Mo Rocca, a humorist and journalist known for his insights on late-in-life achievements, shares inspiring tales of resilience. He highlights remarkable individuals like Colonel Sanders and Frank Lloyd Wright, who found success in their later years. Rocca discusses how creativity can flourish with age, encouraging listeners to pursue dreams regardless of the timeline. The podcast weaves stories of personal reinvention, emphasizing that it's never too late to achieve recognition or make a significant impact. Age is just a number when it comes to fulfilling your aspirations!

Significant Others is bringing you another bonus episode! This time Liza is joined by Mo Rocca, the host of the popular podcast Mobituaries, to discuss how people are remembered through their obituaries. Mo and Liza dive into memorable obituaries, what makes a powerful obit, and who maybe didn’t get their proper due. We’re working hard on Season 2! Until then we will be releasing special bonus episodes from time to time. Want to support the show? Rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts, and keep sending suggestions of Significant Others you’d like to hear about our way at significantpod@gmail.com!

Mo Rocca, a storyteller known for spotlighting the achievements of older individuals, shares inspiring tales in his latest book, 'Rock the Generarians'. He argues that older people have some of the best stories, recounting remarkable lives like that of Colonel Sanders, who launched Kentucky Fried Chicken at 66. Rocca emphasizes themes of resilience and reinvention, highlighting how creativity flourishes at any age. He also discusses the power of personal narratives and the importance of connecting through storytelling, laughing and reflecting along the way.

In this insightful preview, writer Roger Rosenblatt, writer Anne Curzan, and journalist Mo Rocca join Alan Alda to discuss the evolution of communication. They reflect on how language transforms over time and share inspiring stories of late-life achievements. The intriguing balance of chance and change is explored, highlighting moments that shape our paths. Personal anecdotes and the power of journalism in community change add depth, setting the stage for a thought-provoking new season filled with engaging conversations.

Journalist and 'Mobituaries' podcast host Mo Rocca joins A.J. Jacobs to puzzle and laugh their way through anagrams, palindromes, and audio rebuses. They play a game changing the last letter of a country's name, solve wordplay puzzles to guess country names, and enjoy humorous advertisements.