RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_12bc5f81-5581-4156-a765-cd60a134624d -- Rendered At Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:48:53 +0000 Old People Having Fun https://redcircle.com/shows/old-people-having-fun en-US All rights reserved. Since I retired, I’ve met a lot of older people who are leading very interesting lives. I’ll introduce them to you and hopefully we’ll learn their secrets to enjoying life at any age. John Kane This podcast is called “ *Old People Having Fun*.” My name is John Kane. I retired a few years ago and now that I’m not working, I have more free time and I’m spending a lot of it with other old people. I’ve always stereotyped old people as being kind of grumpy, not particularly friendly, and not particularly happy. Instead, what I’ve found is that, as a group, old people tend to be friendly, easy to get to know, laid back and are all about just enjoying life. The remarkable thing is that as I’ve hung around these people and gotten to know them, I find that attitude has rubbed off on me. So -- I got an idea --- it would be nice if more of us could get to know these people a little bit and maybe this fun-loving bug would be infectious. For that reason, I’m going to introduce you to some of these characters. Among the many interesting people you’ll meet is a couple in their 70s who have turned their acreage into a spiritual sanctuary that includes a Sacred Stone Circle of prehistoric standing stones. You will also meet a 70-year-old man who makes a living picking up gigs as a one-man band living out of his RV as he travels north in the summer and south in the winter. You will also meet people whose lives appear to be completely ordinary, but for some reason seem to be very happy. I’m hoping, as you listen to the podcasts, you’ll find yourself doing what these people do, that is as Monty Python says, “Always look on the bright side of life”. 12bc5f81-5581-4156-a765-cd60a134624d This podcast is called “Old People Having Fun.”

My name is John Kane. I retired a few years ago and now that I’m not working, I have more free time and I’m spending a lot of it with other old people.

I’ve always stereotyped old people as being kind of grumpy, not particularly friendly, and not particularly happy. Instead, what I’ve found is that, as a group, old people tend to be friendly, easy to get to know, laid back and are all about just enjoying life.

The remarkable thing is that as I’ve hung around these people and gotten to know them, I find that attitude has rubbed off on me. So -- I got an idea --- it would be nice if more of us could get to know these people a little bit and maybe this fun-loving bug would be infectious.

For that reason, I’m going to introduce you to some of these characters.

Among the many interesting people you’ll meet is a couple in their 70s who have turned their acreage into a spiritual sanctuary that includes a Sacred Stone Circle of prehistoric standing stones. You will also meet a 70-year-old man who makes a living picking up gigs as a one-man band living out of his RV as he travels north in the summer and south in the winter. You will also meet people whose lives appear to be completely ordinary, but for some reason seem to be very happy.

I’m hoping, as you listen to the podcasts, you’ll find yourself doing what these people do, that is as Monty Python says, “Always look on the bright side of life”.

 

]]> episodic no John Kane j-kane@uiowa.edu false full Retirement Adventures on the Road: Insights from Ann and Andy Dudler Retirement Adventures on the Road: Insights from Ann and Andy Dudler John Kane Join us as we delve into the world of retirement travel with Ann and Andy Dudler. In this episode, the Dudlers share their experiences of living on the road sometimes for weeks, and sometimes for months, before returning to the comfort of their home.

Discover their insights into travel clubs, social connections, and practical tips for purchasing and maintaining an RV. The Dudlers describe their lifestyle in retirement, from the thrill of exploring new destinations to forming lasting friendships with fellow travelers. Whether you’re nearing retirement or simply curious about alternative ways of living, this episode will interest you.

]]> <p>Join us as we delve into the world of retirement travel with Ann and Andy Dudler. In this episode, the Dudlers share their experiences of living on the road sometimes for weeks, and sometimes for months, before returning to the comfort of their home.</p><p>Discover their insights into travel clubs, social connections, and practical tips for purchasing and maintaining an RV. The Dudlers describe their lifestyle in retirement, from the thrill of exploring new destinations to forming lasting friendships with fellow travelers. Whether you’re nearing retirement or simply curious about alternative ways of living, this episode will interest you.</p> b7b60868-d698-4044-9248-c886d2adc374 https://redcircle.com/shows/12bc5f81-5581-4156-a765-cd60a134624d/episodes/f443190e-cd70-4d3c-92d7-dc2ae4156d3b Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:19:22 +0000 3038 false full Debbie’s creations Debbie’s creations John Kane During Debbie’s lifetime of different professional positions, she has never lost her love for creating beautiful things whether it be in her yard, her kitchen or at her sewing machine. 

