Ol' Fools Talking Ol' Skool

Rodney & Mickey talk about the interest in artificial intelligence, how the President has pushed "self-policing" of AI, political commentator Amisha Cross, class reunions, a throwback to our March 2023 episode where we talked about "AI" and then the audio went bad.

Rodney & Mickey talk more about political talk shows, common sense checks, Mickey's Korean experience, prior war realities, drone warfare, Russia, history of wars, how word of disasters panic people, botched executions in Tennessee, Marsha Blackburn, corruption, Freddy Jackson, Luther Vandross and Judge Toler's AI site. 

Rodney & Mickey talk about software updates that can be good or bad, upgrading your phone and computers, ICE protesters, nurses and old folk's homes, immigrant labor and why they aren't taking anybody's jobs, DOGE and where is the money we were promised, mid-term elections and political talk shows. 

Mickey & Rodney talk about learning from your mistakes, making your life better, trying to beat the system, Mickey talking with his grandson, our kids and sports, when providing advice becomes a crutch, being real, our upbringing, looking back, made up memories at class reunions, how our mindset has changed as we got older, living the retired life, dealing with migraines and more aging problems.

Rodney & Mickey talk about financial management, having funds for emergencies, saving for later in life, are you living right, looking back and feeling good about your life, giving advice and passing on wisdom. 

Rodney & Mickey continue their talk about class reunions, school days, teachers dating their students, not knowing everyone in your class, aging and finances, taxes and how Uncle Sam is going to get his, military Facebook pages from Wilford Hall Medical Center, trusts and insurance, passing on advice to the next generation and investing when you can sleep well at night. 

In this episode, Mickey & Rodney talk about getting your car dented and folks just driving off, having to deal with Barney Fife-like police, the accident on Broadway in Nashville where the driver was 87 years old, our concern with the younger generation as they try to answer trivia questions, the use of incorrect versions of words, the problem of saying some words like they are spelled, words that trip us up, not writing stuff down and then forgetting, the use of text messages and seeing old classmates at class reunions. 

In this episode Rodney & Mickey talk about Stephen A. Smith, Cam Newton, telling young kids to "Express Themselves", political commentators' opinions, Kevin Durant, voting and the game, Al Sharpton & Jessie Jackson, the Nolan Wells case, being careful on the big stages, so called friends and white supremacy.

Mickey & Rodney talk about the hot summer weather, the benefits of a good buffet restaurant, how etiquette has gone away, ICE stopping folks at the airport, Trump and lawsuits, Abbey Phillip, the future of political talk shows, CNN, gay political panelists, and news reporters and their images.

Rodney & Mickey talk about the benefits of resumes, work advice, being in the right place at the right time, getting your foot in the job market door and keeping it there, hoping you get a fair shake, and finding quality work.

Rodney and Mickey talk about taking care of a partner when debilitating health problems arise, do you abide by your marriage vows of Until Death Do You Part, not knowing how you would handle such situations until they occur, Black love and what it means, the role of money in pre-marital relationships, material things in relationships, how we both retired from the military without new jobs, but we didn't think much of it.

Mickey & Rodney continue their talk about the NBA, especially the San Antonio Spurs, new contracts and more money, free agency and how it has changed sports, how the European player fad has lessened, how Wemby needs a veteran to check him and how the NBA wants him to be the new face of the league, can Jalen Brunson keep it going like he did this year, how fine Alicia Keys is, has Nicki Minaj has faded away, Jay-Z and Michael Irvin.

In this episode Rodney T. & Mickey G. talk about the latest NBA Championship series.

Rodney & Mickey talk about the "Mighty" Mississippi River, underwater tunnels, the Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland, L.A., keeping your eyes on the road, California, the memories of past friends, not knowing the side hustles of workmates and major changes in life.

Mickey and Rodney talk about how our hair styles have changed through the years, along with the hair styles of our kids, when natural turns to nappy, when it's time to give up hair completely, how you have to compensate for shorter hair when it comes to keeping your head warm, the saga of hats, hooked to our cell phones, how some folks hate on you when you buy a new vehicle, the gas wars, vices in life, how casinos prosper in the poorest states and the legend of casinos in the water.  

Rodney T. & Mickey G. talk about the Iranian War and the naval blockade, why our President didn't talk to the people when the war first started, how attitudes about war has changed, folks who see no wrong, not listening to our bodies, when our equilibrium gets off, trying to convince our old selves to do outside work, not having handymen around like in the old days, how prices are going up, home upkeep, good looking girls who change themselves with piercings and tattoos and how things change between generations.

Mickey & Rodney talk about how best intentions can be overcome by events, falling asleep in uncomfortable positions, bad weather, climate change, backup generators, checking food when the power goes out, our podcast downloads, changing technologies, Blacks in ICE, Trump minute and Trump versus the Pope.

Rodney & Mickey talk about how home repairs and remodeling can make houses not so sweet, recent storms, backup generators, memory issues, changes in life, doctors and their lack of bedside manner, how our number of medicines has increased over the years and the stress or remembering to pack all our medicine when we travel.

Rodney & Mickey talk about the Iran War, gas prices, Trump and Hegseth, war policies, the Democratic response, ICE, Hispanic beliefs, Immigration policy, the drug legacy, talking loud and saying nothing.

Mickey & Rodney talk about the Iranian war, not wishing bad things on anybody, No Kings, the role of religion during difficult times, being complicit by saying nothing, past civil rights leaders, Black Lives Matter, a capitalistic society, forgetting where we came from, helping others move up, not taking on responsibilities, but complaining, and military life. 

