Over Fifty Starting Over archives by season

The “After Show” links are in their respective regular show posts. In other words, to see the After Show for Season 4, episode 3, click on “read more” under O5O 4.3 and go to the After Show link towards the bottom.

I’ve evolved the formatting of the shows over time. Sorry for the inconsistency. Earlier shows, you’ll have to click on “read more” to go to the actual post. Later shows, you can just click the thumbnail to watch/listen.

 

After Season 6 (nov 2022), we decided to just go to numbering the podcasts

230: Top 10 Ways to Save The USA

“Top 10 Ways to Save The USA”. Sustaining massive weight loss. Free business coaching via Score.org.  Live networking making a comeback. Online networking on Alignable.com.

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229: ChatGPT, AI, Censorship & Propaganda

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison in a classic format discuss ChatGPT’s role in our future. Also – the divulging of CIA, IRS, FBI and CSA censoring our media and using tax payer money to affect elections.

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227: The Twitter Files Revelations

Video: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cBG8O3   |   YouTube: https://bit.ly/3TovKyA Audio only:  Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2VNhZ1d  •  Google podcasts: http://bit.ly/2TFe8k9 Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison in a classic format discuss...

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226: Debbie Weiss: A Crash Course in Dating Over 50

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Debbie Weiss is the author of "Available As Is: A Midlife Widow's Search for Love". It's her true story of losing her beloved husband at 50 to cancer and her struggle to...

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225 Classic – Taming the Pig

Video: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cBG8O3   |   YouTube: https://bit.ly/3TovKyA Audio only:  Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2VNhZ1d  •  Google podcasts: http://bit.ly/2TFe8k9 Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison in a classic format discuss...

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224: Dr. Glenn Livingston | End Binge Eating for Good

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and was the CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food...

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O5O 219: Darshan Pindoria-east meets west in psychology

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards interviews mental health psychologist and public speaker,  Darshan Pindoria. We discuss Darshan's 9 months in India training in a yoga ashram and the impact...

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O5O 218: Tim Winders – Success Redefined

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Merle Garrison in an excellent interview with author of COACH - a story of Success Redefined.  Tim Winders shares inspiring insight into his journey of massive ups, downs...

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O5O 216: Scott Edwards “Bill Mahr? I fired his @ss!”

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Comedy Club Entrepreneur,  Scott Edwards discuss... ...Entrepreneurial endeavors since 17 years old. Owning a submarine. Comedy legends Jerry Seinfeld,...

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O5O 215: Sleep problems, Kanye/Elon/Trump problems

Video: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cBG8O3   |   YouTube: https://bit.ly/3TovKyA Audio only:  Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2VNhZ1d  •  Google podcasts: http://bit.ly/2TFe8k9 Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison Halloween special. IMPORTANT...

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O5O 6.14 Classic: Tech deals and scams

Video: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cBG8O3   |   YouTube: https://bit.ly/3TovKyA Audio only:  Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2VNhZ1d  •  Google podcasts: http://bit.ly/2TFe8k9 Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison in a classic format discussing...

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O5O 6.11 Classic: 70 years into the future

Video: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cBG8O3   |   YouTube: https://bit.ly/3TovKyA Audio only:  Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2VNhZ1d  •  Google podcasts: http://bit.ly/2TFe8k9 Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison in a classic format discussing...

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O5O 6.10: Small steps to greatness with Jim Paluch

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and motivational speaker/author, Jim Paluch discuss... Jim's Personal Consistency program. We also discuss the proposed solutions to depression as revealed...

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O5O 6.6: Doug Noll – Overcoming anger

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and special guest author Doug Noll discuss... Doug's journey as a very successful commercial trial lawyer for 22 years before transitioning to leadership...

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O5O 6.4: Dr. Stephen Trzeciak – Wonder Drug

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and special guest Physician Scientist , Stephen Trzeciak, MD, MPH discuss... ...Wonder Drug: 7 Scientifically Proven Ways That Serving Others Is the Best...

