Over Fifty Starting Over

At age 26 Steven Kunes was recruited by TV legend Norman Lear to write comedies for his company, Embassy Television. This eventually took him to motion pictures, where Kunes became one of Hollywood's most successful script doctors. Notable movies Steven’s worked on: Rain Man, Ghost,  Cast Away, Catch Me If You Can, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Notable TV shows Steven’s worked on :  Kate & Allie,  Cheers,  The Love Boat, South Park, Johnny Carson In spite of his success. Life took a series of bad turns. Steve found himself, broke, homeless and eventually doing jail time. But, at 60, he picked up the pieces and turned his life back around. In 2015, he created the hit comedy series "Over My Dead Body," which streams on Amazon Prime. On November 14, 2021, Kunes delivered a TEDx talk "Square One at 60" in Philadelphia. #ComeBack #Inspiration #Over60 #MovieIndustry #TVWriter

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison in a classic format discuss "10 Best Jobs for Over 50". Twitter Files exposing coverup of extreme censorship. The fleecing of the middle class. #PodcastShow #entrepreneurship #Cleveland #branding #SelfEmployment #inspiration #SelfHelp #SelfImprovement #TwitterFiles

Debbie Weiss is the author of "Available As Is: A Midlife Widow's Search for Love". It's her true story of losing her beloved husband at 50 to cancer and her struggle to find love again. It's a very inspiring tale of finding oneself while plodding through a number of unfulfilling relationships with men that are struggling with their own demons.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison in a classic format discuss overcoming negative self-talk. New jobs. Sustaining major weight loss. Best of recent episodes! Biden parody! Dog videos! Special shout outs to Tim Winders, Dr. Heather Browne and Dr. Glenn Livingston! #PodcastShow #entrepreneurship #Cleveland #branding #SelfEmployment #inspiration #retirement #SelfHelp #SelfImprovement #TimWinders, #Dr.HeatherBrowne, #Dr.GlennLivingston

Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and was the CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. He’s also an entrepreneur, and author of several books, notably: The nationally-renowned: Never Binge Again: A 3-step system to stop binge eating, overeating, and stick to your diet even if you've been bingeing for years. And it doesn’t rely on will power. His work and research as been featured in major periodicals like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, amongst others. You may also have heard him on ABC, WGN, CBS radio, or UPN TV. We discussed the problems that the food industry has created for us well-intentioned individuals and Dr. Glenn tells us how to rethink our approach our triggering behavior. #food addictions #Glenn Livingston PhD #Never Binge Again #Psychotherapy #Mental health #Life Coaching #Food #Addictions #Obesity

Resources: https://overfiftystartingover.com/223/  Marty Strong is a retired Navy SEAL officer and combat veteran. He is a novelist, a practicing CEO and Chief Strategy Officer. He’s a Business Coach and author of 2 popular business books  He’s also the author of THE TIME WARRIOR SAGAS  a 4-book series of fiction set in a dystopian future and SEAL STRIKE - a 5-book series of high action fiction set in post 9-11.  Marty shares his writing techniques with us and recommended resources for editing and publishing. We also discuss Stolen Valor - the common grift of impersonating retired Navy Seals.

Ditch being undervalued and feel empowered every day with Elle Hart You’ve taken care of others. Now is the time to take care of yourself. You no longer need to feel unappreciated and overwhelmed by expectations. It’s your turn to be prioritized. Elle tells us how she uses the Gallop CliftonStrengths Personality test to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your personality to improve your career and relationships. Where to find Elle Hart Website: FeelEmpoweredEveryday.com

Our special guest is former TV & radio personality and nightly news anchor Sherrie Dunlevy. Through a series of events that we’ll discuss, after age 50 Sherrie completely re-invented her life. She's the author of, "How Can I Help" - Your Go-to Guide for Helping Loved Ones through Life’s Difficulties”. Sherrie also has an online course “Graduating Grief” where she helps people not just heal from tragedy, but find joy in their lives again. The interview itself is an interesting journey.  It’s an inspirational story of positive transformation from grief. #PodcastShow #entrepreneurship #Cleveland #inspiration #retirement #SelfHelp #SherrieDunlevy #Therapy #MentalHealth #grief Where to find Dr. Sherrie Dunlevy Website: GraduatingGrief.com

Barry and Merle planned to do a Holiday Special podcast. But Merle is too overcome with grief to so due to the loss of his beloved cousin. Not our first brush with sudden grief, it's time for us to bring in a professional: Meet the esteemed Dr. Heather Browne. Her pro experience is matched by her personal experience.

Barry Edwards interviews mental health psychologist and public speaker,  Darshan Pindoria. We discuss Darshan’s 9 months in India training in a yoga ashram and the impact it’s had on his unique practice. #PodcastShow #entrepreneurship #Cleveland #branding #SelfEmployment #inspiration #retirement #SelfHelp #DarshanPindoria #psychologist #MentalHealth Where to find Darshan Pindoria deeppsyc.com https://www.youtube.com/@DeepPsyc

Merle Garrison in an excellent interview with author of COACH - a story of Success Redefined.  Tim Winders shares inspiring insight into his journey of massive ups, downs and up again - finding peace, happiness and massive adventure along the way!

Classic Thanksgiving episode with Merle – Healthy activities. Curing neck pain.  What happened to bitcoin guru Sam Bankman-Fried? WalMart is the latest in recent string of mass shootings. Trump announces his run.

Barry Edwards and Comedy Club Entrepreneur,  Scott Edwards discuss... ...Entrepreneurial endeavors since 17 years old. Owning a submarine. Comedy legends Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams, Dana Carvey... and firing Bill Mahr. Also discuss "woke" threats against free speech and the Midterm surprise. Where to find Scott Edwards: http://www.standupyourhostandmc.com https://www.scottscomedystuff.com http://www.standupcomedypodcastnetwork.com LinkedIn URL:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sactotalent Facebook URL:  https://www.facebook.com/laughshistory

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison Halloween special. IMPORTANT resumé tips. Sleep problems, and Halloween movie reviews as well. And where's Jill Biden?

Barry Edwards speaking with documentarian Eric Christiansen about parenting, self development classes, immigration, reincarnation and his upcoming movie release.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison in a classic format discussing Boosting your Brain Health. The BEST Smart Phone/Laptop deals. EASILY recognize email scams. The controversy of not teaching parents how to parent.

Barry Edwards with hypnotist John Moyer John Moyer is a professional hypnotist and YouTube Creator of hypnosis and meditation content for his 270K subscribers. John started as a screenwriter of independent films and 25 years as a professional stand up comedian. Feeling like his life had hit a wall – divorced, a single dad, stuck in a loop of bad relationships and struggling financially – John realized something needed to change. That’s when John discovered the power of the mind through meditation and hypnosis. #PodcastShow #entrepreneurship #Cleveland #branding #SelfEmployment #inspiration #retirement #SeniorEntrepreneur #Self-help #recovery #JohnMoyer #Hypnosis #YouTubeCreator All things John Moyer: Website : http://www.JohnMoyer.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmoyerentertainment Twitter:  https://twitter.com/johnmoyer YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplENmIrdL3QtCb7cO-Qp7w

Barry Edwards with Fleet Maull, PhD – author, Zen master Fleet is an executive coach, inspirational speaker, and social entrepreneur that founded the Prison Mindfulness Institute and National Prison Hospice Association, while serving a 14-year federal drug sentence from 1985 to 1999. Fleet is also the author of Radical Responsibility: How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly Live our Higher Purpose and Become an Unstoppable Force for Good in the World. He is a meditation teacher who delivers his training around the world in-person and online through the Heart Mind Institute.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison in a classic format discussing psychic's 70 year prophecy, Merle's new super-diet, Biden's redistribution of income. A couple TV show reviews.

Barry Edwards and motivational speaker/author, Jim Paluch discuss... Jim's Personal Consistency program. We also discuss the proposed solutions to depression as revealed in his book "The Depressed Motivational Speaker". Full vid/show notes: https://overfiftystartingover.com/o5o-6-10/

Barry Edwards and documentarian Eric Christiansen discuss… Eric’s life passion of creating documentaries of trauma survivors’ that have lived through mass shootings, terror attacks, combat and sexual assaults. The films follow these survivors as they try to find peace, often challenged by PTSD, physical injury and emotional turmoil. “Searching for Home: Coming Back from War” has aired more than 2,300 times nationally on PBS. Christiansen has also produced for major networks including Discovery, TLC, PBS, MTV and an IMAX film. Where to find Eric Christiansen: http://www.unmaskinghopethemovie.com http://www.ecproductions.com/ http://www.searchingforhomethemovie.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-christiansen-b8338a7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unmaskinghope Twitter:  https://twitter.com/unmaskinghope YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpNvbex7REI&feature=youtu.be Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unmaskinghope

Barry Edwards and special guest author Elizabeth Sherman discuss... Elizabeth Sherman and hubby have been living near the white sand beaches of Cancun for 5 years. With 5 certifications, she provides life and weight loss coaching and gives us with insight into easing ourselves into a more moderate and healthy lifestyle. We also talk about being an expat in Mexico. Elizabeth is certified as a Life Coach, Health Coach, Level 1 & 2 Nutrition Coach and as a Personal Trainer. #Podcast #entrepreneurship #Cleveland #branding #SelfEmployment #inspiration #retirement #SelfHelp #WeightLoss #diet #LifeCoach #Nutrition #Expat Podcast: Done with Dieting Website: ElizabethSherman.com Twitter: /esherman YouTube: youtube.com/user/esherman68 Instagram: /esherman68 Facebook: /totalhealthbyeliz

Full vid/show notes: https://overfiftystartingover.com/o5o-6-7/  Barry Edwards and special guest author Robert Ginsberg discuss...  Bob and his Forever Family Foundation are featured in the Netflix Docuseries "Surviving Death". Bob is also author of The Medium Explosion.  We discuss grieving the loss of loved ones and how we may still feel a connection with them in the afterlife.  Bob has been investigating mediumship and other evidence of life after death since 2003. Bob also conducts a Certification process to evaluate Mediums, to see if they can do what they claim. He is also the host of the Signs of Life radio show and past editor of Signs of Life Magazine.

