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Retirement
by Camp Codger Podcast for Seniors
A Podcast for People in Their Golden Years
Episodes
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SAVE America Act Cancels 77-Year-Old White Guy
I Voted in Every Election for 56 Years TRANSCRIPT: Hi, I’m Gary Ebersole, host of the Camp Codger, back for another Codger Musing. You might think the title of this podcast is a bit over the top, but it doesn’t change the fact that the SAVE America Act is pure evil. Under this anti-American act…
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A Codger is Gone
Goodbye, Richard Kipling Hi, I’m Gary Ebersole, welcoming you back to Camp Codger with an episode that I never wanted to record. This is a belated goodbye to Richard Kipling, co-founder of the Camp Codger podcast, who died recently after a stroke. He was the inspiration for two old guys like us...
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Dirty Harry—Life Coach
A dinner table discussion for seniors—an "organ recital" and talk of falling. I’m Gary Ebersole, back with another episode of Camp Codger. Before we get to the unlikely premise that Dirty Harry qualifies as a life coach, let me set the stage. When folks over 70 get together, you can usually…
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Returning to the Land of the Very Old
Sam Toperoff died this year, and that makes me really sad. I never met Sam, but as all good writers do with their readers, he created a connection. I felt I knew him as a friend after reading his essay In The Land of the Very Old. There are no geographical coordinates for this strange place. It’s…
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The Prostate Papers—Chapter 8: Healthcare Billing Insanity
Gary returns with an episode about receiving an insane EOB (Explanation of Benefits) from United HealthCare. Today, it’s a rant, but I promise to make it a short tirade. The trigger? My latest EOB statement from my healthcare insurance company. To be honest, I seldom download and open these...
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The Prostate Papers—Chapter 7: The Wrap II
Gary decided his prostate cancer was not yet in the rearview mirror. I know. I wrapped up the Prostate Papers project in the last episode. It was planned as the final episode of the series. I didn’t want to write about my prostate cancer any longer, and I’m sure you didn’t want to listen. After...
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The Prostate Papers—Chapter 6: The Wrap
The wrap and final episode of The Prostate Papers. It's time to draw this story to a close. Gary Ebersole here, back with the closing chapter of The Prostate Papers. You might have noticed the recent “dead air” from the Camp Codger podcast. I haven’t abandoned Camp Codger, but I couldn’t bring...
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The Prostate Papers—Chapter 5: The Club
In The Club episode of The Prostate Paper, Gary discovers new friends with a shared experience dealing with prostate cancer. Gary Ebersole here, back with another chapter of The Prostate Papers. When I closed the last episode, I said I’d discuss the challenges of choosing the optimal diagnostic...
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The Prostate Papers—Chapter 4: Entering the Maze
In this episode, Gary enters the prostate cancer maze when his PSA test results increase rapidly. This is Gary Ebersole. I’m back with another chapter of The Prostate Papers. In this episode, we get serious about all the decision points and choices that men must make in their journey through the...
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The Prostate Papers—Chapter 3: Taking Stock
In this episode of The Prostate Paper, Gary comes out of the prostate cancer information rabbit hole and takes stock of what he has learned. Gary Ebersole again. I’m back with another report on my journey into the “prostate zone.” As I mentioned in the previous episode, I’m not a medical...
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The Prostate Papers—Chapter 2: Down the Rabbit Hole
In this episode of The Prostate Papers, Gary goes way down the prostate cancer information rabbit hole. Welcome back to one man’s trip into the dreaded “prostate zone.” Before I start, let me remind listeners that I am NOT—repeat—NOT a doctor. I’m just a reasonably well-informed patient, and I’m...
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The Prostate Papers—Chapter 1: Into the Zone
In the first episode of The Prostate Papers, Gary explains how accelerating PSA scores sent him into the "prostate zone" and off for an MRI. Welcome to The Prostate Papers, one man’s trip into the dreaded “prostate zone.” You might reasonably ask, “Whoa! Where did this ‘prostate papers’...
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The Land of the Very Old
The Land of the Very Old is growing closer for Gary but he's not at the border yet! He filed the following report about an article he recommends about traveling to that not-too-distant land. A couple of months ago, a friend sent me a link to an article titled In the Land of the Very Old...
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Camp Codger 2.0
Camp Codger 2.0 has arrived in your podcast feed! Surprised to be hearing from us again? After all, didn’t we say goodbye a few weeks ago? Are the codgers back in the game? The short answer is “maybe”. This is an experiment and may end up being a very short comeback tour. When we decided to wrap…
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Time to Say Goodbye
It's been a good run, but, with a heavy heart, it's time for the old codgers to say goodbye. We hope you enjoyed listening to Camp Codger as much as we did creating and publishing these last 72 episodes. In an epilogue episode, Gary explains how we came to this difficult decision. Leave a comment...
