I Used to be Somebody

Who starts a second act raising water buffalo and making cheese? That's what Audrey and her husband Craig Ramini did. In 2009, Craig went on Craigslist and bought 5 water buffalo. With no qualifications or experience, very little money and a big dream-- that's exactly what this couple did! They became one of the first mozzarella di bufala makers in the U.S. Audrey's path is a love story to her late husband, to her water buffalo, and to finding her life's purpose. • More about Audrey Hitchcock and Ramini Mozzarella: https://www.raminimozzarella.com/about • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Audrey-Hitchcock-Interview-Finds-Her-Passion-Making-Buffalo-Mozzarella • Sponsor: Capital Advantage https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Sponsor: How to Retire and Not Die https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die

Have you ever reconnected with someone after 45 years? Carl does, when he had the opportunity to talk with his favorite professor, Dr. Bob Vogel from Miami University (Ohio). Bob has had a truly remarkable life teaching communications for 40+ years and then in post-retirement (and in his 70's), he followed his childhood dreams of becoming a professional musician and entertainer. He's now on a national concert tour with comedian/historian Lenny Dave. Carl also announces the super secret-project he and 3 accomplices have been working on the past six month. Tune in to hear the BIG announcement. More about Dr. Bob Vogel: https://miamioh.edu/cas/academics/departments/mjf/about/faculty-staff/vogel-robert/index.html Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Bob-Vogel-Interview-Beloved-College-Professor-Finds-New-Stage Sponsor: How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die Sponsor: Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast Subscribe to: I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

