PODCAST · comedy
Old and Confused
by Jon Schweiss and Mike Cox
Old & Confused, with Mike Cox and Jon Schweiss, is a podcast that explores aspects of today's complex and ever-changing world that many old(er) folks may find downright confusing. Old & Confused attempts to bring some clarity - and at times hilarity - to it all as Mike and Jon stumble their way through a wide range of topics, guided by interviews with experts and regular people. Don’t be left behind! Join Mike and Jon as they try to shed a little of that pesky ignorance they've acquired over the decades - you'll enjoy laughing with, and especially at, them on every episode of Old & Confused.
Episodes
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Cousins Still?
Canadians and Americans are more than just neighbors, but they’re not quite siblings either. They’re more like cousins. At least they used to be, before Americans voted in the much older, much disimproved version of the soiled orange sock puppet. On this episode of Old & Confused, Jon and Mike…
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The Riviera Swim Club
Are you a joiner? Wanna find a group of like-minded people who share your passion? Wanna make new friends and get out in the wide, wacky and wonderful world? In this episode of Old & Confused, Mike and Jon talk with a pair of lively women who created a club for others to share their love of...
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Let's Build a BARN!
Ray Kinsella. A regular small-town dude, living a regular life doing regular things. Until one day, he heard a small, insistent voice - "If you build it, they will come." So he did. And then they did. What if instead of a baseball field in a cornfield, you built a BARN, a place where you could…
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A Way for a Home Away!
H-O-M-E-S ... a. mnemonic for the Great Lakes? b. an urban sobriquet? c. misspelled French for "men?" d. multiple domiciles? If you picked “d.” then you have correctly guessed the topic of this episode of Old & Confused! Mike and Jon are joined by a brilliant retired couple to discuss their...
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The First Last Last First Time
If you find yourself thinking more and more about the first last time, or the last first time, you should know that you're neither the first nor the last person to do so. Are we clear? On this episode of Old & Confused, Mike and Jon are joined by two fellow travelers through time to explore the...
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AI Update! (and Reggae Too!)
Remember that scrawny kid in 7th grade? He came back from Summer vacay six inches taller, 20 pounds heavier and had to shave every other day. Things can change overnight. Same with AI. You look away for a moment and all of the sudden it's grown into a rambunctious teenager! On this episode of Old…
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Yogaaaaah...
Terrified about getting down on the floor to play with the grandkids, to unclog the p-trap under the sink, or to hit your knees in prayer after clicking that tantalizing email link. How are you going to get up? Well - yoga might be your ticket! It could also yield some inner quiet and calm. And…
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Crypt-Oh!!!
crypt noun 1a: a chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground. Crytocurrency. Kind of an apt name for something which seems to lurk hidden in the dark, shrouded in enigma, beyond the reach of many of us. While most everyone knows of it, shockingly few really know anything about it. On...
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Better Living Thru Sax
You listened to our Decluttering episode, got inspired, started emptying closets, and discovered a battered, vintage case that looked sorta familiar ... HEY, IT'S MY OLD SAXOPHONE!!! You wonder whether you can still play it after all these years? You didn't know you missed playing, but now - you...
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Decluttering
When you hear someone say - "Come out of the closet - it'll be fine!" - what do you think? Huh. That's exactly what we think too! For years, you've been trying to work up the courage to do it. To summon forth - and finally deal with - all those family treasures, never-worn sweaters, curious...
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I Just Died - Now What?
They say that while the only sure things in life are death and taxes, at least death only happens once. Still, why not make it easier on those we leave behind? In this episode of Old & Confused, Mike and Jon are joined by experts from the funeral business to explore the great known, including how...
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Meet the Naturopath!
Remember Tommy, The Who's rock opera ? Those haunting lyrics - "See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Heal Me?" Moving, right? Ever felt like singing them when you're at that seemingly always-too-rushed appointment with the doctor? Well, you just might have an alternative. In this episode of Old & Confused,...
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And Your Next Stop Is ... ?
Stairs. You used to motor on up one, two or even three steps at a time. But now you pause and look for a handrail. Maybe it's the new hip you're getting. Or a knee. Maybe you're tired of grocery shopping and cooking for yourself. Maybe you've been forgetting to take your medications. Or maybe...