Barry Edwards and special guest author Doug Noll discuss… Doug’s journey as a very successful commercial trial lawyer for 22 years before transitioning to leadership development, problem-solving, and peacemaking. Doug Noll is now a mediator, speaker, and award-winning author of De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less. Mr. Noll is also the co-founder of the award-winning Prison of Peace Project, in which he teaches murderers in maximum security prisons to be peacemakers and mediators. Contact Doug Noll:  https://dougnoll.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougnoll/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DouglasNoll Twitter:  https://twitter.com/dougnoll YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtAHXdBT1Y0Pl7SGrM_HcFw

Barry Edwards and special guest author Ray Vance discuss… Ray’s life journey of addiction, incarcerations and brushes with death. Three generations of his family have suffered consequences as he struggled to recover… and he has. full vid/show notes:  https://overfiftystartingover.com/o5o-6-5/

Barry Edwards and special guest Physician Scientist , Stephen Trzeciak, MD, MPH discuss… …Wonder Drug: 7 Scientifically Proven Ways That Serving Others Is the Best Medicine for Yourself — Dr. Trzeciak and co-author Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli’s new release and follow up to 2019’s Compassionomics. Every point in this book is backed by studies. It will irrefutably convince you of how making some subtle (or big, if needed) changes to your daily behavior will have massive impact on your relationships, happiness and career. ORDER ON AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3Rlwh3D

Barry Edwards and special guest Jim Paluch discuss... Barry Edwards and special guest Jim Paluch discuss the depths of depression. How can a successful motivational speaker find himself in therapy after a suicide attempt? We discuss the radical changes Jim suggests in his new book, "The Depressed Motivational Speaker" that can get us out of the debilitating patterns. mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com Subscribe to your preferred channels below! Apple podcasts • Google podcasts • Spotify • YouTube channel #PodcastShow #entrepreneurship #Cleveland #branding #SelfEmployment #inspiration #retirement #censorship #SeniorEntrepreneur #JimPaluch #Depression #suicide #Self-help #recovery #TheDepressedMotivationalSpeaker

Slight changes to our podcast as we move forward Intro to grand parenting horrors Merle shares household product recommendations

Dave Chappelle assault and more

We go through an extensive list of Millennial traits and find that one of us is more Millennial, and one more Boomer. Guess who is who. Test yourself. The results may surprise you!

Barry Edwards talks with Thomas “Ai Nerd” Helfrich about how small businesses and entrepreneurs can execute an effective content marketing plan on a budget.

BigFoot, Loch Ness. Movie and TV reviews

Recapping the outcome of Barry's 3-Day Fast "The Depressed Motivational Speaker" is now available at Amazon! The "Libs of Tik Tok" phenom. All the sudden there's a Disinformation Governance Board

A Documented experience of 2 week Intermittent Fasting, followed by a 3-day fast. See OverFiftyStartingOver.com/o5o-5-25 for our initial conversations explaining Intermittent Fasting and 3-Day Fasts See Siimland.com/3-day-fast-benefits for comprehensive explanation of What and Hows of 3-Day Fasting

The afterlife

Preparation for Barry's 3-day fast - https://siimland.com/3-day-fast-benefits/ Pros & cons of Intermittent Fasting - https://nyti.ms/3rJqsBE Netflix, CNN+, Disney take the plunge

What’s it going to take to address humanitarian crisis at our border??

A very important reflection on self-betterment and new beginnings Barry  & Merle take on a body transformation challenge Elon Musk forces Oz to come out from behind the curtain

God... or programmer?

Deals for those over 55 The Great Disney Debate Is the de-masculinization movement natural or forced? Weed The People:  Legalization of Marijuana... and other drugs - https://bit.ly/3J2UhmI

current events

East side vs West side Will Smith vs Chris Rock AARP Pressuring Congress for Tax Credits for Family Caregivers: https://bit.ly/3wSOo92 Robin Zander critique: https://bit.ly/3wOKJsZ The Flame - Cheap Trick - Houston Astrodome 1989: https://bit.ly/3NEFIcw

social and political strife

The fear of being called a bigot, racist, homophobe, etc... Killer AI invented 40,000 ‘lethal chemical weapons’ in just six hours  – https://bit.ly/3tq0ncb Demand for panic rooms costing up to $1MILLION in crime-ridden LA Age-reversing drug shows promise

Eating one's balls

The 5 Secrets to Getting Hired After 50 - https://bit.ly/3KTQWHH Time travel and the Merle Mirror Arnold's plea to Russia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkZBs8b8J-k&t=334s Haslam's screwing up the Browns again

Barry Edwards and special guest Dan The Fireman discuss... How to know when its time for assisted living for your parent • Preferred types of environments and care • Article - 9 Signs Its TIme:  https://bit.ly/3w9Fh3q A different kind of retirement party - Dan The Fireman's Roast!

Bit a dis and dat

Lead generation tips for your company's website Tips for your resumé over 50 JRE #1784 - Diana Rodgers & Robb Wolf: "Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat" – Excellent podcast about their documentary on Amazon Prime that debunks long standing myths about meat. Hoping we don't find ourselves in WWIII

Russia, Russia, Russia

How to decide on important career opportunities and decisions The best things about life over 50. Our Moms hit #1 for us!

Whatever.

Poll states that, on average, people have their largest and greatest contributions in life after 60 years of age. Movie and show reviews Oh yea, and we may be on the brink of WWIII

After show: Taking our country back from Big Business

How I became an entrepreneur at 66 | Paul Tasner  –  Ted Talk  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogce5D2XMZ0 Geography: Introducing Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation  https://bit.ly/358ZrPv The Demands of the Truckers Freedom Convey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8tzXazvyHQ Wrong Again: 50 Years of Failed Eco-pocalyptic Predictions https://bit.ly/3BzBzkA Stray Kitten Saves Struggling Restaurant From Closing  https://bit.ly/3gY4c16 After Show: https://youtu.be/yzn5N7gEXBI

Un-censoring the truth about the thing that's censored

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... New study shows how we can REVERSE heart damage Why Are Canadian Protesters Flying Confederate Flags (and swastikas)?  --  https://bit.ly/3BhaFO1 Pelosi ready to back stock reform in Congress Hudson mayor suggest ice fishing leads to prostitution Elderly nun sentenced to prison for gambling away elementary school’s funds  – NY Post – https://bit.ly/3rATzHI CNN anchor admits she's 'officially out of ideas' for how to censor Joe Rogan

Going up Schitz Creek

Catching up after Merle's huge move from CA to AZ February is American Heart Month - Tips to keep your heart healthy The Sleaze Reel: Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Whoopi, Jeff Zucker U.S. accuses Russia of planning to film false attack as pretext for Ukraine invasion - Wash Post  –  https://wapo.st/3Lj8GgW ISIS leader killed in US-led Syria raid --  https://bit.ly/34uwj55 Facebook loses $237BN (26%)  in its largest one-day drop  --  https://bit.ly/3B2gb7g

Full video and show notes:  https://overfiftystartingover.com/special-guest-howard-kass/  Barry Edwards and special guest Howard Kass discuss...  How you can obtain FREE access to education, financial capital and business support services with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. Prerequisites:  Your company has been in existence for two or more years, employs two people (including owner) and has revenue of $75,000 or more.   Apply at https://www.tri-c.edu/10ksb/ Complete class information and schedule: https://www.tri-c.edu/10ksb/class-schedules.html Contact Howard Kass:  Howard.kass@tri-c.edu  •  216-245-9880

Barry Edwards and special guest Neil Singh discuss... An attempt at defining the Metaverse, BitCoin, and NFTs in a relatable manner.

Barry Edwards and special guest Mark Tennant discuss… Signature of Sounds public debut revolutionary sound system – and you’re invited for a LIVE demonstration!  —  http://bit.ly/33F1udA Singer Meatloaf and comedian Louie Anderson both passed away today : ( Moon “cube” mystery finally solved Mark’s best marketing tips for over 50 person wanting to go into consulting gig Even CNN has turned on Biden: ‘It’s like Reagan at the end’: CNN’s Van Jones says that Biden was ‘foggy’ and ‘meandering’ for much of his first press conference — https://bit.ly/3tOHL6f CNN Fact check: A look at Biden’s first year in false claims —  https://cnn.it/33W31fA She Befriended A Celebrity But Couldn’t Remember His Name

Conspiracy theories and Carrot Top

Looking to make the 3rd act of my career exactly what I want it to be. Be prepared for the TOUGH interview questions. Introducing Syndicate of Sound. The great voter rights debate. The inflation game…stacked against us.

God vs Science

Regrets: How do I reconcile regretting not taking certain paths in my life? Whittle your Middle - a few important diet/exercise tips. Female Steve Jobs grifter and Theranos founder, Elizabeth Holmes found guilty of defrauding investors, faces 20 years. Check out “the voice”: https://bit.ly/33blSTw California schools ditch A-F grades, citing racial gaps and dropping student achievement. Grades are racist  Wash Examiner:  https://washex.am/3qRPZY4 Chuck Schumer says Capitol mob shouted 'there's the big Jew, let's get him' as he recalls being within 30 feet of 'nasty, racist, bigoted insurrectionists' -- https://bit.ly/3JMHwy6 Happy New Year!!

