The Not Old - Better Show

Grammy Award winner, Suzy Bogguss has been recording music for over 25 years, and fans of The Not Old Better Show will appreciate Suzy's musical roots, her great outlook on life, and her beautiful voice. From her earliest years growing up in Aledo, Illinois, Suzy Bogguss loved music. She joined the church choir at age five, played the piano and drums, and bought her first 12-string with the money she earned from babysitting. She moved to Nashville in the mid-'80s and paid the bills by singing demos by day and performing three nights a week at a local rib joint. Now, more than a dozen albums later, 2 million copies sold of your first three albums, and awards ranging from the Academy of Country Music's Top New Female Vocalist of 1989 to a Horizon Award given by the Country Music Association to a Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album. Rolling Stone says of Suzy's album "Lucky," The 26 Albums of 2014 You Probably Didn't But Really Should Hear "Lucky" is Suzy's latest, which was recorded with her husband, songwriter and esteemed recording engineer Doug Crider. The album "Lucky" honors legendary songwriter Merle Haggard, includes favorites such as "Silver Wings", "Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down", and "Today I Started Loving You Again," and singing these songs in a live setting is a passion of Suzy's. Suzy's fans have been listening to her now for a quarter century, while others first clued into her recent, independently released albums, "American Folk Songbook," "Sweet Danger" and "Swing." Some of Suzy's fans — 964, in fact — contributed money to make and promote "Lucky" through a Kickstarter campaign, and the entire project was funded through fan support. You can find out more about Suzy, her music, and her upcoming tour schedule at suzybogguss.com Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Interview with Renowned Singer/Songwriter/Artist, Judy Collins Welcome to the Not Old Better Show. Today, I talk to the incomparable, Judy Collins. Judy Collins is appearing live at the Tally Ho Theater, in Leesburg Virginia, Friday night May 13. Other upcoming tour dates are available on her web site, judycollins.com We all know Judy from the Crosby Stills & Nash hit, "Suite Judy Blue Eyes," and she is certainly a favorite of our audience, and someone who's beautiful soprano voice transcends most music styles, genres and the test of time, making her "not old, but truly better." One of the leading singers of the 1960s and 1970s, Judy Collins was born on May 1 (my birthday, too). She grew up in Denver, Colorado, where she began studying classical piano at the age of 5. In her teens, Collins turned to folk music. She scored her first commercial hit in 1967 with the iconic Joni Mitchell song, "Both Sides Now." Which is playing now. In our interview today, among the many subjects Judy talks about is her early recording career with Elektra Records, what she learned and how it influenced the rest of her work. Unlike Joan Baez, who she was frequently compared, she used her classical music training to evolve into being a singer of art songs and show tunes, sometimes employing semi-classical arrangements. After her public debut at age 13 as a classical pianist, July Collins continued to make her mark. She's recorded more than 40 albums, using her lifelong love of the guitar and a broad range of material—from folk and pop to standards and her own compositions. Known for her clear, crisp soprano voice. Both Pete Seeger and Woodie Guthrie are influences, and Judy recorded one of her very first hits, a song by Pete Seeger, Turn, Turn, Turn, which you'll hear. Judy Collins is famous for her versions of songs by Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, Blood Sweat & Tears, and Judy's version of the moving "Send in The Clowns," by Steven Sondheim, from the musical, A Little Night Music, is among my favorite songs of all time. The song earned her a Grammy nomination and Sondheim took home the award for Song of the Year. Her recording of the song hit the charts twice, first in 1975 and then in 1977. She's also written two memoirs, a children's book and a novel and is an accomplished painter, actress, filmmaker and record label head. In 1969, Collins made her stage debut appearing in a New York City revival of Peer Gynt (pear gint) with Stacy Keach and Olympia Dukakis. She later made other appearances on television, including guest spots on The Muppet Show and Sesame Street. Working behind the camera, Collins produced and co-directed the 1974 documentary Antonia: A Portrait of the Woman about her former piano teacher. The film received an Acade Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Interview