Mickey & Rodney talk about conspiracy theories, our culture and eating, mind over stomach, the animal kingdom, the 2026 NBA All-Star game, this new style of older women, critical thinking and memories of the good old days. 

Mickey & Rodney talk about sleep adventures, eye adventures, Medicare adventures, getting old adventures, Trump adventures, health adventures, war fighting and population control.

Rodney and Mickey talk about stupid things people do, the high cost of Ribeye steaks, paper towels and toilet paper, why are there so many different bundles of paper towels, COVID memories, lack of vaccinations, how military members got all vaccines available and we seem to be doing okay, bottled water inventory, losing Obama-care and capping credit card interest rates.

Rodney & Mickey talk about hiring quotas, messing up good opportunities, Black coaches hired to coach bad teams, moving people problems around, lessons in life, DEI, events with the current Administration, Michael Irvin, Stephen A. Smith and Nicki Minaj. 

Mickey & Rodney talk about celebrating New Year's Eve, losing Mickey's Uncle, Sherrone Moore and how race can affect perceptions and the results of these scandals, Black Lives Matter Oklahoma scandal, why do people who ascend to high positions do things that bring them down, just do the right thing and sometimes you just have to walk away.

Rodney & Mickey talk about some of the stranger things in life like the head of the Tennessee Department of Education not having a college degree, neither did Dick Chaney, the fact that a college degree isn't a panacea for success, school vouchers, the "have & have nots", white South African coming to this country, University of Texas football, Arch Manning, Vanderbilt football, Diego Pavia, Texas A&M and Johnny Manzel. 

Rodney & Mickey take a review of history including Einstein, the issues with a non-inclusive society, commercialization of society and religion, division among different ethnic groups and silly thoughts as a child.

Rodney and Mickey talk about the current President, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and lies, who and what you can believe and trust, news ain't what it used to be, stories on Facebook that are wrong or include modified religious depictions.

Rodney & Mickey continue their discussion of old age pains and the eventual cortisone shots, the good and bad of VA care, the many urgent care clinics, the effects of the government shutdown, actions of the current administration and the Epstein files.

After a break, Mickey G. & Rodney T. are back at it and talking about getting together as a family, dealing with elderly family members, hotel nightmares, the old home place and bathroom alternatives.

Rodney & Mickey talk about people doing customer service from home, going to pay bills just to get out of the house, going to stores and just walking around, what some folks wear to Walmart, old guys can still look, chasing folks and losing your life, caterpillar eyelashes, taking things to the extreme, just because they make it don't mean you should wear it, concert issues in Nashville and X-rated HipHop music. 

Rodney & Mickey talk about how we were often thought to be in the Army, forging our own path versus following someone else's, talking to the kids about the future, life decisions, I have no regrets, I wouldn't change a thing, think about it and move on, those bringing down our confidence, tomorrow's a new day, always thinking about how to better ourselves financially, donate to compensate, American Greed, the fear of losing mental capacity, cable programs and package deals, trying to save on luxuries and spoofing schemes.

Mickey & Rodney talk about pro sports contracts and all of the strings tied to them, family and money, ballers taking care of their families, different perspectives on making children pay you back, Cam Ward, taking pride in making it on your own, JC Penney Christmas catalog memories, seeing the world and realizing there is something better out there, hearing stories that help shape our lives and seeking better outcomes instead of waiting for things to happen. 

Rodney & Mickey talk about Stephen Jackson (former NBA player) and his prenuptial agreement controversy, is a man supposed to take care of his woman or is it on both of them, Shannon Sharpe and his lawsuit, bad decisions in marriage, Lawrence Taylor, Trump 6.0, Bruce Pearl, Cam Newton and the WNBA and parity with the NBA. 

Rodney & Mickey talk about how healthy eating habits have changed, Sanka coffee, wisdom teeth removal, how all doctors don't know everything, the Inspire sleep apnea treatment, money versus ethics, preaching and tithing, Reverand Ike, guilting congregations into giving, how some pastors receive their calling, Ghislaine Maxwell and President Trump, watching the weather more than the news, and rags in the sewage.

Rodney and Mickey talk about staying cool in the summer and the high electric bills, keeping the peace, lawncare, Internet misinformation, how health advice has changed over the years, what a fool believes, sleep patterns, what our kids do when we aren't around, Honey Nut Cheerios, Rodney and milk and black coffee.

Mickey & Rodney talk about their early Air Force years, not being a goody-two-shoes, speeding, the issue with the self-check at Walmart, wandering eyes, trying to be shy, the bombings in Iran, sleeper cells, tactics in Ukraine and sad state of affairs with the news media.

Mickey & Rodney talk about Facebook reels, the late Blues singer Mel Waiters, old days at Lackland AFB, how folks changed once they received a military commission, why everything happens for a reason, sacrifices we make, forks in the road and looking back and living to talk about it.

Rodney & Mickey continue their conversation on old school high school coaches, the interesting way some schools do graduation ceremonies, the frustration of people saving seats and cutting line at events, folks standing up all through a concert, how BluesFests are all blues anymore, the hidden meanings in blues songs and keeping an eye on kids when you're on the internet and being careful what you listen to when children are around. 

Mickey and Rodney talk about the NBA Championship, the NBA past and present and the history of the San Antonio Spurs.