TWO OLD BUCKS

David and Del
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TWO OLD BUCKS

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.

  1. NOV 1

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

    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 discuss Ragged Clown listener feedback. If you want to know where the name comes from, listen to this. Dave...

    47 min

  2. OCT 19

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

    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, who blogs under the pseudonym Ragged Clown. Read the entire essay as Dave didn't do it justice and tell us what y...

    33 min

  3. OCT 2

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

    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 150. We'll miss him. Welcome to listeners in Dundee, Scotland. It might be Scott Galloway from the Pivot podcast a...

    59 min

  4. SEP 21

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

    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 outfoxes the auto wiper blade industry by learning how to double the life of the blades. Strange detroit-looking me...

    34 min

  5. SEP 9

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

    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 challenge the AI taking orders at Taco Bell. What has your experience been?Del thinks LiMu Emu in the Liberty insur...

    32 min

  6. AUG 27

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

    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 after The Quiet by Carys Davies on May 25, 2021.Give us your feedback on the story or anything else on your mind...

    48 min

  7. AUG 16

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

    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 as guests and co-hosts. Special nod to Bridey Thelen-Heidel, whose book is coming out next month.Ukraine has bee...

    34 min

  8. AUG 9

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

    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 paper rolls. 'Nuff said.The bonus track is dedicated to Del.Give us your thoughts: BUCKSTWOOLD@GMAIL.COM Find us o...

    33 min
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4.8
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11 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    David and Del
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    206
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 TWO OLD BUCKS
  • Show Website
    TWO OLD BUCKS

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