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O5O 6.3: Depression, change and recovery

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and special guest Jim Paluch discuss... ...the depths of depression and how it can erode one's life. We discuss the radical changes...

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Season 5

O5O 5.26: Tik Toc goes Freedom of Speech

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Recapping the outcome of Barry's 3-Day Fast "The Depressed Motivational Speaker" is now available at Amazon! The "Libs of Tik...

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O5O S5: Special – My 3-day fast

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts A 25 min. documented experience of 2 week Intermittent Fasting, followed by a 3-day fast. See OverFiftyStartingOver.com/o5o-5-25 for our initial conversations explaining...

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O5O 5.25: Extreme dieting

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Preparation for Barry's 3-day fast - https://siimland.com/3-day-fast-benefits/ Pros & cons of Intermittent Fasting -...

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O5O 5.24: Rebirth

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... A very important reflection on self-betterment and new beginnings Barry  & Merle take on a body transformation challenge...

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O5O 5.22: Possible tax credit for care providers

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... East side vs West side Will Smith vs Chris Rock AARP Pressuring Congress for Tax Credits for Family Caregivers:...

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O5O 5.21: Navigating thru divisiveness

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... The fear of being called a bigot, racist, homophobe, etc... Killer AI invented 40,000 ‘lethal chemical weapons’ in just six...

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O5O 5.20: 5 Secrets to Getting Hired After 50

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... The 5 Secrets to Getting Hired After 50 - https://bit.ly/3KTQWHH Time travel and the Merle Mirror Arnold's plea to Russia -...

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O5O 5.19: The best things about life over 50

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... How to decide on important career opportunities and decisions The best things about life over 50. Our Moms hit #1 for us!...

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O5O 5.18: Fact: Your most productive years are after 60

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Poll states that, on average, people have their largest and greatest contributions in life after 60 years of age. Movie and...

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O5O 5.17: Entrepreneur at 66

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... How I became an entrepreneur at 66 | Paul Tasner  –  Ted Talk  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogce5D2XMZ0 Geography:...

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O5O 5.16: The Awakening from Woke

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... New study shows how we can REVERSE heart damage Why Are Canadian Protesters Flying Confederate Flags (and swastikas)?  -- ...

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O5O 5.15: Moving across states with Merle

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Catching up after Merle's huge move from CA to AZ February is American Heart Month - Tips to keep your heart healthy The...

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O5O 5.13: 21st century marketing

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and special guest Mark Tennant discuss... Signature of Sounds public debut revolutionary sound system - and you're invited for a LIVE demonstration!  -- ...

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O5O 5.12: My 3rd Act

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Looking to make the 3rd act of my career exactly what I want it to be. Be prepared for the TOUGH interview questions....

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O5O 5.11: Regrets

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Regrets: How do I reconcile regretting not taking certain paths in my life? Whittle your Middle - a few important...

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O5O 5.10: Fact-Checking the 1619 Project

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Politico: Fact-Checking the 1619 Project.  https://politi.co/3sz0cLD Why is it called Times Square? “Covington kid” Nicholas...

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O5O 5.9: Merle’s big reveal

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Merle's upcoming life changing event. Christmas trivia. Who'da thought?  "Defunding police" deadly consequences... and Nancy...

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O5O 5.8: The Positive Podcast

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... The trials of becoming widowed Jordan Peterson podcast: S4 E65: The Progress of the Human Race -- https://bit.ly/3ISffG1 We...

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O5O 5.7: Dan The Fireman

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and special guest co-host Dan The Fireman... Dan is newly married, newly a grand father, and just about to retire... at the ripe old age of 52! He has a...

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O5O 5.6: Purely organic

video: Spotify   |   Audio only:  Apple podcasts  •  Google podcasts Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... AI taking over creative jobs and programming | Quantum computer vs God Ancient Civilizations The real life game of monopoly...

