The Old Man And The Z
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The Old Man And The Z

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A 20 something Washington D.C. staffer, and his 50 something musician father have conversations about history, politics, religion and current events. It's a show that's difficult to classify, but you will probably learn something from the Z, and most likely laugh a little with the Old Man.  New shows drop on the 1st and 15th each month.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

A 20 something Washington D.C. staffer, and his 50 something musician father have conversations about history, politics, religion and current events. It's a show that's difficult to classify, but you will probably learn something from the Z, and most likely laugh a little with the Old Man.  New shows drop on the 1st and 15th each month.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

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Why The Jews?

Send a text  We recorded this before the war started, but the question remains, Why the Jews? People deny the Holocaust, they say hitler was not so bad, Churchill was actually the bad guy. For thousands of years it seams people keep asking that question. The Z sets the record straight on bad history, lies, envy, jealosy and lots more. The Old Man talks about Batman and Don Rickles. What does it all have it common? Grab a beverage and a bagel and get ready for an exciting episode of the Old Man and the Z.  Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities Yesterday
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56:53

Wisdom from the past - Antigone by Sophocles

Send us a text In this episode the Z tells the Old Man about Antigone by Sophocles. The Z also busts out his acting chops as he recreates a tense moment from this Greek tragedy.  The suspense is building, how does it all end, who lives, who dies, and will the Old Man ever pronounce the names correctly. All this and more on the next episode of The Old Man and the Z. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 1 year
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01:05:26

The Cruise Episode

Send us a text The Old Man talks about his first time sailing the sea on a cruise. Along the way the conversation turns to P Diddy, the haunted White House and Supreme Court, some political talk, Nirvana, and of course Costco. It's time to set sail on another adventurous episode of The Old Man And The Z Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 1 year
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Reagan

Send us a text In this episode we talk about Ronald Reagan our 40th president. We talk about the new movie about him, and why the Z has a personal connection to that movie. We also talk about the Chicago Bears, an upcoming cruise the Old Man is going on, Marilyn Monroe, Don Rickles, Robin Williams, and why is the Old Man cussing so much. A good episode about a great president. So grab a nice cold glass of sweet tea and enjoy the 50th episode of the Old Man and the Z. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 1 year
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01:02:58

Europe

Send us a Text Message. Europe. Similarities, differences, good things, not so good things. We talk - Guinness, whisky, churches, low emission cars, key cards for electricity, where is all the grass, funny cows and more. Plus find out why I almost didn't get to fly home. Our bag is bursting on this new episode of the OMATZ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 1 year
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01:14:17

The Assassination Episode

Send us a Text Message. We talk about the tragic events that took place on Saturday, 7/13 Lot's to discuss, The media reactions, the iconic photo, Trumps reaction in the moment, and some of the shameful comments. We also give some VP predictions. And we have a special guest ask 2 questions. You won't want to miss this special episode of the Old Man and the Z Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 1 year
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01:06:21

Independence Day Special

Send us a Text Message. Happy Independence Day. Let's learn about why we get a day off to cook good food and watch things explode in the night on July 4th. We'll hear some of the Z's favorite songs, I'll bet they are not your favorites. :) So grab a sparkler and some apple pie, it's time to get patriotic on this Independence day special of The Old Man and the Z. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 1 year
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Fathers Day

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss Fathers, good ones, bad ones, masculine ones, etc.. Who has fathered the most children in history? Why the phrase "wait till your father gets home" is different than "wait till your mother gets home" And it should not be controversial to say Fathers are important. Bluey, Churchill, Bing Crosby and Stalin, we got it all, on this Fathers Day episode of The Old Man and the Z. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 1 year
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Prohibition And Presidents Drinking Habits.

Send us a Text Message. Prohibition And Presidents Drinking Habits Booze, alcohol, liquid courage. Let's get lit as we discuss how the founders drank, prohibition, dry states, and why alcohol is directly related to why we all pay federal taxes. The Old Man walks you through his drinking history, including a brief encounter with tequila. We also welcome a first time guest to the show. So hop on your Clydesdale and grab some flaming rum punch, it's time to belly up to the bar for this episode of The Old Man and the Z.  Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
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11 Ways To Destroy America

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss an article about how to destroy America. The Z breaks down the 11 ways. And then try's to explain why they want to destroy it. The Old Man talks about a strange way to kill spiders. and he struggles with the word meritocratic. Along the way they talk Richard Dawkins, EV's, Lavrentiy Beria, assisted suicide, marriage, and of course, Kim's Convenience. We have a full show so grab a beverage, and your leftover food from last nights Olive Garden, It's time to get lit with The Old Man and the Z. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 1 year
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Lobotomies and Zoos