What a thrill this week for Carl to meet one of his childhood heroes, "Sudden" Sam McDowell, star of his beloved 1960's Cleveland Indians. Sam was a five time all-star pitcher who was deemed to be the next Sandy Koufax. He was a young superstar under great pressure, however. Sam tells us his career was fueled by alcohol and addiction. You don't need to be a sports fan to be inspired by Sam's amazing second act. After he was "thrown out of baseball", Sam's life hit rock bottom. He lost everything -- his family, his job, his will to go on. But Sam recovered and turned it all around in a big way. He became the very first sports psychologist and counselor for professional sports teams. His programs continue to help hundreds of players and their families deal with the same addictions he suffered. Fun fact: The popular TV Show "Cheers" based their Sam Malone character on Sam. • Sam's new book, The Saga of Sudden Sam: https://tinyurl.com/45nbruc6 • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Sam-McDowell-Interview-All-Star-Player-with-Hall-of-Fame-Second-Act • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Carl has a great time interviewing a true character in the (Un)Retirement world -- Corky Logue. He's a serial entrepreneur who has owned 40+ companies and counting at age 74. A big success came at 47, when he went public with his chain of EZ Pawn stores, leaving the company a few years later with about $30 million in stock. Corky follows the beats to a different drum, needing only 3 hours a night to sleep. And his latest obsession is pickleball. In just the past few years he's built 2 personal pickleball courts in his backyard outside of Austin and one at his ranch. He schedules 45 people a week to play at his courts or what he playfully calls his "Hatley Hospice", (the name of the street where he lives and the courts are located.) He also hosts an amazing happy hour every weekend for his players and their friends and family. We warned you, he's a character. • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Pawn-Shop-King-Turns-Into-Pickleball-Pied-Piper • Sponsored this Month by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Carl interviews his first "Political Hack" this month. He chats it up the one and only Mike Murphy who turns out to be one of our all-time funniest and entertaining guests. He had a big time as a Republican political consultant for some of the biggest names -- John McCain, Bob Dole, and even the Governator -- Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's hard to take sides when you listen to Mike, (despite your political view) because he's so damn funny, wicked smart, and not mean spirited. He pokes fun at everyone! Mike Murphy is now the co-host of the very popular "Hacks on Tap" podcast where he's the conservative voice to balance out former White House Obama staffers David Axelrod and Robert Gibbs. They were foes in politics and are good friends in life. They pull back the curtain on what's really happening on the political scene. It's incredibly entertaining. Murphy has gone from political consultant to media darling and most recently has become a writer and producer in the entertainment biz. • More about Mike Murphy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Murphy_(political_consultant) • More about Hacks on Tap: https://www.hacksontap.com/episodes • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Mike-Murphy-Interview-Political-Hack-turns-Media-Pundit • Sponsored this Month by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Warning: Carl turns into super-fanboy this week when he gets a chance to talk with Renel Brooks-Moon. She has broken barriers as a baseball announcer whose accomplishments are enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Even if you're not a huge baseball fan like Carl, you will be inspired by the incredible second act story of how a young woman of color breaks into the world of radio in the '80's, co-hosts the highly popular "morning zoo" show and then became the beloved public address announcer of the San Francisco Giants. Twenty-two years later and 3 World Championships later Renel is still inspiring girls and young woman around the world. Plus one oldish Jewish host. • More about Renel Brooks-Moon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renel_Brooks-Moon • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Renel-Brooks-Moon-Interview-Former-Radio-Personality-Breaks-Barriers-as-Baseball-Announcer • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Carl is in "pickleball" heaven this week since he got to interview the very funny Greg Schwem. Not only is Greg a talented comedian but also happens to be a kick-ass pickleball player! Greg talks about the amazing third act (or is it fourth?) he created for himself, as the producer/director/writer/star of the TV show "A Comedian Crashes Your Pad". Greg also shares some great advice for anyone looking to reinvent themselves in the second half of their life. And as a bonus, Carl admits he has own fledgling comedy career. • More about Greg Schwem: https://www.gregschwem.com • More about A Comedian Crashes Your Pad: https://acomediancrashesyourpad.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/greg-schwem-interview-stand-up-comedian-finds-his-third-act • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Do you like surprises? Our host Carl Landau is surprised by Diana Landau aka wife/content wrangler/blogger when she interviews HIM for a change. Yes, for one special episode the mic gets turned around and Carl is on the hot seat answering questions about his life and weird journey from challenged student (before anyone knew that dyslexia was a thing) to successful entrepreneur and publisher to third act podcaster and mediocre pickleball player. You'll find this lively conversation entertaining, while Diana is enjoying her day in the host chair and grilling her guest. (Well, maybe just little.) At the conclusion they reveal a surprise about the future of the I Used to be Somebody show. • More about Carl Landau: https://pickleballmediahq.com/team • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/carl-landau-interview-celebrating-episode-50 • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Sponsored by LoveMyHeartStudy.com: https://lowercholesterol.study/?utm_source=pickleball&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lovemyheartstudy • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Do you remember the 2007-2009 financial meltdown? What a scary time in all our lives. But just imagine being at the center of it all, as CFO of Risk Management and Treasurer of Bank of America? This week's guest, Mark Linsz, knows well. In one of Carl's most interesting interviews, Mark also talks about the stress of it all. At one point, he (bravely) asked his wife, "How am I doing"? Her honest answer changed everything for him. He started thinking beyond his career and more about doing something new and more meaningful. He evenutally left banking and co-founded Your Next Season, an organization to help executives transition successfully to their second or third act. It's been some of the most rewarding work he's done and he's truly excited about it. • More about Mark Linsz and My Next Season: https://mynextseason.com/mark-linsz/ • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/mark-linsz-top-bank-of-america-exec-now-a-second-act-guru • Sponsored by LoveMyHeartStudy: https://lowercholesterol.study/?utm_source=pickleball&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lovemyheartstudy • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Not the typical Princeton and Stanford MBA graduate, Ryan Frederick wanted to live in a senior community. His goal was and (still is) to understand how seniors live and find ways to make their environments better. Ryan was in his early 20's when he lived in an Atlanta senior housing development, fascinated about the concept of healthy aging and longevity. He is author of the new book, of "Right Place, Right Time" and is one of the world's experts on helping people figure out where and how they want to live their second half of life. • Learn more about Ryan Frederick and his book, Right Place, Right Time • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/ryan-frederick-finding-the-right-place-the-right-time • Sponsored by Capital Advantage • Sponsored by LoveMyHeartStudy.com

Anyone who launches a new business called "Coco's Cocktail Caravan" must be interesting. This week's guest is Robin Pajaro, who has had one of the most adventurous journeys we've heard. At 20, she took a trip to Africa and ends up not coming home for 3 years. She then sailed the seas as a chef on private yachts. She also attended culinary school and spent 25 years in the hospitality industry. Years after working super-hard to establish a name for herself in the Ritz Carlton empire plus a few other gigs, a very unusual offer draws her back into the business and leads her to her passion again--and to a super fun second act. (Or is it 3rd? or 4th?) Either way, Robin's story is a wild ride that you'll love! • More about Robin Pajaro: https://www.themobilecoco.com/about • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/robin-pajaro-interview-former-chef-gets-her-groove-back • This Week's Sponsor LoveMyHeartStudy https://lowercholesterol.study/?utm_source=pickleball&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lovemyheartstudy • This Week's Sponsor Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast/ • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