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O5O 5.5: It’s never what it seems

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Elevator pitches - Letting people know what you are looking for. What makes a great one? TV and Movie reviews Bezos CAUGHT Giving $100 Million To Obama's 'Fake' Library | Breaking Points with...

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O5O 5.4: Hide your age when job hunting??

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Does your age matter when job hunting? Pro-Pedophile Dr. Allyn Walker on Administrative Leave After Campus Protest  -- https://bit.ly/3cv2DWj Exasperation and dysfunction: Inside Kamala Harris'...

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O5O 5.3: 1984

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... A look at how George Orwell's 1984 parallels what is going on in North Korea... and in the US. We highly recommend catching the movie on Amazon Prime. How our political party system causes...

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O5O 5.2: Detox your team

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Fighting Fatigue with the Right Lighting Removing toxicity from your team Steven Donziger, Lawyer Behind $9.5B Chevron Settlement, Says His Jailing 'Will Backfire' -- https://bit.ly/3GYeKt8 Why...

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Season 4

O5O 4.26: The Five Love Languages

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... What Are the 5 Love Languages? -  https://bit.ly/2Z93icn Riders held up cellphones as woman was raped on SEPTA train, police say there were no calls made to 911 in Philadelphia   --...

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O5O 4.25: Scheduling your day with Dr. Jordan Peterson

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Make a Damn Schedule with J Peterson - https://bit.ly/3mXgOYP Critics call to cancel Dave Chappelle, Netflix for ‘ridiculing trans people’  -- NY Post - https://bit.ly/3FqGG85      CNN -...

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O5O 4.24: Have it your way

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Owning your own consulting business: Priorities and resources. Social media: Our "favorite" platform's corruption can't no longer be overlooked.  The 60 Minutes Interview - ​​...

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O5O 4.23: 8 Steps to Start Your Own Business

Barry Edwards and guest host Geza Kassai discuss... Geza's path to becoming an art director for movies and TV specials. Barry shares overview of recent article, "8 Steps to Starting Your Own Business" <--- click for full article...

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O5O 4.22: Walk this way

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Walking improves heart health, relieve stress, improve mood, protect against arthritis pain, and fend off illness. Even can stave off dementia -- https://bestlifeonline.com/walking-dementia-news/...

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O5O 4.21: Getting out of the dog house

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Fighting with your spouse. How to reduce friction in tough times and how to make amends from a man's point of view. Merle's former high school under national microscope for "X-rated" writing...

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O5O 4.20: 20 year anniversary of 9-11

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Where were you on 9-11-11? A Generation of American Men Give Up on College -- https://on.wsj.com/3neHSoc Google staff are undergoing 'antiracism training' which promotes CRT. They tell employees...

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O5O 4.19: Manifesting

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Manifesting your life - for better or worse. How censorship manifested Q. What is Q? Catch "Q: Into The Storm" on HBOMax. Over 50 and looking for a job? Here's nine simple tricks to ace your...

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O5O 4.18: Chasing Your Dream

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Chasing your dream over 50. Afghanistan reveals the complete corruption of our government, military and media. Lucas Kunce: KC Star op ed:  I served in Afghanistan as a US Marine, twice. Here’s...

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O5O 4.16: Keeping current with funerals and pronouns

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Funerals, Viewings, Wakes - what has changed over the years. What is proper attire? Having proper pronouns change on us after 50. Yeonmi Park on Joe Rogan: Columbia U -  “The only way to fix...

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O5O 4.14: Don’t tell your mom

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Wives seem compelled to converse from other side of the house. Building your brand with social media. Current Events The 300/child tax credit. You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax...

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O5O 4.13: Introducing Charlie The Rescue Dog

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Introducing Charlie The Rescue Dog. Pros and cons of: Puppies vs older adoption. Traditional fence vs Invisible Fence. Pet insurance vs no insurance. Current Events California passes guaranteed...

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O5O 4.12: Food Expiration Dates

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... A plea for help for 8 time cancer survivor Nina Messina:  https://GoFund.Me/5189470D Freedom Phone! Candace Owens brings us a new smart phone that is spy-proof. Living longer and healthier! Joe...