IRS now taxing criminals

Why is it called Times Square? Politico: Fact-Checking the 1619 Project.  https://politi.co/3sz0cLD “Covington kid” Nicholas Sandmann reaches settlement with NBC in Covington Catholic High School controversy  – https://bit.ly/3ezY3a4 Democrats fall flat with ‘LatinX’ language -- https://politi.co/3lG3AQy Second CNN producer is investigated for 'misconduct involving juvenile victims' -- https://yhoo.it/3FOIqHZ Happy New Year!!

Merle gives Biden some props – yep, we have it recorded

Merle’s upcoming life changing event. Christmas trivia. Who’da thought?  “Defunding police” deadly consequences… and Nancy Pelosi can’t figure it out. Movie reviews: Milk 2008 • Tomorrow Land 2015 • Dark Waters • Being the Ricardos • Joe Bell  2020 Merry Christmas!!

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... The trials of becoming widowed Jordan Peterson podcast: S4 E65: The Progress of the Human Race -- https://bit.ly/3ISffG1 We highly recommend this extremely enlightening and refreshing discussion about positive achievements of the human race through recent history. Man Drives To Mayfield, KY, With A Grill And Truckload Of Food For Tornado Victims --  https://bit.ly/3E5eh5A

Dan The Fireman shares some gut wrenching calls

Barry Edwards and special guest co-host Dan The Fireman... Dan is newly married, newly a grand father, and just about to retire... at the ripe old age of 52! He has a fairly unique look at retirement.

Dr. Oz Goes to Washington

AI taking over creative jobs and programming | Quantum computer vs God Ancient Civilizations The real life game of monopoly AWESOME Marriage Proposal

Water world

Elevator pitches - Letting people know what you are looking for. What makes a great one? TV and Movie reviews Bezos CAUGHT Giving $100 Million To Obama's 'Fake' Library | Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar -- https://bit.ly/3cNHlU1 Rittenhouse lawyer slams CNN and MSNBC for botching 'basic facts' about the case because 'they did not fit the story they want to tell' -- https://bit.ly/3lk3rST 'We Can Do Anything': Deaf High School Football Team Goes Undefeated  -- https://bit.ly/3p0bgxO

Snoop Dog

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Does your age matter when job hunting? Pro-Pedophile Dr. Allyn Walker on Administrative Leave After Campus Protest  -- https://bit.ly/3cv2DWj Exasperation and dysfunction: Inside Kamala Harris' frustrating start as VP -- https://cnn.it/3kEE25H Rittenhouse judge bars MSNBC from courtroom - https://cnb.cx/3DGIDw0 Alex Jones is found guilty in all four Sandy Hook defamation cases  -- https://bit.ly/3DfxKkm Chinese tennis champion disappears after alleging that politician, 75, sexually assaulted her  --  https://bit.ly/3FdzsTO

Major cities get more violent

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... A look at how George Orwell's 1984 parallels what is going on in North Korea... and in the US. We highly recommend catching the movie on Amazon Prime. How our political party system causes divisiveness and inefficiency. The federal government is way too big, bureaucratic and corrupt. The power should be given back to the states as was originally intended. Adam Schiff on The View -- lol.  Kyle Rittenhouse appears to be heading for acquittal. Dog Takes Golf Cart For A Spin, Crashes Into Truck: https://bit.ly/30k4Ql4 Woman Falls Down Mountain, Writes Hilarious Review For Leggings:  https://bit.ly/3FeM8tY

Barry and Merle provide singing lessons

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Fighting Fatigue with the Right Lighting Removing toxicity from your team Steven Donziger, Lawyer Behind $9.5B Chevron Settlement, Says His Jailing 'Will Backfire' -- https://bit.ly/3GYeKt8 Why some QAnon believers think JFK Jr is still alive – and about to become VP  -- independent.co.uk -- https://bit.ly/3mEkcZY Winsome Sears to be Virginia's first woman of color to serve as Lt Gov –  https://bit.ly/3c0zphX ACLU tears into Biden after he called reports of $450,000 migrant payments 'garbage'  -- https://bit.ly/3BXLtuV Lou Gramm - Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You (1985) -- https://bit.ly/3qbQiOD Ken Tamplin, Vocal Academy -- https://bit.ly/3wh5D1C

A lot of current events

Jewel on the Joe Rogan Experience: https://spoti.fi/3vYsTkX You really should listen to her inspiring story! Mike Lindell (The Pillow Guy): What are the Odds? -- from crack addict to CEO. https://amzn.to/3vZhf9u White male marketing VP at North Carolina hospital wins $10million 'reverse discrimination' payout as part of diversity and inclusion program  --  https://bit.ly/3vSJKoV Tom Cotton eviscerates AG Merrick Garland over CRT school board policy:  https://bit.ly/3GvCc0e *** 2 states, Ohio & Missouri terminate their relationship with NSBA Dads spend time in Louisiana high school after 23 students were arrested in string of violence - https://t.co/J5Ont0u31j?amp=1

I Love Lucy

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... What Are the 5 Love Languages? -  https://bit.ly/2Z93icn Riders held up cellphones as woman was raped on SEPTA train, police say there were no calls made to 911 in Philadelphia   -- https://nbcnews.to/2Xr6zDw Colin Powell exits via cancer and the 'vid. Unfortunately, his main legacy will remain “WMDs in Iraq”. Portland sets new homicide record with over 66 killings this year and more than 1,000 shootings. Police handcuffed by House Bill2928 -- https://bit.ly/3plCroH Bari Weiss Confronts Brian Stelter of CNN - -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xR0eCp3ToM Netflix reportedly spent $2.4 million per episode for 'Squid Game,' its all-time biggest hit. "Stranger Things" and "The Crown" cost $8 million and $10 million an episode, respectively,

Reforming gov. and media

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Make a Damn Schedule with J Peterson - https://bit.ly/3mXgOYP Critics call to cancel Dave Chappelle, Netflix for ‘ridiculing trans people’  -- NY Post - https://bit.ly/3FqGG85      CNN - https://cnn.it/3lm1xBo Jon Gruden resigned on Monday as Las Vegas Raiders head coach amidst explosive email leaks that show years of his use of racist, homophobic and misogynistic language  -  https://bit.ly/3awiiDN Nancy Pelosi and husband Paul rake in millions in stock market. Tik Tokkers are following his trades and making 20%. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M4QZJxb9Dw The Pentagon's first software chief, Nicolas Chaillan, RESIGNS in protest because the US has 'already lost' the AI war with China and is '20 years behind its technology'.

Discussing scrambled eggs

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss… Owning your own consulting business: Priorities and resources. Social media: Our “favorite” platform’s corruption can’t no longer be overlooked.  The 60 Minutes Interview – ​​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lx5VmAdZSI Hollywood studios to head back the bargaining table after TV, film crew union authorize a strike  –  https://cnb.cx/3mxkyQE Joe Rogan challenged to a fight by a desperate dough boy needing publicity — https://bit.ly/3iF7ibJ

Barry Edwards and guest host Geza Kassai discuss Geza's path to becoming an art director for movies and TV specials. Barry shares overview of recent article, "8 Steps to Starting Your Own Business"

Extra dimensions and God

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Walking improves heart health, relieve stress, improve mood, protect against arthritis pain, and fend off illness. Even can stave off dementia -- https://bestlifeonline.com/walking-dementia-news/ Matthew McConaughey leads Abbott in Texas poll as O'Rourke inches closer -- https://yhoo.it/3nQZlDF Cleveland mayor Frank Jackson's grandson killed in weekend shooting  --  https://nbcnews.to/2XtNP62 Horse whips at the border. Kamala runs with fake news. Haitian migrants - Texas national guard deployed. 'I am brutally disfigured': Model Linda Evangelista, 56, claims she's been 'permanently deformed' following rare side effect to 'CoolSculpting' surgery - as she vows to sue doctors after being left an 'unrecognizable recluse' Female healthcare/tech entrepreneur, Elizabeth Holmes exposed: the $9 billion medical ‘miracle’ that never existed | 60 Minutes Australia. Theranos founder. -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgNfrDXr7uA.

Fighting with your spouse. How to reduce friction in tough times and how to make amends from a man's point of view. Merle's former high school under national microscope for "X-rated" writing assignments.  -- https://bit.ly/3CkQM80 USA gymnasts McKayla Maroney and Simone Biles about how the FBI lied and covered up Larry Nassar's predatory abuse. -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E58sfr_2GmI Biden Vax Mandate In ‘Chaos’: Employers Worried About ‘Millions Of Dollars’ In Testing Costs -- https://bit.ly/39esxvN Gen. Milley Worried Trump Would ‘Go Rogue,’ Warned China’s Top General In Secret ‘Back-Channel’ Phone Calls. -- https://bit.ly/2XsOEMd AOC faces ethics complaint over Met Gala appearance - https://bit.ly/39fG9qH Nicki Minaj's 'swollen testicles' vaccine claim -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTPDwpFVdXg

San Fran to pay residents to not shoot each other!