with New Yorker Magazine cartoonist, Roz Chast author of "Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?" My guest today is New Yorker Magazine cartoonist, Roz Chast. I've seen her speak here in Washington DC, and on May 13, Chast will appear in Reston, Virginia to discuss her graphic memoir, "Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?" As an only child, Roz Chast found herself as the sole caretaker for her parents, George and Elizabeth Chast, when they reached old age. As she cared for her parents, and following her father's death, it became clear Chast wanted to, and needed to tell their story. If you've never seen Roz Chast, but have seen her cartoons, you might imagine her to be one of the cartoons she so ably draws: frizzy hair, frazzled demeanor, eyes crossed, with exclamation points swirling around her head inside the cartoon bubble she's drawn for her clever one liner response. But, the real life Roz Chast is a lovely, generous, sincere, funny, observer of life, which she depicts brilliantly in her cartoons. After talking with her for this interview for nearly an hour, even more appealing aspects of her personality are revealed: for one, she has many comic voices. As you'll hear in today's wonderful interview, many of Roz' impressions sound like she's poking fun at her very challenging up-brining, as only child of quirky parents, when in reality she's very nobly caring for her parents at a time when they truly needed her. Roz very much personalized our interview and conversation, asking about me, my parents, my father's illness and my own children. And, unlike, other interviewees, who want to portray themselves, themselves, and oh, by the way, themselves, Roz genuinely cares about the connection, which likely deepens her understanding of her touching, and hilarious cartoons. Roz Chast's cartoons exude warmth and whimsy, but often share more in common with the dark humor of cartoonists like Charles Addams or Gahan Wilson than they do with "Peanuts." I mention that my own parents owned the Charles Addams book "Monster Rally," which I loved, and apparently influenced Roz, too. When she broke into a regular gig as a cartoonist for The New Yorker magazine in the 1970s, at age 23, she had already cultivated the eccentricities that became the hallmark of her work. As proof, an adult Chast drew a cartoon that shows a woman holding what is clearly a very "war torn" oven mit, saying to her mom, "Mom, what is it with this oven mit? It''s from year one!" "It's disgusting! It's all burnt and cruddy. And, it's got patches on it! Oh my god, these patches come from a skirt I made 40 years ago in Home Ec! Directing her comments to her mother, at the sink, washing dishes, she says, "Please let me buy you a new over mit." Without missing a beat or in this case, a frame, her mom replies, "Why waste your money? That one still works." Chast has illustrated more than 800 cartoons for The New Yorker, as well as a number of books. Her book, "Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?," is a New York Times best seller and a National Book Award Finalist, and is a sharply-observed memoir of her parents at the ends of their lives. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Interview with Dan Lyons, author of "Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble" Author Dan Lyons has reported on and satirized the tech industry. Dan reported on the industry for Newsweek and Forbes, he wrote the satirical fake Steve Jobs blog and has been a member of the writing team for the HBO comedy series "Silicon Valley." Dan was laid off from Newsweek shortly before it discontinued its print edition. This was around April 2013, and Dan was 52. Next, after some soul searching and panic, which I can relate to, Dan took a job in the world he'd long written about and became the "marketing fellow" at a startup called HubSpot, which sells a marketing software platform that is designed to help companies attract visitors and turn them into customers. I personally have some familiarity with HubSpot, having been at Oracle. And, I relate to Dan's story, after being laid off by Oracle, at the then age of 56. But, back to Dan's story, at this startup, HubSpot, Dan was the "Designated" old guy, twice the age of many of the people he worked with. Dan stayed at HubSpot less than two years. He's written a new book, just out this week, a memoir called "Disrupted: My Misadventure In The Start-Up Bubble." He describes the book as the story of what it's like to reinvent yourself and start a new career in your 50s in an industry that is by and large hostile to older workers. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

