👷‍♀️ Move Over, Sir! tells the riveting story of women who worked on America’s railroads—from 19th-century telegraphers to modern engineers. Join Union Pacific Railroad Museum curator Patricia LaBounty on The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, as we celebrate bold women who kept the trains—and the country—moving. 🎧 Listen now on SoundCloud
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Move Over, Sir! How Women Took the Throttle on America’s Railroads

🏡🔍 What if returning to your homeland didn’t feel like coming home? Caroline Topperman thought moving to Poland would reconnect her with her roots—but instead, she uncovered hidden family histories, untold stories, and deep questions about identity. ✨📖 From WWII escapes to Afghan roads, her journey is unforgettable. Don’t miss this gripping episode of The Not Old – Better Show! 🎙️🌍 Listen now on SoundCloud

World Traveler Follows Old Footsteps to Reconstruct Family’s Fascinating History

🔥 What if everything you believed about hard work… was wrong?
I recently sat down with journalist and author Smithsonian Associate Adam Chandler to discuss his new book, 99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life, on The Not Old Better Show. It’s an electrifying, sometimes uncomfortable look at how America’s “hard work equals success” myth is leaving millions behind—especially older workers, families, and those in low-wage or unstable jobs.
Chandler argues that success stories in America are less about grit and more about systems—like inheritance, privilege, government support, and timing. From fast food fryers to tech CEOs, he paints a portrait of a nation obsessed with the grind, even as that grind fails to deliver.
We’re the only major industrialized country without guaranteed paid leave. Americans work longer hours than anyone in the Western world. Yet, we’re lonelier, sicker, and increasingly disconnected from community life. As Chandler puts it, “We replaced religion with work—and now we worship the hustle.”
What gives me hope? He also showcases blueprints for change: France’s “right to disconnect,” Denmark’s 37-hour work week, and community-driven solutions springing up across the U.S.
🎧 Listen to the full episode on SoundCloud to find out how you can rethink your relationship to work—and reclaim joy, rest, and meaning.
💬 I’d love to hear your story: What’s the best or worst job you ever had—and what did it teach you?
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99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life

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0:00 – Mic Test
7:39 – Intro
9:07 – What Can’t You Wrap Your Head Around?
18:13 – Immigrant Mugshots on the White House lawn
25: 48 – Student Loans Update
36:02 – Woolworth Sit-In Counter and Other Artifacts To be Removed from NMAAHC
43:12: Gov’t Instills USPS To Force Immigration Searches
52:12 – Clayborn Temple Seriously Damaged in Fire
58:04 – Shedeur Sanders Gets Drafted at #144, This Is A Big Deal
1:10:10 – TidBits (Monet, Plantations, Diddy Trial, TD Jakes)
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Lessons From My Father - S9, E11

Trump EO funding cuts hit Black history museums, freezing $180M nationwide & impacting MAAMAH programs. Is Black history under attack?

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🎙️ Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Dave Barry is back, and this time, the joke’s on him. In his new memoir Class Clown, Dave reflects on growing up in the ‘50s, surviving Miami’s weirdest headlines, and what he’s learned about humor, family, and resilience.
From a career spent satirizing everything—from exploding Pop-Tarts to presidential runs—Dave reminds us that laughter isn’t just medicine—it’s memory, meaning, and connection.
📚 This episode is a must-listen for professionals, creatives, and anyone who believes it’s never too late to laugh at yourself.
🎧 Catch the full conversation here 👉 on SoundCloud #DaveBarry #LeadershipThroughHumor #AgingWithPurpose #NotOldBetter #MemoirWriting #CreativeCareers

Humorist Dave Barry - Class Clown Memoir

“They were my heroes. And then they became my friends.” In this moving new episode of The Not Old Better Show, we’re honored to welcome musician, producer, and doo-wop preservationist Kenny Vance—a voice behind Jay and the Americans and the filmmaker behind Heart & Soul: A Love Story.
Kenny shares a deeply personal account of his lifelong connection to the music of the 1950s and '60s—harmonies sung on street corners, friendships formed in rehearsal halls, and the artists who paved the way for today’s pop and R&B but were left behind by the industry.
This episode isn’t just about music; it’s about legacy, resilience, and honoring voices that shaped a generation. Kenny also opens up about losing his home during Hurricane Sandy and how salvaged tapes and footage helped him begin again—with purpose.
For professionals in music, film, storytelling, or anyone who believes in the power of cultural memory, this is a masterclass in what it means to preserve not just a sound, but a spirit.
🎧 Tune in on SoundCloud #DooWop #MusicHistory #SmithsonianAssociates #LegacyWork #Podcast #NotOldBetterShow #KennyVance

Heart & Soul: Kenny Vance, Singer, Songwriter, Film Maker

The burnout didn’t come from doing too much. It came from ignoring the whispers of her body.
Jennifer Watson, MPT, IMT.C, former D1 All-American and now visionary speaker + high-performance coach, shares her deeply personal story of shifting from relentless grit to powerful grace.
In this Not Old Better Show interview, she opens up about:
✅ Redefining resilience in midlife ✅ How nervous system health impacts leadership & energy ✅ Rebuilding from burnout—without breaking yourself ✅ Soul-aligned living for those 50+
Whether you're a seasoned leader, an athlete at heart, or just ready to reconnect with you, this episode delivers heart, humor, and healing.
🎧 Listen now: https://notold-better.com #Resilience #MidlifeLeadership #Healing #MentalWellness #JenniferWatson #NotOldBetterShow

Resilience is Much More Than Grit! Jennifer Watson

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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