10 Best Fall 2021 Trends for Women 50+

Where were you on 9-1-11?  A Generation of American Men Give Up on College  Google staff are undergoing 'antiracism training' which promotes CRT.  National Archives Slaps 'Harmful Content' Warning On Constitution.  ‘RNC Will Sue Biden Over Vaccine Mandate

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Manifesting your life - for better or worse. How censorship manifested Q. What is Q? Catch "Q: Into The Storm" on HBOMax. Over 50 and looking for a job? Here's nine simple tricks to ace your interview  - ​​https://bit.ly/3BzsJ4S

Puking in public at 3 am.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Chasing your dream over 50. Afghanistan reveals the complete corruption of our government, military and media. Lucas Kunce: KC Star op ed:  I served in Afghanistan as a US Marine, twice. Here’s the truth in two sentences  - https://bit.ly/3muopj1 CONGRESSMAN WHO MADE MILLIONS IN DEFENSE CONTRACTING, SEEKING TO RELAUNCH AFGHAN WAR Florida Republican Michael Waltz made up to $25 million from the sale of Metis Solutions, a defense contractor with a spotty record training Afghan security forces.  -- https://bit.ly/3yhvbuK

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discussing embalming dead people. Chickens. Oatmeal milk.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Birthday in a Treehouse. Intro to Bitcoin. The hysteria of our pull out of Afghanistan. Human trafficking: Worldwide, expected that nearly 25 million people are currently victims of sex slavery, organ harvesting and labor slavery. It affects men, women and children of all races and cultures.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison, discussing some current events that lead to discussion of how involved our government should get - domestically and abroad.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Funerals, Viewings, Wakes - what has changed over the years. What is proper attire? Having proper pronouns change on us after 50. Yeonmi Park on Joe Rogan: Columbia U -  “The only way to fix things is to get rid of western civilization - get rid of the Constitution. Get rid of white men - they are the problem. The source of every single problem that we have".

More Erby dedication. Some current events

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... We deal with the news of the passing of our dear friend, Erby Greenwood.

Movie reviews, some urrent events

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Wives seem compelled to converse from other side of the house. Building your brand with social media. Current Events The 300/child tax credit. You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax Credit. Here's Why  - NPR - https://n.pr/377kvUo Most Americans more worried about crime than defunding the police - as poll shows 90% of Detroit residents want MORE cops  -  https://bit.ly/3i4TBCX Minnesota fourth-graders are given 'equity survey' on race and gender. Also told not to tell their parents   --  https://bit.ly/3f0Ns8R Chinese Billionaire Sun Dawu Is Sentenced To 18 Years For 'Provoking Trouble' - NPR -- https://n.pr/3y6flE5 The Lighter Side Cleveland Indians are now the Guardians ‘No point’: Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis say they only bathe their kids if they see dirt on them

More current events. TV shows reviews. introducing Charlie The Rescue Dog

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison,  Introducing Charlie The Rescue Dog. Pros and cons of: Puppies vs older adoption. Traditional fence vs Invisible Fence. Pet insurance vs no insurance.   California passes guaranteed income plan with no restrictions   Dubai makes its own RAIN to tackle 122F heat: Drones blast clouds with electrical charge to produce downpours   Austin, TX democrats who fled Texas suffer COVID outbreak in spite of being "vaccinated".    Norway's Beach Handball Team denounces bikini's as exploitive   Norway's Beach Handball Team post exploitive bikini pics of themselves on Instagram    BONUS: After show wrap up : https://youtu.be/7gOYgaKjLAk

Clean up after O5O 4.12

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss...  A plea for help for 8 time cancer survivor Nina Messina:  https://GoFund.Me/5189470D  Freedom Phone! Candace Owens brings us a new smart phone that is spy-proof.  Living longer and healthier! Joe Rogan podcast #1670 with Harvard prof. David Sinclair.  Food products: What do expiration dates REALLY mean?   The Lighter Side: A new addition to Barry and Lisa's family coming home this Sunday.  Full show notes: https://overfiftystartingover.com/o5o-4-12/

Mopping up 4.11

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Life in chaos. A plea for help for 8 time cancer survivor Nina Messina:  https://GoFund.Me/5189470D 7 Things to Do After 50 for a Healthier Brain -  https://bit.ly/2SapXlp Why does God allow such horrible atrocities to happen to really good people? Hate speech vs free speech Current Events Trump SUES Facebook, Twitter and Google for censoring him, demands an end to Big Tech's 'silencing and blacklisting' of conservative voices and calls for punitive damages for 'cancel culture' victims  -- https://bit.ly/3hJcD0f Joe Rogan Brett Weinstein and Dr. Pierre Kory Podcast mashup of highlights. How our government, Big Tech and MSM cover up the effectiveness of a cheap, generic drug for treating the virus. - https://bit.ly/3qX2KAq The Lighter Side Barry shares pics of puppies he and Lisa are going to visit later in the day. Will likely result in a new addition to the family.

Clean up after the 4.10 podcast

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Fine dining at Chez Francois. Treat yourself and partner to an experience you'll never forget. Prices for everything sky rocketing as we try to get back to our "new normal". Current Events Bill Cosby - serial rapist, gets his conviction overturned, robbing dozens of victims of retribution. Josh Rogin: Book: “Chaos Under Heaven”. We discuss the journalist's riveting podcast on the Joe Rogan Experience. -- https://spoti.fi/3qJXVtT ABC News bashed for publishing 'glowing profile' by AP of Chinese Communist Party: 'Repulsive' -- https://bit.ly/3duLDjQ 'My goal is to kill cops today': Chilling words of Colorado police killer who gunned down 19-year vet. He was then shot and killed by hero bystander. Hero bystander was then killed by responding officers in tragic mix-up - https://yhoo.it/3ApAqL6 The Lighter Side Seventeen people injured as 'controlled' detonation of illegal fireworks by police in middle of Los Angeles neighborhood goes horrifically wrong Wednesday eve   -- https://bit.ly/364Uy7t

More current events. Discrimination debate.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... June 25th... and still no UFO disclosure Career/Self Improvement Barry’s 15 minute video: How to automate your social media posts with Buffer - https://bit.ly/2UsW1Sr How teamwork, preparation and character lands more sales than simple elbow grease. Free Speech | Andrew Doyle |The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast | Season 4 Episode 32 -- https://bit.ly/3vWsfCK Andrew discusses his new book, “Free Speech and Why It Matters”. The hate crime law in Parliament, the attack on free speech and its importance, Twitter attacks, creativity, and Titania McGrath’s story. Current Events 48 charged at ‘Redneck Rave’ in Kentucky -- https://bit.ly/2SmK2oZ Condo collapse should serve as urgent alert that old Florida structures need auditing  -- Miami Herald Trump Going To U.S.-Mexico Border As Kamala Avoids Going, Biden’s Border Crisis Worsens - https://bit.ly/3w1dOgx Biden’s touts new crime prevention strategy focused on gun control. Murder rates souring in Chicago and Lightfoot blames guns - https://fxn.ws/2SqN8bp The Lighter Side Big score for women: Transgender hurdler is barred from competing in the US Olympics trials after she fails to prove she can meet the testosterone requirements

More current events

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss… Thank you to Jonathon Grosser: He “recommends” O5O on Facebook, “It’s a great look at life and current events” See my video of my friend and 8 time cancer survivor, Nina Messina: Please share!! https://gofund.me/5189470d Introducing our new archive page: https://overfiftystartingover.com/all-o5o-podcasts/ Current events BREAKING: Portland Police's entire riot squad RESIGNS - https://bit.ly/3vxqjR3 Reporter that broke Bill Clinton tarmac scandal found dead - https://bit.ly/3giGflD UFO UPDATE: Luis Elizondo, Former Director, Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program: He believes the gov should share with the public “the things that I know to be true. I know because I saw it, and so did my colleagues” - https://bit.ly/3pSP9JF Mind Control - America's Secret War: Experiments included LSD, alcohol, electro-shock, sensory deprivation, sleep dep, hypnosis, pain, threats - https://bit.ly/35ARM9S The Lighter Side Man Swallowed By Humpback Whale Has A Whale Of A Tale To Tell - https://bit.ly/3xogKoO

Our shortest show ever.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Merle coming to us from Reno, NV.  as he and Annemarie are considering moving there. Current events Krystal and Saagar leave The Hill! Their new channel is Breaking Points. They do a great take on the article below : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guUHWfxgsaY Propublica (independent, non profit newsroom) - The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax - https://bit.ly/3zgTdYH Jeff Bezos -Elon Musk, Michael Bloomburg, George Soros... most years pay no income tax. On average pay 3%.  The Biden admin response is to investigate how these tax systems got released. NOT the tax code or loop holes. Criminal "kingmakers" tricked into using FBI-run messaging app - https://cbsn.ws/3wePqJC The app was part of a worldwide sting called operation Trojan Shield, which was led by the FBI and involved the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the European Union police agency Europol and law enforcement agencies in more than a dozen countries. Chris Harrison demanded $25 million as part of exit package from The Bachelor because 'he has nearly 20 years of dirt' - https://bit.ly/2Timfqs The Lighter Side Merle recommends movie, Greenland - HBO Max -- A family embark on a perilous journey to find sanctuary as a planet-killing comet hurtles toward Earth. Amid terrifying accounts of cities getting levelled, they experience the best and worst in humanity. BONUS: After show wrap up --->  https://youtu.be/PgsdHr31pxM Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com

