Send us a text Hard to believe but the Bucks are galloping (hobbling?) into the sunset. After 225 shows, thousands of laughs and more than a few tears, Dave and Del are headed for new worlds to explore, new mountains to conquer, and new coffee shops. It really has been a fun journey and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. We've created our own little community of loyal listeners (that's you) and we've always appreciated your insights and opinions. As Del often said, "It's all abou...

Send us a text The Bucks interview Dr. Craig Benjamin, historian, jazz musician, cruise lecturer and much more. Stay with us for the entire hour to hear about a life well-lived. Books recommended by Dr. Benjamin: Traditions and Encounters; A Global Perspective on the Past Comprehensive, 8th. Edtn, by J. Bentley, H. Zeigler, H. Streets Salter, C. Benjamin, New York: McGraw-Hill, 2025. This is the top selling world history college-level textbook in the US. It literally covers the history ...

Send us a text Del panics over losing his phone and blames the heat. Is Del acting like a teenager or is it really the heat? Del pays for another year's tuition for his dentist's child. But he looks mahvelous. Dave nods the antlers to Rewen, Francis and Harriett, and Buck and Linda from the Baltic cruise. He also recommends seeing Joshua Jay, the magician performing on the ship. Here and here are videos of a couple of his routines. Dave tours London and finds the people there extr...

Send us a text Del has a good purchasing experience and a less than good follow-up with AI. Dave discusses his 15-day Baltic cruise, the good, the bad, and the ugly. What are your AI experiences? Have you been to the Scandinavian and Baltic countries Dave visited? What were your impressions? What is MdDS? Find out next episode. Dick Clark introduces the bonus track. Or, do you like this one? And finally, Dave forgot to give a shout-out to Rewen, another new friend from the trip. Give us...

Send us a text Dave manages to get to Copenhagen in one piece after nearly melting in Boston. He met one nice folks over there and highly recommends the city. In the battle of the bonus tracks, listen and tell us which one you like the best. 1. Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen 2. Monster by Steppenwolf 3. Land Down Under Give us your thoughts: BUCKSTWOOLD@GMAIL.COM Find Two Old Bucks on Facebook and YouTube Leave a Voice message - click HERE WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH THE REST ...

Send us a text The Bucks whine about the weather again...and again. Do you have a butt dial story? Let us know. We're all ears, hearing aids and all. Bucks reconnect with Old Buck Gene, whose memory issues have taken a turn for the better. Amazing. Bucks pay tribute to Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, two monsters of the music of our youth. Do you have a favorite song from either? Let us know. Dave attended the No Kings demonstration in Sarasota. It's a good start. Our two bonus tracks are r...

Send us a text Here's a short video clip from the episode Del displays his geographic knowledge. He cannot be stumped. Why does Dave have to practice mounting his bicycle? Del makes milestone soup as only he can. Those crazy Brits and their cheese chases. Can you do this? Del expresses concern over proposed Medicaid cuts and the impact on poor people. Dave recommends Spearhead by Adam Makos. Our bonus track salutes the men and women who saved the world from tyranny. Will it happ...

Send us a text Maybe retirement is a time to kick back and relax and that's fine. But it wasn't enough for Curtis Weber, a retired educator who relocated to Sarasota and now teaches English to non-English-speaking immigrants who have also found a new life in the area. Curtis teaches advanced English classes at the Sarasota Technical College where his students range in age from 17 to 83. He's had students from 30 countries with diverse backgrounds from cardiologist to ship captain....

Send us a text Dave has an unexpected and unforgettable trip to a tornado shelter. Yikes! Del proves once again he has too much time on his hands as he sands and drills plastic lids. Tom recounts songs that carry a signifigant meaning for him, especially the one that was playing when he got his first kiss. What a memory! The Bucks read and discuss The Lottery, a short story by Shirley Jackson published in 1948. Give us your feedback on the story. Like it? No? Thoughts? Our most do...

Send us a text Here's a 5-min. video clip. Del deals with caregiving for an elderly friend. Dave wraps up his San Diego visit. Del reviews the movie, Black Bag, and gives it a not so great rating. What do you think? Dave saw Yo Yo Ma. Highly recommended. Here's the Van Wezel. Bucks discuss three more questions that lead to love, or maybe friendship. Tell us how you'd answer. In the next episode, we'll read and discuss The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. You can read it in advance and send i...

