OLD AND IN THE WAY

By Poopaloopa

A collection of interviews with notable musicians, authors, actors, comedians, and other artists, with the occasional comedy bit thrown in!
Our tag line is ”Fighting Ageism One Bad Joke at a Tim

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November 16, 2025 The Artista Gang
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In the mid-1970s, three legendary Bay Area artists — Alton Kelley, Pat Ryan, and Dave Sheridan — ignited a creative spark that became The Artista Gang. What began as a loose circle of friends and collaborators around the Marin and Sausalito art scenes evolved into one of the most colorfully mythic art collectives of its time — part poster movement, part social happening, part family. At the center of it all was Alton Kelley, the visionary designer best known for his psychedelic rock posters for the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, and Jefferson Airplane. Within the Artista circle, Kelley was affectionately called “El Presidente.” His humor, aesthetic discipline, and love of hot-rod and car-club culture inspired the idea of the “gang” — artists with satin jackets, a dragon logo, and a shared irreverence for creative boundaries.
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9min
October 12, 2025 Grateful Dead American Beauty Reveal
A little insight into he magical art of Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse and a curious reveal: American Beauty, or is it?
Some things have been there all along, in plain sight. (Over 5K views on TikTok)
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4min
September 22, 2025 The Story Behind The Grateful Dead's Mars Hotel Album Jacket's Art
Grateful Dead artists Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse created the artwork for the Mars Hotel album, and here's the story behind the artwork...laters.
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5min
September 22, 2025 Marty Balin
Mill Valley has a rhythm all its own, nestled beneath the redwoods and reverberating with the echoes of rock and roll history. And now, thanks to the just-released 2025– 2026 Enjoy Mill Valley Guide insert featured in this month’s Marin Magazine, that rhythm is getting a spotlight worthy of its legacy. Among the gems in this self-guided Rock & Roll tour is Marty Balin’s former home at 180 East Blithedale Avenue, a modest yet magical spot that once belonged to the co-founder of the Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship.
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5min
July 10, 2025 Robots or Humans?
Will Artificial Intelligence herald the end of civilization? Probably. Elon Musk said there's a 20% chance AI will end civilization. Hell, you get better odds playing Russian Roulette!
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5min
May 29, 2025 The Rise of Influencers
The rise of influencers is reflected by how its popularity has grown exponentially. Here's a humorous take on the absurdity of it all by a grumpy old man in his seventies..
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4min
April 30, 2025 Tricia Danieli Interview
Tricia Danieli is the epitome of artistic versatility. Tricia is a songwriter, recording artist, model, and actor/comedian. Her electrifying performances have made an indelible mark on the entertainment world. In this interview, she shares her story, her insights, and where she’s headed on her artistic journey. TheTriciaShow.com website
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15min
April 30, 2025 Tricia Danieli Interview Part 2
Tricia Danieli is the epitome of artistic versatility. Tricia is a songwriter, recording artist, model, and actor/comedian. Her electrifying performances have made an indelible mark on the entertainment world. In this interview, she shares her story, her insights, and where she’s headed on her artistic journey. TheTriciaShow.com website
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10min
March 26, 2025 The Joyce Fidler Interview
The Old and in the Way Podcast interview with author, actor, comedian, and rock star Joyce Fidler.
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15min
March 26, 2025 Part 2 Interview with Joyce Fidler
Part 2 of our Zoom interview with actor, author, comedian, and rock star Joyce Fidler.
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15min

FAQs about OLD AND IN THE WAY:

How many episodes does OLD AND IN THE WAY have?

The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.