Old Man Strength
We are just a couple of old dudes who came together to interview interesting guests and debate current topics. From sports, to life, to politics, to pop culture, the guys from Old Man Strength will cover it all.
Episodes
Chris Shipley and Dave Larson are joined by Steve Spears, the award-winning host of the long-running Stuck in the 80’s podcast (now over 780 episodes and 20 years strong). Steve dives deep into his lifelong love of 80’s pop culture, from his first Journey concert in 1981 and his obsession with Valley Girl (which he’s watched hundreds of times) to Live Aid, the Challenger disaster, and why 80’s music and movies created a common lang...
Brent Blum returns to Old Man Strength for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about his time leading the We Will Collective at Iowa State. He shares never-before-told stories from the chaotic NIL portal battles — including raising millions on tight deadlines, late-night DocuSign sessions from the Dominican Republic, and the insane stress of keeping top Cyclones like Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey, and Milan Momchilovic in Ame...
The guys sit down with nationally touring comedian, actor, and longtime Triple Espresso cast member John Bush for a fun, wide-ranging conversation on Old Man Strength.
John shares stories from growing up between Hawaii and Minnesota, breaking into comedy (including his very first time on stage at David Wood’s Rib Tickler), life on the road, shadow puppet routines with deep family vaudeville ties, and the realities of decades in stan...
On this episode of Old Man Strength, Chris Shipley takes an Enneagram personality test and finds himself getting roasted by Amy Addison and Caitlyn in one of the funniest and most unexpectedly honest episodes yet.
The crew breaks down Chris’s personality type, including traits tied to The Helper and The Challenger, while connecting the results to real-life situations involving work stress, relationships, family dynamics, therapy, em...
The boys are back and the filter is OFF as Old Man Strength rolls into another unforgettable episode — and this time Joshua Sinclair returns to the studio. With Chris out, Tim and Aaron take over the mic for a night full of laughs, unfiltered conversations, and the kind of honest perspective that only comes from years of hard lessons and lived experience.
From the hilarious sponsor banter and classic Old Man Strength humor to deeper...
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Old Man Strength, we sit down with Erin Kiernan, longtime journalist and anchor at WHO-TV 13, to talk about far more than headlines and newscasts.
Erin takes us back to the very beginning — growing up, discovering her passion for journalism, and the path that led her to a career in television news. From her early days in the industry to becoming a trusted voice in Iowa homes, she reflects on...
Old Man Strength returns with a raw, funny, and unexpectedly powerful conversation about grit, balance, and what real strength looks like in today’s world.
In this episode, hosts Chris Shipley and Tim Johnson sit down with Tanner Lloyd, a Des Moines–based content creator who has rapidly built a following across TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram through consistency, authenticity, and relentless hustle. Tanner shares his journey growing...
On this episode of Old Man Strength, Chris Shipley and Aaron Wall sit down with one of the toughest people they know—Barbie Van Wick. From growing up poor in small-town Georgia to uprooting her life and starting over in Iowa at just 17, Barbie shares a raw, honest story about resilience, ambition, and refusing to stay stuck in the life you’re handed.
Barbie opens up about poverty, identity, faith, culture shock, finding her voice, a...
Chris brings on former host Tim Johnson to talk about what is has been up to and bring an old school theme back. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Iowa Beef Steakhouse, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.
We go old school vintage Old Man Strength when Aaron and Chris catch up on what they have been up to, the guys discuss how different their kids upbringing, sports and activities differ from when they are kids, Chris talks about how his moms estate wrapping up is going and more. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage STYLED by JJ Boutique and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.
We are joined by Nathan Sage, Candidate for US Senate for Iowa. We sit down to learn his back story, his vision for Iowa and more. Joined with special guest host Andrew Downs, sponsored by Revelton Distilling, STYLED by JJ Boutique Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios
We sit down with Iowa Barnstormer Head Coach Andre Coles to learn his backstory and his plan for the Barnstormers. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, STYLED by JJ Boutique, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.
We invite Kyle Doyle from Iowa Distilling Company and the 1858 Vodka for the We Will Collective on Old Man Strength. We learn where Kyle came from, what he has cooking at Iowa Distilling and more. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, STYLED By JJ Boutique, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.
We are LIVE from the Revelry Room at Renaissance Hotel Savery in Downtown Des Moines, with guest Will Keeps. We learn Will's story as we sip Revelton Cocktails and bring the AKC Andrew Downs Studio on the road. Sponsored by Styled by JJ Boutique and Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage.
Billy and Willie discuss the Hawks first game with Billy, Willie's trip to Vegs and the guys wonder... Where is Trump?Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.
We meet and speak with Barry Peterson, previous president of the Dallas Fort Worth ISU alumni and super fan. We learn about Barry's life, career and fandom. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.
In this episode of Old Man Strength, we sit down with Amy Blair—author, advocate, and longtime friend—to talk about her incredible journey through loss, resilience, and hope. Amy’s upcoming memoir, which she calls a “grief résumé,” shares the deeply personal story of losing her parents, siblings, daughter Jillian, and others close to her, while also weaving in humor, love, and the wisdom of her father’s unforgettable “Leo-isms.” Sp...
Chris is joined by guest host Jason Norton from Drinks with Jason and they Joshua Sinclair. Joshua Sinclair is a prolific singer‑songwriter and solo performer from the Des Moines area who has released over 17 albums and built a national touring career as a one‑man band. Sposnored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. …
Jake Brend, fresh from his move to Cyclone Fanatic talks about his journey through journalism through central Iowa and what he brings to Cyclone fans covering the team. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.
We sit down and talk to Aaron Naiditch about Pages from Paxton, a nonprofit organization that brings books to children in hospitals and disadvantaged situations. It is named after Paxton Naiditch, who passed away in August 2024 from complications of a congenital heart defect he had his entire 5.5 year life. We talk about their upcoming Golf event and how you can help. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Ky...
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