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O5O 4.10: Covert Infiltration

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Fine dining at Chez Francois. Treat yourself and partner to an experience you'll never forget. Prices for everything sky rocketing as we try to get back to our "new normal". Current Events Bill...

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O5O 4.9: What we pay for free speech

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... June 25th... and still no UFO disclosure Career/Self Improvement Barry’s 15 minute video: How to automate your social media posts with Buffer - https://bit.ly/2UsW1Sr How teamwork, preparation...

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O5O 4.8: Conspiracies abound

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Thank you to Jonathon Grosser: He “recommends” O5O on Facebook, “It’s a great look at life and current events” See my video of my friend and 8 time cancer survivor, Nina Messina: Please share!!...

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O5O 4.7: Reno

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Merle coming to us from Reno, NV.  as he and Annemarie are considering moving there. Current events Krystal and Saagar leave The Hill! Their new channel is Breaking Points. They do a great take...

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O5O 4.6: China’s world domination

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Preparing for the great UFO Disclosure disappointment. US military report for Congress says UFO sightings by Navy pilots could be aliens or new hypersonic technology from Russia or China - but...

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O5O 4.5: The 2-for-1 Show

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Merle created texting.  Barry's bicycle follies. Career/Self-Improvement How to use Buffer to automatically schedule and post to your social channels. Current events Senator Daniel Inouye warns...

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O5O 4.4: The Great Mask Conspiracy

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... The fortuitous visits at Lounge Louie. Arson in LA. Career/Self-Improvement Intro to Buffer - how to automatically schedule and post to your social channels. Current events Freedom of speech? ...

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O5O 4.3: A more fulfilling life

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... No more mask mandate!! Everything's opening!! Career/Self-Improvement Are you ready to explore and develop your business idea? -  AARP Foundation has collaborated with Bridge for Billions to host...

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O5O 4.2: Living in Truth vs Lies

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Career/Self-Improvement The ultimate virtue signaller. How did we unlearn our upbringing? How is confidence and self knowledge found, if your natural tendency is to be socially anxious? ...

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Season 3

O5O 3.26: END OF SEASON 3! 

Be sure to check out our best After Show to date - Christianity vs living in a simulation. Which is it? Or, are they the same thing? Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Career/Self-Improvement Rating online venues for...

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O5O 3.25: The political smoke screen

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Career/Self-Improvement Side gigs: The pros and cons of rental property. The good way out-weighs the bad. Cognitive differences between generations. Current Events / Politics The political smoke...

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O5O 3.24: Intro to Erby | Murder

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Podcast updates: Catch us on IBMTV.TV with Rex Lee for Wednesday's episode of CyberTalk. We are also coming out with a Special Guest episode with our friend Erby Greenwood on Tuesday. Erby's son...

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O5O 3.23: Michael Strahan | Forgiveness

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... April Fools pranks - Barry kicks off the show with a bad one. Happy Good Friday! Career / Self-improvement Theme: Good Friday.   Michael Strahan's simple April Fools prank somehow showed us what...

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O5O 3.22: Podcasts | Mental health

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Cleveland's own Michael Stanley dies - long battle with lung cancer. He was legendary here in C-Town. Career / Self-improvement PODCASTS! Working on getting Special Guest Geza Kassai - Movie Art...

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O5O 3.21: Pushing Buttons

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Hot water heater nightmare. Volunteer bliss at the Nature Center. Career / Self-improvement Prospecting for sales people has finally seemed to open up as we slowly emerge from... you know......

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O5O 3.20: Save big bucks on your smart phone

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Arizona as possible new home for Merle - Pros and cons Career / Self-improvement Will Generation X be the first generation never to get to retire? -- article by Barry Edwards,...

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O5O 3.19: Take charge of your wellbeing

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Vacation paradise. Career / Self-improvement Getting out of depression. Enhancing your down time. Current Events / Politics Cancel Culture runs amok - tries to ruin the lives of 100s of employees...