We had a true celebrity sighting this week on the show. Carl has a great time learning and laughing with Steven Petrow, the award-winning journalist, advice columnist, and book author. Steven is also well known for his appearances on NPR, TED talk fame and Washington Post and New York Times essays on all sorts of subjects, including aging, health and social civility. In this episode, he shares insights with us about his latest book, "Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Older". He talks about watching his parents grow older and other difficult subjects in an incredibly personal, honest way---and he does it with humor and grace. Just sit back, listen and enjoy! • More about Steven Petrow: https://stevenpetrow.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/steven-petrow-interview-how-to-age-with-grace-wisdom-humor-and-hope • This Week's Sponsor Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • This Week's Sponsor LoveMyHeartStudy.com: https://lowercholesterol.study/?utm_source=pickleball&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lovemyheartstudy • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Mark Shaiken talks with Carl about what comes next after a big career as a successful attorney. The questions started in his 50's-- "Well, what else can I do?" The answers were not so easy for him then. "It's sort of a loaded question," says Mark. "The truth is there are lots of things we can do." Carl agreed that sometimes it's easy to get stuck in something when you're pretty good at it. Decades can fly by. You don't need to be an attorney to learn from this interview about being "stuck" and how to figure out how to bust through to the next new thing. Mark wrote a memoir about his adventure, "And... Just Like That: Essays on a life before, during and after the law" At the 32:23 time mark you can listen to Carl's short update interview, hear from Mark about his wonderful "afterlife" and learn about his first fiction book, a legal thriller, called Fresh Start. The original interview aired one year ago. • Learn more about Mark Shaiken visit: https://www.markshaikenphoto.com/books • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/mark-shaiken-interview-figuring-out-what-you-really-want • Sponsored this week by LoveMyHeartStudy.com: https://lowercholesterol.study/?utm_source=pickleball&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lovemyheartstudy • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Who would imagine that they would land their dream job in their mid-fifties? That is exactly what happened when Scott Miller, who even as a boy wanted to fly, finally became a pilot for a major commercial airline. This is a really interesting episode where Scott and Carl talk about facing their fears head on. And Carl is thrilled when he finally gets to talk Tiki with Scott, who has his own "bamboo rendezvous" in his home and is also part owner of the Jungle Bird tiki bar. Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/scott-miller-interview-roger-that-push-past-your-fears Sponsored this week by LoveMyHeartStudy.com: https://lowercholesterol.study/?utm_source=pickleball&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lovemyheartstudy Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Super interesting episode this week with Carl's guest, Dan Kennedy. This is a first-- a guest who lived in a monastery with no talking and contact with the outside world in his youth. That experience had an amazingly positive effect on Dan Kennedy's life and Second Act. He had a big time career as a biz publisher mentoring hundreds of business people along the way and now is teaching MBA students. He even makes inroads in attempting to teach the Zen philosophy to our curmudgeon host. • More about Dan Kennedy: https://gsm.ucdavis.edu/profile/daniel-kennedy • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/dan-kennedy-interview-biz-publisher-creates-zen-life • Sponsored this week by LoveMyHeartStudy.com: https://lowercholesterol.study/?utm_source=pickleball&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lovemyheartstudy • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Carl is in seventh heaven having a chance to talk to the one and only Bob Franceschelli who had a big time career at Anheuser Busch and is now "a big muckety muck" in the world of Pickleball. They get to talk about the early days of the craft beer industry and the mindful planning required in developing a new passion in life. A whole potpourri of topics are covered, including their fondness of the Midwest, making homemade maple syrup, RVing, bad batches of homebrew and their mutual love of PICKLEBALL. • More about Bob Franceschelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertfranceschelli • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Bob-Franceschelli-Interview-Big-Time-Beer-Exec-and-now-Pickleball-Fanatic • Sponsored this week by LoveMyHeartStudy.com: https://lowercholesterol.study/?utm_source=pickleball&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lovemyheartstudy • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Great interview this week with the hilarious and successful comedian, Paul Ollinger---who was one of the early Facebook hires way back in 2008 and now he's host of the very popular Crazy Money podcast. But, it's way more than that. Paul's real passion has always been comedy. He shares his insights on forging on a new path when it's totally new and scary. Go for the butterflies. Nervousness means you really care about what you're doing! It's actually a good sign. Paul talks about his obsession with the relationship we all have with money, work, happiness and finding meaning. And as a bonus, Carl gives some amazing midlife dating advice (while his wife rolls her eyes). • More about Paul Ollinger and his podcast Crazy Money: https://paulollinger.com/about • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Paul-Ollinger-Interview-Former-Facebook-Exec-Turn-Comedian • Sponsored this week by: lovemyheartstudy.com or call (866) 955-1594 • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Carl loves tapas, so he was all in for this week's conversation with Andy Robin, author of the new book, The Tapas Life. Apparently Carl is the first interviewer that really wanted to talk about grilled sardines--one of those little savory and delicious Spanish bites. It turns out that tapas are actually a metaphor for creating a new life plan for your second act of life, by exploring a wide variety of wonderful options out there and trying out new experiences. Andy has had an unconventional path, from his early years of growing up in the U.S. and Mexico, to dropping out of college and forming a computer biz with his dad, and then eventually becoming a big time exec in the high tech world of Silicon Valley. He's got so many wonderful tips and ideas to help you create your own rewarding second act of life in his new book, and he shares many of them in this episode. • More about Andy Robin and "The Tapas Life:" https://www.tapaslife.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/andy-robin-interview-savoring-life-to-the-fullest • This week's sponsor is: lovemyheartstudy.com • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Carl talks with Bob Tuschman, former Food Network Senior Vice President and General Manager. To say Bob "worked his way up to the top" is an understatement! He started from a lowly production assistant to Diana Ross's personal assistant, to a "Good Morning America" producer and then to a top position at the Food Network. Bob played a major role in the early TV success of Guy Fieri, Giada, Ina Garten and Bobby Flay. Now happily teaching at NYU, Bob gives some great (Un)Retirement advice on how to create a successful plan for this next stage of life. • More About Bob Tuschman: - https://www.foodnetwork.com/profiles/talent/bob-tuschman/bio - https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/bob-tuschman • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Bob-Tuschman-Interview-Former-Food-Network-Exec-Now-Gets-Top-Ratings-at-NYU • Subscribe "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

