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Welcome to "The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living" series on radio and podcast. Today’s episode is sponsored by , promoting health and heart health for our Not Old Better audience. And, by , a proactive and preventative approach to healthcare, called Precision Medicine. Today we explore the vibrant intersections of life, culture, and the art of thriving at any age. We are diving into a conversation that challenges the conventional narratives of aging and invites us to embrace each year of our lives with style, grace, and a dash of rebellion. In a world that often...
info_outline #794 Washington’s First World Series: When the Washington Senators Were America’s TeamThe Not Old - Better Show
Washington’s First World Series: When the Washington Senators Were America’s Team The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to a riveting episode of the on Radio and Podcast. Today, we embark on a journey back in time to 1924, a year that marked a pinnacle moment in sports history, capturing the spirit and imagination of a nation. In an era dominated by legends like Babe Ruth and overshadowed by teams with storied legacies, a group of scrappy underdogs, the Washington Senators, dared to challenge the status quo. In the centennial year of the...
info_outline #793 Rivalries at the Cutting Edge: How Personal Battles Forged Medical MiraclesThe Not Old - Better Show
Rivalries at the Cutting Edge: How Personal Battles Forged Medical Miracles The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to a riveting episode of the interview series, where today we dive into the fascinating world of medical innovation, rivalry, and the indomitable spirit of human progress. In a journey through time, we unravel how the worst in people sometimes leads to the best for humanity. Imagine the relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that have saved millions of lives, shaped by the hands of brilliant but flawed individuals. These were not saints but driven,...
info_outline #792 Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking—How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age Caroline PaulThe Not Old - Better Show
Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking—How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series Welcome to on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is brought to you by . Today, we dive into the heart of bravery with New York Times bestselling author , an extraordinary woman whose life reads like an epic saga of resilience, courage, and boundless curiosity. In her latest masterpiece, Caroline Paul shatters the stereotypes that confine women as they grow older, from extreme outdoor adventure to high...
info_outline #791 Evangelicalism in America - Dr. Joseph SlaughterThe Not Old - Better Show
Evangelicalism in America The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to a riveting episode of the , on radio and podcast, where today we embark on a fascinating journey through time, exploring the dynamic intersections of faith, fortune, and the foundational fabric of American society. In this episode, titled we delve deep into the heart of how evangelicalism and economic ambition have shaped and reshaped the landscape of the nation. Join us as we sit down with the distinguished and an expert whose insightful research casts a revealing light on the complex...
info_outline #790 Great Horned Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight-Mark H.X. GlenshawThe Not Old - Better Show
Great Horned Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome, listeners, to another captivating episode of on radio and podcast. Today, we journey into the heart of urban wilderness to unveil a story of majesty, mystery, and survival. Imagine a top-of-the-food-chain predator, not the bear or mountain lion you might expect, but a creature equally formidable and far closer to home. We're talking about the , a silent guardian of the night skies, thriving in every state but Hawaii, across diverse habitats from dense forests to our very own...
info_outline #789 April 2024 Prevention Magazine Interview Series with Sarah SmithThe Not Old - Better Show
April 2024 Prevention Magazine Interview Series with Sarah Smith The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Interview Series Welcome to on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and this is our next installment of our series is with Sarah Smith, and today we have another engaging episode in collaboration with : we're tackling some of the most pressing health topics crucial for our audience—adults over 60 who are committed to living their best lives. Let's get right into it: We have another packed show! First up, we’re joined by for our issue overview. Sarah will tell us briefly...
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A Night at the Oscars: Noah Gittell The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to a special edition of interview series on radio and podcast, where today, we're rolling out the red carpet for an exclusive Oscars preview that promises to be as captivating as the ceremonies themselves. I'm your host, guiding you through an evening with , esteemed film critic for the Washington City Paper and an authoritative voice in the realms of The Atlantic, The Ringer, and the BBC, among others. As we gear up for the Academy Awards on March 10, celebrating the...
info_outline The Chaos Agent: Mark Greaney Unveils the Future of Espionage and AI in an Exclusive Gray Man Series Deep DiveThe Not Old - Better Show
The Chaos Agent: Mark Greaney Unveils the Future of Espionage and AI in an Exclusive Gray Man Series Deep Dive I’m Paul Vogelzang and I want to welcome you to today’s episode, where we venture into the heart of modern espionage with an exclusive interview with returning guest that promises to be as thrilling as the stories we're about to discuss. We’re diving into the shadowy realms of artificial intelligence, international intrigue, and the relentless pursuit of justice with none other than , the mastermind behind the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Gray Man. In the latest...
info_outline #786 Fighting the Cold War with WordsThe Not Old - Better Show
Welcome back to interview series on radio and podcast, your trusted source for enriching content tailored to the vibrant lives of aging adults over the age of 60 and their families. I'm Paul Vogelzang and today we embark on a captivating journey through the annals of history, a journey that unravels the enigmatic connection between literature, espionage, and the battle for hearts and minds during the tumultuous Cold War era. Picture this: The world divided by ideology, where the mightiest nations on Earth, the United States, the Soviet Union, and Britain, engaged in a shadowy war of words. In...
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The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and we’ve got another great show as part of our Smithsonian Associates Art Of Living author interview series. Thank you so much for listening. We’ve got a great guest today, who I’ll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 656th episode, and we spoke to author Kathy Kleiman about her new book, Proving Ground…a great interview about the first women programmers of the ENIAC computer. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Claudia Clark about her book, ‘Dear Barack’ and the important but unlikely, especially in this divisive political day and age, of the political partnership between Pres. Barack Obama and German PM Angela Merkel. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire backlog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOldBetter.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us.
Today’s interview is really fun and so eye-opening…We are talking with Smithsonian Associate Marc Seifer. Marc Seifer will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes for more details, but we have a wonderful interview with Marc Seifer today in anticipation of Marc’s Smithsonian Associates presentation.
In the 21st century, the life and accomplishments of the inventor, engineer, and futurist Nikola Tesla have risen from almost total obscurity to topics of fresh interest. Our guest today, author Marc J. Seifer, one of the world’s leading Tesla experts, surveys for us his most significant discoveries that continue to influence today's military technology and diplomatic strategies. Let’s listen as author Marc Seifer reads from his new book, TESLA: Wizard at War
Marc Seifer offers us new insights into the brilliant scientist's particle-beam weapon (a.k.a. the "Death Ray") and explores his military negotiations with pivotal historical figures, including his links to Joseph Stalin; General Andrew McNaughton, Churchill’s right-hand man; Vannevar Bush, head of the U.S. Office of Scientific Research and Development during World War II; and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates author interview series, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Marc Seifer.
Thanks to Marc Seifer for joining me today and for his reading from his new book, TESLA: Wizard At War; Marc’s excellent preparation…really makes my job easy. Making my job easy, and thanks, as well, to our wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Thanks to you, our equally wonderful audience…please be safe, and I emphasize this because we need to all be safe by eliminating assault rifles. Assault rifles should only be in military hands…they are killing our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: School. Please, let’s do better by eliminating assault rifles…let’s talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and I’ll see you next week.