Send us a text Dave's wife makes a new friend on their coast-to-coast flight while he sits next to the perfect passenger-an empty seat. The new Persian friend makes some San Diego recommendations, including the Lafayette Hotel. Just dazzling! Dave enjoys the cool, perfect weather in San Diego, again visiting Balboa Park. Highly recommended. The Bucks discuss the first four questions from the NYT article, The 36 Questions That Lead to Love. Read the article and tell us what y...

Send us a text Got lots of great feedback on 213 with Mahesh Patel. If you haven't listened yet, please do and tell us what you think. There are links to two short video clips in the show notes. C'mon back, Mahesh. Del gives two thumbs down to The Brutalist. Dave hasn't seen it. What's your vote? Dave gave 3.5 stars to The Chestnut Man, a series streaming on Netflix. It's a hunt for a serial killer in Denmark, a bit creepy, a bit gory, a bit of a tangled web. Del laments a Florida law o...

Send us a text Video clip of Mahesh on writing his memoir. Video clip of 18-year old Mahesh on the Hippie Trail The Bucks interview author Mahesh Patel, author of RELOCATE ADJUST REPEAT: AN INTERNATIONAL LIFE. Joining us is Old Buck Tom, who will be sharing the load with us from time to time down the road. Mahesh has led a fascinating life and our interview only scratches the surface of what is in his book. Soooo, we urge you to buy his book; you won't be disappointed. To get his book, ...

Send us a text We had to postpone our interview with Mahesh Patel, author of Relocate Adjust Repeat. Mahesh will be with us next time. In the meantime, buy his book on Amazon. You'll love it. The Bucks do a road trip looking for another bike for Dave and find a self-taught artist and all-around sweet guy. Dave builds the courage to actually sell a bike so his car can fit in the garage. Seller's remorse? Del tangles with an AI chatbot...and loses. Get used to it. Del recommen...

Send us a text Happy Birthday to loyal listener Linda from Germany! Auf Wiedersehen. Tomorrow, Jan. 21, you can see six planets align. You can see it on subsequent nights, as well, but they won't be in perfect alignment. Or, you could wait until 2040. Here's the link to the article in WIRED. Tell us what you saw. Dave saw A Complete Unknown, the movie on Bob Dylan's early career in the '60s. Five stars from Dave. Timothée Chalamet nailed it! Here's a trailer....

Send us a text Del runs more ant experiments, proving once again that he has too much time on his hands. Bucks pay tribute to Jimmy Carter, our 39th president. We miss him more every day. Dave recommends two series on Apple+ [where we think you can get a free 3-month trial]: SLOW HORSES, a British series about MI5 agents who have screwed up and been assigned to a purgatory called Slough House. Gary Oldman is brilliant. BAD SISTERS, an Irish dark comedy about five sisters who may ...

Send us a text Del discusses Mr. Majestyk by Elmore Leonard. He thinks they're talking about him. Dave salutes the SRQ Bike Boys, who assembled 477 bikes for Xmas presents handed out by Salvation Army. Great job, guys. Listeners recall a bad teacher and outdoor plumbing in winter. What's your bad teacher story? Dave recalls a couple stories from his youth in Smalltown, America. Don't try this. Del is up in the air about drones. Is he one of the pilots? Mocha Mousse? Really? Can't we cal...

Send us a text Del's ordeal in getting to the mall incognito to meet Dave. Bucks salute the growing fanbase in Beaumont, Alberta. Dave watches the Spacex Falcon 9 takeoff at 5 AM. Send \us an email if you want the video. Del discusses the "golden bat" rule being considered for baseball but the Bucks vote it down. Baseball will never be as exciting as curling in Beaumont. Dave "enjoys" the Cardinal Mooney high school football game in the cold, rainy weather. An old classmate who ha...

Send us a text Our trailer on YouTube Del meets Amor Towles at a book signing and asks him if he can be a gentleman in Moscow, too. Dave reads the best ever book opening,, and on thermodynamics, no less. Del and THE WIFE see Conclave and learn how to elect a Pope. Political intrigue ensues. Dave talks about the lifespan of republics. Can't happen here, though. Dave gets shingles again. But he still enjoyed the James Museum in St. Pete. Superman Terry pays the Bucks a visit and electro...

Send us a text Here is our trailer on Youtube. Seven minutes Dave inadvertantly scares away trick or treaters. Maybe next year. Del recounts highlights and lowlights of the World Series and wonders why millionaires make so many errors. Del figures out the right answer to the chicken quiz with a little help from his friends. We had seven winners while Frank and ML lost with style. Bucks discuss Ragged Clown listener feedback. If you want to know where the name comes from, listen to t...