This week Carl has a great conversation with the amazing Michael Clinton who had a big time career as an executive at two of the most iconic publishing houses in the world Hearst and Conde Nast. In his mid-forties he thought "he was the most boring person in the world" and started a portfolio of travel and adventures. Becoming a private pilot, writer, photographer, traveling to 124 countries, and completing a marathon in seven continents. It's all in his new book ROAR -- Into the Second Half of Your Life! • More about Michael Clinton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Clinton • Michael's book ROAR: https://roarbymichaelclinton.com/ • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Michael-Clinton-Interview-Modern-Day-Renaissance-Man • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

The funniest and most entertaining part of our show is Carl's discussion each week with Mo Nard about how life relates to pickleball. The crazy thing is that people that don't know or care about Pickleball love this segment. Here's 10 short super fun segments: We're here to confuse you Mo wants to bring recess back Are you feeling lucky Partner Up The life and times of Mo Nard Mo'see up to the line Unwanted advice Mo is drunk Under the lights Mo likes to hit people • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Pickleball-Life-Lessons-with-Mo • Sponsored by: lovemyheartstudy.com • Sponsored by The Monkey Creative: themonkeycreative.com • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

What a super fun and entertaining episode! Every week Carl asked each guest a weird ice- breaker question, "What was your worst job?" It's one of our listeners' favorite parts of each episode because right away, the guest relaxes and gets real. Plus the worst jobs are crazy! We put 25 of our "Worst Job" stories into this special bonus episode. It's a totally fun ride. • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/what-was-your-worst-job-ever • Sponsored by: lovemyheartstudy.com • Sponsored by The Monkey Creative: themonkeycreative.com • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

In Ireland the most important person is a seanchaí (story teller). Their stories keep the community together and thriving. Patrick Mulvaney is such a person. We were honored and a little nervous to serve Patrick a Mai Tai in the Landau Tiki bar this week. Why? Because he's an award-winning chef and owner of an incredible restaurant. Even though Patrick is very busy as a restaurateur he sees his role in the community as way more important. He is a leading force behind the Farm-to Fork movement that has swept the nation, his restaurant during the pandemic served 100,000+ meals to the community and he's also one of the key forces behind the "I Got Your Back Project" that deals directly with the mental health crisis in the restaurant business. This is an episode that you won't forget! • More about Patrick Mulvaney and Mulvaney B&L: https://mulvaneysbl.com/about • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Patrick-Mulvaney-Interview-It-Really-Is-A-Wonderful-Life • This week's Sponsor: lovemyheartstudy.com • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Do you know someone that has a 5th gear level energy for life? That's Susan Stewart! She shares her personal journey growing up queer in Palm Springs, CA. She was a golf prodigy as a child and ended up following that passion and becoming a golf pro. Which eventually led her to a corporate resort merchandising career and then---risking it all to step away from corporate life to open her own amazing and successful store. Susan truly cares about people and has become a community leader who brings everyone together! More about Susan Stewart and Strapping Store: https://www.strappingstore.com Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Susan-Stewart-Interview-Do-it-Dont-Wait-One-Life Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Carl meets and interviews one of his personal heroes this week in the Tiki bar! Jerry is a living legend in Sacramento and throughout the NBA after serving as head coach (not once but twice), General Manager and Broadcaster. His story is truly a remarkable one! He grew up in poverty in French Lick, Indiana (Jerry is life long friends with superstar Larry Bird) shared the same bedroom with 4 of his siblings and no running water or electricity. He talks about the tragic car accident that ended his own bright basketball career and eventually led him to coaching and fame in the NBA as an Exec and Broadcaster. Great stories about "Larry Legend" and Bill Russell and Carl gets a little nostalgic about his early days as a crazy teenage Cleveland Cavaliers fan in the early '70's. A "country boy" at heart, Jerry is fun, funny and full of (Un)Retirement advice! And for hard core NBA fans check out the end for a bonus outtake. More about Jerry Reynolds: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Reynolds_(basketball,_born_1944) Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Jerry-Reynolds-NBA-Legend-Retired-Relaxed-and-Remarkable Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