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O5O 3.18: A little bit of everything

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... A day early on the show - Barry going on vaca! Dealing with what comes with that during this time. Cars: Leasing vs buying. Self-driving cars with that new car smell. Current Events / Politics...

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O5O 3.17: Bringing back JOY

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Rush Limbaugh passes due to lung cancer. Career/Self-improvement JOY. Definition: the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires. We...

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O5O 3.14: Consumer deals | Negotiating 3

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Consumer Cellular: Amazing cost savings on smart phone usage for people over 50. ConsumerCellular.com/aarp/9937 Tips on how to get your best deal on rental cars. Career/Self-improvement...

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O5O 3.13: Negotiating part 2 | Gender obsession

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Browns lose to Chiefs. Magic Season. Need to shore up defense. Get deep threat receiver. Kevin Stefanski, named Pro Football Writers of America Coach of the Year and  Sporting News’ Coach of the...

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O5O 3.12: Negotiation skills. Free speech

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Cleveland Browns beat Steelers in Wildcard Playoff game! Heading to KC to take on defending Super Bowl champs! Career/Self-improvement Negotiation techniques: Reviewing former FBI Head of...

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O5O 3.09: Xmas Special | The Constitution Part 4

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Merry COVID Christmas! Cleveland Browns may be playing for AFC North championship in the last game of the season. Current Events / Politics Our government finally passes a "stimulus package" that...

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O5O 3.08: The Constitution Part 3

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Your best Christmas gift to your loved ones this year could cost you nothing more than some quality time. We share our thoughts and experiences. Careers/Self Improvement Barry shares Case Study...

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O5O 3.07: The Constitution Part 2

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... How does God pick a team? We pray for a victory - puts God in an odd place. And what's up with momentum shifts? Careers/Self Improvement Barry is working on Case Study of dentist – after someone...

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O5O 3.06: The Constitution Part 1

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Catching up after making the most of COVID Thanksgiving. A little more on types of meditation. Current Events Movie: "Mr. Rogers" – Tom Hanks does Mr. Rogers justice. Classic TV shows: Seinfeld,...

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O5O 3.05: Thanksgiving special

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EPISODE... Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Preparing for our COVID Thanksgiving... not to mention the entire holiday season. Most of us will be a lot more alone than usual - ideas on how to make it special....

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O5O Special Guest: Sandy Mobley, author of Juicy Work

THIS EPISODE... Barry Edwards with Sandy Mobley - finding your career of passion Sandy Mobley is an executive coach and author of Juicy Work: Creating Fruitful Careers and Cultivating Nourishing Workplaces. Also a master certified coach...

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O5O 3.04: Meditating on Nashville

THIS EPISODE... Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... A trip to Nashville during COVID. From Broadway Street to Printers Alley, The Music City is feeling the effects. We luckily came across singer/songwriter Micah Read at the Whiskey...

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O5O 3.03: Will the anti-America attitude turn now?

THIS EPISODE... Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Being a day late due to technical difficulties (on Friday the 13th). Career/Self-improvement:  Behaving like an adult online New social media app, Parler, is a Twitter-like voice...

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O5O 3.02: Getting found online

THIS EPISODE... Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss... Career/Self-improvement:  Getting on Page 1 0f Google | Social Media Marketing | Reputation Management Everyone wants their business to be at the top of Google page search...

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O5O 3.01: The one where the world comes to an end

https://youtu.be/bh2v2Ec5pWA THIS EPISODE... Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison – Season 3 and off to the races! Career/Self-improvement:  Relationships after 50 A friend at "a young" 65 yrs old finds himself vulnerable and alone after giving his relationship a second...

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Season 2

O5O 2.27: Special anniversary episode!

LATEST PODCAST REVIEW More reviews | Leave your own review!   THIS EPISODE... Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison – 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Special Episode 1 hour 46 minutes Career/Self-improvement:  Working or...

