Podcast appearances and mentions of sam oppenheim

Mike interviews his brother Sam about his decades of work as a public teacher in New York City. The conversation covers everything from Huck Finn to Hedonism, including the euphemistic treadmill, code switching, and some irreverant chuckles over edu-speak. Get full access to The Casual Casuist at mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

BRIEFING: Social Security-Changes, Payments, Biden Administration plans BRIEFING: The Not Old Better Show Welcome to The Not Old Better Show.  I'm Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #515. As part of our Art of Living Interview Series, our guest today is Dr. Samuel Oppenheim, and our topic is Social Security, payments, changes, and new year updates. Sam Oppenheim taught history at California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock, Californian from 1971 to 2005. He now lives in Massachusetts.  Dr. Oppenheim has a master's degree from Harvard and a Ph.D. from IU.  Sam Oppenheim is known for his sharp sense of humor, history expertise and self-described gadfly reputation is a friend and someone I know well, along with his wonderful family. Dr. Oppenheim has written an editorial on current social security proposals, summarizing the Biden administration's plans, and what may lay ahead for Not Old Better Show audience who subscribe and benefit directly from social security.  Dr. Oppenheim is not a member of the administration, nor is he a member of the social security administration, and he's not a politician.   Dr. Oppenheim worked as a professor for many years past his 65th, knows passionately about the social security system, and has first hand, common touch advice about what's to come, whether you elect social security at 65, or work into your later years.  That of course is our guest today, Dr. Samuel Oppenheim. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Dr. Sam Oppenheim. My thanks to Dr. Samuel Oppenheim.  I have contact details for Dr. Oppenheim in the show notes and Sam has graciously offered to correspond, answer your questions, and be available as the social security issue becomes more defined by policy: safo95350@gmail.com  My thanks, of course, to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience.  I hope you're in line for the vaccine, practicing smart social distancing, staying safe and healthy, and talking about better.  The Not Old Better Show.  Thanks, everybody.  And, don't miss our next episode with Dr. Daniel Levitan, author of the New York Times bestseller, Successful Aging… you won't want to miss this interview!

This week Mike interviews his older brother, Sam, a history and social studies teacher with a master's degree in anthropology and another in education. Sam spent about a year living in India and has traveled to more than 50 countries in six continents (including Antarctica). Find out what makes Sam's philosophy "Swayable."Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe!Web: mikeyopp.comTwitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcastFB: coffintalkpodcastSupport the show Get full access to The Casual Casuist at mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim who returns to the show to talk about a recent trip to Belgium. Starting in Brussels, Sam and his wife Mina also visited Ghent, Antwerp, Brugge, Bouillon and Orval. 

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim who returns to the show to talk about a recent trip to Belgium. Starting in Brussels, Sam and his wife Mina also visited Ghent, Antwerp, Brugge, Bouillon and Orval. 

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim who returns to the show to talk about a recent trip to Belgium. Starting in Brussels, Sam and his wife Mina also visited Ghent, Antwerp, Brugge, Bouillon and Orval. 

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim who returns to the show to talk about a recent trip to Belgium. Starting in Brussels, Sam and his wife Mina also visited Ghent, Antwerp, Brugge, Bouillon and Orval. 

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim who makes a rare 4th appearance on the show to talk about Bali in Indonesia. Sam started his exploration of Bali in Ubud which is the cultural capital of the area. He met two of the people mentioned in the popular book Eat, Pray, Love: Wayan and Ketut Liyer. In Ubud he attended some of the traditional Balinese dances (Legong, Barong and Kecak). Sam explored the Hindu temples and the resort area of Kuta Beach with its famous nightlife, dove a ship wreck and explored the island by motorcycle. Sam’s does regret was not getting down to Nusa Dua on the southern tip with its wonderful sunsets or out to Komodo.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim who makes a rare 4th appearance on the show to talk about Bali in Indonesia. Sam started his exploration of Bali in Ubud which is the cultural capital of the area. He met two of the people mentioned in the popular book Eat, Pray, Love: Wayan and Ketut Liyer. In Ubud he attended some of the traditional Balinese dances (Legong, Barong and Kecak). Sam explored the Hindu temples and the resort area of Kuta Beach with its famous nightlife, dove a ship wreck and explored the island by motorcycle. Sam’s does regret was not getting down to Nusa Dua on the southern tip with its wonderful sunsets or out to Komodo.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim who makes a rare 4th appearance on the show to talk about Bali in Indonesia. Sam started his exploration of Bali in Ubud which is the cultural capital of the area. He met two of the people mentioned in the popular book Eat, Pray, Love: Wayan and Ketut Liyer. In Ubud he attended some of the traditional Balinese dances (Legong, Barong and Kecak). Sam explored the Hindu temples and the resort area of Kuta Beach with its famous nightlife, dove a ship wreck and explored the island by motorcycle. Sam’s does regret was not getting down to Nusa Dua on the southern tip with its wonderful sunsets or out to Komodo.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim (who has previously been on the show talking about trekking in the Himalayas and traveling to Cuba) about travel to Laos. Sam Visited Laos as part of a year spent traveling around the world when he traveled extensively in Asia. Sam’s itinerary included the capital of Vientiane as well as Luang Prabang, trekking in the hill villages around Luang namtha and cruising on the Mekong River near Nong Khiaw. Along the way Sam photographed monks, children and little bottles of alcohol with snakes in them. Discover this beautiful country through Sam’s stories and through his lens.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim (who has previously been on the show talking about trekking in the Himalayas and traveling to Cuba) about travel to Laos. Sam Visited Laos as part of a year spent traveling around the world when he traveled extensively in Asia. Sam’s itinerary included the capital of Vientiane as well as Luang Prabang, trekking in the hill villages around Luang namtha and cruising on the Mekong River near Nong Khiaw. Along the way Sam photographed monks, children and little bottles of alcohol with snakes in them. Discover this beautiful country through Sam’s stories and through his lens.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim (who has previously been on the show talking about trekking in the Himalayas and traveling to Cuba) about travel to Laos. Sam Visited Laos as part of a year spent traveling around the world when he traveled extensively in Asia. Sam’s itinerary included the capital of Vientiane as well as Luang Prabang, trekking in the hill villages around Luang namtha and cruising on the Mekong River near Nong Khiaw. Along the way Sam photographed monks, children and little bottles of alcohol with snakes in them. Discover this beautiful country through Sam’s stories and through his lens.

National parks cross-country roadtrip capture of Prairie Dogs!

National parks cross-country roadtrip capture of Bison and Old Faithful!

National parks cross-country roadtrip capture of two bear cubs playing with mamma bear!