We all sit in a coffeehouse or restaurant and think, "I'd like to start my own!" With no experience in roasting coffee beans or baking deliciousness, and a few glasses of wine, Tim Jordan and Jason, his future business partner, did exactly that. Tim talks about his midlife crisis that lead him to his decision to leave a big-time printing career to start Old Soul Company as a first-time entrepreneur. He shares how he overcame some of the pain points and craziness of starting a new biz as well as his own personal journey to find happiness in life. • More about Tim Jordan and Old Soul Co: https://oldsoulco.com/about • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Tim-Jordan-Interview-From-CEO-to-Old-Soul • Subscribe to the free "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

We had an (Un)Retirement legend join us this week! Kerry Hannon is a celebrity author and TV commentator leading the charge for 50+ year olds around the world! She's written 14 books and is a regular contributor to the New York Times, Forbes, Money and many others, talking about personal finance and career transition for older people. What is most striking is Kerry's zest for life. Her love of writing and a having a true sense of wanting to help people. Kerry said before she takes each assignment she asks, "Is this something that is going to make a difference in someone's life?". This episode has tons of fun as well--talking about the rivalries of Kerry's hometown of Pittsburgh vs. Carl's Cleveland, her appearance on the Dr. Phil Show and her crazy love for horses! • More about Kerry Hannon: https://kerryhannon.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/kerry-hannon-interview-the-power-of-curiosity • Subscribe to the free "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

You can't help but be pumped up after listening to Cinde Dolphin. Despite some challenges at home she became determined at a young age to be a positive person and an agent for change. And the rest is history! Cinde helped Coors forge a new frontier-- the East Coast markets. Remember when Coors wasn't actually sold "East of the Rocky Mountains"? Along the way, Cinde battled four bouts with cancer and has emerged stronger than ever. She left the beer biz and took a deep dive into social media marketing for the wine industry. Determined to improve the lives of cancer patients, (and because of her experience as a patient), she was spurred on to become a first- time entrepreneur/ inventor in the medical supply industry. Through all her life experiences, Cinde has embraced change and risk. She says, "The shoe can drop at any time, so maybe that's what makes me risk-involved, I can afford to take chances. It makes me appreciate making every day special." • More about Cinde Dolphin: https://medicaldraincarrier.com/news • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Cinde-Dolphin-Interview-queen-of-positivity • Subscribe to the free "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

We've got a super entertaining interview this week with the very talented and funny Jack Gallagher. He is nationally known because he was a regular at the Improv in the '80's when comedy clubs were super hot, had appearances on the Tonight show with Johnny Carson and Conan, is an award winning television host of a PBS series, and has a recurring role on the hit HBO show "Curb Your Enthusiasm". But Carl knows Jack best because of Jack's eight incredible one man shows he's written and starred in. Just like his shows, Jack will make you laugh and cry and just think of the world in a little different way. • More about Jack Gallagher: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Gallagher_(comedian) • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Jack-Gallagher-Take-a-Chance • Subscribe to the free "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