We digest episode 4.6... and overflow subjects.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Preparing for the great UFO Disclosure disappointment. US military report for Congress says UFO sightings by Navy pilots could be aliens or new hypersonic technology from Russia or China - but are not a secret US government project Current events China's 'artificial sun' nuclear fusion reactor sets a new world record after running at 216MILLION°F for 100 seconds - as the nation inches closer to its goal of 'limitless clean power' - https://bit.ly/34FBJqJ China's goal of world domination by 2035 seems to be right on schedule as they already have many countries dependent on them economically. Their technology expansion has caught up to the USA, and surpassing quickly. Tyranny, Slavery and Columbia U | Yeonmi Park | The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast - S4: E26.  Barry summarizes Yeonmi Park's life story - Born in the tyrannical North Korea, sold into slavery in China, escapes to South Korea to get educated. Yeonmi finds her way to NY's Columbia University for a severely disappointing experience.  -- https://bit.ly/2SKaTLB Critical Race Theory is killing our educational systems and even infecting our military. The Lighter Side Woman Fights Off A Mama Bear To Protect Her Dogs - https://bit.ly/3vTtsvq Video captures hero cop single-handedly lift overturned car off woman to save her life -- https://abcn.ws/34PiFXi

Full show notes/links: https://overfiftystartingover.com/o5o... Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss...  Merle created texting.  Barry's bicycle follies.   How to use Buffer to automatically schedule and post to your social channels.   Senator Daniel Inouye warns against the Shadow Government (1987)  Government may finally release a UFO report Bill Gates planned to leverage his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein for the Nobel Peace Prize.  Lockheed Martin forced 13 top execs to 'unlearn their white male privilege'  Marjorie Taylor Greene Rips Kamala Harris Over "BLM Riots" John Cena apologizes to China Police declare riot in Portland  A Judge Gave A Drug Dealer A Second Chance...  NOTE - this week's After Show is combined with O5O show as an experiment.

We continue discussion from 4.4 show.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... The fortuitous visits at Lounge Louie. Arson in LA. Career/Self-Improvement Intro to Buffer - how to automatically schedule and post to your social channels. Current events Freedom of speech?  Defining how free it should be is getting dicy as we see the extent of Russia and China's influence. The heated argument over the effectiveness of wearing masks to reduce infection rates. China's economic advantages in the world economy. Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren's husband arrested on drug and weapons charges- https://nbcnews.to/3fErJTY The Lighter Side This 101-year-old Holocaust survivor calls himself 'the happiest man on Earth'- After surviving Auschwitz, Eddie Jaku is inspiring others to live their happiest lives. -- https://on.today.com/3hKynL2

Ramblings on the heels of regular show.

No more mask mandate!! Everything's opening!! Career/Self-Improvement Are you ready to explore and develop your business idea? -  AARP Foundation has collaborated with Bridge for Billions to host a (free!) 3.5-month digital incubation program for aspiring entrepreneurs. - https://bit.ly/3ycqgMT Current events What would you do if you won $500M in the lottery? Israel vs Palestine: Why they will never find peace. 'The GOP is broken. It's time for a resistance': More than 100 Republicans will sign a letter on Thursday declaring that if the Republican Party does not break with former President Donald Trump and change course, they will back the creation of a third party. 'This could be the most impactful ransomware attack in history':  Cyber gangsters and terrorists ‘DarkSide' get paid off. Pets adopted during pandemic are being returned at record numbers.  : ( The Lighter Side Check out these Jet Suits!!  - https://bit.ly/3uPOUAP 'Why Are You So Hateful To Yourself?' Woman's Facebook Post Hits Home For Many - https://bit.ly/33FTgia

After show babble.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Career/Self-Improvement The ultimate virtue signaller. How did we unlearn our upbringing? How is confidence and self knowledge found, if your natural tendency is to be socially anxious?  https://bit.ly/2Q0Ylyk Living in truth vs lies Current events Fungus Growing on Mars!  https://bit.ly/2RtOpO9 Tucker Carlson, Jordan Peterson Interview: https://binged.it/3fh9Pqb Biden Turns 'War on Terror' Tactics on Americans After Capitol Riot:  https://bit.ly/3xWI7HG The Lighter Side Caseworker Adopts 19-Year-Old Who Spent Most Of Her Life In Foster Care: May 5, 2021 -  SunnySkyz.com  https://bit.ly/3f5oCnM WGN9 Chicago News : https://bit.ly/3nR7eqI She Was Running By A Funeral Home With Her Dog, Then A Little Girl Invited Her Inside - https://bit.ly/33ozLKF

Discussing current events/politics that we didn't get to in regular show.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... 1st show of Season 4!  Browns Draft!! We share responses to the Erby Greenwood guest episode. Career/Self-Improvement Attention CEOs / business owners / marketing managers – "Expect ROI from your online marketing efforts " Online marketing 101 - an introduction to a lead generating web presence  - EdwardsCom.net    https://bit.ly/331TKif Metaphysical conversations Jordan B. Peterson Podcast - Guest, Bjorn Lomborg | Youtube:  https://bit.ly/3aSR9eS How to spend limited resources most efficiently on our truly biggest problems: Tuberculosis, Covid, Infrastructure, poverty, air pollution, climate change, AI Jordan B. Peterson Podcast - Guest, Bishop Barron | Youtube: https://bit.ly/3vukcgE Christianity and the Modern World: Why would god be pleased by our suffering? Sounds like a dysfunctional parent.

Our best After Show to date - Christianity vs living in a simulation. Which is it? Or, are they the same thing?

Be sure to check out our best After Show to date - Christianity vs living in a simulation. Which is it? Or, are they the same thing? Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Career/Self-Improvement Rating online venues for buying/selling used items: NextDoor, OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace Manscaping: We discuss the horrors of increased bodily hair as we get older Current Events / Politics Europe Proposes Strict Rules for Artificial Intelligence: Would have far-reaching implications for tech firms like Amazon, Google, Facebook and Microsoft - https://nyti.ms/32IS1OA 'I got the Chinese sh*t': COVID-denier Ted Nugent says he thought he was dying after testing positive for COVID - after previously calling virus a 'leftist scam' The Postal Service is running a running a 'covert operations program' that monitors Americans' social media posts - https://yhoo.it/3exxHWa Why would Biden make comments before the Derek Chauvin verdict? LeBron Deletes Tweet Attacking Cop Who Saved Black Girl After Facing Extreme Backlash On the Lighter Side... University Lecturer Cancels Racist Children's Songs, Including 'Jingle Bells' – RedState Dog Rescues Another Dog From Pool. The Pomeranian Was Treading Water For 34 Minutes - https://bit.ly/3azStTO BONUS: After show wrap up: https://youtu.be/jxwn0HGE6GY Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com

Barry Edwards interview… Cleveland-based Hollywood movie art director Geza Kassai. Geza explains how he evolved into this job and how others can find lucrative work in the entertainment industry.

The "R" word.

https://youtu.be/HF_QS0U7XAE Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Career/Self-Improvement Side gigs: The pros and cons of rental property. The good way out-weighs the bad. Cognitive differences between generations. Current Events / Politics The political smoke screen. Voting restrictions and corporations jumping onboard in spite of hurting their bottom line. Jordan Peterson explains in 2 minutes why it's risky to not take risks in life: https://bit.ly/3gfY3OT Court packing: House and Senate Democrats Plan Bill to Add Four Justices to Supreme Court: https://bit.ly/3soXsg7 Dan Bongino vs Geraldo Rivera On the Lighter Side... Don't miss this!  Raccoon puts the moves on a cat.  https://bit.ly/3tpGiAr Consumer Review: Tozo cordless phone charger Podcast updates: Catch Merle on IBMTV.TV with Rex Lee for their CyberTalk. BONUS: After show wrap up: https://youtu.be/yy_yxLqkLhY Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com Subscribe to your preferred channels below! Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2v2wLWY Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/2xaVhWs Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cztoaR YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/34xuSyM #PodcastShow #politics #entrepreneurship #BarryEdwards #MerleGarrison #LosAngeles #Cleveland #OverFiftyStartingOver #Over50StartingOver #SalesAndMarketing #PoliticallyIncorrect #branding #SelfEmployment #PassionForWork #EdwardsCommunications  #racism #IdentityPolitics  #inspiration #racism #sexism #censorship #specialInterests #lobbyists  #JordanPeterson #DanBongino #GeraldoRivera

https://youtu.be/cC-xNC8axFM Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison interview... Friend of the show Erby Greenwood. Erby's 18 year old son was murdered June of 2020. Erby has fought life threatening situations while trying to cope with his son's murder as well as trying to find justice. Subscribe to your preferred channels below! Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2v2wLWY Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/2xaVhWs Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cztoaR YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/34xuSyM #PodcastShow #politics #Cleveland #PoliticallyIncorrect #racism #IdentityPolitics  #inspiration #racism #ErbyGreenwood #MurderRecovery #murder #GunControl #BLM

Chemical cheese, Godzilla and ghosts. And movie reviews.

