📚 What if Canada had become part of the United States?
In 1774, the Continental Congress sent heartfelt letters to Quebec—inviting Canadians to join the American Revolution. When the letters didn’t work, they tried something else: invasion.
Historian Ralph Nurnberger joins The Not Old Better Show in partnership with Smithsonian Associates to explain this little-known history. From diplomatic missions with Benjamin Franklin to failed military campaigns in the Canadian snow, Ralph reveals how America’s northern dreams unraveled.
But this isn’t just a story about war—it’s about identity. While Americans were building a nation based on liberty and representation, Canadians were choosing something different: cultural preservation, religious freedom, and a path loyal to Britain.
The rejection wasn’t personal—it was defining. And it helped shape the two countries we know today.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://notold-better.com 🎙️ With Paul Vogelzang and guest Ralph Nurnberger #Leadership #History #CanadaUSRelations #SmithsonianAssociates #NotOldBetter #LifelongLearning
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/u-s-canadian-relations-1774-1816


Separate Paths: Why Canada Rejected America’s Revolution

🔍 When most of us think “Viking,” we picture raiders, longboats, and epic battles. But what if the true story was quieter—yet even more powerful?
Historian and BBC broadcaster Dr. Eleanor Barraclough joins us for an unforgettable Smithsonian Associates episode of The Not Old Better Show to talk about her new book, Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age.
In our conversation, we go far beyond helmets and heroics. Dr. Barraclough shares how artifacts like carved antler combs, rune-covered graffiti, and tiny gaming pieces reveal the daily lives of Viking women, children, farmers, artisans, and travelers. It’s not just about who fought and conquered—but who cooked, cursed, loved, and played.
She also talks about why we need to rethink our historical framework—not as fixed timelines and famous names, but as rivers of human experience, emotion, and connection.
If you're over 50—or simply curious about the past—this conversation offers a reminder that history is less about textbooks and more about touchstones. 🎧 Listen here on SoundCloud
#NotOldBetter #SmithsonianAssociates #VikingAge #HistoricalResearch #PublicHistory #EmbersOfTheHands #HumanHistory #LifelongLearning

Vikings Were Here: Love Notes, Lost Games, and the Hidden Lives Beneath the Helmets

The Indispensables: How the Marblehead Regiment Saved Washington’s Army

The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series

🎧 They didn’t just serve Washington—they saved the Revolution. Listen now:
👉 https://apple.co/3FAbebT

🪖 They weren't just soldiers. They were fishermen, craftsmen, abolitionists, and immigrants.
🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 Black, white, Native American, and Hispanic—united not by uniform, but by purpose.

🎙️ On the latest episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series, I sat down with acclaimed military historian and author Patrick K. O’Donnell to uncover the nearly lost story of The Indispensables—a Marblehead, Massachusetts regiment that quite literally carried the Revolution on their backs... and in their boats.  

Patrick O’Donnell will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up and the title of his presentation is The Indispensables: How the Marblehead Regiment Saved Washington’s Army. Check out our show notes today for more details, but we have Smithsonian Associate Patrick O’Donnell today!

🌊 From rowing Washington across the ice-filled Delaware on Christmas night...
⚓ To creating the foundations of the U.S. Navy...
🧪 To leading one of America’s first public health responses to a deadly virus outbreak...
…these soldier-mariners defined what it means to serve a country still being imagined.

📚 Patrick’s storytelling is immersive, human, and deeply researched—bringing back voices that history left behind. Including the “canceled” Revolutionary War-era doctor who was shunned, then went on to save the entire Continental Army.

🇺🇸 This isn’t just a story of battle—it’s a story of character, community, and what happens when ordinary people do extraordinary things.

If you believe in the power of history to teach us something about the present… this one’s worth your time.

🔗 Listen now: https://apple.co/3FAbebT
💬 And if you’re moved by the conversation—drop a comment or share with someone who’d love this.

NotOldBetter #SmithsonianAssociates #AmericanHistory #Leadership #Veterans #MilitaryHistory #RevolutionaryWar #PatrickODonnell #LifelongLearning #AgingBoldly #DiversityInHistory
For more details, please check out Smithsonian Associates: 

https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/indispensables

The Indispensables: How the Marblehead Regiment Saved Washington’s Army

Why do shipwrecks move us so deeply? 🌊
Dr. James P. Delgado, one of the world’s leading maritime archaeologists, joins The Not Old – Better Show to reveal the secrets of the sea. From the Titanic to World War II wrecks to the haunting slave ship Clotilda, these sunken vessels aren’t just ruins—they’re human stories, frozen in time.
🎧 Hear why the ocean is the largest museum on Earth. 📘 And discover The Great Museum of the Sea in our latest episode.
Listen now → on SoundCloud #HistoryMatters #MaritimeArchaeology #NotOldBetter #SmithsonianAssociates #ShipwreckStories

The Great Museum of the Sea: Why Shipwrecks Capture the Imagination

🎉 Celebrating 60 Years of Smithsonian Associates: A Conversation Worth Sharing
Since 1965, Smithsonian Associates has offered more than just lectures or museum tours—it has sparked imagination, created lifelong connections, and helped generations see the world with new eyes. This year marks its 60th anniversary—a milestone that honors the past and looks boldly toward the future.
To celebrate, The Not Old Better Show – Smithsonian Associates Interview Series sat down with Director Frederica “Fredie” Adelman to talk about what makes this organization so extraordinary. Fredie shares rich, behind-the-scenes stories—from Justice Ginsburg and Justice Scalia debating on stage (“they laughed, they dueled, and the audience loved it,” as NPR’s Nina Totenberg recalled) to the evolution of museum sleepovers, arts programs, and the groundbreaking move to virtual learning.
But this episode goes beyond nostalgia. We asked bold, reflective questions: 🔹 What does it mean to lead an organization shaped by six decades of curiosity? 🔹 How has Smithsonian Associates balanced innovation with tradition? 🔹 And what will the next 60 years look like for lifelong learning?
Fredie answers with wisdom, humor, and purpose—and offers a preview of the 60th Anniversary Celebration Weekend, including the public events at the Ripley Center this October. For anyone passionate about museums, education, leadership, or meaningful cultural experiences, this conversation is for you.
🎧 Listen to the full episode and see why learning—at any age—is still the best kind of learning: HERE ON SOUNDCLOUD #SmithsonianAssociates #NotOldBetterShow #LifelongLearning #Leadership #MuseumEducation #PublicEngagement #60YearsOfWonder