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Bah Humbug—Return of the Grinch
Bah Humbug, return of the Grinch, and here comes Gary Ebersole to ruin whatever Christmas joy is left. We all know that Ebenezer Scrooge says, Bah Humbug. The Grinch means Christmas is in danger. Then there's Gary Ebersole, co-host of Camp Codger and hater of the holiday season, Christmas…
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New Year’s Resolutions and How to Keep Them
New Year’s Resolutions—and How to Keep Them—is a fitting show to close out the year. It's a longstanding tradition to make New Year's resolutions at the beginning of a new year. That's why we chose to share some of our own resolutions. But more importantly, we also reveal the 7 tips that will…
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Holiday Loneliness
Yes, Holiday Loneliness is a real thing--especially for seniors during the most festive season of the year. Here's what you can do about it. You know that Andy Williams song that we hear from Thanksgiving Day all the way through Christmas? The name of the song is, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of...
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Christmas Fun with Grandkids
How to have Christmas fun with grandkids-- and a year-round guide to making memories with your grandchildren from Camp Granny author, Sharon Lovejoy. Happy holiday season! We interviewed Sharon Lovejoy in the summer about her wonderful book, Camp Granny. If there's an expert on how to have fun…
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Codger Retirement Stories
This week, the codgers tell their retirement stories. Did they retire at 65? Retirement planning, new hobbies, how to enjoy retirement, and more. If you're a subscriber to Camp Codger, you already know about the survey we emailed last week. We asked subscribers to tell us which topics they wanted...
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Thanksgiving, Mortality, and Gratitude
Thanksgiving, mortality, and gratitude come together during a thoughtful hike by Gary. I’m 75 and occasionally I feel every day of my age. And, frankly, I have been feeling mortal more often lately. The day after Thanksgiving was one of those days. I was hiking up Sun Mountain, one of my favorite...
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Has Amazon Ruined Holiday Shopping?
You might be right if you think Amazon has ruined holiday season shopping. Or not. Holiday season shopping used to mean going downtown or to the shopping mall to buy Christmas and Hanukkah gifts for friends and family. But now, Amazon and online shopping have made buying gifts from your smart…
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Codger Travel Trips
Codger travel trips and vacation adventures abound as the hosts of the Camp Codger podcast return from their travels. Vacation travel and adventures pulled all three of the Camp Codger hosts from homes simultaneously. Jet-setter Randy Schultz spent several days in Rome and then embarked on a long...
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How to Be Happy
Learn the Nine Secrets to How to Be Happy and Have the Best Life Possible. The "happiness study," which is actually called the Harvard Study of Adult Development, has followed more than 700 men and now their families from the 1930s until today. The goal of the study is to learn the keys to a…
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What Happened in 1980
What happened in 1980? According to Gary, not much. But that's not a fair measure of what happened in that year. At our age, we know all too well that every year can be eventful. For some, the 1980 presidential election was the most meaningful event of the year. Incumbent Jimmy Carter was…
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The Golden Bachelor and Senior Dating
How a Prime Time TV show called The Golden Bachelor has brought Senior Dating into the Spotlight. If you haven't heard about The Golden Bachelor show on ABC-TV, you don't watch television. Or surf the Internet, or read newspapers. It seems everybody over the age of 60 is talking about The Golden...
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Seniors Love E-Bikes
Do seniors love e-bikes? If you ask Randy Schultz, Richard Kipling, and Gary Ebersole the answer is clear. Absolutely! In the last decade, the use of e-bikes for outdoor fun and as a non-polluting alternative to cars has exploded. And in big cities, e-bikes have become the de facto vehicle for…
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Seniors and Falling
Seniors and falling is a serious health issue. Falls among the elderly can cause hip fractures, hospital visits, and even deaths among older people. That's why it's important to learn how to prevent falls. Let's face it, seniors and falling is a daily concern. Older people, especially the very...
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Advice from Sexologist Dr. Pepper Schwartz
Senior Sexuality, Mature Relationships, and Love After 60 Advice from Sexologist Dr. Pepper Schwartz. Is it normal to be a sexy senior citizen? Can mature relationships well into our golden years include intimacy? Is it normal for mature relationships to include a loving sexual relationship?...
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Improve Memory and Brain Health
Improve memory and brain health with these tips for seniors. How sharp is your memory? Do you sometimes forget things? Is your mind as sharp as it used to be? Do you have trouble remembering people’s names right after you’ve met them? Do you sometimes look all over the house for your phone, and...
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Things We Love About Getting Old
The things we love about getting old include senior discounts, social security checks, grandkids, taking walks, and afternoon naps. A couple of weeks ago, we did a Camp Codger podcast episode about what we don't like about getting old. It was our chance to rant a little about the aches and pains…
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Jimmy Buffett Tribute
A Jimmy Buffett Tribute to His Songs, Music, Parrotheads, and Margaritaville Charm. Jimmy Buffett was a singer, songwriter, and a much-loved entertainer. His stadium concerts, filled with his adoring fans called parrotheads, became massive tailgating parties where fans celebrated Jimmy's beach…
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Things We Hate About Getting Old
Yes, there are some things we hate about getting old. A wise person once said, "getting old isn't for sissies." It's true that there are things we hate about getting old. (And there are also things we love. But that's the topic for a future episode of the Camp Codger podcast.) This week, we take…
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Declutter Your Home with Julie Coraccio
Learn how to declutter your home with Julie Coraccio, a professional organizer. It seems like we all have too much stuff. After decades of collecting more and more possessions, the typical house has a garage packed with possessions, closets overflowing with clothes, and tabletops covered with an...
