each other.  Also, we talk about what we think it means to leave a legacy, and if it's all that it's cracked up to be.  Have a listen and tell us what you think! The story and the poll: The Big Picture The Details Email us with your thoughts 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    We seem to be getting Grumpier

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 59:26


    Vinnie Red wanted to talk about biases and habits that have developed since we hit middle age.  What followed turned into a talk about about how he hates young kids and how I might be slowly losing my mind.  Come on in and let us know what you think, has getting older changed your habits or your views?   Send us your thoughts! 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    Getting older is a hairy proposition...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 55:36


    Vinnie Red and I have a talk about some of the challenges of being middle aged.  It's not all bad!  But, some of it is.  Come and join us to chat about hair loss, making poor decisions and the benefits of learning to be patient.  Let us know what you think!   2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com 

    Gran Torino (2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 77:00


    Vinnie Red had the magic selection wand and wanted to talk about the 2008 Clint Eastwood movie Gran Torino.  We talked a lot about Walt, borderline poor acting and the right way to put some zingers into your Will.  We also chat a little about inflation and Mike Lindell getting rolled up at a Hardees.  Come on in and have a listen, send us an email and let us know what you think! 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com  

    Heat (1995), and MAGA too.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 68:26


    Join me and Vinnie Red to talk about the 1995 classic Heat.  We chat about looking at the movie through the eyes of middle aged guys.  We also get into the President and some unfortunate color choices and whether he's right when he says that MAGA is dangerous to us all.  Join in and tell us what you think.  Rate, review or send to a friend! 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com  

    Committees and Taxes and Raids, Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 75:28


    Vinnie Red wanted to follow up on our last chat and discuss some things happening in the news and in the crazy world of politics.  We discuss raiding a former Presidents house, how many IRS agents are too many and lots more.   Bonus Feature: A Mike Lindell update! Let us know what you think and join in the conversation... 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com  

    Lets talk about January 6th

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 74:52


    Vinnie Red and I have a chat about what happened on January 6th, why some of the people were there and what they wanted to accomplish.  We also get into some midterm predictions, pale Elon Musk and more.  Have a listen and let us know what you think. 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com From the show Timeline of the 2021 United States Capitol attack Dick Cheney goes Nuclear Has the jan 6 committee done its job maybe if negating trump was the goal The Pale Billionaire

    What was your best ever....

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 56:36


    Vinnie Red had the controls and he wanted to take some time to talk about some of our "bests".  We kicked around things like, what's the best date you ever had?  Who's the best person you've ever met?  And a lot more.   What are some of your bests?  Holler at us! 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com

    The Karate Kid Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 63:00


    On our last show Vinnie Red made a wiseass crack about a fantastic 80's movie and I had to respond. Join us for a deep dive into the the wonderful world of The Karate Kid part 2 and let's talk about holding grudges, improbable weather and poorly revealed secrets.  Where do you stand on this bit of cinema history?  Let us know! 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com  

    80's Movie Villain Showdown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 79:46


    Vinnie Red had a great idea, let's talk about some of our favorite movie villains from the most wonderful of all decades, the 80's.  We had some fun chopping up our picks and we hope you enjoy it.  Let us know what you think, did we get it all wrong?  Who are some of your favorite badguys (or gals, or creatures, or you get the idea...)   Email us! 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com    

    Lets Talk About Guns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 72:10


    This was a tough one, but Vinnie Red and I took some time to talk about guns and what we think it means to be free to bear arms in America.  There's some salty language and some heartfelt discussion.  If you agree or disagree, we'd love to hear what you think.  Send us an email at 2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com  

    Lets Talk About Inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 52:14


    On our premiere episode, Vinnie Red and I talk about inflation and how it's affecting everyday folks.  We also discuss Lil' Wayne and how he affected my dating life, how Vinnie Red is an elitist and much more.   Email us with your thoughts  2grumpyolddudes@gmail.com Some reference materials from the show(some may be behind a paywall) Bureau of Labor Statistics Mitt Romney WSJ op-ed Whitehouse Historical Inflation Parallels Bill Galston Brookings op-ed  

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