

The Not Old - Better Show
Paul Vogelzang
The Not Old – Better Show is a radio show that is broadcast over the Internet using podcast technology discussing the hottest issues and topics that fascinate and inform those 50+ age Americans and are of interest and concern to boomers.
Not Old – Better viewers and listeners can “tune in” whenever they want, giving them the freedom to enjoy the show in the gym, in the car, at home or work.
A SHOW FOR THOSE 50+, BY THOSE 50+ Talk About Better®
Not Old – Better viewers and listeners can “tune in” whenever they want, giving them the freedom to enjoy the show in the gym, in the car, at home or work.
A SHOW FOR THOSE 50+, BY THOSE 50+ Talk About Better®
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Aug 3, 2023 • 44min
#733 Levi Conlow - Electrifying American Transportation
Levi Conlow - Electrifying American Transportation Letric eBike CEO, and Co-founder, Levi Conlow Is Electrifying American Transportation At A Staggering Pace…Hear How! Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Business Buildout Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Brooklinen, the softest sheets you’ve ever slept in! We have a fantastic interview today with one of Forbes 30 Under 30, CEO and co-Founder of Lectric eBike, Levi Conlow. I’ll introduce Levi Conlow in just a moment. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 732d episode when I spoke with with Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Andrew Lam about his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation titled “The Only Winner in War is Medicine.” Two weeks ago I spoke with Dr. Preeti Malani, clinical professor of geriatric medicine at the University of Michigan and is part of the research team who’ve just released U of M’s National Poll on Healthy Aging. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! In the past two years ridership of “e-bikes” as a biking category grew by a whopping 240%, which made it the third-largest cycling category in terms of sales revenue” behind mountain bikes and children’s bikes and ahead of road bikes, according to Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Jul 31, 2023 • 29min
#732 Andrew Lam - The Only Winner in War is Medicine
Andrew Lam - The Only Winner in War is Medicine The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science, Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have a fantastic interview today with Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Andrew Lam about his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation titled “The Only Winner in War is Medicine.” I’ll introduce Dr. Andrew Lam in just a moment. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 731th episode when I spoke with Dr. Preeti Malani, clinical professor of geriatric medicine at the University of Michigan and is part of the research team who’ve just released U of M’s National Poll on Healthy Aging. Two weeks ago I spoke with Director, Actor, Comedian and Television Host Dave Coulier (“Joey Gladstone” was his character’s name on Full House). Dave and I reminisce on heartfelt moments with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the hit TV show ‘Full House.’ Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! The history of medicine is replete with advances made by hard-working maverick doctors who, through intelligence, serendipity, and perseverance, made astonishing progress against humankind’s deadliest diseases. Yet, our guest today, surgeon and author Andrew Lam says one factor spurred more medical breakthroughs than any other: war. Dr. Andrew Lam will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and please check out our website for more details on his full presentation, but we have Dr. Lam today to share some details and introduction as Dr. Lam reveals to us here how D-Day, Luftwaffe Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Jul 27, 2023 • 33min
#731 Healthy Aging Report - Univ of Michigan, Preeti Malani MD
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series Healthy Aging Report - Univ of Michigan, Preeti Malani MD Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science, Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by StitchFix and Liquid I.V., Fueling Life’s Adventures. We have a fantastic interview today with Preeti N. Malani, MD, University of Michigan, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 730th episode when I spoke with Director, Actor, Comedian and Television Host Dave Coulier (“Joey Gladstone” was his character’s name on Full House) Dave and I reminisce on heartfelt moments with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the hit TV show ‘Full House.’ Two weeks ago I spoke with Simmi Chopra about all things related to Ayurvedic Health Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! After three years of pandemic living, loneliness, isolation, and lack of social contact have finally started to decline among older adults, a new University of Michigan poll shows. But 1 in 3 people between ages 50 and 80 say they still sometimes or often experience these feelings or sometimes go a week or longer without social contact with someone from outside their home. That’s down from about half of older adults in June 2020. Our guest today, Dr. Preeti Malani, clinical professor of geriatric medicine at the University of Michigan and is part of the research team who’ve just released U of M’s National Poll on Healthy Aging. We will talk with Dr. Malani poll’s senior adviser and former director about “how important social interaction is for over Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Jul 21, 2023 • 27min
