Have you woken up on a Monday and realized you had nowhere to go and nothing you had to do that day...and for the rest of your life? Cheers to you and congratulations are in order then, because that means you have made it to the finish line and every hour
When Every Hour is Happy Hour... a Retirement Podcast
Failing in retirement is a real thing, and both Jason and Ken did it, we'll sort of. Hear about their experiences and how they ended up falling back into ‘work' situations.
Marc Badain rose up the ranks to eventually run the Raiders, and ultimately engineered their move to Las Vegas. Marc then left the Raiders and has settled into ‘retired life' where he has been leveraging his experience to bring more great things to Vegas…as if they don't already have enough!
Norman Woolworth retired from his corporate career and decided to write a book…then he actually did it and now has a three book deal! Learn how he pulled it off so you too can write a book.
We interview Eric Goldberg from New Jersey Elder Law Center. Eric enlightens us about Elder Law and how we can help our parents generation dot the i's and cross the t's so their estates are in good shape and they get the care they deserve in their old age.
Paul Coughlin left Wall Street to hang out on Main Street in his retirement, and ended up building Taconic Distillery into the largest bourbon maker in New York. Sounds like a lotta work for a ‘retired' guy, but who's counting when you're drinking great bourbon in the beautiful Hudson Valley?!
Renaissance Man John Malkin retired a few months ago and he's been busy! The former TV executive is now in the other side of the camera as a comedian and musicians amongst other things.
Adventure travel specialist Chad Clark talks about making travel special and an unforgettable experience.
Mark Aitala shares his experience of slinging bags for Southwest Airlines after retiring from a 20+ year career at Apple
What's it like to retire from the NFL? Eric Vance played cornerback for a few teams over his six year career, and shares his experience of waking up in a Sunday with no game to play in.
Brian Snerson of Essex Wealth Mgt joins the show and clarifies the process to answer the magic question; no not the meaning of life, but how does one know if he has enough to retire!
I was once told why NOT to travel abroad…the TV is always smaller, the food usually sucks and they don't speak the language. But a very wise man, Don Coop, actually retired in Portugal and is loving every minute of it. Listen to our first episode of 2024 and learn how Don pulled it off and what it's like living overseas.
A lot changed in 2023! Jason and Ken share big life changes they made in 2023, and reference the season's episodes.
Why Arizona? Kevin Maxwell, co-host of the ‘Today and Tomorrow in Scottsdale' podcast sits in and brags on the allure of Arizona for retirees coming from western and middle America. He basically says to heck with Florida!
Teaching in retirement, when you didn't really go to class when you were in college…lots of people want to do it. We interview Scott Kolman who actually made it happen.
Retired healthcare executive Rick Siegel is a volunteer mentor for SCORE, which has over 300 offices and 10,000 mentors across the country. Rick discusses how it's a great way to help small businesses and stay engaged.
Phantom Pickleball co-owner Seth Fine discusses the explosion of the sport and why it's such a great activity for the retired community. Even the awesome Phantom paddle technology couldn't get Ken a win on the court!
Our forum group gets together and addresses key questions we all face in retirement. Let us help you create a ‘What's Next?' forum group in your city.
A conversation with retired Doc and now artist extraordinaire Gary Bodner
Our Dads join us to discuss their ‘old school' retirement stories…in honor of Father's Day.
Smokejack BBQ owner Dave Filipowicz gives us a lesson on the fine art of all things barbecue.
A conversation about golf with Jason Adelman, golf pro extraordinaire at The Standard Club
Our resident college hoops expert Marc Isenberg joins the show to break down this year's March Madness bracket.
Cheers! Just cause you drink a lot of wine in retirement doesn't mean you have a drinking problem…or does it?
A guide to Glendale, a preview on the Big Game, some Super Bowl bets, a toast to our newest retiree, and more!
Live from Blackberry Farm, discuss Fly Fishing with Brian Begbie, Director of Fly Fishing Programs at Blackberry Farm
Ken and Jason tell you everything you need to know about picking your retirement location, and some things you don't need to know.
Ken and Jason talk all things travel. If you are thinking of taking a big retirement trip, listen to this first!
For a college football fan, there is no greater retirement plan than to go on a massive road trip and hit a different game each week. To heck with ESPN Gameday, we work out the ultimate road trip for this season, including the best matchups, stadiums and pre-game activities!
Med school taught Charlie more than just Dermatology! Dr. D sets Jason and Ken on the right path, and Charlie debunks medical myths and tells Ken he can cure his baldness problem. We also find out about one of Jason's special talents…and it's a healthy one!
Emory Professor Emily Bianchi schools the boys on The Great Resignation and why it led to more people retiring at younger ages. If she was teaching when Ken was in school he may have actually gone to class!
For better or for worse, Ken married a Dietician, and she sets Ken and Jason straight on their eating habits. Apparently, one shouldn't eat red meat, fried foods or pepperoni pizza and drink beer all the time when they hit their 50's - major bummer! Apparently there's this thing called a metabolism which slows down as we get past 50. It's bad news and you won't want to miss this critical information.
So now that we made you nervous about having enough money in our last podcast, we are going to discuss investment strategies with a 30+ year wealth management guru and overall cool dude, Howard Gottlieb.
Congrats! You made it to retirement. Now the last thing you want is to end up like Ken, in bed for two weeks nursing a bad back from sneezing. Learn great tips from a Fitness Guru as he talks Ken and Jason through the basics of joint health and of being physically fit for people in their 50's on up.
So you made it to the finish line and retired which is AWESOME! I bet you tried every retirement calculator on the Internet and still have no clue as to whether or not it's going to be enough. Well you're not alone, take a listen to Ken and Jason's stories as they experienced that same thing and aren't broke yet.
Jason and Ken will share their experiences of waking up that first Monday with nothing to do, but having infinite possibilities. Ken and Jason will help you answer the question that's on so many people's minds as they transition into this phase in life – how do I spend all the time I used to pour into work?
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