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The Great Indoors!
We've all heard about the great outdoors, but what about The Great Indoors? After all, that's where most of us spend most of our time; it should be at least as inspiring as Nature. In this episode of Old & Confused, Jon and Mike explore the often daunting process of remodeling with a bona fide...
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Friendship
Ever wonder what happened to that certain college roommmate who was always breaking into your boxes of cookies and eating all but one of them? Me neither. But there were others with whom you shared some amazing experiences. You'd like to re-connect, right? Well, on this special episode of Old &...
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Your Finances - Your Future
Are you a spender or a saver? Either way, you need money. Wanna retire earlier or later? You’ll need money. Wouldn’t leaving something for the kids or charity be kinda nice? Yep, money. See a pattern emerging here? That’s why Jon and Mike asked a financial expert to come on Old & Confused to…
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Arrested Development: Ev(Un)gelicals
Ninety percent of small-c christian evangelicals proudly voted for a convicted felon, pathological liar, con man ... and the list of other disgusting attributes they found so admirable goes on and on. Chalk it up to mass hysteria, defined as an outbreak of unusual, unhealthy and uncontrollable...
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Signing Up For Medicare, Oh My!
Being terrified at Halloween is an old American tradition - it's delightful! But have you ever experienced signing up for Medicare? Just thinking about the whole Medicare signup process can have you gnawing away at your fingernails, waking up in a cold sweat and calling out for Mommy! Jon and…
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Grand(ly)Parenting
Are you tired of this kind of joke - "Shoutout to my Grandparents!!! Because that's the only way they'll hear me." Or the slightly darker - "What do they call Covid in China? The One Grandparent Policy." Just remember; Grandparents are wily and cunning; they always find a way to get their…
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Pickleball - Yes Please!
It's flooded the Nation! Now it's spreading around the world! No, it isn't COVID or BitCoin or traffic-cone colored facial toner. It's Pickleball! In this episode of Old & Confused, Mike and Jon explore the dizzying popularity of Pickleball with their expert guest. We think you'll find it…
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Rants & Raves - Part 4
Do you think that Old & Confused episodes featuring Rants & Raves are totally relatable or just plain tedious? If the former - we love you. If the latter - we don't care. Today, we take on Gyms, Drivers These Days, and Customer Service. Do these sound interesting or boring? If the former, ...…
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Rants & Raves - Part 4
Do you think that Old & Confused episodes featuring Rants & Raves are totally relatable or are they just plain tedious? If the former - we love you. If the latter - we don't care. Today, we take on Gyms, Drivers and Customer Service. Do these sound interesting or boring? If the former, ... Share...
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Rants & Raves - Part 3
We're still waiting on President Zelensky to sit down and share with us which one of the following was more weirdly mesmerizing during his meeting with America's most famous DEI hires: the orange facial toner or the kohl'ed eyes. In the meantime, Old & Confused hosts Mike and Jon waste more of…
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Remember YOUR 20s & 30s?
Can you remember ever being young? Maybe you were wise beyond your years. Or maybe you were just young and confused. In this episode of Old & Confused, Jon and Mike talk with 20- and 30-somethings to find out what it's like to be young these days. Their two special guests - Sophia and Connor…
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The Tattoo Artist
Our very first episode - Tattoos For You? - is still by far the most popular on Old & Confused. Naturally, Mike and Jon just had to delve deeper into this strangely alluring cultural phenomenon. So, they interviewed an actual tattoo artist. Inspired, they both got a tattoo. Then two. Then five....
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Hi - it's Me - AI! ... Part 2
This is Part 2 of our episode on AI. Wanna hear a joke generated by AI? Yeah, me neither. But you will want to hear the rest of this mind-blowing interview with expert Brad Friedman. If you’re amazed by what AI can already do, you ain’t seen nothing yet! Tell us what you think:...
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Hi - it's Me - AI! ... Part 1
You said you wanted it. Okay, AI told us you wanted it. On this episode of Old & Confused, Jon and Mike explore the utterly mind-bending world of artificial intelligence. We found an expert who had so much fascinating stuff to share (and frankly, we were so slow on the uptake) that we split the...