# 730 Full House Rewind with Dave Coulier
Full House Rewind with Dave Coulier The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living, Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Lectric eBikes. We have a fantastic interview today with our special guest, comedian, star of 1980’s hit TV Show ‘Full House,’ Dave Coulier, who will join us momentarily. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 729th episode when I spoke with Simmi Chopra about all things related to Ayurvedic Health Two weeks ago, I spoke with sleep specialist Dr. Jade Wu. Dr. Jade Wu has written the new book, ‘Hello Sleep.’ Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! Dave Coulier is an absolute joy to speak with as you’ll hear in just a moment. So join me as we speak with beloved Director, Actor, Comedian and Television Host Dave Coulier (“Joey Gladstone” was his character’s name on Full House) as he reminisces on what it was like to grow up with your favorite TV family. From Uncle Jesse’s hair to Michelle’s attitude. We’ll relieve some of the most hilarious and heartfelt moments with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the hit TV show ‘Full House.’ Dave Co Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Jul 13, 2023 • 34min
#729 Ayurvedic Health and Seniors - Simmi Chopra
Ayurvedic Health and Seniors - Simmi Chopra The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living, Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by StartMail, Private email you can trust. We have a fantastic interview and subject today with our guest, Simmi Chopra, Ayurvedic Practitioner/ Doctor from Kerala Ayurveda, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 728th episode when I spoke with the researcher, public speaker, advocate for better sleep, and sleep specialist Dr. Jade Wu. Dr. Jade Wu has written the new book, ‘Hello Sleep.’ Two weeks ago, I spoke with historian, author, and Smithsonian Associate, CW Goodyear. CW Goodyear is author of the new book, President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! All of us in The Not Old Better Show audience think a lot about our health, health science, and our personal healthcare. Ayurveda, which in Sanskirt means “science of life,’ offers many interesting healthcare programs, therapies, guidance, and solutions that many in our audience may yet to have been introduced. Our guest today, Simmi Chopra is an Ayurvedic Practitioner/ Doctor from Kerala Ayurveda. Simmi Chopra has graduated from the finest doctor program in the USA based on BAMS syllabus with internships in Kerala ayurvedic hospitals and clinics. Simmi Chopra has a double Masters in Biostatistics and Molecular Biology from Rutgers University which helps her understand health problems from both mainstream as well as Ayurvedic perspective. She has published an article at the Columbia University journal- “Ayurveda: Contr Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Jul 6, 2023 • 36min
#728 How Do You Sleep? Hello Sleep - Dr. Jade Wu
How Do You Sleep? Hello Sleep - Dr. Jade Wu The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living, Author Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Lectric eBikes and Earth Breeze. We have a fantastic interview and subject today with our guest, sleep specialist, author and scientist, Dr. Jade Wu, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 727th episode when I spoke with historian, author and Smithsonian Associate, CW Goodyear. CW Goodyear is author of the new book, President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier. Two weeks ago I spoke with Joe Lindsey freelance writer from Bicycling Magazine who has written the wonderful article, UGH. I’M IN THE CAR AGAIN. The Best Bike Is One That Gets You Out of Your Car. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! Our guest today, Dr. Jade Wu isn’t just a sleep specialist — she’s a researcher, public speaker, and advocate, too. Dr. Wu’s new book, ‘Hello Sleep.” is all about her mission is to spread the gift of sleep, so that people can be their healthiest, organizations can be their most innovative, and societies can sleep their way toward justice and healing. Dr. Wu will tell us today that when you sleep is just as important as how much you sleep. “Night owl, morning person?” Dr. Wu tells us today that’s not just preference, but biology and part of who we are. Dr. Wu says we are hardwired to sleep at certain times. A board-certified sleep psychologist and sleep researcher at Duke University, Dr. Wu says everyone’s body operates accor Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Jul 3, 2023 • 42min
#727 Pres. Garfield: Radical to Unifier: CW Goodyear
Pres. Garfield: Radical to Unifier: CW Goodyear The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have a fantastic interview and subject today with our guest, historian, author and Smithsonian Associate, CW Goodyear, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 726th episode when we spoke with Joe Lindsey has written his latest piece, entitled UGH. I’M IN THE CAR AGAIN. The Best Bike Is One That Gets You Out of Your Car, from Bicycling Magazine. Two weeks ago I spoke with author Smithsonian Associate Craig Nelson, who’s written the new book, ‘V Is For Victory.’ Craig Nelson shares with us how FDR’s skillful leadership turned a nation wary of war into an arsenal of democracy ready to take on the dangers of another world war. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! Our guest, CW Goodyear will shine a spotlight on a forgotten president and progressive statesman who tried both to improve an America in political and cultural flux and keep it intact throughout a contentious time. CW Goodyear will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his presentation there is Rediscovering James Garfield: From Radical to Unifier. Please check out our website or Smithsonian Associates website for more details. Far from simply being a president who was assassinated weeks after taking office, James Garfield might be the most accomplished American statesman of the 19th century, says author C.W. Goodyear. Drawing on his new book, Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Jun 29, 2023 • 35min
#726 Joe Lindsey eBikes Better Than Cars?
