TWO OLD BUCKS

Nov 01 2024 206 ep. 32 mins 3
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A frequently thoughtful and sometimes whimsical examination of the world around us as seen through the cataract-clouded eyes of two long-time friends and explorers. Sporadically funny, invariably insightful, sometimes we're not sure.

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206: Carnivorous Cows, Psychopaths on the Road, Love Letter by George Saunders

Nov 01 2024 47 mins  
Send us a textHere is our trailer on Youtube. Seven minutesDave inadvertantly scares away trick or treaters. Maybe next year.Del recounts highlights and lowlights of the World Series and wonders why millionaires make so many errors.Del figures out the right answer to the chicken quiz with a little help from his friends. We had seven winners while Frank and ML lost with style.Bucks

205: Hurricane Milton, The Ragged Clown, Stump the Buck

Oct 18 2024 32 mins  
Send us a textWatch the video version HERE.Del describes living through Milton and the aftermath. Dave reads an excerpt from a note from his friend, Pete, who also sheltered in place. A lot of people are now reassessing what is important and what isn't. Many find comfort in the day-to-day routines.Dave reads an excerpt from the essay Using Ritual to Find Meaning by Kevin Lawrence,

204: Water, Losing Frank, Almost Losing Rich, FIRES by Rick Bass

Oct 01 2024 58 mins  
Send us a textBucks discuss Hurricane Helene as Del's prognostication on water is validated again, unfortunately.Bucks mourn the passing of Frank Young, a two-time guest of the show. Frank was witty, brilliant, firmly grounded and just a great story teller. You can listen to him talk about his sophomore year in India in Episode 135 and his career in the foreign service in Episode 1

203: Mountain Bears, Springfield Pets, McGyver Wipes, Ig Nobel Awards, Help Eddie

Sep 21 2024 33 mins  
Send us a textCHECK OUT OUR VIDEO CLIP ON YOUTUBEDave recounts his time in Black Mountain, NC, which is a bit cooler than Florida.It included two bear sightings and some challenging bike rides. He had a nice discussion with a Park Ranger about the bears causing local family pets to disappear. Speaking of pets disappearing, watch this video by John Legend on Springfield, Ohio.Del ou

202: Funny Old Buck, The Anti-Kelce Brothers, Are Emus Real? Is Captain Kirk?

Sep 09 2024 31 mins  
Send us a textBucks love comedian Andy Huggins, another old buck who is out there telling the world how it is. Watch his video clip and let us know what you think.Dave is overwhelmed by the sound of a clone phone ringing during a thunderstorm at rush hour. Kelce [Collice?] brothers get a podcast deal even more lucrative than ours. Maybe we'll invite them on sometime.Del wants to ch

201: Fire Time, All Ahead of Them by Tobias Wolff

Aug 26 2024 48 mins  
Send us a textBucks note the invasion of Russia. Whudda thunk it?Del explains timepiece trivia for Dave.Bucks contemplate tree felling.Dave gives a Public Safety Announcement on barbecue grill fires.Dave reads All Ahead of Them, a short story by Tobias Wolff. He previously read Bullet in the Brain by Wolff in the October 7, 2021 episode. This was the second highest downloaded story

200: A Bucks Retrospective...plus Del Cogitating on Crazy Stuff

Aug 16 2024 33 mins  
Send us a textDave walks 110 miles in Europe. Is he too cheap to flag a cab?Del flaunts his predictions on too much or too little water and e-bike dangers. The Free State of Florida declares war on bears and the NFL makes rule changes, an independent event.The Bucks reminisce over the past 200 episodes, talking about some of the highest downloads and some of their favorites as well

199: Dave Survives Europe, Hail Olympians, Stormy Weather, Juggling Pythons

Aug 09 2024 33 mins  
Send us a textDave describes his adventures in Sweden and Denmark, where the weather is cool.Bucks talk Olympics and Mondo the Vaulter. Then there were the Canadian hammer throwers- Ethan and Camryn.Del gets some bad weather but survives to do episode 199.Del proposes the Bucks go on a python hunt. Another sign he has too much time on his hands.Del uses that time to juggle toilet p

198: Dave does Berlin and Del can't seem to move it groove it

Aug 02 2024 34 mins  
Send us a textBucks discuss Olympics and some more obscure sports.Dave meets his first Rhodesian Ridgeback and finds a new friend.Dave tours Berlin, a city of 3.8 million people. He walked a lot!Del is infected by an earworm called Break My Stride. It is recommended you skip this video or you will be infected too. We warned you.Del is frustrated over losing every battle with his wi

197: Dave visits Prague and Dresden while Del does the laundry

Jul 26 2024 29 mins  
Send us a textDave describes his adventures in Prague and Dresden, two beautiful cities.Give us your thoughts: [email protected] Find us on FacebookLeave a Voice message - click HEREWHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH THE REST OF YOUR LIFE?