INTERVIEW WITH DUSTY WRIGHT, SINGER, SONGWRITER, COMPOSER, AUTHOR, PIONEER AND BRILLIANT ARTIST. Long time friend and colleague, Dusty Wright is a content creator and culture curator. He is a contributor to the Huffington Post, a DJ at David Lynch's Transcendental Music Radio, the former editor-in-chief of Creem and Prince's New Power Generation magazines as well as a writer of films, fiction, and television. He's also a singer/songwriter who has released four solo CDs and one with folk-rock quartet GIANTfingers and a wonderful new song, 'Fly,' which is inspirational, meaningful and which Dusty offers personal details about the song's origins. Join us for a great show, tour de force, of a brilliant artist and friend. Find Dusty's music HERE on Bandcamp. And HERE is Dusty Wright's web site: dustywright.com Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

THE PAT MCGEE BAND REUNION SHOW WITH JONATHAN BRYAN WILLIAMS AND PATRICK MCALOON! The Pat McGee Band Reunion Tour, appearing live at Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg, Virginia, 4/9 Pat McGee Band shall ride again on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Tally Ho in Leesburg, VA. They'll be playing all the classics from the early days of PMB, as well as some other selected gems. GET TICKETS HERE NOW! Come hear Chardy McEwan lay down some tasty grooves on percussion, while John Small finesses that bass like no other. You can count on Al Walsh & Jonathan Williams to be backing Pat McGee up on vocals like only those two pristine voices can, all while they tear it up on piano, guitar and mandolin. Michael Ghegan will be back in action on saxophone as well. It's gonna be one unforgettable night with powerhouse players. So don't miss it, just one night. Get your tickets now, this will pack out! The Pat McGee Band on iTunes, HERE. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

"Clash Of The Decades" 80's vs 90's Tribute. Interview with Greg Marsh, The New Romance Band "Clash Of The Decades" 80's vs 90's Tribute Featuring Here's to the Night & The New Romance appearing live at Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg, Virginia, 3/26 The New Romance cranks out an incredible nonstop high-energy show that will leave you breathless. We'll talk to Greg Marsh, keyboardist from the band, The New Romance, who will tell us all about the upcoming Clash of the Decades concert. According to Greg, you'll know every song, and at the show we'll dance for hours and sing at the top of our lungs. Think of it as your favorite mix tape of the 80's coming to life! Since their inception, The New Romance have focused on playing the songs you know and love with stunning accuracy. Together, they'll bring a wealth of music and entertainment industry experience to the Tally Ho Theatre, and have brought their concert style performance to audiences across the United States. Always in high demand, if you're looking for a band to entertain a you and leave you wanting more, look no further. So, grab your friends and join The Ultimate 80's Tribute Band "The New Romance"! See You On The Dance Floor at the Tally Ho! Saturday, 3/26, 8PM. Tickets for the show are available here: Tally Ho Theatre Clash of the Decades! Check it out, please subscribe & enjoy! Please tells us what you think! Join us and offer your reviews and comments. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Old, But Still Evolving... Occasionally, I will read some of my short stories, as I see them as relevant and interesting, but you be the judge. This story, my article Old, But Still Evolving, covers some of the interviews I went on after being laid off from a [shall remain nameless] large tech employer. I hope you enjoy as much of this is funny, but you be the judge. Additionally, I offer answers to the "Why I do this?" question, and tell you a bit about what drives The Not Old - Better Show, my intentions, my goals, my storytelling and the personal nature of this program we'll explore together. Check it out, please subscribe & enjoy! Please tells us what you think! Join us and offer your reviews and comments. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

EXIT INTERVIEWS FROM THE LOBBY, FOLLOWING THE MOVIE "EDDIE THE EAGLE." After watching the movie, I stayed around in the lobby and recorded some of the crowd as they were exiting, asking each a couple questions about the movie. I have to say, overwhelmingly, everyone loved the movie, and I've assembled several into a collection of reviews I thought you'd like to hear. People like you, after watching a movie they've loved, and you'll hear the passion, amazement and inspiration in their voices. After the "exit interviews," I'll read some of the online comments people have left already. I'm amazed. This movie has really struck a chord. Enjoy. (you'll hear the music "Jump" playing in the background…get it?") Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

INTERVIEW WITH "EDDIE THE EAGLE,"MICHAEL EDWARDS. THE 20TH CENTURY FOX FILM, "EDDIE THE EAGLE" COMING SOON, RELEASE DATE: 2/26/2016. Many of you likely remember the name: Eddie the Eagle, but may not recall all that transpired prior to the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary. It's been over 28 years since those days, when British plasterer turned ski jumper, Michael Edwards, made a name for himself - of course, the name: "Eddie The Eagle" – by not ski jumping at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. The new film from 20th Century Fox, "Eddie The Eagle," tells the true story of how during the summer of 1986, eighteen months before the Olympics, the 22-year-old resolved to "fly like an eagle," take time off from plastering and try his luck and pluck against the world'd top ski jumpers. Listen as Michael "Eddie the Eagle" Edwards tells of his amazing life as world class athlete, law school graduate, son, plasterer, reality TV star, and inspiration to many. Thanks to 20th Century Fox and Lionsgate for making this interview possible. The Not Old - Better Show...A Show For Those 50+, By Those 50+ Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.