comedy
Hosted by Paul Menzel, Jim Conlan · comedy · EN-US
Why are we howling at the moon? In the 60's and 70's our generation led a cultural revolution. Now that we are in our 60's and 70's we see another cultural revolution led by folks like us who refuse to act their age. We may be Old Dogs, but we can still learn New Tricks. This podcast celebrates that revolution. It features offbeat news items, social observations, adventure tips, shameless humor, and interviews with contemporaries who are still engaged with life.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWhy are we howling at the moon? In the 60's and 70's our generation led a cultural revolution. Now that we are in our 60's and 70's we see another cultural revolution led by folks like us who refuse to act their age. We may be Old Dogs, but we can still learn New Tricks. This podcast celebrates that revolution.
New Tricks for Old Dogs is hosted by Paul Menzel, Jim Conlan. The show has published 151 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode No. 152: "Call off the Dogs!"" (30 April 2025, 28 minutes), "Episode No. 151: "The Next-to-Last Episode"" (16 April 2025, 23 minutes), and "Episode No. 150: "That Dog Won't Hunt"" (2 April 2025, 25 minutes).
New Tricks for Old Dogs publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 151 episodes.
Booking probability for New Tricks for Old Dogs is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. New Tricks for Old Dogs requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. New Tricks for Old Dogs's contact route on record: public web form.
Paul Menzel, Jim Conlan hosts New Tricks for Old Dogs, a comedy podcast with 151 episodes published.
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New Tricks for Old Dogs
The Old Dogs vacate the Doghouse as our podcast draws to a close. We end with a revisit to some of our favorite conversations - maybe yours is one of them? Thanks to all our listeners. We hope we gave you a bone or two...
New Tricks for Old Dogs
The Old Dogs review some of the reasons why people quit doing their podcast. We look back to two special years in our collective past – The summer of love and the year that changed America. And we take a moment to...
Episode #150
In the first of three special episodes, The Old Dogs wind down their six-year run at howling at the moon. In this episode, we revisit past guests, with excerpts from our conversations with Tony Caputo, Thelma...
New Tricks for Old Dogs
The Old Dogs ramble about the continuing silly practice of Daylight Saving Time. We report on a lady who made an electrified sign her home sweet home. We present another edition of Ads ‘n Fads. We introduce the...
New Tricks for Old Dogs
The Old Dogs ramble about our changing attitude towards the space program. We reveal the identity of the country’s most popular grocery store. We discuss the various ways our astronauts take a shower. We reminisce about...
Episode #147
The Old Dogs ramble about the useless stuff we buy, stop using, but never get rid of. We ask you what your word for pancakes is. We present another "I Saw it on the Boob Tube." We remember - well, not personally - a...
Episode #146
The Old Dogs ramble about the dangerous stuff people did in the 50's. We sing the praises of honey, with a 2,000-year shelf life. We reveal that thrift-store treasures aren't always a myth. We answer the question...
New Tricks for Old Dogs
The Old Dogs ramble about the big folk revival of the early sixties. We learn about a rat problem that has one police department clearing out its evidence shelves. We hear from Suzanne Savoy about that whole business of...
Episode #144
The Old Dogs ramble about those grade-school lunchboxes featuring TV characters. We propose the useful idea of turning abandoned shopping malls into apartment homes. We ponder the notion of robot pets. We note with...
New Tricks for Old Dogs
The Old Dogs ramble about all kinds of useless stuff. We try to find out why we have earlobes. We present another Ads n Fads. We offer you a chance to become a pirate - with a degree from MIT. Our new League of Literate...
Episode #142
The Old Dogs ramble about living to 100 - is it a good idea? We ponder some of the bad practices we employ to keep dentists in business. We celebrate the inventor of the flat-bottomed paper bag. We view with alarm the...
New Tricks for Old Dogs
The Old Dogs ramble about the sweet pleasures of lolling in bed. We alert you to a pizza parlor that serves cocaine as a toping. We bring you another edition of What Year Was It. We review the history of why we eat...
New Tricks for Old Dogs
The Old Dogs ramble about challenges older dogs can successfully complete - unlike climbing Everest. We mention Everest because it happens to be the world's highest garbage dump. We introduce a new feature: commentary...
New Tricks for Old Dogs
The Old Dogs ramble about how guys would do a tupperware party. Paul tries again, without success, to stump the older old dog. We wonder what ever happened to garden hermits. We relate some of the worst business...
Episode #138
The Old Dogs ramble about getting your home ready for the Apocalypse. We challenge you with another "I Saw it on the Boob Tube." We acquaint you with a special car made just for the Apocalypse. We report on a house...
Episode #137
The Old Dogs ramble about opening a lemonade stand, or other sidewalk enterprises. We remember when good times were groovy. We bring you another Ads 'n' Fads. We groan over the bad things American tourists do. We wonder...
Episode #136
The Old Dogs ramble about people who snoop around in other people's houses. We learn why we get great ideas in the shower. We challenge you with another What Year Was It? We investigate the habit of peeking into...
New Tricks for Old Dogs
The Old Dogs ramble about a time when watching TV programs was an event. We wonder what happened to many of our high-school subjects. Paul tries unsuccessfully to stump the older Old Dog. We scratch our heads over the...
Episode #134
The Old Dogs ramble about living aboard a ship year-round. We recall the useless math terms we needed to learn in high school. We challenge you with yet another I Saw it on the Boob Tube. We present scientific findings...
Episode #133
In this episode The Old Dogs ramble about the stuff in your fridge. We analyze the Yuck Factor. We try to stump you with another Ads n Fads. We give new life to that old can of WD40. We try to recall a time when...
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