PODCAST · comedy
Ol' Fools Talking Ol' Skool
by Mickey G. & Rodney T.
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
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Updates My Ass
Rodney & Mickey talk about software updates that can be good or bad, upgrading your phone and computers, ICE protesters, nurses and old folk's homes, immigrant labor and why they aren't taking anybody's jobs, DOGE and where is the money we were promised, mid-term elections and political talk shows.
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You Can't Beat The System
Mickey & Rodney talk about learning from your mistakes, making your life better, trying to beat the system, Mickey talking with his grandson, our kids and sports, when providing advice becomes a crutch, being real, our upbringing, looking back, made up memories at class reunions, how our mindset...
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The Wisdom of Rodney
Rodney & Mickey talk about financial management, having funds for emergencies, saving for later in life, are you living right, looking back and feeling good about your life, giving advice and passing on wisdom.
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School Days
Rodney & Mickey continue their talk about class reunions, school days, teachers dating their students, not knowing everyone in your class, aging and finances, taxes and how Uncle Sam is going to get his, military Facebook pages from Wilford Hall Medical Center, trusts and insurance, passing on...
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Hit and Run
In this episode, Mickey & Rodney talk about getting your car dented and folks just driving off, having to deal with Barney Fife-like police, the accident on Broadway in Nashville where the driver was 87 years old, our concern with the younger generation as they try to answer trivia questions, the...
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Express Yourself
In this episode Rodney & Mickey talk about Stephen A. Smith, Cam Newton, telling young kids to "Express Themselves", political commentators' opinions, Kevin Durant, voting and the game, Al Sharpton & Jessie Jackson, the Nolan Wells case, being careful on the big stages, so called friends and…
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It's Summer
Mickey & Rodney talk about the hot summer weather, the benefits of a good buffet restaurant, how etiquette has gone away, ICE stopping folks at the airport, Trump and lawsuits, Abbey Phillip, the future of political talk shows, CNN, gay political panelists, and news reporters and their images.
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The Job World & 250 vs. Thousands
Rodney & Mickey talk about the benefits of resumes, work advice, being in the right place at the right time, getting your foot in the job market door and keeping it there, hoping you get a fair shake, and finding quality work.
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Till Death Do Us Part
Rodney and Mickey talk about taking care of a partner when debilitating health problems arise, do you abide by your marriage vows of Until Death Do You Part, not knowing how you would handle such situations until they occur, Black love and what it means, the role of money in pre-marital...
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The NBA and More Stuff
Mickey & Rodney continue their talk about the NBA, especially the San Antonio Spurs, new contracts and more money, free agency and how it has changed sports, how the European player fad has lessened, how Wemby needs a veteran to check him and how the NBA wants him to be the new face of the…
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The NBA Championship
In this episode Rodney T. & Mickey G. talk about the latest NBA Championship series.
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The Many Travels of Rodney T. & Mickey G.
Rodney & Mickey talk about the "Mighty" Mississippi River, underwater tunnels, the Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland, L.A., keeping your eyes on the road, California, the memories of past friends, not knowing the side hustles of workmates and major changes in life.
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Hair, Hats & Casinos
Mickey and Rodney talk about how our hair styles have changed through the years, along with the hair styles of our kids, when natural turns to nappy, when it's time to give up hair completely, how you have to compensate for shorter hair when it comes to keeping your head warm, the saga of hats,...
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I Almost Went Down
Rodney T. & Mickey G. talk about the Iranian War and the naval blockade, why our President didn't talk to the people when the war first started, how attitudes about war has changed, folks who see no wrong, not listening to our bodies, when our equilibrium gets off, trying to convince our old…
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Good Intentions and Bad Weather
Mickey & Rodney talk about how best intentions can be overcome by events, falling asleep in uncomfortable positions, bad weather, climate change, backup generators, checking food when the power goes out, our podcast downloads, changing technologies, Blacks in ICE, Trump minute and Trump versus…
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Home Sweet Home
Rodney & Mickey talk about how home repairs and remodeling can make houses not so sweet, recent storms, backup generators, memory issues, changes in life, doctors and their lack of bedside manner, how our number of medicines has increased over the years and the stress or remembering to pack all…
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A Sad State of Affairs
Rodney & Mickey talk about the Iran War, gas prices, Trump and Hegseth, war policies, the Democratic response, ICE, Hispanic beliefs, Immigration policy, the drug legacy, talking loud and saying nothing.
