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Former ad agency icon, now podcast host and author, Cheryl Benton talks with the guys about her new book "Can You Hear Us Now". She tells about what it's like to be a female Middle Age Warrior and much, much more. Cheryl shares her thoughts on utilizing lifes experience and turning it into knowledge in developing new and exciting chapters in the Middle Age years of our lives and beyond. She also tells us about her joys of grandparenthood as well as her lingering crush on Paul McCartney. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick & Chris sit down with TV producer David Harris Katz to discuss the challenges and risks involved in becoming a middle age independent entrepreneur. He shares his Middle Age Warrior inspiration to believe in your passion and how following through, leads to a greater happiness. From his very successful worldwide distributed "Wow, I Never Knew That!, to his latest award winning show, "Date While You Wait", David shares some insight into how you can get it done independently. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When it comes to weather in the NYC/Tri-State area, one name that everyone knows is Craig Allen. Celebrating 40 years at WCBS News Radio 880 in New York as well as TV stints at CBS This Morning, WCBS, WNYW,WPIX and now News 12, Craig looks back and ahead in this in depth interview. For the first time we are adding an extra bonus mini podcast on www.chrisciminoweather.com. From snowstorms to SuperStorm Sandy weather lovers won't want to miss this. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of Middle Age Warriors can best be described as two guys sitting at the bar kicking around the things in life that agitate them just a bit. I'm sure you're all there as well. Pull up a stool and pour a cold beverage and join in and listen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A favorite of morning television, a mom and wife and much more, Savannah Guthrie opens up to the Middle Age Warriors about it all. Savannah reflects on her career path, including a detour into law school, a stint as a game show host on Jeopardy and her not so secret love for Roger Federer. Chris & Rick also love how this amazing woman embraces being a "middle age princess" as she likes to call it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Middle Age Warriors, Rob Barnett, a savvy media veteran in radio, TV and more, talks about his path to becoming a headhunter destined to find your next and best Job. From his days of being a radio rock DJ, to head of CBS radio, being part of the heyday of MTV & VH1 and much more. Rob takes us on a journey that has led him to a new career as well as becoming a first time author. It's a great story of perseverance and never say die. As his Grandma Jamie would say " You'll know when you know."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Middle Age Warriors it's a show that deals with handling the unexpected crisis that can arise. How we need to appreciate and recognize more, the people who often help us through it, often thanklessly. Then it's a little Mets talk and pink honeyglow pineapple. It will all make sense when you listen....we hope.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Middle Age Warriors we further the discussion about the cleaning out of a family home due to moving on or due to the loss of a loved one. We sit down with Rick's cousin, industrial psychologist, Stephen Steinhaus, Ph.D. Our first Ph.D. talks about the emotional and physical challenges of cleaning out his mother's home, the home he was born & raised in, after 60 years. That's 60 years of stuff!!!! George Carlin also makes and appearance from beyond on this show. Hope you stop by and give it a listen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The "Radio Chick", Leslie Gold, is back with the Middle Age Warriors. This time she stops by to fill us in on her incredibly inspiring podcast & service called "A Life's Story" (alifesstory.net). You'll be amazed at some of the stories, from a WWII vet taking on a sex change in the mid 1970's then fighting for her rights into her 90's. A 103 year old still working hard on the job to an incredible story of determination and a woman wheelchair bound from MS to coming back to win a Silver medal running in the National Senior Olympics. There's plenty more where that came from. Check out the next episode of Middle Age Warriors on the Bleav podcast network.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As more of us are vaccinated we are slowly seeing signs of things returning to a pre-pandemic life. Two areas hit particularly hard were the restaurant industry and Broadway here in New York. On a rare double guest Middle Age Warriors, Chris & Rick sit down with Broadway actor and singer Max Vonessen and restaurateur Daniele Kucera to take the pulse of where both of these vital businesses are heading. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Middle Age Warriors Chris & Rick catch up with someone in the travel industry. Scott Walters of Walters Wanderings Travel fills us in on how his business survived the pandemic and where things are going now. He will also offer up suggestions for travel both domestically and internationally. One planned excursion is with Chris as your host, to the adventurous country of Iceland. On another topic Scott speaks about his adoption of three children from China and how they are coping with the latest ugly backlash against Asians in this country. It's a packed show and a great listen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of Middle Age Warriors features Chris & Rick dealing with being 60 and wondering how the hell it happened. Also things you discover when moving out and how does being parentless truly change us. That and a bunch more on this episode of Middle Age Warriors as they hit 60.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Middle Age Warriors shine the light on Earth Day(week) with this episodes guest, Will Heyniger, meteorologist and environmentalist discussing the many benefits of composting. Will works with a company called ForSolutionsLLC.com where through new technology we now have a way to turn our food waste away from overloaded landfills and back into the environment in a healthy and economically efficient process. Food for thought indeed!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the Middle Age Warriors it's just the boys sitting down covering a potpourri of topics. From their vaccine experiences, to baseball, hockey and Rick's love of Canada, as well as Chris' early TV crushes and a whole lot more. Grab your beverage of choice and have a listen while you compare notes with these two Middle Age Warriors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Karger, a top entertainment TV correspondent and writer, chats it up with the Middle Age Warriors about the upcoming Academy Awards, as well some great stories from his illustrious career. Dave is currently host on TCM along with a resume that spans many network appearances, not the least of which, 200 of them on The Today Show. Dave shares his experiences of growing up in the MTV era and how he now finds his way through the entertainment world at middle age. Grab some popcorn and have a listen. OK.....no butter...just a little salt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the milestone 50th episode of Middle Age Warriors, Chris & Rick welcome back CBS travel contributor and Travel Detective Peter Greenberg. Peter fills us in on the latest news as the world begins to reawaken to travel. Great tips and advice on how to travel in these unusual times, as well as what's hot and what's not, as we start to move around the world again. You will also find out the staggering number of unclaimed frequent flyer miles that are out there right now, as well as the surprising reason Fire Island has it's name. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cinnia Curran Finfer is a MAW who’s written a book applicable to Middle Age Warriors on so many different levels.  This week, she joins Chris & Rick to share some insight from,  Confessions of a Helmet-Free Childhood . It’s  a humorous memoir of a Midwestern boomer. Cinnia recounts what it was like to be a kid in the 1960's and 70s with a collection of hilarious and heartfelt stories. She wasn’t trying to be funny; it just keeps turning out that way.We were all there, and somehow we survived!  You can still hear the adult voices telling you “don’t run with scissors” or “it’s funny…until someone gets hurt”….so strap yourself in for a ride down memory lane, on Middle Age Warriors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Middle Age Warriors deal with an increasingly common challenge to middle-agers, caregiving. Susanne White, a care giving veteran, sheds some light on this delicate topic. Its' challenges, rewards and disappointments are covered in this very honest discussion where not only Susanne shares her caregiving stories but Chris and Rick let us in on their experiences as well. It's a tough topic, but one worth talking about and we hope you take the time to have a listen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For whatever reason many middle age people find themselves searching for new healthcare insurance. During the impacts of Covid these numbers are climbing. The journey is often confusing and one can quickly go down a rabbit hole and feel lost. The Middle Age Warriors have a chat with a special guest who has taken the path and still managed to survive, the Radio Chick, Leslie Gold. If you are in this situation or potentially might be, this is a must listen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a year it was. The Middle Age Warriors look back at their first season, with highlights from previous guests, as well as what the show has meant to them after doing it together for a year. Come listen in as Chris & Rick celebrate their one year anniversary on Bleav in Middle Age Warriors..See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.