AI, Smart Phone addiction & “Cheers”
Mike and Charles dive into the future or maybe the present as they talk about AI taking over, our national addiction to our phones, and why the cast of Cheers had more real human connection than most of us do today. It’s nostalgia meets technology, with a side of side-eye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harlem Globtrotters & Inspector Gadget
Charles and Mike take it back to the days of the Harlem Globetrotters spinning basketballs on their fingers, gym floors that smelled like rubber and popcorn, and Inspector Gadget saving the world with literal Swiss-Army limbs. From squeaky sneakers to stretchy trench coats, this episode is all about the weird, wonderful world of old-school entertainment when sports were showtime and cartoons had actual theme songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Moranis & Mel Brooks Deserves Their Flowers
Charles and Mike get nostalgic about the real comedy legends—Mel Brooks and Rick Moranis—and how their movies shaped what funny used to mean. Then they hit turbulence talking about travel, aging, and how everything—from jokes to flights—used to be smoother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Fast Food to Fiber & Fleece: The Glow Down of Getting Older
The boys get real about middle-aged meals and minimalist fits. Charles and Mike discuss how eating clean replaced eating cheap, and why fashion trends now feel like an extreme sport. Getting older means dressing simpler, eating smarter, and complaining better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thriller Turns 40: Scary Movies and Sweet Potato vs Pumpkin Pie!
In this episode of Are We Old?, Charles and Mike moonwalk down memory lane to revisit Michael Jackson’s Thriller—the song, the video, and why it still gives us chills every Halloween. Then they dive into the spooky world of scary movies, debating which ones aged like fine wine and which ones just look like bad wigs and ketchup. And finally, it’s the ultimate seasonal showdown: Sweet Potato Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie. Lines will be drawn, feelings will be hurt, and somebody’s grandma’s recipe might get disrespected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.