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Fools and Babies
Mickey & Rodney talk about the Iranian war, not wishing bad things on anybody, No Kings, the role of religion during difficult times, being complicit by saying nothing, past civil rights leaders, Black Lives Matter, a capitalistic society, forgetting where we came from, helping others move up…
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They Didn't Make Them Like That Back In Our Day
Mickey & Rodney talk about conspiracy theories, our culture and eating, mind over stomach, the animal kingdom, the 2026 NBA All-Star game, this new style of older women, critical thinking and memories of the good old days.
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The Adventures of the Old Heads
Mickey & Rodney talk about sleep adventures, eye adventures, Medicare adventures, getting old adventures, Trump adventures, health adventures, war fighting and population control.
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How Stupid Can You Be
Rodney and Mickey talk about stupid things people do, the high cost of Ribeye steaks, paper towels and toilet paper, why are there so many different bundles of paper towels, COVID memories, lack of vaccinations, how military members got all vaccines available and we seem to be doing okay, bottled...
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Set Up To Fail
Rodney & Mickey talk about hiring quotas, messing up good opportunities, Black coaches hired to coach bad teams, moving people problems around, lessons in life, DEI, events with the current Administration, Michael Irvin, Stephen A. Smith and Nicki Minaj.
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Just Walk Away
Mickey & Rodney talk about celebrating New Year's Eve, losing Mickey's Uncle, Sherrone Moore and how race can affect perceptions and the results of these scandals, Black Lives Matter Oklahoma scandal, why do people who ascend to high positions do things that bring them down, just do the right…
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It Boggles Your Mind
Rodney & Mickey talk about some of the stranger things in life like the head of the Tennessee Department of Education not having a college degree, neither did Dick Chaney, the fact that a college degree isn't a panacea for success, school vouchers, the "have & have nots", white South African…
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When You Logically Think About It
Rodney & Mickey take a review of history including Einstein, the issues with a non-inclusive society, commercialization of society and religion, division among different ethnic groups and silly thoughts as a child.
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The World of Contradictions
Rodney and Mickey talk about the current President, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and lies, who and what you can believe and trust, news ain't what it used to be, stories on Facebook that are wrong or include modified religious depictions.
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Cortisone Chronicles
Rodney & Mickey continue their discussion of old age pains and the eventual cortisone shots, the good and bad of VA care, the many urgent care clinics, the effects of the government shutdown, actions of the current administration and the Epstein files.
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We Can't Hold It Like We Used To
After a break, Mickey G. & Rodney T. are back at it and talking about getting together as a family, dealing with elderly family members, hotel nightmares, the old home place and bathroom alternatives.
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Just Because They Make It...Don't Mean You Should Wear It
Rodney & Mickey talk about people doing customer service from home, going to pay bills just to get out of the house, going to stores and just walking around, what some folks wear to Walmart, old guys can still look, chasing folks and losing your life, caterpillar eyelashes, taking things to the...
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I Have No Regrets In Life...Right!!!
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,...
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Winning Big...And What It Brings
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...
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Is A Man Supposed To Take Care Of His Woman
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…
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How Did You Receive Your Calling?
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...
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Rodney vs. Milk...And The Winner Is?
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…
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Wandering Eyes
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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Everything Happens For A Reason
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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Them Old Nasty Blues
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...
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OKC...They Are The Champions
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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Can I Get A Little Respect
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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Times...They Are A Changing
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,...
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Mo Money...Mo Money...Mo Money
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…
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Rinse and Repeat
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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What The Hells Going On
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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Oh LeBron...How We Love You
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...
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How Time Flies
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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Separate...But Not Equal
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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Nobody Knows
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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It's Hard Being A Parent
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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How Much Is Enough?
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...
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Has Anything Changed???
True to their Ol' SKool nature, Rodney and Mickey compare the past with the present and ask the question "Have things really changed". They talk about stars who have fallen, young stars and the mistakes they make, how may famous people are just a reflection of their environment, which might be…
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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.
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