Older And Wiser with Bob Bates and Susan Sikora

"Are Americans Giving Up on Church?"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Susan Sikora and Bob Bates explore recent public opinion surveys, including how Americans may be turning away from organized religion.  Also... the most stressed out states, places we feel unsafe, and is it okay to text while at a stop light? For more visit OlderAndWiser.com

"Most Hated Chores & No Pants Zoom"-- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys, including reasons men avoid the doctor, our most hated chores, how we feel about emotional support animals on places, and things we do while on Zoom.     For more, visit OlderAndWiser.com

"Favorite Cocktails, Dirty Sheets"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of "Older and Wiser", Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys. This week: Gym memberships, Watching yourself on Zoom, Least laundered items, What your favorite cocktail says about you.

"Will Your Dentist Give You Covid?"-- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan SIkora explore recent public opinion surveys, including one which reveals people's concern about going to the dentist during the pandemic. Also, how housecleaning has changed, and foods we can't live without.

"I'm Vaccinated. What Can I Do?"--OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of "Older and Wiser", Bob Bates and Susan Sikora discuss the freedom allowed vaccinated people, how the influenza is nearly eliminated this year, and things the Japanese do that extend their lives.

"Weird Laws that Really Exist"--OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of "Older and Wiser" Bob Bates and Susan Sikora discuss whether some are actually saving money during the pandemic... Surprising laws still on the books... and crazy things we used to believe 50 years ago.

"Why Are Some People Refusing The Covid Vaccine?--OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys, including willingness to get the Covid vaccine, whether churches are "too segregated", and what kind of room people would add to their homes if money were no object.

"Things to Do When You're Dead"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora discuss a big price tag for a Bernie Sanders doll, the new trends in disposing of human remains, some surprising facts about 60's sitcoms, and a hugging booth built by Boy Scouts.  

"Things That May Be Gone Forever"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of "Older and Wiser", Bob Bates and Susan Sikora consider all the things that may longer exists after the coronavirus pandemic.   Watch the video version at Olderandwiser.com

"11 Ways to Feel Better in Lockdown"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of "Older and Wiser", Bob Bates and Susan Sikora offer up 11 ways to feel a little less anxious while isolating at home.   Wanna watch instead of just listen?   Visit olderandwiser.com

"Ways to Distract Yourself from the News"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore ways to distract ourselves during the coronavirus lockdown.   Plus they share a list of four favorite films to watch when you want to escape and feel good.  

"6 Happy Movies to Watch in While Self-Isolating"- OLDER AND WISER

Bob Bates and Susan Sikora list six of their favorite movies to watch when they want to temporarily escape the stressful news of the day.   

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"Coronavirus Paranoia, Nightmares, Fear of Bugs"-OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys and news events.   Topics today include the fear and stress caused by coronavirus, the most common nightmares, and the fear of bugs.   

"What Do We Do WIth You When You're Dead?"- OLDER AND WISER

 Bob Bates and Susan Sikora look at a variety of innovation ways to dispose of your body.   Also, some new ways people are scattering and repurposing cremated human remains. 

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"Stranger Neighbors, Stealing from Hotels, Coffee Astrology"-OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys, including how many of us don't know any of our neighbors, the most popular stuff to steal from hotels, what your coffee says about your personality, and the most common ways to injure yourself in the winter. 

"Food Confusion, Too Old to Workout, Holiday Regrets, Bad GIfts

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys, including how kids are confused by where our food comes from, the early age at which most people are done with working out, the way we overspend during the holidays, and our least favorite gifts.    Visit olderandwiser.com for more.  

"Marriage or Career? Men Distrust Women, Pumpkin Haters"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys, including whether men feel careers are more important than marriage, how many men distrust female politicians, people who are happy when they get sick, the food we hate at Thanksgiving.    

"Election Stress, Politeness, Living in Sin"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys, including how many people are suffering from pre-election stress and an overdose of news coverage, people who are overly polite, how people feeling about unmarried people living together, and more.    Listen at olderandwiser.com or anywhere you get your podcasts.   

"Aches & Pains, No New Friends, Favorite Veggies"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser Susan Sikora and Bob Bates explore recent public opinion surveys including... how most people feel totally healthy only half the time... lots of people haven't made a new friend in 5 years, a list of America's favorite vegetables, and how housework can break up a marriage.

"Air Travel Stress, Breakfast Faves, Love to Read, Pets or Kids"-OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan and Sikora browse through recent public opinion surveys, including... the things that stress us out at the airport, ways we like our breakfast prepared, changing reading habits, people who prefer pets to kids.  

"Eating in Silence, Bring Your Own Bedding, Seatbelt Survey, Retirement Hotspots"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys... including families who eat dinners in total silence, best places to retire, weird things people take to hotel rooms, Seatbelts or no seatbelts?

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"Restaurant Stress, Paying to Sleep, Pool Etiquette, Pumpkin Spice"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser with Bob Bates and Susan Sikora, guest Lauren Leibowitz sits in for Susan.  Topics include the most stressful thing about dining out, things not to do in a pool, what some people would do for sleep, and naming your child after a cup of coffee.  

"Marriage Makes You Fat, Love Potatoes, Hate Flossing, Dirty Underwear"-- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys including how you weight may be affected by your marital status, the most popular comfort foods, why people refuse to floss, and how many people wear their underwear for more than a day.  

"Friends or Money, Dog Kissing, Best Sandwiches"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys, including whether people consider money more important than friendships, whether people would rather kiss their dogs than anyone else, and a list of America's favorite sandwiches.  

"Dad Bods, Zombie Drivers, Home Brag, Headphoners"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob and Susan explore recent public opinion surveys including a new popularity of "dad bods", why some people renovate homes to impress the neighbors,  how many of us are "zombie drivers", and why millennials are alway wearing headphones.   

"Proud of America? Facebook Facts, Who's Losing Weight"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Susan Sikora and Bob Bates explore public opinion surveys, including a new survey reveal how proud Americans are of being Americans.   Also, how many of us are trying to lose weight, and how many of us are ditching Facebook.

"Things Older People Think and Do"- OLDER AND WISER

"Bucket Lists, Sexy Accents, Creepy Tech, Sleeplessness"- OLDER AND WISER

Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys.   On this episode... what most people include on their bucket lists,  the home tech devices people find creepy, why people can't sleep, and the sexiest accents in America. 

"Fashion Regrets, Bad Homes, Tricky Inheritance, Fat Cats- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys. 

"We Love Cereal, Snack Survey, Buying Patterns"-- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys.. including things Americans like to eat for breakfast,  snack food preferences by region of the country, buying power and how it differs between millennials a baby boomers.