Lobotomies, and Pygmies, and Zoos, Oh My!  You're not off to see the wizard, you're off to hear the Old Man and the Z, as we talk about how strange humans can be.  Also along the way we talk about a famous pet store in Chicago,  and the Old Man gives some valuable advise to fathers about the circus, moms might not like it so much. All this and more on a kind of silly episode of the Old Man and the Z. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 1 year
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54:09

Life and Discrimination

People are bias, It just seems to be part of life. Which leads us into why the Old Man get's laughed at and humiliated at the cleaners, and other places. We talk about why apparently you can’t say a certain word that starts with the letter M. Why Bon Jovi might owe me money. We talk about the game, Dirty or Smelly. Also, why you shouldn’t hire a dope. What’s the deal with backpacks?  Are sharks bias?   And last but not least, sometimes it’s hard to know what the definition of big is. All this and more on this episode of the Old Man and the Z. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
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Easter Special

We talk about the historical Jesus. What is some of the evidence for who he claimed to be, his death and his resurrection.  Some of the crazy conspiracy theories. The political backstories of Pilot, and the incredible corruption of the Temple System and the Chief Priest. Lamb Cakes, Gyros, Olive Trees, and Twins. This is just a taste of everything going down in this very special Easter episode of the Old Man and the Z. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 1 year
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Machiavelli

Machiavelli, the Z often mentions him, I know nothing about him. Appearently the Pope banned his most famous book, The Prince, and called it "the work of satan's finger"  Let's find out what all the fuss is about on this episode of The Old Man and the Z. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 2 years
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01:05:30

Warfare and Military Might

In this episode we talk about warfare and military might. In the first half the Z talks about tanks and traditional warfare, Air, Land and Sea. Then he talks about 3 new areas of warfare-Intelligence, Biological and Cyberwarfare. In the second half of the podcast The Old Man takes us down a little different path talking about his knowledge of war, which mainly involves the game Stratego, dropping giraffes and koala bears out of planes, Dr Doolittle, Dr Bombay, the S.S Minow and how he likes to eat chili. As you can see, just a typical Old Man and the Z podcast. You just can't get this stuff any place else. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 2 years
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Presidents Day Special - This President - The Man, The Myth, The Legend.

Presidents Day Special - In this episode we talk about a certain president who reminds the Z of John Wayne, Who is he, listen and find out.  Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 2 years
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The Diversity Word Of The Month-Privilege

The diversity word of the month-Privilege Our bag is bursting in this episode as we talk about many things including- The Z’s new mic, the great MLK, and why the left seems to dismiss his most famous quote, Johns Hopkins definition of privilege, the Old Man learns the term Cisgender, how bad was Margret Sanger, the great Tom Sowell, why do people in prison often have great things to say, Occam’s Razor, orgies, Raphael and the pope. You just can’t get this stuff anyplace else. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 2 years
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Lincoln, Slavery, the Civil War, Nikki Haley and Drum Fills.

On this episode we talk about a dumb comment Nikki Haley said about the Civil War, VP possibilities, Abraham Lincoln, and slavery. The Old Man pulls out his drum sticks when someone asks if he can play the drum fill from the shows intro, he can and he does. All this and more on the next episode of The Old Man and the Z Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 2 years
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Decison 2024

Besides the small talk about Jelly Roll, Al Pacino movies, and why it's important to "never let them see you sweat" we discuss 13 issues that should help you decide which way you are leaning in this election cycle. Could it be you actually believe in policies that are the opposite of how you typically vote. Get your pencils and score cards ready, tally your answers, and maybe, just maybe your answers will help you realize which box you should be checking this year.  Spoiler alert....The Z answered the 13 questions 13 and 0 in one direction, Shocker  :) Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 2 years
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The Christmas Episode

The Christmas Episode.  In this episode we talk about all things Christmas. Santa talks to the Z about getting a new microphone. (Yes he still has problems with his) We discus "what Christmas is all about" We also discuss a great new book about Christmas and G.K. Chesterton that we have both been reading. Should adults enjoy Christmas more than kids? Was the first Christmas a declaration of war? How should we deal with the family gathering on Christmas.  And a word of gratitude to Santa. And the Old Man tells an interesting childhood story about his baby sitter, Christmas presents, Evel Knievel and windshield wipers. You won't want to miss this very special Christmas addition of the Old man and the Z. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
History and humanities 2 years
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