Full show notes and links at https://overfiftystartingover.com/o5o-3-24/ ‎   Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison, discussing: • Coping with Murder • The racist distraction • Rep. Matt Gaetz allegations • Man Marries Sister

Picking up the pieces of 3.23

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... April Fools pranks - Barry kicks off the show with a bad one. Happy Good Friday! Career / Self-improvement Theme: Good Friday.   Michael Strahan's simple April Fools prank somehow showed us what an enlightened person he is. Forgiveness for those that wronged us, and forgiving ourselves. Current Events / Politics Border crisis - Even CNN is turning on the Biden Administration's lack of solutions and transparency. Maybe we should discuss annexing Mexico. The Vaccination Passport debate. On the Lighter Side... Update on our upcoming guest podcasts. Check out Barry and Merle Wednesday joining Rex Lee on CyberTalk. IBMTV.TV

Our ramblings of the 3.22 show.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss… Cleveland’s own Michael Stanley dies – long battle with lung cancer. He was legendary here in C-Town. Career / Self-improvement PODCASTS! Working on getting Special Guest Geza Kassai – Movie Art director/set designer Branding and Production of SBDC’s BizChat. Coming up with names. The importance of slogans We will be producing a new ½ hour weekly podcast with friends Dan Drees and John Sheldon – possible names: 2 Different Bubbles, Grunge Match, When Bubbles Collide Current Events / Politics Biden press conference –  Finally. But his prepared answers weren’t convincing. YouTube “dislikes” and comments shows a public not supportive at this point. The confidence and competence factor of being over 50. Gun problems or mental health problems Border crisis and homeless crisis. What’s right and what’s wrong? On the Lighter Side… MUST SEE: Video captures moment hero dog stopped traffic during owner’s seizure –– https://on.today.com/3deM6pA BONUS: After show wrap up Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com Subscribe to your preferred channels below! Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2v2wLWY Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/2xaVhWs Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cztoaR YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/34xuSyM #PodcastShow #politics #entrepreneurship #BarryEdwards #MerleGarrison #LosAngeles #Cleveland #OverFiftyStartingOver #Over50StartingOver #SalesAndMarketing #PoliticallyIncorrect #branding #SelfEmployment #PassionForWork #EdwardsCommunications  #racism #IdentityPolitics  #inspiration #racism #sexism #censorship #BidenPressConference #BorderCrisis #Homeless #HunterBiden #MichaelStanley

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss… Hot water heater nightmare. Volunteer bliss at the Nature Center. Career / Self-improvement Prospecting for sales people has finally seemed to open up as we slowly emerge from… you know… PUSHING BUTTONS: From the HayHouse podcast with the late, great Dr. Wayne Dyer. He gives us simple advice for moving through life without “getting our buttons pushed”. It will provide much brighter days for all of us. You should subscribe to the podcast. AncestoryDNA test: Barry and Lisa take the test. Would you let them keep YOUR DNA for future use?  Some interesting points here. Current Events / Politics Biden Admin promises to be most transparent… also promises to fix “kids in cages” crisis. Failing miserably at both. Biden also stirs the pot with Russia calling Putin a killer. The new “Asian racism” fanaticism takes the nation by storm. Cherokee County, Georgia, Sheriff’s spokesperson allegedly posted a photo of a racist, anti-Asian Covid-19 shirt on Facebook – CNN – http://cnn.it/3r1Q5dP.  Teen Vogue editor, 27, resigns over anti-Asian tweets she wrote as a teenager – http://bit.ly/3vI4tvh CNN and MSNBC Built up That Trump Hate, Now They’re Drowning Without Him, Brian Stelter Pitches New Hate Object – http://bit.ly/3vCOAXb On the Lighter Side… Apple TV: HIGHLY RECOMMEND “Ted Lasso” starring Jason Sudeikis.  Small-time football coach Ted Lasso is hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer. BONUS: After show wrap up:  https://youtu.be/rR3T70MBq9E

Bonus episode

https://youtu.be/LNRGO_X4L6Y Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Arizona as possible new home for Merle - Pros and cons Career / Self-improvement Will Generation X be the first generation never to get to retire? -- article by Barry Edwards, http://bit.ly/2Nb6bUw We tackle reader Maria's retirement obstacles How healthy are health drinks? How Barry's smart phone bill went from $100 to $30 per month. And how to get a NEW iPhone 11 for $225: http://apple.co/38z7BQp Current Events / Politics 5 Oklahoma City officers charged with first-degree manslaughter in fatal shooting of teen who dropped gun  - USA Today  http://bit.ly/2OKQKmA Cleveland Hyperloop would propel passengers at 700 mph through vacuum-sealed tubes   http://bit.ly/38vqJOW Cleveland to Chicago in ½ hour.  Phase 2 - Cle to Pitt in 10 min. Russia and China just agreed to build a research station on the moon together.  Space.com   http://bit.ly/3rBE2oG On the Lighter Side... Stay tuned for Special Guest Geza Kassai – Movie Art director/set designer- Judas and the Black Massiah (HBO Max), Wrong Term Part 7 (Horror movie series), I See You, Dangerous IMBD page - http://imdb.to/3vfIJqn Catch Merle co-hosting Rex Lee's CyberTalk episodes - hopefully link comes soon. BONUS: After show wrap up: https://bit.ly/3eyY2oo Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com Subscribe to your preferred channels below! Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2v2wLWY Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/2xaVhWs Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cztoaR YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/34xuSyM #PodcastShow #politics #entrepreneurship #BarryEdwards #MerleGarrison #LosAngeles #Cleveland #OverFiftyStartingOver #Over50StartingOver #SalesAndMarketing #PoliticallyIncorrect #branding #SelfEmployment #PassionForWork #EdwardsCommunications  #racism #IdentityPolitics  #inspiration #racism #sexism #censorship #HyattHotels #CancelCulture

BS after show

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss...  Vacation paradise.  Getting out of depression. Enhancing your down time.  Cancel Culture runs amok - tries to ruin the lives of 100s of employees of Hyatt Hotels.  Our favorite songs, albums and bands.  BONUS: After show wrap up   Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com

Ramblings after the show

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... A day early on the show - Barry going on vaca! Dealing with what comes with that during this time. Cars: Leasing vs buying. Self-driving cars with that new car smell. Current Events / Politics Facebook "bullying" of Australia just handed its critics in Washington a lot more ammunition https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/19/facebook-news-australia-google-470323 Facebook pledges to invest $1 billion in news (in next 3 years) after Australia standoff ends CNBC - http://cnb.cx/3aRrfIK HEATED debate on election voter fraud from both sides. On the Lighter Side... Atlanta Creates The Nation's Largest Free Food Forest - Feb 24, 2021 - http://bit.ly/2NsbFur Dog Takes Herself Sledding Down A Huge Hill - http://bit.ly/2OXVG7x Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com

Post show wrap up. Had people ask for it.

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Rush Limbaugh passes due to lung cancer. Career/Self-improvement JOY. Definition: the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires. We discuss meditations and daily activities to bring back these important feelings of happiness when we need it most. How this is imperative for manifesting your goals and desires. Current Events / Politics Michael van der Veen destroys the entire media after questioning from CBSN anchor: https://bit.ly/3d9NGKR Texas deepfreeze and power outages  “No one owes you or your family anything,” Colorado City, TX mayor Tim Boyd wrote on Tuesday in a now-deleted Facebook post, according to KTXS and KTAB. “I’m sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout!” - Seattle Times http://bit.ly/3bdwilU Facebook Blocks News In Australia Over Government Plan To Force Payment To Publishers: NPR - http://n.pr/2NHA4LZ Twitter bursts out in “Cancel your FB account” On the Lighter Side... AWESOME SUNDAY MORNING MOVIES: Amazon Prime “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” 2010. "Driveway" - 2020 Brian Dennehy Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com

Our BS breakdown after the show

O5O 3.16: Business development during and post pandemic

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss… Rest in Peace: Dustin Diamond (Screech) and Larry King. Cleveland sportscaster Les Levine. Former Browns coach Marty Schottenheimer in hospice – our best to him and family. Career/Self-improvement Negotiation techniques Part 4: Reviewing former FBI Head of Negotiation Chris Voss’ proven techniques from his book, “Never Split the Difference”. Merle discusses his success utilizing these techniques with his own company and colleagues. Current Events / Politics Elon Musk’s Neuralink implanted a chip into a monkey’s brain and now he ‘can play video games using his mind’ Yahoo Business News  February 1, 2021  http://yhoo.it/3jcI3MX Neuralink is focused on human-computer interfaces for artificial intelligence in people. Elon Musk’s Neuralink to start human trials this year, as long as ‘things go well’  Feb 2  –  teslarati.com  http://bit.ly/3pUvY1e GameStop – Hedge funders lose about 10 BILLION. But stock-purchasing app for the commoner, Robin Hood, froze purchases – stopping the bleeding –  facing more than 30 civil lawsuits for trade restrictions! Reddit group “Wall St. Bets” kicked off Reddit for “hate speech”. Press Secretary Jen Psaki jokes about Space Force when asked about its future — very condescending and unprofessional AOC’s “near death experience”. On the Lighter Side… Billionaire Mark Cuban Launches Drug Company To Offer Low-Cost Versions Of High-Cost Drugs – http://bit.ly/3aDi3pY

Full show notes/links: https://OverFiftyStartingOver.com/o5o-3-14 Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Amazing cost savings on smart phone usage for people over 50. Get your best deal on rental cars.  Negotiation techniques Part 3 New CWRU technology - next level prosthetics General Motors going all-electric  APPLE vs Facebook!   Last update from Browns fan, Tom Seipel  (battling terminal cancer) from Reddit thread on Jan 16.  Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com  Subscribe to your preferred channels below! Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2v2wLWY Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/2xaVhWs Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cztoaR YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/34xuSyM  #PodcastShow #politics #entrepreneurship #BarryEdwards #MerleGarrison #LosAngeles #Cleveland #OverFiftyStartingOver #Over50StartingOver #SalesAndMarketing #PoliticallyIncorrect #branding #SelfEmployment #PassionForWork #EdwardsCommunications  #racism #IdentityPolitics  #inspiration #racism #sexism #censorship #ConsumerCellular  #SEO #CWRU #Negotiation #ChrisVoss #GeneralMotors #Apple #Facebook

