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The Old Men And The Seat

The Old Men And The Seat

“At our age, the end is much closer than the beginning”.Two old men sit down every week to reflect on their experiences through life, how they live their lives in the present day, and most importantly, how they’ve stopped giving a sh*t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38 - Chosen Family and the Weight of Things

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2026/01/11

Byron and Paul are back after a two-month break, reuniting in their home podcast studio to catch up on Christmas, family, and the things that weigh us down.The conversation opens with reflections on their Christmas celebrations. Byron shares the joy of spending Christmas morning with Paul and their sons, watching the now-adult boys slip back into childhood as they played Nintendo Wii together for hours. But beyond the warmth, Byron opens up about a significant decision: not inviting his father to

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37 - Dementia, Stress, and the Cost of Living Crisis:...

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/11/16

Our second AI-generated song for Episode 37 - Dementia, Stress, and the Cost of Living Crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37 - Dementia, Stress, and the Cost of Living Crisis:...

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/11/16

Our first AI-generated song for Episode 37 - Dementia, Stress, and the Cost of Living Crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37 - Dementia, Stress, and the Cost of Living Crisis

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/11/16

In this candid episode, Byron and Paul tackle sobering news: dementia has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death for Australians, with 17,500 deaths registered last year. Both hosts share deeply personal experiences, having lost their mothers to the disease.Drawing from their family histories, they explore the potential link between chronic stress and dementia, examining how their mothers' stressful lives—marked by single parenthood, financial pressure during the late 1980s recession,

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36 - Redefining Masculinity: From External to Internal

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/11/09

In this episode, Byron opens up about his evolving understanding of masculinity—from his post-divorce years chasing external markers of success (the Porsche, multiple partners, the best table at restaurants) to his current view that true masculinity means being comfortable with who you are.Byron reflects on how his definition has shifted from externally focused to internally focused, emphasizing that vulnerability is actually strength. The conversation explores how mental models from our past shape

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35 - Feeling Old for the First Time: Health, Body...

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/11/02

In this candid conversation, Byron shares a wake-up call from his doctor: his BMI exceeds 30, placing him in the obese category with increased risks for heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. This revelation triggers Byron's first real feeling of being old, despite being stronger now than in his university rugby days. Byron and Paul explore the complicated relationship between body image, weight, and self-perception, discussing how BMI can be misleading for those who weight train. Byron reflects on

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34 - There's Only One You

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/10/26

In episode 34 of The Old Men in the Seat, Byron and Paul dive deep into a profound philosophical question: what does it mean that there's only one you?Paul introduces the concept that life is fundamentally a "single player game" – no matter how close your relationships, your lived experience is entirely unique and can never be fully shared or understood by another person. Even best friends who share extensively can only understand about 20% of each other's inner world.Key topics explored:The

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33 - The Transformative Power of Love

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/10/19

In this vulnerable and introspective conversation, Byron and Paul explore how love—in all its forms—fundamentally shapes our lives and decisions. They discuss the profound impact of parental love (and its absence), how childhood experiences create patterns that follow us into adulthood, and the evolution of romantic love from seeking completion to finding comfortable companionship. The hosts share personal reflections on fatherhood, examining how love for their children drives them and how the pain

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32 - Is Capitalism Failing Us? Underneath The Bodhi...

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/10/12

Our AI-generated song for Episode 32 - Is Capitalism Failing Us? Money, Meaning, and Mortality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32 - Is Capitalism Failing Us? Underneath The Bodhi...

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/10/12

Our AI-generated song for Episode 32 - Is Capitalism Failing Us? Money, Meaning, and Mortality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32 - Is Capitalism Failing Us? Money, Meaning, and...

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/10/12

In this raw and reflective conversation, Byron and Paul tackle some of life's biggest questions as they navigate their late 50s. Starting with frustrations over World Cup ticket pricing and the inaccessibility of major sporting events, they spiral into deeper territory: Is the capitalist system still working for ordinary people? Should they have prioritized differently when younger?The discussion moves from Porsches and material aspirations to the harsh realities of financial security, family

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30 - Lucky Breaks: The Reckoning (SONG)

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/09/30

Our AI-generated song for Episode 30 - Lucky Breaks: How Random Moments Shape Our Lives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31 - Time Is Our Most Precious Commodity

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/09/30

In this deeply reflective episode, best friends Byron and Paul dive into their evolving relationship with time as they navigate middle age. They explore the shift from merely "getting through" days to genuinely appreciating the present moment, discussing how age has made them acutely aware that time is their most finite resource.The conversation touches on:Breaking free from societal expectations and the pursuit of "conditional happiness"The importance of attention versus just time managementHow

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31 - Jingle Bells

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/09/30

The long awaited and talked about jingle for The Old Men And The Seat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30 - Lucky Breaks: How Random Moments Shape Our Lives

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/09/21

In this reflective episode, we dive deep into how luck has secretly shaped our lives in ways we're only now beginning to understand. From a Year 12 arrest that led to law school, to a cooking teacher who prevented a career-ending dropout, we explore the pivotal moments where chance encounters and random circumstances changed everything. We discuss why successful people rarely acknowledge luck's role, the pressure of being a provider in modern Australia, and how recognizing our good fortune leads to

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29 - Redefining Success: Financial Stability,...

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/08/31

In their episode, Byron and Paul begin by thanking a listener for feedback that helped them resolve a microphone issue, improving their audio quality. The core of this episode builds upon a previous discussion about success, sparked by an article Byron encountered on his news feed. They delve into various criteria for success, emphasizing a departure from traditional, purely financial benchmarks. The initial points cover financial stability, defined as possessing an emergency fund and minimal

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28 - The Path to Contentment: Finding Happiness in...

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/08/24

In this positive episode, Byron and Paul discuss their personal insights into achieving happiness and contentment. They identify strong, healthy relationships as a cornerstone, emphasizing quality time together and the crucial step of removing toxic individuals to minimize stress and negative experiences. A second key lesson is living within one's means, highlighting how financial stress from unnecessary luxury spending significantly impacts well-being, and how simplifying costs can lead to greater

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27 - Travel: Escaping Life, Finding the Real You

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/08/17

Welcome to the 27th episode of "The Old Men and the Seat," where hosts Byron and Paul dive deep into the concept of travel and its profound impact on life.Byron shares his philosophy of using holidays to completely escape his ordinary life, seeking total irresponsibility and an "alternate life" free from the structured existence he experiences in Melbourne. Paul, while also appreciating a change of environment, highlights the joy of sharing travel experiences with loved ones and engaging in simple,

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26 - The Inner Critic: Unpacking the voices in our heads

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/08/10

In this 26th episode of The Old Men And The Seat, Byron and Paul tackle the complex concept of the inner critic, prompted by animated shows like K-pop Demon Hunters and Inside Out. They define it as an 'inner hamster' or loud, negative voices that are a part of you but 'not real,' often linked to anxiety and fear of the future. The hosts discuss its role in driving dissatisfaction, insecurity, and constant self-comparison, hindering self-kindness. They reflect on the universal experience of this

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25 - "Pequeños Milagros" (Small Miracles) (SONG in...

The Old Men And The Seat ·

2025/08/04

Our AI-generated song for Episode 25 - "Pequeños Milagros" (Small Miracles) (SONG in Colombian Spanish) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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