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Y2K the Year 2000
Remember Y2K and the year 2000? It wasn't that long ago. But you might have forgotten exactly what happed in the news that year. The co-hosts of Camp Codger, the podcast for people in their golden years, recently got together to talk about Y2K the year 2000. The big news stories, the popular...
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Best Places to Travel—Old or New?
Are the best places to travel old or new? That's a question many of us ask when we are choosing a vacation spot. Richard Kipling, a co-host of the Camp Codger podcast for people in their golden years, admits that he has this debate with himself every year. Should he find a wonderful new place for…
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First Year of Camp Codger
The first year of Camp Codger is over!! A whole year delivering rocking chair wisdom to our loyal listeners Pretty cool!! This week, Randy Schultz, Richard Kipling, and Gary Ebersole—your favorite camp counselors—take a breather and look back at where we have been and consider where we might go...
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How to Start Exercising Again
Older folks often wonder how to start exercising again. Is it beneficial to start an exercise and fitness program again? And what's the best way to get physically fit and stronger if you are a senior citizen who is over 65 years old? Meredith Chen, of Senior Fitness with Meredith, thinks it's…
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R.I.P. Sports Page
It's RIP Sports Page as two of the biggest newspapers announce the end of the daily sports section. Remember reading every word of the newspaper sports page--in the printed newspaper? Camp Codger hosts Richard Kipling and Randy Schultz sure do. The sports page (also known as the sports section)…
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What Can ChatGPT Do for Seniors?
Want to know what ChatGPT can do for seniors? We had the same question. You might remember our first show about ChatGPT that we posted a few months ago. (On March 22, 2023, to be exact.) That was when ChatGPT (an artificial intelligence program, or AI for short) had just be released to the…
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What Happened in 1968
When we asked ourselves, "What happened in 1968?" several big news stories came to mind. Then we started doing the research for this episode of the Camp Codger podcast. We were amazed by everything that happened in just one year. The year 1968 just might be one of the most turbulent and…
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Ageism in the Workplace
Ageism in the workplace is a growing problem. The population continues to age, and the percentage of "senior citizens" continues to rise. As more older people continue to work, ageism in the workplace will surely continue to grow. What exactly is ageism? Simply put, it's prejudice or…
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Travel Then and Now
What is the difference between travel then and now? Is traveling today significantly different than the traveling we did in our youth? Randy is traveling in Europe for a couple of weeks, leaving Richard and Gary to hold down the podcast fort. His adventures in Italy got the guys reflecting on…
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Camp Granny with Sharon Lovejoy
Camp Granny: A Conversation with Author, Sharon Lovejoy. Sharon Lovejoy is a successful author, illustrator, speaker, and shop owner. But her most notable role is that of being a "granny". She takes grandparenting to a new level, reminding us that spending quality time with your grandchildren is...
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Living Bolder with Carl Honore – Part 2
Living Bolder: Part 2 of Our Conversation with Best-Selling Author, Carl Honore. Growing older is not a bad thing. Especially when you consider the alternative. Or as George Burns famously said, "You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old." Yes, our society seems to worship…
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Growing Older, Living Bolder
Growing Older Living Bolder is a new way to think about aging. Society is constantly telling us that younger is better and aging is a bad thing. On this episode of the Camp Codger podcast, Carl Honoré, author of Bolder: Making the Most of Our Longer Lives, shares a different view of getting…
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Loneliness and Isolation
Loneliness and social isolation can be a part of anyone's life, regardless of age. But loneliness and social isolation can be especially troubling for older folks. According to experts, loneliness can lead to physical and cognitive problems. Research indicates it can be as harmful to good health…
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Best 70s Music
The best 70s music, including Classic Rock, has stood the test of time. It’s amazing to think that the best 70s music from the early 1970s is already more than 50 years old. In fact, the best 70s music, particularly rock music, is still popular today. There are more than 500 Classic Rock radio...
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Lifelong Learning for Seniors
Lifelong learning for seniors picks up on our conversation from last week with Toni Gattone when we discussed lifelong gardening. Age should not be a barrier for seniors whether it's going back to school to learn a new skill or working in their gardens. In this episode, Richard and Gary explore...
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Lifelong Gardening with Toni Gattone
We discuss lifelong gardening with Toni Gattone, Master Gardener. Toni is the author of a book called The Lifelong Gardener: Garden with Ease and Joy at Any Age and an award-winning speaker. She is also a business entrepreneur who sells ergonomic gardening tools from her Resilient Gardener Online...
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