60 Years of Wonder: Frederica Adelman on the Legacy and Future of Smithsonian Associates

🦊✨ What if you could witness evolution—real, visible change—unfolding not over millennia, but within a single lifetime? On the latest episode of the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, I had the privilege to sit down with evolutionary biologist and author Lee Alan Dugatkin, who brings to life one of the most daring experiments in modern science.
📚 Lee’s acclaimed book, How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog), chronicles the incredible journey of two visionary scientists, Dmitri Belyaev and Ludmila Trut, who set out in the icy wilderness of Siberia to answer an age-old question: how did wild animals become our trusted companions? Against a backdrop of scientific controversy and political peril, they not only tamed foxes—they rewrote what we know about genetics, behavior, and our relationship with animals.
🌏 This story isn’t just about foxes or genetics. It’s about the courage to pursue discovery, the tenacity to overcome obstacles, and the lifelong adventure of following your curiosity. Lee’s insights are a powerful reminder that learning and growth have no age limit. Whether you’re an early-career scientist or someone considering a new passion in your fifties, sixties, or beyond, the spirit of this experiment speaks to all of us.
💡 In our conversation, Lee shares how selection for tameness led to foxes with wagging tails, floppy ears, and even laughter-like vocalizations. He opens up about working with Ludmila Trut—now in her late eighties and still leading this experiment—and about how history, resilience, and wonder can intertwine to create something extraordinary.
🎧 I invite you to listen to this fascinating episode, whether you’re a fellow scientist, an animal lover, or simply someone who believes it’s never too late to change the world with a question. The experiment continues, and so does the adventure.
🔗 Tune in now at notold-better.com. Let curiosity lead the way!

Taming Wild Hearts: The Siberian Fox Experiment, Evolution, and the Power of Curiosity—A Conversation with Lee Alan Dugatkin

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Los Titulares de Hoy - 1 de agosto de 2025

On this week's episode we're diving into the warning signs of Texas gerrymandering that Isaiah Martin highlighted in Town Hall meeting weeks prior. As concerned citizens, it's essential to stay informed about the actions of politicians like Greg Abbott and their impact on our democracy. Jolanda Jones, a Democrat, would likely agree that we need to hold our leaders accountable. In other news, the Corporation of Public Broadcasting, also known as CPB,  is dealing with fallout from the Trump administration as funding for their programming has been CANCELED.  And, on a lighter note, a a man claiming to be Colonel Sanders great nephew, 3 time over, has beef with KFC, the fried chicken food chain, and has released the *official* recipe on social media. All of this and SO MUCH MORE. Tune in! 
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0:00 - What Happened To Proper New Music Releases?
5:20 - Intro
5:53 - Where We’ve Been & Announcements
7:46 - What Can’t You Wrap Your Head Around?
19:37 - The Texas Gerrymandering Issue/ Isaiah Martin’s Warning
41:13 - The CPB is Shutting Down To, You Guessed It, Canceled Funding
52:09 - Smithsonian Make A Change In Trump’s Impeachment Only To Change It Back
57:07 - Shannon Sharpe Loses 23 Million To An OnlyFans Model
1:09:22 - A Cincinnati Brawl After a Jazz Festival 
1:13:39 - Colonel Sanders Great (3x) Nephew Has Beef w/ KFC
1:22:00 - End of Show 

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Isaiah Martin Warned Us About This - S9, E22

Los Titulares de Hoy - 13 de agosto de 2025

Right or wrong?

0:00 - Can you name a Bruce Springsteen song?
2:50 - Intro
3:43 - Announcements
5:22 - What Can’t You Wrap Your Head Around?
13:40 - Trump Deploys The Military Into DC for NO Reason
24:36 - Smithsonian Museums to be Audited
32:19 - Update on Texas Democrats
39:20 - Roy Cooper to Run for US Senate
45:27 - Instagram Maps Update
51:09 - A Slide on a Royal Caribbean Cruise Breaks, A Person Is Injured 
56:30 - Cardi B, Samyra & Fatphobia
1:21:06 - Halle Berry’s Ex-Husband Says…Words…Or Whatever
1:24:30 - 5 Star Reviews 
1:26:44 - End of Show

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Two Things Can Be True At Once - S9, E23

Paul Taylor Vogelzang is an award-winning blogger, podcaster, writer, producer and style fanatic, known for his down to earth accessible reporting and advice for men and women 50 + age, and their families. Paul was one of the founding editors of MommyCast & MommyCast Latina, the wildly popular, very first mom podcasts in audio and video, and its producer from 2004 to 2009. Paul’s current, but also award winning podcast, The Not Old - Better Show launched in 2014. Paul continues to share vibrant, focused, entertaining content on the show, and writes frequently about the subjects of fashion, grooming and the “senior man.”  Paul lives just outside of Washington DC, with his lovely wife, Gretchen (also a MommyCast founder), and where the two of them are active in many arts, business and philanthrophic organizations, love to feed the Northern Wren, and are the parents of two sons.


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