The Not Old - Better Show

The Not Old - Better Show

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®

Episodes

June 12, 2025 29 mins

💥 “I thought I had to be miserable on the way to happiness.” 💥
Sound familiar? Former All-American 🏃‍♀️ turned healer and high-performance coach Jennifer Watson opens up about how pushing through pain nearly broke her—and how listening to her body changed everything.

Now she’s on a mission to help YOU lead with purpose, ease, and joy—especially in your 50s, 60s, and beyond.

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🚨 Menopause, aging & food freedom! 🚨 Diet culture tells us to shrink, but Taylor Wolfram says it's time to thrive. 🌱💪 Tune in for a fresh take on nutrition & well-being! 🎧👇. Sponsored by Acorns: Head to acorns.com/nob or download the Acorns app to get started!

🚨 What if health w...

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

The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series

"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 Smithsonian Associate Kenny Vance—a voice behind...

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Being a YouTuber: One Creator's Bumpy Road to 1M Subscribers

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Today on The Not Old – Better Show, Art of Living series, we’re joined by someone who didn’t just teach English to the world—she streamed it, posted it, subtitled it, and somehow made grammar go viral.

Jennifer Lebedev—known to millions as JenniferESL—has spent over 15 years turning dry textbook rules into relatable, real-life les...

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In our latest Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview series episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with acclaimed historian and author Nancy Goldstone about her riveting new book, The Rebel Empresses. It’s a dual biography that traces the intertwined lives of two women who refused to be footnotes in the grand story of European empire.

Elisabeth (known as Sisi) and Eug...

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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living series. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is for anyone who’s ever thought, “Maybe you can joke your way through life after all.” Because our guest today—Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, bestselling author, and unofficial king of common sense absurdity—Dave Barry—has done just that.

Yes, that Dave Barry. The man who warned us about exploding toilet...

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Prevention Magazine Healthy Liviing Interview Series, The Not Old Better Show

The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Healthy Living Series

💸 Wellness is now a trillion-dollar industry… but is it making us well or just broke and tired? 🎧👇
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🧘‍♀️ Biohacking. Gratitude journaling. $400 sleep rings.
We’ve been told that these tools make us “well.” But are they h...

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The Forgotten Sense: The New Science of Smell

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Death In The Red Dirt

Uncover the Truth Before the Outback Buries It

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🎙️Intro: The Not Old Better Show – Art of Living Series🎙️

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living series—where we speak with fascinating people who prove that age isn’t a finish line… it’s an invitation. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today, we’re diving into a conversation that blends the edge-of-yo...

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The Toughest Choice: Caring for Aging Parents, Family Conflicts & Life-Changing Decisions

The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show—I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today we’re talking about something that will touch every single one of us at some point in life. Whether it’s making decisions for aging parents, navigating sibling dynamics, choosing the right seni...

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Too Many Options? The Real History of Freedom and Choice with Sophia Rosenfeld

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QUOTE:  

 "Our choices shape our identity—but not everyone gets the same menu." – Sophia Rosenfeld ⚖️

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99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life

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Nearly 40% of Americans say they’re NOT getting ahead, even though they’re doing everything right. That’s not a work ethic problem. That’s a system problem.  ADAM CHANDLER

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Lost and Found: Caroline Topperman on Family, Identity, and the Search for Home

The Not Old Better Show, Family History, Genealogy Interview Series

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Today’s show is brought to you by Acorns. The Not Old Better Show. Acorns. ..I’Acorns makes it easy for everyone to st...

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Move Over, Sir! How Women Took the Throttle on America’s Railroads

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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, right here on radio and podcast. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode is part of our special 60th Anniversary celebration with Smithsonian ...

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The Aerobiome: An Invisible Ecosystem - Smithsonian Associate Carl Zimmer

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Today on The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series, we welcome award-winning science writer and New York Times columnist Carl Zimmer—author of Airborne: The Hidden Histor...

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Welcome back to The Not Old – Better Show! I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today, we’re talking about turning clutter into cash, attic junk into treasures, and maybe—just maybe—your next garage sale into a goldmine.

Think about it—how many of us have boxes of old collectibles, furniture gathering dust, or a closet filled with clothes we haven’t worn in a decade? Downsizing and decluttering can feel ov...

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The Balanced Brain with Smithsonian Associate Dr. Camilla Nord

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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show—Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today, as part of our Inside Science interview series, we’re diving deep into the most powerful organ you possess: your bra...

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The Day Washington Nearly Fell: Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Robert Watson on the Civil War’s Forgotten Gamble

The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series

Washington almost fell in 1864. 🇺🇸 Hear the untold story today. 🎙️ https://notold-better.com

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series—I'm Paul Vogelzang,...

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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, the podcast for those who believe life gets better—and even sweeter—with age. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we’re diving into the soul-stirring legacy of two musical giants whose voices, harmonies, and vision shaped the very sound of a generation: Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler.

If you grew up spinning 45s on your record player or gathered around the radio...

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Enough is Enuf: Why Isn’t English Easier To Spell? Smithsonian Associate Gabe Henry

THE NOT OLD BETTER SHOW, SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES INTERVIEW SERIES

📚 Ever wondered why English spelling makes no sense? 🤯 Why does G in George sound different from G in gorge? And why are we still spelling enough like that?!

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