Over Fifty Starting Over

O5O Podcast—Ambition, Grit & Unfiltered Truth for Life’s Third Act. Host Barry Edwards brings broadcast polish and rebel wit, joined by political analyst Merle Garrison, a data-driven conservative. In 90 turbo minutes they dive into mid-life health, fitness and mindset wins, then clash over culture and politics from independent vs conservative angles. Spotlight guests share comeback stories and one-step-better tips. New episodes every Friday to help you level-up the boldest half of life.

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Over 50 Starting Over podcast 9: 12-31-19

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison. New Years Special! Discussing ups and downs of 2019, New Year Resolutions for 2020. Social/racial hypocrisy of NFL. The impeachment stall, and the controversy of gun violence with latest Texas church shooting. Write in and share your questions or insight at mail@OverFiftyStartingOver.com website: https://OverFiftyStartingOver.com Subscribe to your preferred channel below! Full video: Youtube : https://bit.ly/35RofHl Apple podcasts : https://apple.co/2tLtLNI Goog...

Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Over 50 Starting Over podcast 8: 12-24-19

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison. Christmas special! Discussing the political incorrectness of "Merry Christmas". The "Santa Lie". Holiday shopping and the stress of presents. End of the year stress for sales people vs entrepreneurs. Impeachment proceedings and the constitutional ramifications. Homepage: https://OverFiftyStartingOver.com. Original video at https://youtu.be/OCaRotsUASw Subscribe to your preferred channel: Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2tLtLNI Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/2S...

Dec 25, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Over 50 Starting Over podcast 3: 11-20-19

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison, discussing vitamins for men over 50. Getting back into Corporate America after being downsized. Trump impeachment ramifications. Subscribe !!! Catch our original videos and leave comments on our Over Fifty Starting Over channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1qDJCE1bUXgBjFgYFbA-w? Can also subscribe to our podcast on: Apple podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/over-fifty-starting-over/id1489811514 Google podcasts : https://www.google.com/podcas...

Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 7 min

Over 50 Starting Over podcast 6: 12-12-19

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison, discussing vitamins (part 1). Relationships - dating, marriage, being single. Dating with children. Taking responsibility for our perspectives and outcomes – key to success. Public speaking and your career. Failure vs success. Automation and AI challenging careers. Trump impeachment hearings. Subscribe!!! Catch our original videos and leave comments on our Over Fifty Starting Over channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1qDJCE1bUXgBjFgYFbA-w? Can also subsc...

Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 13 min

Over 50 Starting Over podcast 5: 12-05-19

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison, discussing alternate sources of income for self-employed. Guilt and Shame vs unconditional love. Quantum physics and Infinity. Christianity vs the Big Bang/evolution. Tulsi Gabbert vs Democrats. Capitalism vs Socialism Part 1. Current events: Trump impeachment hearings. sports announcer suspended, Lamar jackson. Subscribe!!! Can also see the original video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1qDJCE1bUXgBjFgYFbA-w? : Homepage: https://OverFiftyStartingOver.com...

Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Over Fifty Starting Over podcast 4: 11-26-19

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison Thanksgiving special. Discussing appreciation for others. How we help people with our careers. Our fathers' untimely deaths, but our mothers' vibrancy. The hurt of loss after death. Discussing Trump impeachment hearings and Navy Seal Eddie Gallager. Don't forget to "like" us and subscribe to this podcast! Also catch our Over Fifty Starting Over Youtube channel to see the original videos! https://youtu.be/uoltcLQ10m0 https://OverFiftyStartingOver.com...

Nov 30, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Over Fifty Starting Over podcast 3: 11-20-19

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison , discussing politics, social problems, religious points of view and career changes. Discussing leadership styles in business. Review new logo concepts. End with entertainment opinions. Don't forget to "like" us and subscribe to this channel and our Over Fifty Starting Over podcast !! You can also catch the original video on Youtube : https://youtu.be/_52DpBJ46yg https://OverFiftyStartingOver.com...

Nov 30, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Over Fifty Starting Over podcast 2, 11-15-19

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison, discussing politics, social problems, religious points of view and career changes. Ridiculousness of Trump impeachment attempts. How to fix healthcare and educational systems. Don't forget to "like" us and subscribe to this channel and our Over Fifty Starting Over videos on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Y0wM9S-GBpo !! https://OverFiftyStartingOver.com

Nov 30, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Over Fifty Starting Over podcast 1: 11-7-19

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison intro interview, discussing career changes after 50, politics, social problems, religious points of view. The government's Ponzi scheme with social security, sustainable energy solutions, Trump impeachment. Also catch us on Youtube: https://youtu.be/LzZfqwm3rQ0 Don't forget to "like" us and subscribe!! https://OverFiftyStartingOver.com

Nov 30, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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