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... (Full notes/links: https://overfiftystartingover.com/o5o...)  Browns lose to Chiefs.   Negotiation techniques Part 2: Chris Voss' proven techniques from his book, "Never Split the Difference".   Biden – include transgender athletes in girls' sports.  'Woke' use of congressional language that sees prayers conclude with an 'Amen and Awomen'  Write in and share your questions or insight at:  mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Cleveland Browns beat Steelers in Wildcard Playoff game! Heading to KC to take on defending Super Bowl champs! Career/Self-improvement Negotiation techniques: Reviewing former FBI Head of Negotiation Chris Vox's proven techniques to win over your prospect or adversary in negotiations. The all-powerful word "no" and how to use it to your advantage. CURIOSITY: If u can stay in a place of curiosity, you can’t get emotional or defensive. Opens up lines of communication and establishes empathy. Learn how to win trust through active listening. Current Events / Politics Free speech under attack. People choose sides and shut down communication. Media fuels the emotional divide. Impeachment: A look at the 25th Amendment and the latest Impeachment proceedings - days before the end of this presidential term. On the Lighter Side... Jogger Smashes Ice To Rescue Dog, Then Continues His Run January 13  Full story and video: http://bit.ly/3nLg5IA A runner jumped into a frozen lake in Pontefract, England, to save a drowning dog -- before carrying on with his run. Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Happy 2021 ! Cleveland Browns get even more decimated by COVID. Playing Steelers again in Playoff Wildcard game. Current Events / Politics The rush on Capitol Hill: Right wing extremists give America and conservatives a black eye. Trump tarnishes his legacy - probably the main cause of Republicans losing the Senate (VP is tie breaker). Hilaria Baldwin's brand deals with American Girl and baby label Cuties Baby Care will not continue into 2021 companies confirm in the wake of Boston-born yoga teacher's fake Spanish heritage scandal. Alec probably had a lot to do with perpetuating the farce. Their poor kids – Leonardo,  Carmen Gabriela, Rafeal Thomas,  Romeo Alejandro,  Eduardo Pau Lucas – will never live it down. The Constitution Part 6: Continuing discussion on article 1 – The different ways bills get proposed and laws get passed... or not. On the Lighter Side... Browns Fans Help Man Battling Cancer In Hospice Attend One Last Game Sunnyskyz.com - January 4, 2021 - http://bit.ly/3neHgvi ALSO - Baker Mayfield Facetimes him right after game to share victory. Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com Subscribe to your preferred channels below! Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2v2wLWY Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/2xaVhWs Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cztoaR YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/34xuSyM #PodcastShow #politics #entrepreneurship #BarryEdwards #MerleGarrison #LosAngeles #Cleveland #OverFiftyStartingOver #Over50StartingOver #SalesAndMarketing #PoliticallyIncorrect #branding #SelfEmployment #PassionForWork #EdwardsCommunications  #racism #IdentityPolitics  #inspiration #racism #sexism #censorship #elearning #OnlineEducation  #SEO #Riot #HilariaBaldwin #AlecBaldwin #ClevelandBrowns #CapitolHill #TheConstitution

Happy New Year! Cleveland Browns get COVIDed. Playing Steelers for playoff spot in the last game of the season. Current Events / Politics Herd immunity defined. How much of our population needs vaccinated before we reach it? Are you still capable of transmitting COVID if you get vaccinated? When will common people get the vaccine? We share our research on the biggest questions. Authenticity: People sniff out inauthenticity. Twitter takes down "Hilaria" Baldwin for lying about her spanish heritage.  - CNN http://cnn.it/37V5oi1. Outed on Twitter by HS class members. On “Today” show segment, she acts like she forgets the american word for “cucumber”:  https://bit.ly/34YvHC1 Favorite TV shows and movies : Ozark, Perry Mason, Justified, The Whole Truth On the Lighter Side... Homeless Man Rescues Animals At Shelter After It Caught Fire. Dec 28,  http://nbcnews.to/3n2C79D Woman's Act Of Kindness Saves Families From Eviction. Dec 31  http://bit.ly/3aT92el

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss...   Merry COVID Christmas! Cleveland Browns may be playing for AFC North championship in the last game of the season.   Current Events / Politics  Our government finally passes a "stimulus package" that actually benefits special interests with 93% of it. Only 7% is for the people.  The Constitution Part 4: The 16th and 17th Amendment. How the US government, in the early 1900s, fundamentally changed the Senate enabling limitless taxation - opening the door for things such as the "stimulus package".   On the Lighter Side...  Hot Dog Vendor Donates Kidney To Save Customer's Life, Offers Free Hot Dogs For Life To Donors - Vancouver Sun, BC  http://bit.ly/34Ap4px   Dec 2  Customer Leaves $5,600 Tip To Split Among Ohio Restaurant Staff For Christmas  Dec 21  SunnySkyz  http://bit.ly/2KowLZb  Write in and share your questions or insight at:  mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com   #BarryEdwards #MerleGarrison #LosAngeles #Cleveland #OverFiftyStartingOver #Over50StartingOver #SalesAndMarketing #PoliticallyIncorrect #branding #SelfEmployment #PassionForWork #EdwardsCommunications #racism #IdentityPolitics #inspiration #racism #sexism #dreams #censorship #elearning #OnlineEducation #SEO #GoogleRankings #TheConstitution #ClevelandBrowns

**SORRY - I ACCIDENTALLY UPLOADED 3.7 YESTERDAY. THIS IS 3.8 !! Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss… Your best Christmas gift to your loved ones this year could cost you nothing more than some quality time. We share our thoughts and experiences. Careers/Self Improvement Barry shares Case Study of Cleveland dentist – SEO Recovery – after someone else redesigned her site, she could hardly be found in Google searches. He shares his Case Study of bringing her practice back to Page One of Google searches: https://edwardscom.net/project/health-inspired-dentistry/ 3 main areas that affect search rankings: – Website structure – clean code. Clean, well-written content – Off-page SEO – GMB, backlinks to mega-directories and high ranking sub-directories – Content Marketing: Includes blog, social media, email list building — all working to attract target audience while increasing website ranking Everyone’s case is unique and the best avenues for you must be identified and pursued. Current Events / Politics Cleveland Indians yield to cancel culture and will re-name the team. We can no longer celebrate native Americans in any way. Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Chiefs and others will also likely fall prey to fake sensitivity. Time Magazine nominates Biden/Harrison “Time Person of the Year”. Weird, since they haven’t even done anything yet. Google hit with its third antitrust lawsuit since October, this time by a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general – CNBC http://cnb.cx/3mAXKxG Facebook blasts Apple in new ads over iPhone privacy change – CNBC  http://cnb.cx/2Ki6tHR FB says Apple will feature “opt-in” only for targeted ads The Constitution Part 3 : Merle discusses why the Congress is separated into two Houses: House of Representatives and Senate. This segment focuses on our House of Representatives – the individual’s  closest relation to our government. He concludes with a mind blower – how some movements today are taking things out of context to “prove” systemic racism dating back to our founders. On the Lighter Side… Cleveland Browns: From “Game of the Year” to another national game with playoff implications. San Francisco embraces revisionist history. Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com

How does God pick a team? We pray for a victory - puts God in an odd place. And what's up with momentum shifts? Careers/Self Improvement Barry is working on Case Study of dentist – after someone else redesigned her site, she could hardly be found in Google searches. He shares methods for regaining search engine rank. 3 main areas that affect search rankings: – Website structure - clean code. Clean, well-written content – Off-page SEO - GMB, backlinks to mega-directories and high ranking sub-directories – Content Marketing: Includes blog, social media, email list building -- all working to attract target audience while increasing website ranking A website is an investment when it brings in prospects. It's a liability when you don’t treat it like an investment - don’t waste your money. We discuss the huge gap between sales person vs consultant. Special shout out to Diane Harrison of LQ Legal Docs. Diane provides affordable legal document preparation and assistance. Contact her via her website: https://lqlegaldocs.com Current Events / Politics Censorship on our social channels is becoming a huge problem. The Constitution Part 2 (See 050 3.04 for Intro to the Constitution, The Declaration of Independence, and O5O 3.06 for Part 1). Merle delivers the Preamble and describes how The Constitution outlines our federal government's role is solely to protect our freedoms, and yet their have been massive over reaches. On the Lighter Side... Netflix Special Review: "The Last Dance" The Michael Jordan story. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday announced that breakdancing has been added as a sport for the 2024 games!

