When you hear someone say - "Come out of the closet - it'll be fine!" - what do you think? Huh. That's exactly what we think too! For years, you've been trying to work up the courage to do it. To summon forth - and finally deal with - all those family treasures, never-worn sweaters, curious what-nots and outright junk that've been lurking furtively in your closets and drawers, jammed into dark corners and under beds, and interred in anonymous boxes and bins. But ... it never quite happens, does it? It's all seems too overwhelming. Well, there's hope. On this episode of Old & Confused, Mike and Jon talk with a bona fide home organizing expert who shares her practical wisdom on how to declutter your way to a more functional, calm and fulfilling life. We can finally see the promised land!

They say that while the only sure things in life are death and taxes, at least death only happens once. Still, why not make it easier on those we leave behind? In this episode of Old & Confused, Mike and Jon are joined by experts from the funeral business to explore the great known, including how to prepare for the inevitable and discussing some exciting(?!?!) new options. They even have some fun along the way. Listen in. You know, while you're able.

Remember Tommy, The Who's rock opera ? Those haunting lyrics - "See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Heal Me?" Moving, right? Ever felt like singing them when you're at that seemingly always-too-rushed appointment with the doctor? Well, you just might have an alternative. In this episode of Old & Confused, Jon and Mike explore what it's like to visit a naturopathic doctor ... by interviewing an actual naturopathic doctor! We found it utterly fascinating. We think you will to!

Stairs. You used to motor on up one, two or even three steps at a time. But now you pause and look for a handrail. Maybe it's the new hip you're getting. Or a knee. Maybe you're tired of grocery shopping and cooking for yourself. Maybe you've been forgetting to take your medications. Or maybe you've noticed that you're just a bit lonely. Life's happening. What are your options? It doesn't need to be scary or a surrender. With a positive attitude and a little planning, it can be liberating, fun and fulfilling. In this episode of Old & Confused, Jon and Mike explore the options with someone who's been there and lived to talk about it.

We've all heard about the great outdoors, but what about The Great Indoors? After all, that's where most of us spend most of our time; it should be at least as inspiring as Nature. In this episode of Old & Confused, Jon and Mike explore the often daunting process of remodeling with a bona fide expert on interior design. Please join us for this discussion - we think you'll find it as informative and entertaining as we did!

Ever wonder what happened to that certain college roommmate who was always breaking into your boxes of cookies and eating all but one of them? Me neither. But there were others with whom you shared some amazing experiences. You'd like to re-connect, right? Well, on this special episode of Old & Confused, Mike and three of his college buddies get together to discuss the secret sauce of friendships that have endured for nearly 50 years. That's pretty awesome. Listen in. Get inspired. Then make a call.

Are you a spender or a saver? Either way, you need money. Wanna retire earlier or later? You’ll need money. Wouldn’t leaving something for the kids or charity be kinda nice? Yep, money. See a pattern emerging here? That’s why Jon and Mike asked a financial expert to come on Old & Confused to share some wisdom about financial, retirement and estate planning. Have a listen. Learn. Plan.

Ninety percent of small-c christian evangelicals proudly voted for a convicted felon, pathological liar, con man ... and the list of other disgusting attributes they found so admirable goes on and on. Chalk it up to mass hysteria, defined as an outbreak of unusual, unhealthy and uncontrollable behaviors, thoughts and feelings shared among a group of people. It's a psychogenic illness. On this episode of Old & Confused, Jon and Mike talk with an expert about why so many evangelicals have become utterly unmoored from the teachings of their religion, and how they can find their way back to some semblance of spiritual, mental and emotional health.