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O5O 2.26: Productivity Lists | Censorship

https://youtu.be/FsrFDyAICeA LATEST PODCAST REVIEW More reviews | Leave your own review!   THIS EPISODE... Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison: INTRO:  Barry embarks on first phase of volunteer work with Shaker Lakes Nature Center in...

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O5O 2.25: Dealing with SAD | Job Loss

LATEST PODCAST REVIEW More reviews | Leave your own review!   THIS EPISODE... Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison: INTRO: Quick tribute to Eddie Van Halen (RIP, Eddie). Shout out to the Body Project: Advanced...

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O5O 2.21: Five Lessons to Live By

O5O 2.21: Five Lessons to Live By

https://youtu.be/fX05fZNzANU LATEST PODCAST REVIEW More reviews | Leave your own review!   THIS EPISODE... Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discuss: Cleveland police officer takes his own life, shortly after fellow police officer...

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O5O 2.19: A week of social turmoil

O5O 2.19: A week of social turmoil

https://youtu.be/QbSAJ3k2PkY LATEST PODCAST REVIEW More reviews | Leave your own review!   THIS EPISODE... Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison: discussing bartering work with clients, but mostly, discussing the busy week of news and the...

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O5O 2.11: Ups, downs, faith and new beginnings

https://youtu.be/bzLURcHOLSY LATEST PODCAST REVIEW More reviews | Leave your own review!   THIS EPISODE... Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison: Merle's big news!! And his stressful interviewing process during COVID. More debating God's...

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O5O 2.10: Independence Day – fear and faith

https://youtu.be/n1JcCif9Oz8 LATEST PODCAST REVIEW More reviews | Leave your own review!   THIS EPISODE... Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison: Intro - Happy 4th of July!  I want to introduce CybrCastle.com's Sabrina Donley. “Defeating...

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O5O 2.8:  Changes at warp speed

O5O 2.8: Changes at warp speed

https://youtu.be/4Gimt0g6daQ Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison: Intro - the scam known as eBay. Amazon really beat the heck out of them with innovations such as Amazon Prime and easy return policies… though they may be taking over the world. And getting a lot of flat...

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O5O 2.7:  Good times. Bad times

O5O 2.7: Good times. Bad times

https://youtu.be/L4WJAshI99A Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison: Intro - Peaceful weekend ending with tragic news. O5O - Position your services to sell, quick, easy tips. Find your value propositions so you're not competing on price alone. $200 off offer on having your...

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O5O 2.6:  BLM from a black man. Love thy neighbor

O5O 2.6: BLM from a black man. Love thy neighbor

https://youtu.be/DY6WBzClP8A Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison, sharing a special offer on how to get your own “Ask the Expert” book published. See OverFiftyStartingOver.com. We just launched new website for Sandy Mobley: JuicyWork.com. Workshops to help professionals...

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O5O 2.5: Startup tips. DREAMS! Race baiting & censorship

O5O 2.5: Startup tips. DREAMS! Race baiting & censorship

https://youtu.be/j3kNyY3aYPo Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison, discussing COVID updates - state-by-state breakdowns. Georgia, wide open for business for a month with no spikes. Nursing home deaths. Starting up new consultant venture. LLC's vs S Corp and other options....

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O5O 2.4: Some business and a lot of media reflection

O5O 2.4: Some business and a lot of media reflection

https://youtu.be/ExHXh2zwECk Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discussing bringing training products online and doing consultant projects for the first time. COVID - how much regulation is too much? Positives that are coming out of this. Barry's new article on "How I...

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Season 1

O5O S01e24:  70% of today’s entrepreneurs are…

O5O S01e24: 70% of today’s entrepreneurs are…

https://youtu.be/8iNrqaRBX4U Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison: discussing today's new entrepreneurial environment, why it's here, and what is threatening it. Get your own free, interactive, Lean Business Model to use as a 20-minute business plan at edwardscom.net/lean...

