Older And Wiser with Bob Bates and Susan Sikora

OLDER AND WISER- "Cashless Society, Stuff We Lose, Sexiest Accents, Most Popular Car Colors, Fast Food for Dogs"

On this episode of Older And Wiser, Susan Sikora and Bob Bates discuss recently published public opinion surveys includling... whether people want to give up using cash... stuff we lose around the house... foreign accents Americans find the sexiest... our favorite car colors... and how often we feed our dogs fast food.    For all links to all these surveys visit olderandwiser.com

OLDER AND WISER-"Flying Cheap, Bad Mom GIfts, Dog Baby Talk, Picture Picking"

On this episode of Older And Wiser, Bob and Susan discuss recent published surveys, including whether Americans care more about price or service when flying, the worst presents you can give to Mom on Mother's Day, and why puppies seems to like baby talk.    

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OLDER AND WISER- "Driving Mad, Happiest Mugshots, Closet Secrets, Too Old To Wear That"

On this episode of "Older And Wiser"  Bob and Susan sort through the latest public opinion surveys on topics that include....  places where people have the most road rage.... which states claim the happiest mugshots... what women hate most about closets.... and how old is too old to wear leggings, get a tattoo, or stay up past midnight. 

OLDER AND WISER- "Phone Scams, Supermarket Gripes, Happy Without Kids, Nip Tucks for Men, Top Chain Restaurants"

On this episode of "Older And Wiser", Bob and Susan explore recent public opinion surveys including.... Top telemarketing scams, things people hate about the supermarket, whether kids really make people happier.... what surgical procedures women want men to consider, and America's favorite chain restaurants.   

OLDER AND WISER- "I Hate Birthdays, Best Time for Plastic Surgery, Life's Big Regrets, Dating Dealbreakers"

On his episode of "Older And Wiser",  Bob and Susan examine recent public opinion surveys about when people stop celebrating birthdays...   when's the best age to get plastic surgery....  how rude have Americans become?... and first date dealbreakers.

OLDER AND WISER- "Lottery Winners, Unlucky Pet Names, Low Battery Amxiety, Dirty Toothbushes"

On this episode of "Older and Wiser", Susan and Bob explore recent public opinion surveys including... whether people would quit their jobs if the won the lottery, how often people change their toothbrushes, which pet names are the luckiest, and what people do when their phone battery is runnlng low.

OLDER AND WISER- "Worst Passwords, People Who Never Retire, Weird Stuff on Planes,"

On this episode of "Older and Wiser", Susan and Bob explore recent surveys including the worst passwords people use, what your email address says about you, older folks who say they'll never retire, and the weirdest stuff people bring on planes. 

OLDER AND WISER- "Primaries Rigged?, Women and the F-word, Obsessed with Cats, Self Driving Cars"

On this episode of "Older and Wiser"  Bob and Susan examine the results of recent surveys- including, why so many Americans feel the political primary system is rigged.   Also, who's more obessed with their pets...dog owners or cats owners?   Also things to do in a self-driving car, and the most popular comfort foods.   

OLDER AND WISER- "Peeing in the Pool, The Queen's Purse, Manscaping"

Bob and Susan examine the results of recent surveys, including how Canadians feel about Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles,  who's mostly likely to pee in the hotel pool,  why older job seekers need to act young, and why everybody's using their electric clippers in the bathroom.   

OLDER AND WISER- A Baby Named "Taxes", Organs for Sale, Creepiest Jobs"

Bob and Susan explore recent public opinion surveys including how far some people will go to avoid the IRS...  Should it be legal to sell your organs?   and what are the creepiest professions?

OLDER AND WISER- "Tattoos, Cheap Wine, and Dr Seuss"

Susan and Bob discuss recent public opinion surveys including....  How do you pick wine at the grocery store?   Would you regret getting a tattoo?  and... What's your favorite childhood book?

OLDER AND WISER - "Cut Your Landline and Wipe Your Tray Table" 03/12/16

Bob and Susan discuss the dramatic trend to cancel landline phone service, what's good and bad about eating alone in restaurants, and the disgusting truth about germs on passenger planes.   

OLDER AND WISER- "Smart Guns and Sriracha Sauce" 02/26/16

Bob and Susan explore recent public opinion surveys on such topics as "Would you buy a smart gun?"   "How many immigrants are really in America?"  "It is really okay to use your cellphone while dining out?" 

OLDER AND WISER - "Would you elect an athiest president?" 02/06/16

On this episode of "Older and Wiser"  Bob and Susan discuss a variety of recent polls, including.... Things people won't put up with from a presidential candidate....  why white people have become so angry..... Things people believe about sleep....  and the weirdest excuses people give for being late to work.   

OLDER AND WISER-- "Hate Staying Overnight with Relatives?" 12/27/15

A new survey reveals why most people hate staying overnight with relatives.    A surprising number of Americans aren't sure where famous landmarks are located.   Also, why people are willing to give an opinion on almost anything... even when they don't understand the question.   Guest: Marilyn Kentz

OLDER AND WISER - "Who Wears Seatbelts in the Backseat??" with Bob and Susan 12/8/15

In this episode of "Older and Wiser"  Bob and Susan reveal the results of a survey which shows that most adults feel safe in the backseat without a seatbelt.    Plus, why some people think it's time to get tough with rude theatre patrons. Also, the top 5 reasons excuses women use to get out of a social gathering.  

OLDER AND WISER "What People Do In Public Bathrooms" 11/24/15

Have you ever made a phone call or eaten a meal in a public bathroom?   If so, you're not alone!  On this edition of "Older And Wiser",  Bob and Susan reveal what really happens when people use the facilities.  Plus, Americans' greatest fears, and the best names to have for getting a date.  

OLDER AND WISER with Susan and Bob "My Cat Is Trying To Kill Me"

This week's topics include:  Is it time to abolish Daylight Savings Time?   Are you in favor of social hugging?   What would make you stop eating your favorite food?   Is you cat trying to kill you?

"Baby Boomer News of the Week" with Susan & Bob 09/20/15

Topics include:  Jackie Collins dies at 77, Dick Van Dyke's new book, Robert DeNiro loves his flip phone, Catch phrases from classic tv shows,  and Baby Boomer Gripes. 

"Foods We Loved As Kids"- DAVID HOFFMAN

Author, humorist and television producer David Hoffman (creator of Food Network's 'Best Thing I Ever Ate') shares some little know facts about the foods we loved as kids.   From Mac and Cheese... to Jello... to Hostess Cupcakes, David shares a fascinating tidbits about the foods that stir our nostalgia.  

"Baby Boomer News of the Week"- 09/06/15 SUSAN SIKORA

Should Kim Davis be in jail?    DId Robert Redford insult retirees by saying "retirement leads to death"?   Can gray hair really be glamourous?    Join Bob and Susan for all that plus... BabyBoomer Gripes-Of-The-Week.

"Baby Boomer News of the Week" SUSAN SIKORA 08/23/15

"Baby Boomer News of the Week" 08/01/15 SUSAN SIKORA

"Baby Boomer News of the Week" 07/25/15 SUSAN SIKORA

"Baby Boomer News of the Week" SUSAN SIKORA 7/17/15

"Baby Boomer News of the Week"-- SUSAN SIKORA 7/3/15

"Baby Boomer News of the Week"- SUSAN SIKORA 6/26/15

"Baby Boomer News of the Week"- SUSAN SIKORA 06-19-15

"Baby Boomer News of the Week"-- 6/5/15 SUSAN SIKORA

"Baby Boomer News of the Week"-SUSAN SIKORA 5/22/15