Alan Newman doesn't really have hobbies---if he did, it would be to continually start new companies! Alan is the real deal. He is a serial entrepreneur, part of a rare breed of risk-takers who start up companies as often as they have new ideas. He's started dozens of successful businesses and he seems to have a gift for picking the next new hot markets. Alan founded the burgeoning mail-order Gardener's Supply Company, he co-founded the incredibly popular eco-friendly Seventh Generation line of home products and then he launched a successful micro beer biz as that industry was taking off, the Magic Hat Brewing Company. And the list of companies he creates goes on still today! This episode is compelling not only because of Alan Newman's long list of accomplishments, but also because it's about the man himself. He's brilliant, self-effacing and enjoys chaos, knowing how to find his way through it. (You've also need to listen to see who wins the battle of the sarcastic old Jews this week.) Never bet against a genius dude in a giant white beard from Vermont! • For more about Alan Newman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Newman_(entrepreneur) • Alan Newman's Appearance on "How I Built This": https://www.npr.org/2021/01/22/959614771/seventh-generation-alan-newman-and-jeffrey-hollender • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Alan-Newman-Interview-Life-Way-Outside-the-Box • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com

Dan Blank was "the art kid" in school who eventually grew up to become a pioneer in the new age of Content Creation. In the midst of the last recession, he then made the bold move to first-time entrepreneurship and launched WeGrowMedia. Now 12 years later, Dan has helped thousands of other people launch their new businesses successfully. Dan has tons of solid (Un)Retirement advice and he helps his clients (and our listeners) learn how to effectively clarify. communicate and collaborate to accomplish their Second Act goals. It's not surprising that often as we grow older, we tend to get more fearful of failure. Dan talks about ways to stay on track and focus on the projects of our dreams. • More about Dan Blank: https://wegrowmedia.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Dan-Blank-Interview-The-Best-Kind-of-Road-Map • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com

Melissa Davey's story is simply a delight. What is the probability that a 65 year-old successful insurance executive has a chance encounter with a world renowned film director and then is inspired to make her own movie? Just how happenstance led Melissa to create her Second Act would make a great movie script. Her story is one of inspiration and her advice is to always take the detour in life. Now 71, Melissa completed her moving documentary, Beyond Sixty and is inspiring tens of thousands of older people. The film is about the fascinating lives and accomplishments of women in their 60's, 70's and beyond. As Melissa says, "The film brings women's voices forward...and there is still have much time left to do new things." Her story inspired Carl to pursue making his own documentary, a lifelong dream of his. It's never too late! • Melissa Davey's Beyond Sixty Project: https://www.beyondsixtyproject.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Melissa-Davey-Interview-Take-that-Detour • This Week's Sponsor is The Monkey Creative: https://themonkeycreative.com • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody Newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com

What a super fun conversation this week with Henry and Carl. Henry Schulman has been the beat writer for 30+ years covering the San Francisco Giants. He just retired a couple of months ago, so it's an interesting perspective from an (Un)Retirement newbie. The conversation is about way more than just sports. Henry raised by his Jewish immigrant parents who were also Holocaust survivors. He is very honest and frank about all the ups and downs in his career and life. His battle with cancer (and recovery) and all that entails being on the road for a long career. And Carl who is a lifelong Giants fan, couldn't help himself to ask about his relationship with the SF Giants' former star Barry Bonds. It's a no-holds-barred conversation. Henry is definitely going to squeeze fun and discovery into every minute of his new (Un)Retirement life and he shares his optimism for an adventurous future! • For more about Henry Schulman: https://sanfranballscribe.blogspot.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Henry-Schulman-Interview-Its-Really-Not-Just-About-Baseball • This Week's Sponsor is The Monkey Creative: https://themonkeycreative.com • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com

Caroline is a dynamo in every sense. In her college years, she was a very accomplished classical pianist and studied at the world famous Juilliard School. Even though she was incredibly talented, she figured out at this young age that she didn't have a passion for it and quit. She eventually went on to big success as a career coach for some of the most successful companies in the world, appearing as an expert on major TV network business shows, writing columns in Forbes and now has a successful real estate business in Costa Rica. In her spare time, she's a stand up comedian and writing and producing horror films. She is a true inspiration---to follow ALL your dreams and do what makes you happy in life! • For more about Caroline Ceniza-Levine: cenizalevine.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Caroline-Ceniza-Levine-Interview-Do-What-You-Love-to-Do-And-Quit-What-You-Dont • This week's sponsor The Monkey Creative: https://themonkeycreative.com • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com

It's been an interesting and wild 60 year ride for Mike Branon. After some ups and downs in life, Mike became an entrepreneur in the 1990's, finding a niche in construction storage units. That business took off to the point that he was able to sell his business and retire at 40 years old. During the past 20 years Mike has reinvented himself many times -- as a microbrewery owner, teacher, philanthropist, world traveler, massage therapist and now a Pickleball Instructor and first-time book author. Mike wrote Pickleball & the Art of Living in 2020 during the pandemic, trapped on a cruise ship near the shores of Australia for 20+ extra days. Mike shares his lessons learned and secrets to a happy, adventurous (un)retirement life. • For more about Mike Branon: https://www.mikebranon.com • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Mike-Branon-Interview-Keep-Moving-Forward • This week's sponsor The Monkey Creative: https://themonkeycreative.com • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com