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Rants & Raves - Part Deux!
We threatened to do it. We remembered to do it. We did it. Yep - more Rants & Raves. C'mon, everyone has a 'Get off my lawn!' moment every now and then. Hopefully, you also enjoy a few 'Gee, that was unexpectedly nice!' moments as well. In this episode of Old & Confused, Mike and Jon explore…
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Rants & Raves - Part 1?
You know we've all done it. Something triggers you and you just lose your shiznits. You go off on some rant until your understanding spouse, a trusted friend, or a nearby police officer pulls you back off the ledge. Or maybe you get all gushy about some random act of kindness you've just...
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Sex, Lies & Dating Sites - Part 1?
You’re on the loose again and have already been banned from local yoga classes, birding clubs and grocery store produce aisles. Now what?! In this episode of Old & Confused, hosts Mike and Jon explore the dizzying world of Sex, Lies and Dating Sites. It hasn’t been this easy to meet new people...
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O&C Annual Marketing Sweepstakes
We've never had a marketing plan for the Old & Confused podcast. Surprising? Uh, no. Because let's face it - we're unimaginative, lazy and cheap. But now we have a plan! We're asking you to promote the podcast! We're proud to announce the Old & Confused Annual Marketing Sweepstakes! Just listen…
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Segment Sampler
In this episode of Old & Confused, we roll out a sampling of what we call 'Segments.' These Segments are short riffs on a dozen topics we find interesting, like The Organ Recital, Can We Have a Word, The Bucket List, Artsy Fartsy, Tech Desk, Road Trip, etc. We're planning to feature a couple of...
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To EV, or not to EV, that ...
Admit it, you can't stop thinking about electric cars. Maybe it's the price of gas, or climate change, or Nick Saban retiring from Alabama. Old & Confused hosts Mike and Jon are here to help guide you through the myriad of factors involved in buying an EV. Too much? Fortunately, this episode...
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De Church!!! De Church!!!
Is going to church not your thing? Well, you're not alone. Tens of millions of Americans have stopped attending church. This episode of Old & Confused explores what the hell has made going to hell less scary. Blessedly, two men of the cloth join Mike and Jon to discuss this trend and what some...
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Feedback!
You think it’s too early to have a Feedback episode. You’re not wrong. After all, we’ve only released three episodes. You think we’re just stalling. Again - not really wrong. We’re Old & Confused and so - pretty slow. You think ……. well hell, you think a lot of things. We want you to know that we...
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Tattoos - For You?
You're not the only one who's noticed that tattoos seem to be multiplying and dividing their way across the arms, legs, and torsos of people - young and old alike - whom we encounter almost every day. Tattoo-less Mike and Jon have too! Old & Confused takes a long look at what in the world is…
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Taming Gaming
For millennia, we humans have invented games as a way to pass time, challenge ourselves, and socialize with and compete against others. Modern games, including those played on computers, video consoles and tabletops, have captured our attention like never before. Although this trend dates back...
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Social (WTF) Media
In this episode of Old & Confused, we try our best to get our arms around the wide, wild and whacky world of social media. If you're curious why people find social media so appealing (and occasionally so appalling), then this might be the episode for you. We set out to identify the more popular...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Old & Confused, with Mike Cox and Jon Schweiss, is a podcast that explores aspects of today's complex and ever-changing world that many old(er) folks may find downright confusing. Old & Confused attempts to bring some clarity - and at times hilarity - to it all as Mike and Jon stumble their way through a wide range of topics, guided by interviews with experts and regular people. Don’t be left behind! Join Mike and Jon as they try to shed a little of that pesky ignorance they've acquired over the decades - you'll enjoy laughing with, and especially at, them on every episode of Old & Confused.
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Jon Schweiss and Mike Cox
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Old & Confused, with Mike Cox and Jon Schweiss, is a podcast that explores aspects of today's complex and ever-changing world that many old(er) folks may find downright confusing. Old & Confused attempts to bring some clarity - and at times hilarity - to it all as Mike and Jon stumble their way...
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