No Instructions Needed

Well, everyone (Dads, Pops, and the like), the time has come to close Dad Pops. Chaps says his goodbyes to Snaps and H in a compassionate opening. And then, with the new era upon us, Chaps assembles the new bandmates and, of course, no instructions are needed. (1:45) Did you buy stocks this week? Just wondering, because all of Reddit sure did. (4:00) We discuss how sometimes your idols or people you look up to have a sketchy past. (11:15) With the big news of EA Sports bringing back college football to a video game console near you, we go in on the fact that there were some damn good games back in the day. (20:00) We all agree that we can’t wait for 007 to come back (30:00) and take some time to appreciate how we now live in a world where anyone can grow up and portray any super hero…except one. Which one?! (35:30) Super Bowl LV is this weekend, so, naturally, we conclude the inaugural episode with an absolutely massive bet. (44:00)

Welcome back to the fireside chat. This time, we promise, there are no instructions needed to bring the heat.

It was a heck of a year. The Old Wise guys take a moment to reflect on the ups and downs (mostly downs) of the garbage fire that was the year 2020.

Timestamps:
04:55 – Rex’s good news (rising BC property values) and bad news (almost dying).

13:00 – Dad jokes, covid, the American elections, and the market shares of 2020.

26:00 – The guys get serious about the pandemic and introduce an easy DIY covid testing method.

29:00 - Rex’s romantic canoe trip backfires, cancelled vacations, and hidden treasure in the storage room!

32:45 – The Canadian government’s response to covid, fraudulent claims, and the American election circus.

40:00 – Story time with Rex: Emperor Trump’s New Clothes.

45:45 – Ignoring the science: Anti-maskers and big pharma.

50:00 – Closing thoughts.

Dad Pops presents: The Old Wise Guys.

Like a fine scotch, these guys just get better with age! Join these Amigos (El Jefe, Rex, and Hank) as they make you laugh, make you cry and maybe spill out some wisdom…. but more likely their scotch! 

As this is the first episode ever, the old wise guys do an introduction of themselves and the seeds that started this podcast (00:45). We then move into retirement travel ideas (11:31) and set the foundation for a movement to create a Canadian Resort Island (19:04).  We end on some observations on generational differences (34:09), such as social media’s effect on the family dynamic, marriage money management and much more.

 Put away the beer, pour yourself a scotch or wine, and join these fully refined dads.