Joe Lindsey eBikes Better Than Cars? The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by StartMail.com. Private email you can trust. We have a fantastic interview and subject today with our guest, freelance writer, from Bicycling Magazine, Joe LIndsey whom I’ll introduce in just a moment. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 725th episode when we spoke with Smithsonian Associate Craig Nelson reading from his new book, ‘V Is For Victory.’ Craig Nelson shares with us how FDR’s skillful leadership turned a nation wary of war into an arsenal of democracy ready to take on the dangers of another world war. Craig Nelson will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Two weeks ago I spoke with author Scott Shea about John Phillips, Denny Doherty, Michelle Phillips, and “Mama Cass” Elliot,or as they were collectively known, The Mamas and The Papas, who became standard-bearers for California counterculture after their amazing song, ‘California Dreamin.’ Scott Shea has written the new book All the Leaves Are Brown. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! Writer, author, storyteller, Joe Lindsey is our guest today on The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. From Joe Lindsey’s website, Joe loves research and reporting. Joe Lindsey loves talking with people and learning about their lives and work, and most of all, Joe LIndsey loves telling stories for an audience on NPR, ESPN, and Bicycling Magazine, which is where I first became acquainted with Joe Lindsey. Jo Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Jun 23, 2023 • 30min
#725 How FDR Challenged the Nation: From Isolation to Ally - Craig Nelson
How FDR Challenged the Nation: From Isolation to Ally - Craig Nelson The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we have a fantastic interview and subject today with our guest, author and Smithsonian Associate Craig Nelson, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 724tth episode when we spoke with author Scott Shea about John Phillips, Denny Doherty, Michelle Phillips, and “Mama Cass” Elliot,or as they were collectively known, The Mamas and The Papas, who became standard-bearers for California counterculture after their amazing song, ‘California Dreamin.’ Scott Shea has written the new book All the Leaves Are Brown. Two weeks ago, I spoke with psychologist Dr. Jennifer Guttman about her new book, Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! In 1938, when Nazi Germany seized land from Czechoslovakia, the military force of an isolationist United States was smaller than Portugal’s. But that same year, President Franklin Roosevelt’s order to dramatically expand domestic U.S. airplane production was the first step in the monumental transformation of American enterprise that brought victory in World War II, as well as ended the great Depression, gave rise to middle-class affluence and a consumer society, and triggered an economic, military, and scientific boom that turned America into the undisputed leader of world affairs, and about both American Revolutions. That, of course, is our guest today, author, historian, Smithsonian Associate Craig Nelson reading from his new book, ‘V Is For Victory.’ Craig Nelson shares with us how FDR’s skillful leadership turned a nation wary of war into an arsenal of democracy ready to take on the dangers of another world war. Craig Nelson will be appearing at Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Jun 22, 2023 • 40min
#724 All The Leaves Are Brown - The Mamas and The Papas - Scott Shea
All The Leaves Are Brown - The Mamas and The Papas - Scott Shea The Not Old Better Show, Music Today Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s show is brought to you by Babbel.com. Babbel…the language for life! We have a fantastic interview and subject today with our guest, author Scott Shea, whom I’ll introduce in just a moment. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 723d episode when we spoke with psychologist Dr. Jennifer Guttman about her new book, Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Editor-in-Chief at Prevention Magzaine, Sarah Smith. Prevention Magazine has been a leading provider of trustworthy health information, empowering readers with practical strategies to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being for 70 years! Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! For our Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast, we know that there are only a few songs that have captured the contradictions and ambiguities of the 1960s as memorably as “California Dreamin’,” the iconic folk music single that catapulted the Mamas & the Papas into rock and roll history. In the book, All the Leaves Are Brown, our guest today, author Scott Shea will tell us how John Phillips, Denny Doherty, Michelle Phillips, and “Mama Cass” Elliot became standard-bearers for California counterculture following their transformation from folk music wannabes to rock sensations and chronicling the tumultuous events that followed their unexpected success. Scott Shea gives us a definitive account of the Mamas and the Papa’s short time together, from their hitmaking approach with legendary producer Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.