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Catching up after making the most of COVID Thanksgiving. A little more on types of meditation. Current Events Movie: "Mr. Rogers" – Tom Hanks does Mr. Rogers justice. Classic TV shows: Seinfeld, All in the Family, Andy Griffith, Friends... LA County issues no travel order. Higher levels of shut down across the board. Hospitals approaching capacity. Politics The Constitution Part 1 (See 050 3.04 for Intro to the Constitution, The Declaration of Independence).  Merle delivers Articles 1-3 that outline the division of power: Judicial, Executive and Legislative. Are some governors overstepping their Constitutional powers? Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss… Preparing for our COVID Thanksgiving… not to mention the entire holiday season. Most of us will be a lot more alone than usual – ideas on how to make it special. Career/Self-improvement Discussing our Special Guest episode with Career Coach expert and author, Sandy Mobley — How to find your career of passion through career coaching. How Over Fifty Starting Over came to be. The fine line between work vs slavery: When you hate your job and not sure how, or if, you can get out. Booker T. Washington: Up From Slavery Uncle Tom’s Cabin Surviving the Holocaust Current Events/Politics Biden snubs Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders on cabinet. Initial thoughts of Dr. Steven Greer’s “Close Encounters of the 5th Kind” on Amazon Prime On the lighter side… Video: Man Chases Alligator Under Water, Pries Open The Gator’s Mouth To Save His Puppy –  Sunny Skies, https://bit.ly/3kXlISM RESTAURANTS –Cleveland Hts, NightTown – Man leaves $3K tip for beer as restaurant closes due to COVID-19   Owner said the man wished him well and told him to share the tip with the four employees who were working brunch service.  https://on.today.com/33e8YkF DC restaurant that feeds homeless people was about to close — until donations poured in – https://on.today.com/3l47sI2 This Restaurant Is Using A Ferris Wheel To Allow Diners To Eat While Socially Distanced — https://bit.ly/3l4C4ZK Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com

Barry Edwards with Sandy Mobley – finding your career of passion Sandy Mobley is an executive coach and author of Juicy Work: Creating Fruitful Careers and Cultivating Nourishing Workplaces. Also a master certified coach and master somatic coach, she is sought after by managers and executives interested in improving their leadership. She is a founder of the Georgetown Leadership Coaching Program which has trained over 1,400 coaches. Her MBA from Harvard and a master’s in mathematics and computer science – combined with her leadership experience in large corporations – helps Sandy understand the unique challenges leaders face in today’s business world. Find Sandy at: https://JuicyWork.com and https://LearningAdvantageInc.com Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss… A trip to Nashville during COVID. From Broadway Street to Printers Alley, The Music City is feeling the effects. We luckily came across singer/songwriter Micah Read at the Whiskey Shot saloon. Go here, if you’d like to see 11 minutes of excerpts! Career/Self-improvement Catch our Special Guest episode Tuesday the 25: Career Coach expert and author, Sandy Mobley — How to find your career of passion through career coaching. The dos and don’ts of virtual meeting behavior: Turn your camera on. Pay attention to your attire and background. Dealing with negative thoughts and feelings. A look at a few types of meditation. Dr. Wayne Dyer’s westernized method of eastern meditation. Merle shares his Christian meditation. Current Events/Politics The Constitution: Introduction. Merle takes us through the foundational element of the Constitution in this multi-segment series. New batteries cut electric car costs, increase range – https://bit.ly/3lQ729c General Motors said a pending breakthrough in battery chemistry will cut the price of its electric vehicles so they equal those powered by gasoline within five years. Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss… Being a day late due to technical difficulties (on Friday the 13th). Career/Self-improvement:  Behaving like an adult online New social media app, Parler, is a Twitter-like voice for conservatives. It claims to be free speech, yet seems to simply be an alternative bubble for the Right. Can a moderate viewpoint emerge? Can people manage happiness and healthy relationships alongside their online presence? Personal responsibility’s place in religion, education and social media. Current Events/Politics Will the anti-American sentiment fade as the Presidency changes hands?  Ambiguity in the election is further damaging our faith in politics. Why did we make our process so unreliable? On the lighter side Check out “The Man From Earth” on Amazon Prime. This movie is all shot in one room. College professors discuss many topics with a colleague who claims to be thousands of years old. Barry’s attempt at making his own movie. Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Career/Self-improvement:  Getting on Page 1 0f Google | Social Media Marketing | Reputation Management Everyone wants their business to be at the top of Google page search results. Here are the most important factors to attain this. What social media channels are best for your marketing? Yelp, Facebook, Google Reviews... how important are these reviews to your business. What do you do if you get a bad review. Metaphysical/spiritual Artificial intelligence (AI) will quickly become a bigger issue to discuss than who your President is. Social channels are currently using AI and algorithms to censor content as they see fit. Current Events/Politics The election appears to be going to Biden/Harris... or Harris/Biden. But Merle sees at least a couple weeks of turmoil lying ahead. The many problems with our election process. Will the hate and violence subside when Biden takes office? California voters seem to be turning away from traditional leftist issues. But, Emperor Newsome continues with Nanny State policies for Thanksgiving. On the lighter side Check out comedian John Heffron: “Middle Class Funny" free on Amazon Prime. 5 star rating from hundreds of viewers. Clean humor. He's super likable. READ THIS UPLIFTING ARTICLE! An experiment in unity: Jews, Christians and Muslims mingle on shared campus - https://on.today.com/2HjTfZM

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison – Season 3 and off to the races! Career/Self-improvement:  Relationships after 50 A friend at "a young" 65 yrs old finds himself vulnerable and alone after giving his relationship a second chance. We explore the ups and downs of dealing with the damage and moving forward. How to heal yourself before jumping back in the dating pool. Beware of dating apps and sites until you get your feet back under you. Consider productive community-oriented social outlets such as church activities, MeetUps, cycling groups and volunteer work. Make quality time with friends. Metaphysical/spiritual Humans merging with technology. Our Smart Phones are currently external hard drives linking us together with the internet and social media. Soon it will become an internal hard drive and Barry sees Star Trek The Next Generation's Borg as a profound example of how we'll be linked into the "collective" soon enough. Merle sees evidence of us losing our individuality today with the censorship of today's mainstream media... and social media. Which leads us to... Current Events/Politics We take a look at the strong emotional polarization of today's political preferences. Mainstream media is censoring important information (we won't mention here because... censorship) as we cast our votes. Threats are made over the outcome of the election. How will you show up Wednesday?  With the election finally behind us in a few days, how will you show up at work, with family, friends and neighbors... regardless of results?? Perhaps its time we get back to behaving the way that we taught our kids to behave. On the lighter side Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to enjoy Cleveland after successful heart surgery at Cleveland Clinic - https://bit.ly/3jvJVyT New article by Barry: Will Generation X be the first generation never to get to retire? Link: https://overfiftystartingover.com/gen-x-never-retire/ Man Tweets 'I Am Not Ok' And People Around The World Rally To Show Their Support - https://bit.ly/37O7tN3 Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com Subscribe to your preferred channels below! Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2v2wLWY Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/2xaVhWs Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cztoaR YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/34xuSyM #podcastshow #politics #entrepreneurship #barryedwards #merlegarrison #losangeles #cleveland #overfiftystartingover #over50startingover #salesandmarketing #politicallyincorrect #branding #selfemployment #passionforwork #edwardscommunications  #racism #identitypolitics #personalhealth  #inspiration #racism #sexism #dreams #racebaiting #censorship #anarchy #e-learning #OnlineEducation  #DatingOver50 #FailedRelationships #PersonalAccountability #Singularity #MergingWithTech

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison – 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Special Episode 1 hour 46 minutes Career/Self-improvement:  Working or Not, Everyone Is Worried About Their Career’s Future – civicscience.com-- https://bit.ly/37yS831. Stats on America's employment status during COVID. These 15 jobs will be in high demand over the next 5 years—some with salaries topping $80,000 – CNBC.com -- https://cnb.cx/3kstuof  The job market has changed greatly since COVID, and here are 15 jobs that are in demand and their average salaries. Metaphysical: 3rd Wave Feminism: An evolution of the feminist movement that has resulted in an anti-male movement. "Mansplaining" "Manspreading" "Toxic Masculinity"... we can no longer discuss our differences in order to solve problems. The harm of trying to turn Equal Opportunity into Equal Outcome. Scandinavian countries are doing this at the detriment of young males, and the movement has grown tremendously in the west. Current Events/Politics: The final debate. The content and performances probably changed no one's mind. The Biden corruption accusations and the media's continued manipulation of all facts and perspective. Trump's tax returns, "I pre-paid millions  in taxes" and general hyperbole. On the lighter side: If you could have one super power, what would it be? Flight... invisibility... Spidey web shooters...? Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album and Dreams single re-enter the top 10 after a 42-year absence thanks to viral TikTok video -- Rumours jumped to No. 9 in Billboard charts this week -- Dreams landing at No. 3 in the chart

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison: INTRO:  Barry embarks on first phase of volunteer work with Shaker Lakes Nature Center in effort to battle SAD in winter months. Browns are 4-1. We take a look at their strengths and weaknesses as they prepare for big rival Pittsburgh Sunday. Next episode is end of Season 2, and our one year anniversary! Career/Self-improvement: The importance of LISTS in our personal and professional lives. Maximizing the iPhone for personal lists. Ways to stay organized professionally using Trello.com for small teams and SalesForce.com for large teams. Avoid letting email become your list from hell. How AI and other automations are rapidly changing our work lives. Current Events/Politics: Merle recommends Trump Card by Dinesh D’Sousa – Filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza examines the ideas of socialism and the state of politics in America. We address the alarming problem of Big Tech (Facebook, Twitter and Google) censoring our communications at will in an effort to sway public opinion – AKA, PROPAGANDA. Merle recounts NY Post’s article on Hunter Biden’s alleged Ukrainian pay off that implicates his father. A quick look at Amy Coney Barrett – Super Mom and Supreme Court nominee. On the lighter side: Merle murders a lizard. Two Youtube vids you must check out: Wife Sends Husband Into The Ocean In Dissolving Shorts –   https://bit.ly/2EdpaJD Best New Puppy Surprise For Kids Compilation (Try not to cry challenge)-  https://bit.ly/37c8Sge Write in and share your questions or insight at: mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com Website: OverFiftyStartingOver.com

Full video: https://youtu.be/H0wSutHcQUE Happy friday!! Have happy hour with us Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison: INTRO: Quick tribute to Eddie Van Halen (RIP, Eddie). Shout out to the Body Project: Advanced Fat burning HIIT Cardio Workout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yplP5cLuyf4 Career/Self-improvement: Preparing for Seasonal Effective Disorder (SAD): Full article, https://bit.ly/2GVQpt2 Dealing with job loss and feelings of failure. Building back up. Watch Jocko Willink’s video “GOOD”: https://bit.ly/30LETrh. Re-find how you’re helping people with y