Two Old Bucks Podcast

09/14/2025

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1483333/episodes/17837715-225-parting-is-such-sweet-sorrow
The last roundup

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 ha...

08/19/2025

https://youtu.be/mavhgzshF30?si=sHl0U4NKLjGz39_F

Dr. Craig Benjamin discusses the history of Silk Road and its importance as a trade route connecting distant societies. He also talks about trekking in the H...

08/15/2025

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1483333/episodes/17665354-224-dr-craig-benjamin-historian-extraordinaire

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 ...

06/03/2025

219- Del makes Milestone Soup

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 pro...

05/17/2025

We interview Curtis the English teacher. Great guy.

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 ...

04/21/2025

217: We read The Lottery by Shirley Jackson.

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...

03/28/2025

Here's our latest

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'...

02/08/2025

Listen to world traveler Mahesh Patel tell his amazing story

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 inte...

01/20/2025

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 ...

01/19/2025

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-mo...

01/09/2025

The Bucks endure the frigid 47-deg. winter temp in Sarasota just a few miles from the beautiful body of water that is and will always be the Gulf of Mexico.

12/09/2024

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 b...