Ol' Fools Talking Ol' Skool

Ol' Fools Talking Ol' Skool

Two long time friends take a lighthearted look at things of the past, discuss the present and delve into the future, in an unscripted manner.

Episodes

September 12, 2025 29 mins

Rodney & Mickey talk about how we were often thought to be in the Army, forging our own path versus following someone else's, talking to the kids about the future, life decisions, I have no regrets, I wouldn't change a thing, think about it and move on, those bringing down our confidence, tomorrow's a new day, always thinking about how to better ourselves financially, donate to compensate, American Greed, the fea...

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Mickey & Rodney talk about pro sports contracts and all of the strings tied to them, family and money, ballers taking care of their families, different perspectives on making children pay you back, Cam Ward, taking pride in making it on your own, JC Penney Christmas catalog memories, seeing the world and realizing there is something better out there, hearing stories that help shape our lives and seeking better outcomes instead ...

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Rodney & Mickey talk about Stephen Jackson (former NBA player) and his prenuptial agreement controversy, is a man supposed to take care of his woman or is it on both of them, Shannon Sharpe and his lawsuit, bad decisions in marriage, Lawrence Taylor, Trump 6.0, Bruce Pearl, Cam Newton and the WNBA and parity with the NBA. 

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August 24, 2025 25 mins

Rodney & Mickey talk about how healthy eating habits have changed, Sanka coffee, wisdom teeth removal, how all doctors don't know everything, the Inspire sleep apnea treatment, money versus ethics, preaching and tithing, Reverand Ike, guilting congregations into giving, how some pastors receive their calling, Ghislaine Maxwell and President Trump, watching the weather more than the news, and rags in the sewage.

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August 14, 2025 30 mins

Rodney and Mickey talk about staying cool in the summer and the high electric bills, keeping the peace, lawncare, Internet misinformation, how health advice has changed over the years, what a fool believes, sleep patterns, what our kids do when we aren't around, Honey Nut Cheerios, Rodney and milk and black coffee.

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July 30, 2025 32 mins

Mickey & Rodney talk about their early Air Force years, not being a goody-two-shoes, speeding, the issue with the self-check at Walmart, wandering eyes, trying to be shy, the bombings in Iran, sleeper cells, tactics in Ukraine and sad state of affairs with the news media.

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July 18, 2025 25 mins

Mickey & Rodney talk about Facebook reels, the late Blues singer Mel Waiters, old days at Lackland AFB, how folks changed once they received a military commission, why everything happens for a reason, sacrifices we make, forks in the road and looking back and living to talk about it.

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July 12, 2025 29 mins

Rodney & Mickey continue their conversation on old school high school coaches, the interesting way some schools do graduation ceremonies, the frustration of people saving seats and cutting line at events, folks standing up all through a concert, how BluesFests are all blues anymore, the hidden meanings in blues songs and keeping an eye on kids when you're on the internet and being careful what you listen to when children a...

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July 2, 2025 30 mins

Mickey and Rodney talk about the NBA Championship, the NBA past and present and the history of the San Antonio Spurs.

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May 30, 2025 30 mins

Mickey & Rodney talked about the disrespect showed to Hakeem Olajuwon at the NCAA men's basketball finals, the Georgetown University men's basketball history, HBCU's, and a throw-back segment from 2021.

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May 19, 2025 30 mins

Rodney & Mickey talk about having clout at the job allows you to speak your mind, stereotypes in sports, talking trash, making judgements without knowledge of the game, playing the mental game with your kids, toughening kids up, coaching young kids in sports, playing games for fun versus to win, getting kids to play outside, Stephen Curry, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. 

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April 29, 2025 30 mins

Mickey & Rodney talk about retirement decisions, making a plan for retirement, my money versus our money, social security decision, fortunate with sacrifices, bladder and old age, don't play with peeing, you can't hold it, those times when you thought you went too far, life experiences, the second time around and the Obama administration and sexual orientation.

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April 13, 2025 34 mins

Mickey and Rodney continue their discussion on the current administration, the perils of politics, staying optimistic, military training and decision making, how time changes things, rinse and repeat, talking loud and saying nothing, education, more than one way to do things and using buzzwords.

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March 28, 2025 31 mins

Mickey & Rodney talk about Elon Musk, Donald Trump, the Europeans, history of world wars, how you should get people smarter than you as advisors, isolationism, Ukraine, Russia, confirmation hearings and militaries of the world.

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March 19, 2025 24 mins

Mickey & Rodney talk about the good old days, how "Father Time" is undefeated, LeBron James, NBA players that can't stay on the court, NBA players that are out of shape, how the NBA is a young man's game, bias sports reporting, being in the limelight and the scrutiny it brings, getting high with your kids and being a parent versus being a friend to your kids.

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March 5, 2025 30 mins

Mickey & Rodney talk about Microsoft Outlook problems, condolences to Angie Stone, lending a listening ear, dealing with death, comments about age, respect for age, animals are animals, and how time flies.

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February 13, 2025 31 mins

Mickey & Rodney talk about Black History and working, integration (good/bad), separate but not equal, bias and stereotypes, playing the game, common courtesy, dog poop, tracks in the snow and the mysterious leaves drama.

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February 7, 2025 27 mins

Mickey & Rodney talk about paternity suits, options for not having to worry about pregnancy, lifestyles and money, vindication, daytime TV, TikTok influencers, the ballon-popping game, fan's only pages, Facebook feeds and how far we have come and how far can we go.

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January 24, 2025 31 mins

Rodney & Mickey talk about the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities, Black Quarterbacks in the NFL, Lil Wayne's image, women's intuition, staying with a cheater for the money, famous people with gay children, sexual orientations, the difficult role of being a parent and how far does love go?

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January 9, 2025 33 mins

Mickey & Rodney talk about taking a financial interest in your future, not becoming a slave to the government, having minimal investment and expecting maximum return, choosing associates with no experience in a business and expecting good results, how it takes more than saying you have your own business for the business to be a success, establishing low expectations in life, the "Peter Principle", saving but also enjo...

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