Ray Kinsella. A regular small-town dude, living a regular life doing regular things. Until one day, he heard a small, insistent voice - "If you build it, they will come." So he did. And then they did. What if instead of a baseball field in a cornfield, you built a BARN, a place where you could make some of your own handmade dreams come true? You don't need to go to Iowa. It's on Bainbridge Island. On this episode of Old & Confused, Mike and Jon talk with a pair of dreamers, who together with a group of like-minded friends and neighbors, built a truly remarkable maker space for the use and enjoyment of their community and beyond. It's quite a story. Join us. Dream.

H-O-M-E-S ...

a. mnemonic for the Great Lakes?

b. an urban sobriquet?

c. misspelled French for "men?"

d. multiple domiciles?

If you picked “d.” then you have correctly guessed the topic of this episode of Old & Confused! Mike and Jon are joined by a brilliant retired couple to discuss their experience in buying a second home in the desert. They've never looked back. It’s fun - you know, like all-day Happy Hour!

If you find yourself thinking more and more about the first last time, or the last first time, you should know that you're neither the first nor the last person to do so. Are we clear? On this episode of Old & Confused, Mike and Jon are joined by two fellow travelers through time to explore the tick-tock that seems to only be getting louder with each passing year. Just mind the cramps ...

Remember that scrawny kid in 7th grade? He came back from Summer vacay six inches taller, 20 pounds heavier and had to shave every other day. Things can change overnight. Same with AI. You look away for a moment and all of the sudden it's grown into a rambunctious teenager! On this episode of Old & Confused, Mike and Jon bring back tech expert Brad Friedman to update us on AI's stunning growth over the past year. He also treated us to some new AI-generated songs - it's Reggae this time, Mon!

Terrified about getting down on the floor to play with the grandkids, to unclog the p-trap under the sink, or to hit your knees in prayer after clicking that tantalizing email link. How are you going to get up? Well - yoga might be your ticket! It could also yield some inner quiet and calm. And who couldn't use a little more of that these days. On this episode of Old & Confused, Mike and Jon bring on a long-time yoga instructor (and physical therapist) to help explore the wonderful world of yoga and its many benefits. Bend an ear, lose your fear, get in yoga gear.

crypt noun 1a: a chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground.

Crytocurrency. Kind of an apt name for something which seems to lurk hidden in the dark, shrouded in enigma, beyond the reach of many of us. While most everyone knows of it, shockingly few really know anything about it. On this episode of Old & Confused, Mike and Jon talk with an expert in cryptocurrency to bring it out into the light of day. Learn a little about cryptocurrency. It's here to stay.

You listened to our Decluttering episode, got inspired, started emptying closets, and discovered a battered, vintage case that looked sorta familiar ... HEY, IT'S MY OLD SAXOPHONE!!! You wonder whether you can still play it after all these years? You didn't know you missed playing, but now - you know what - you're thinking you'd like to try it again! On this episode of Old & Confused, Jon and Mike bring on a music expert to explore a growing trend among older folks who want to play an instrument, maybe take some lessons, and maybe even join a band! So, lend an ear here, and blow, bow or drumroll your way into that sweet, sweet musical life again.

When you hear someone say - "Come out of the closet - it'll be fine!" - what do you think? Huh. That's exactly what we think too! For years, you've been trying to work up the courage to do it. To summon forth - and finally deal with - all those family treasures, never-worn sweaters, curious what-nots and outright junk that've been lurking furtively in your closets and drawers, jammed into dark corners and under beds, and interred in anonymous boxes and bins. But ... it never quite happens, does it? It's all seems too overwhelming. Well, there's hope. On this episode of Old & Confused, Mike and Jon talk with a bona fide home organizing expert who shares her practical wisdom on how to declutter your way to a more functional, calm and fulfilling life. We can finally see the promised land!