Older And Wiser with Bob Bates and Susan Sikora

”Clock Angst, 90’s Nostalgia, Big Tipper” - OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of "Older and Wiser", Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys... including nostalgic things from recent decades, the trouble with Daylight Savings Time, and a new kind of portable toilet. Watch at OlderSmarter.com, or listen wherever you find your podcasts.

”Are We A Christian Nation?, Airplane Seats, Texting & Driving”- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Susan Sikora and Bob Bates explore recent public opinion surveys including who believes the U.S. should declare itself a "Christian nation"... how people feel about airplane protocol, and who's still texting and driving.

”Isn’t There a Better Word Than Old?”-- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore alternative ways to describe older people. Also... things young people just don't understand about seniors. OlderAndWiser.

Who’s Immoral? Captions for Everybody, Big Tippers- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys, This week, the growing divide between Republicans and Democrats. Also, who's using closed-cationing?-- everybody. And who is tipping more than 25%-- lots of people!

”Stress Survey, Remembering Phone Numbers, Emojis”-OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys including... a global survey that reveals a rising stress among people worldwide, how many phone numbers most people remember, and how many people feel emojis are essential to text communications. 

”Sleep, God, Condiments”-OLDER AND WISER

"Sleep, God, Condiments"-On this episode of Older and Wiser Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys including who's most sleep deprived, how fewer people believe in God, and America's favorite condiments.

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”Inflation Woes, Sleeping with Cats, Superstitions”- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Susan and Bob discuss the problem Americans consider the worst, people who like to sleep with their cats or dogs, and the most common superstitions. Watch video at OlderAndWIser.com

”Football Prayer, Zoom Backgrounds”- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Susan Sikora and Bob Bates discuss the football coach fired for praying with his team, the pressure to present well on Zoom, and more.

”Too Much on TV? Celebrity Eyes, Ways We Eat Food” -OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys. This week... are you overwhelmed by too many streaming services? Also... ways we like to eat our food... and celebrity eyes that people find most attractive.

”Your Life Flashes Before Your Eyes When You Die!- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys and news items, including a recent discovery of brainwaves in an elderly man who died. Do we see memories of our life when we die?

”All-Time Favorite TV Shows, Worst Things to Lose, Slow to Wake Up”- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys, including favorite tv shows of all time, what's the worst things you can lose?, and how long does it take you to get out of bed in the morning? For more, visitOlderAndWiser.com

”Lifting Mandates, Brush Your Teeth, Pizza Toppings”-OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Susan Sikora and Bob Bates explore recent public opinion surveys... including how people feel about the lifting of Covid restrictions, people who seldom brush their teeth, and pizza preferences that become deal breakers.

”San Fran, PickMeUps, Space Junk”- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys... including, people who call San Francisco "San Fran", ways Brits make themselves feel better, and stuff people believe about outer space. For more, visit OlderAndWiser.com

”Leftovers, Sitting on the Floor, Salt or No Salt?”- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys.  Included:  Is it rude to salt before you taste?  What makes the best leftovers?  plus the advantages of sitting on the floor. 

Let‘s Get Rid of Tipping, & Too Old To Lead? --OLDER AND WISER

On this final episode of 2021, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora look at whether we should revise the antiquated system of tipping in America. Also... everyday ageism, and whether there should be an upper age limit on running for President. Visit OlderAndWiser.com for more.

”Used Christmas Presents?”- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys, including how people feel about receivng a used Christmas gift, serving dogs a special Christmas dinner, and the worst holiday candies.

”Life as a Novel, Most Hated Thanksgiving Food”-OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of OLDER AND WISER WITH BOB BATES AND SUSAN SIKORA, Bob and guest host Chloe Bates review recent public opinion surveys, including how most people believe their life is like a novel, how people believe they most likely got food poisoning, and the most hated Thanksgiving foods.

”I Love to Nap, Ghost Believers”- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of "Older and Wiser", Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys. Topics include: Napping while at work, believing in ghosts, the food we waste, and the battle over the thermostat. Olderandwiser.com

”Elderly in Space, Doctor Confusion,Zero Exercise”- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora discuss William Shatner's emotional trip to space, the confusion people feel in the doctor's office, who's most likely to lie on resumes, and where people get the least exercise.

”How Do You Want To Be Remembered?”-OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora react to the Paramount+ series "The Real World Homecoming" because Susan got a free trial and binge-watched it.  They explore recent public opinion polls about common dreams, and how people want to be remembered.   Watch the video on OlderAndWiser.com

”Heading for Civil War? Halloween Favorites, Food Controversies”-OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys.   This week, how many believe we're heading to civil war, and don't most Republicans don't trust the news media.  Also, favorite Halloween treats, and answers to disputed questions about food.   

”Fatsuit Controversy, Remembering Names, Upside of Masks”-OLDER AND WISER

On this edition of "Older and Wiser", Bob Bates and Susan Sikora discuss the use of fat suits in movies.   Is it offensive?   Also tips on how to remember names, and some reasons to be happy to be wearing a mask.

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"Celebrities Who Don't Shower Everyday", and other stuff-OLDER AND WISER

On this episode, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora discuss ways in the pandemic has changed us forever, celebrities who avoid bathing, things you can leave you kids when you die. OlderAndWiser.com

"Microchips, Neighbors, Housecleaning & Ice Cream"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys. This week, people who believe there are microchips in the Covid vaccines, a survey revealing what people really know about their neighbors, and America's favorite ice cream flavors.

"Age Faster, Dating Vaccinations, Favorite Veggies"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys. This week, did COVID make you age faster? Should vaccinations be required for dating? What's your favorite vegetable?

"Were The Good Old Days Good?"-- OLDER AND WISER

Bob Bates and Susan Sikora discuss nostalgia, and whether the good old days were really that good.    

"Prince Harry, Ready to Unmask, Animal Fight"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys... including how Prince Harry and Meghan Markel's favorability ratings have dropped since the big Oprah interview,  how many people aren't quite ready to give up their masks, and which animals people think they could win against in a fight.     OlderAndWiser.com

 

 

"Governor Jenner-DC Statehood-Vaccination Pause"- OLDER AND WISER

This week Bob Bates and Susan Sikora rant and rave about.... whether Caitlyn Jenner should run for Governor of California, whether Washington DC should become the 51st state, and whether Johnson and Johnson vaccinations should have been paused.     Watch the video at OlderAndWiser.com.

"Stuff We Should Have Learned In School"-- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys. This week... things we should have been taught in high school, why the pandemic has made people hate their homes, whether Prince Charles should be skipped over as the next king, and America's most hated bugs.

"American's Ready to Fly"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys.  This week, most Americans say they're ready to travel internationally as soon as restrictions are lifted, people who love to take pictures with their dogs, the most used words people use to describe themselves.