About 10 years ago, Chris Welles took a big family trip (which he was hesitant to go on) to East Africa. The safari adventure was transformative for him. He fell in love with Kenyan wildlife and more importantly, the people. Chris's story is amazing! He ended up giving up his very successful executive recruiting business and without any experience whatsoever in the apparel business, he launched American Rhino. He also created a foundation to help support Kenyan wildlife conservation, as well as the local communities. There are so many life lessons learned in this episode. Plus a ton of laughs shared between Chris and Carl. For more information about Chris Welles and American Rhino: https://americanrhino.com Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Chris-Welles-Interview-Out-of-Africa-a-Second-Act-Found-Him Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/

Carl learns this week from Ed Casey that the brand licensing business is a $292 billion dollar global business. That is Billion with a capital B! Ed likes to say he's in the "smile business". Who doesn't wear their favorite team T-shirt, sip from a novelty mug or treasure cool memorabilia from their childhood? Working in the corporate licensing biz for almost 40 years, Ed's been involved in the marketing of the cult favorite Doctor Who television series, the Cartoon Network properties, tons of major sports leagues and literally hundreds of other brands you know. But it's the past two years of working for himself and experiencing the world of (un)retirement that has Ed totally excited now. He shares the secrets on how to cultivate a new zest for life and why making new connections is so important. For more information about Ed Casey: https://www.lrstudiohub.com Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Ed-Casey-Interview-Youd-Be-Surprised To Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com

Mike Drak abruptly experienced "retirement shock". Which in his case, was having a successful career with one company for 36 years (!) and in just one day it all went away. This is an amazing story about how Mike went from a devastating first day of retirement to becoming a leader in the (Un)Retirement movement! You'll laugh and shed a tear while listening to this popular Canadian's poignant journey to his 55+ dream life. For more information about Mike's book Retirement Heaven or Hell https://www.amazon.com/Retirement-Heaven-Hell-Principles-Post-Career/dp/1988344301 Visit the show content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/mike-drak-interview-how-to-have-a-fun-exciting-meaningful-never-boring-unretirement To subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com

Today Carl talks with Devon Zagory -- one of the world's foremost experts on food safety. Not so exciting, you might think. But Devon's life journey has been anything but boring. This hippie college dropout hitchhiked around the world, found clarity in drug exploration and ends up not only graduating from college but obtaining a PHD and a second degree, with a passion for helping poor farmers in rural countries around the world. After years of financial struggles, Devon became a reluctant entrepreneur and eventually a multi-millionaire. It's quite a trip! And now he shares what he is discovering about himself in (un)retirement. It's fascinating. • To subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com • For more information, visit the web blog: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Devon-Zagory-interview-Food-Safety-Superhero

Our show is now way more cool with this week's guest, Val Haller. She is the founder of Val's List, which is a boutique music site unlike any other. She creates awesome playlists just for 50+, so they can easily get to know new groups on the scene. Val is a high energy, right brain-artist-entrepreneur who wants to bring great music to everyone...one note at a time. You'll be motivated whether you're a music aficinanto or novice. A fun listen to someone truly young at heart! For more information about Val Haller: https://www.valslist.com To subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com For more information, visit the show notes at https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Val-Haller-Interview-Bringing-Music-to-the-People

This week's interview was different, as Carl interviewed the person that may be the all-time expert about (un)retirement. Over the last 3 years, Andy Levine has interviewed 90+ guests for his own show". He also happens to be in the process right now of creating his own Second Act. He's phasing out of his big-time career and "testing out" 5 completely different acts. It's a lot of trial and error. And predictably he provides a whole boatload of amazing (Un)Retirement advice! For more information about Andy Levine: https://www.secondactstories.org To subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com For more information, visit the show notes at https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Andy-Levine-Interview-The-Master-Becomes-the-Student

This weeks' interview with media icon Bo Sacks was surprising and super fun! Bo had some big time jobs with NY publishers McCall's, New York Times Magazine Group, Ziff Davis and others. But his roots were from the Alternative Presses (part of the secret underground newspaper world) in the '60's and then in the '70's he helped start High Times Magazine. Bo has developed a non-traditional approach to (un)retirement, always including a side gig in his life--whether as a lecturer, world traveler, fireman, politician and more! All while running his media consulting business Precision Media Group. For more information about Bo Sacks go to: http://www.bosacks.com To subscribe to the 'I Used to be Somebody" newsletter go to: https://pickleballmediahq.com For more, visit the show notes at https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Bo-Sacks-Interview-A-True-Renaissance-Man