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O5O S01e23: Zoom bombing and enhancing your brand!

O5O S01e23: Zoom bombing and enhancing your brand!

https://youtu.be/1hCoib0PXvI Friday happy hour special! Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison: Getting Zoom-Bombed! How to adjust your content marketing to isolation time. Special shoutout to Cleveland dentist, Dr. Claudia Minadeo-Fox, https://HealthInspiredDentistry.com,...

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O5O S01e22: Happiness vs joy and the China problem

O5O S01e22: Happiness vs joy and the China problem

https://youtu.be/7VpRHN1Xifo Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison, discussing happiness vs joy, interviewing techniques and a frat party. Also - recovering from the 2 trillion dollar stimulus package and the BS loaded into the legislation - including raises for Congress...

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O5O S01e10: Marriage, gov jobs, privacy rights

O5O S01e10: Marriage, gov jobs, privacy rights

O5O S01e10: Jan 10, 2020 Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison, discussing Jordan Peterson's take on God and marriage relationships. Struggle with faith. Also mentioned, looking for a great paying government job? Sign up at USAJobs.gov. Discussing Rex Lee's (friend of the...

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Podcast 9: New Years Eve

Podcast 9: New Years Eve

  OverFiftyStartingOver podcast, New Years Special!  Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison. Discussing ups and downs of 2019, New Year Resolutions for 2020. Those exercise resolutions! Social/racial hypocrisy of NFL. The impeachment stall, and the controversy of gun...

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Podcast 8: Christmas Special!

Podcast 8: Christmas Special!

  OverFiftyStartingOver podcast, Christmas Special!  Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison. Christmas special! Discussing the political incorrectness of "Merry Christmas". The "Santa Lie". Holiday shopping and the stress of presents. End of the year stress for sales...

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Podcast 7: Vitamins for men

Podcast 7: Vitamins for men

  OverFiftyStartingOver podcast, vitamins for men and much more  Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison, discussing vitamins for men over 50. Getting back into Corporate America after being downsized. Trump impeachment ramifications. Write in and share your questions...

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Podcast 6: Dating, marriage and being single

Podcast 6: Dating, marriage and being single

  OverFiftyStartingOver podcast 6  Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison, discussing vitamins (part 1). Relationships - dating, marriage, being single. Dating with children. Taking responsibility for our perspectives and outcomes – key to success. Public speaking and...

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Podcast 5: Alternative sources of income

Podcast 5: Alternative sources of income

   OverFiftyStartingOver podcast 5: Alternate sources of income for entrepreneurs  Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison, discussing alternate sources of income for self-employed. Guilt and Shame vs unconditional love. Quantum physics and Infinity. Christianity vs the...

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Podcast 4: Thanksgiving special!

Podcast 4: Thanksgiving special!

  OverFiftyStartingOver podcast, Thanksgiving Special!  Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison Thanksgiving special, discussing appreciation for others. How we help people with our careers. Our fathers' untimely deaths, but our mothers' vibrancy. The hurt of loss after...

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Podcast 3: Limited beliefs and anxiety

Podcast 3: Limited beliefs and anxiety

  OverFiftyStartingOver podcast 3: Limited beliefs  Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison looking back to bouts with anxiety. Discussing what it is and how to deal with it. Limited beliefs keeping us stuck and trying to overcome them. Also discussing politics, social...

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Podcast 2: Self-motivation & productivity tips

Podcast 2: Self-motivation & productivity tips

  OverFiftyStartingOver podcast 2: Self-motivation & productivity tips  Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison discussing career changes and recognizing opportunities. Productivity tips. Also discussing politics, social problems, religious points of view and career...

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Podcast 1: The origin of OverFiftyStartingOver

Podcast 1: The origin of OverFiftyStartingOver

  OverFiftyStartingOver podcast 1: how it all began Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison intro interview. The origin of OverFiftyStartingOver. discussing career changes after 50, politics, social problems, religious points of view. Also discussing the government's Ponzi...

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Season 6