]]> <p>During Debbie’s lifetime of different professional positions, she has never lost her love for creating beautiful things whether it be in her yard, her kitchen or at her sewing machine. </p> 6ea2ccd8-7beb-47fa-992a-ba3e673237dc https://redcircle.com/shows/12bc5f81-5581-4156-a765-cd60a134624d/episodes/4106627c-a1e0-4650-a4f3-37f07f10c340 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:22:20 +0000 1466 false full Veronica’s adventures in Ireland. Veronica’s adventures in Ireland. John Kane My sister was retiring after 45 years of working as a journalist and a nurse when she was presented with a surprise gift from her children: a trip to Ireland. In this podcast she describes her fantastic trip.

You can see pictures of her trip at: Veronica Ireland 2022 (webwalkway.com)

 

]]> <p>My sister was retiring after 45 years of working as a journalist and a nurse when she was presented with a surprise gift from her children: a trip to Ireland. In this podcast she describes her fantastic trip.</p><p>You can see pictures of her trip at: <a href="http://webwalkway.com/vpics.php" rel="nofollow">Veronica Ireland 2022 (webwalkway.com)</a></p><p> </p> ef748dbb-a516-4509-bea0-861fee9b21b4 https://redcircle.com/shows/12bc5f81-5581-4156-a765-cd60a134624d/episodes/52fb4860-7af5-4a75-9bfd-080e2f72a3bf Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:41:09 +0000 1465 false full Life on the rails Life on the rails John Kane Ten years ago, Dan Miller was a very happy and successful businessman, flying all over the country making lots of money. Today I’ll be asking Dan what happened to drastically change his life, and how he overcame the obstacles thrown at him and now once again, is not only enjoying life himself but also lifting the spirits of those around him.

]]> <p>Ten years ago, Dan Miller was a very happy and successful businessman, flying all over the country making lots of money. Today I’ll be asking Dan what happened to drastically change his life, and how he overcame the obstacles thrown at him and now once again, is not only enjoying life himself but also lifting the spirits of those around him.</p> 6fb47a3a-07d3-4788-a40e-f4e56051e27c https://redcircle.com/shows/12bc5f81-5581-4156-a765-cd60a134624d/episodes/3f6ab085-b43e-43b6-bca1-09409ae19a50 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 03:40:16 +0000 2239 false full Learn how to become a UFO investigator. Learn how to become a UFO investigator. John Kane Ready for something different? Learn how to become a UFO investigator.

Meet 73-year-old Dave Kreiter who has investigated over 150 UFO sightings during his semi-retirement. Dave will explain what to do if you see a UFO and how to become a UFO investigator.

]]> <p>Ready for something different? Learn how to become a UFO investigator.</p><p>Meet 73-year-old Dave Kreiter who has investigated over 150 UFO sightings during his semi-retirement. Dave will explain what to do if you see a UFO and how to become a UFO investigator.</p> e68aa899-0a1e-4034-9631-bc30f28ff903 https://redcircle.com/shows/12bc5f81-5581-4156-a765-cd60a134624d/episodes/6412e8d8-0217-4d5e-b4b8-417261534bf8 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:17:15 +0000 1260 false full The life and times of a one-man band. The life and times of a one-man band. John Kane You’ll meet Marvin Stolp today. Marvin is 72 and has been an entertainer all his life. Marvin describes how he makes a living as a one-man band traveling the country having a great time.

]]> <p>You’ll meet Marvin Stolp today. Marvin is 72 and has been an entertainer all his life. Marvin describes how he makes a living as a one-man band traveling the country having a great time.</p> c874500e-be91-43db-84dc-ef2c27cad179 https://redcircle.com/shows/12bc5f81-5581-4156-a765-cd60a134624d/episodes/84658fa9-8031-4a3e-8538-62a5b3abe41a Sun, 13 Mar 2022 23:44:29 +0000 1226 false