Carl interviews Dr. James Beckett, who combined his great love of sports and math to found and build up the largest sports and entertainment collectibles media company in the world. He has led over 5,000 mentoring meetings and now has a daily podcast. Get ready to be inspired! • Check out the Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights podcast • This week we're sponsored by 032 Outsourcing: Call 214.403.3755 or visit: https://032outsourcing.com • To subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody Newsletter visit: https://pickleballmediahq.com

Carl is ecstatic when he discovers that this week's guest Richard Haiduck not only actually plays pickleball, but he knows that Miami University is actually in Ohio not Florida. Richard Haiduck talks about amazing stories he learned when writing Shifting Gears: 50 Baby Boomers Share Their Meaningful Journeys in Retirement. Richard has a remarkable life in his own right. He has had the opportunity to live around the world, been CEO of many successful Biotech companies and created a very rewarding consulting business, where he mentored new CEO's. Richard, age 73, just published his first book and still cycles 3,000+ miles a year! • To learn more about Richard Haiduck visit: https://richardhaiduck.com • This Week we're sponsored by 032 Outsourcing: Call 214.403.3755 or visit: https://032outsourcing.com • To subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody Newsletter visit: https://pickleballmediahq.com

Best-selling author, radio host and economist Chris Farrell combined scholarly research with firsthand reporting to debunk the popular myth that an aging population is a burden on the economy. People in the second half of life can be as creative, innovative and entrepreneurial as their younger peers! To learn more about Chris Farrell visit: https://chrisfarrell.net This Week we're sponsored by 032 Outsourcing: Call 214.403.3755 or visit: https://032outsourcing.com

The "I Used to be Somebody" #1 voted podcast episode winner goes to (drum roll)...Debb McColloch Debb McColloch explains what it was like to go from a big time job with a $100 million dollar budget and 75+ people working for her to the very next day (retirement), when no one wants your opinion! Whether we want to admit it or not, our career defines some part of our identity. Deborah explains how she figured it all out and gives some great (Un)Retirement advice! To learn more about Deborah McColloch and one of the many non-profits she works with, go to New Kensington Community Development Corporation: https://nkcdc.org Sign up for our I used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com

Mark Shaiken talks with Carl about what comes next after a big career as a successful attorney. The questions started in his 50's-- "Well, what else can I do?" The answers were not so easy for him then. "It's sort of a loaded question," said Mark. "The truth is there are lots of things we can do." Carl agreed that sometimes it's easy to get stuck in something when you're pretty good at it. Decades can fly by. You don't need to be an attorney to learn so much from this interview about being "stuck" and how to figure out how to bust through to the next new thing. Mark wrote a terrific book about this adventure, "And... Just Like That: Essays on a life before, during and after the law" To learn more about Mark Shaiken visit https://www.markshaikenphoto.com To subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter visit https://pickleballmediahq.com

Debb McColloch explains what it was like to go from a big time job with a $100 million dollar budget and 75+ people working for her to the very next day (retirement), when no one wants your opinion! Whether we want to admit it or not, our career defines some part of our identity. Deborah explains how she figured it all out and gives some great (Un)Retirement advice! • To learn more about Deborah McColloch and one of the many non-profits she works with, go to New Kensington Community Development Corporation: https://nkcdc.org • Sign up for our I used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com

The one-and-only Mike Krukow was this week's guest. Just so happens Carl is a HUGE San Francisco Giants fan and interviewing one of his personal heroes was a major thrill! Mike was not only a star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and then the SF Giants, but after his playing days were over, he eventually found his way to broadcasting, becoming one half of the the most famous sports broadcasting duos in the country. Mike shares incredible (Un)Retirement advice.: "Don't EVER retire! What's so wonderful about life is that there are so many new surprises to explore... you just have to look for them." • To learn more about Mike Krukow and how to donate to the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation: https://www.nvchildrenscancer.org/giants/ • Sign up for our I used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com For more information, visit the show notes at https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/mike-krukow-interview-winning-strategies-for-life

Barry Pinkus is a Financial Wiz who is anything but boring! He's had an exciting career working with the likes of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, Martha Stewart, and a whole line-up of other "characters" he's worked for. Barry's got a hilarious story about Steinbrenner and Jerry Seinfeld (what could be better?). And at 67 is defining a new role for himself! • Learn more about Barry Pincus: https://www.techcxo.com/team_members/barry-pincus • Sign up for our newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com