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We are just a couple of old dudes who came together to interview interesting guests and debate current topics. From sports, to life, to politics, to pop culture, the guys from Old Man Strength will cover it all.
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Old Man Strength EP 7.16: Scot Pollard: Kansas, the NBA, Survivor & a Second Chance at Life (opens the original)
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Former Kansas Jayhawk and NBA veteran Scot Pollard joins Old Man Strength for a conversation that goes far beyond basketball. Scot takes us back to growing up in a basketball family, losing his father at just 16 years old, being recruited by some of the biggest programs in the country, and why Roy Williams ultimately convinced a California kid to call Kansas home. He shares stories from his years with the Jayhawks before diving into his NBA career, including the unforgettable Sacramento Kings te
ld Man Strength: EP 7.15 From Burnout to Biz Boss | Melissa Merrifield on Reinvention, Leadership & the Des Moines Whiskey Festival (opens the original)
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What happens when life forces you to start over? This week on Old Man Strength , Chris Shipley and Aaron Wall sit down with Melissa Merrifield —entrepreneur, marketing leader, founder of the Des Moines Whiskey Festival, and the self-proclaimed "Biz Boss." Melissa shares the defining moments that reshaped her life and career, from burnout in corporate America and personal adversity to taking ownership of life's toughest lessons and building a thriving business rooted in authenticity. It's an hone
Old Man Strength: EP 7.14 The Caitlin Clark Effect – Impact, Physicality, Toxicity & WNBA Real Talk (opens the original)
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Caitlin Clark is a needle-mover who’s brought unprecedented attention, ratings, and revenue to the WNBA—but the conversation around her has turned into a toxic stew of social media outrage, double standards, and cultural flashpoints. In this episode of Old Man Strength, host Chris Shipley is joined by Heather Burnside, Iowa State legend Marcus Fizer, and die-hard Hawkeye fan Bill Blank for an unfiltered discussion. They dig into the physicality of the pro game versus college, whether the league
Old Man Strength: EP 7.13 Aaron Lombard on Growing Up with Williams Syndrome, Family Advocacy & Finding Community (opens the original)
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Aaron Lombard joins Chris Shipley live from the Williams Syndrome Association Convention in Buffalo, New York (2026) for a powerful, real-talk episode of Old Man Strength. Aaron shares his journey as the older sibling to his sister Courtney “Coco,” growing up in New Orleans, navigating a late diagnosis in the early 80s, moving the family to Phoenix, and stepping up as a fierce advocate. From the challenges of the special needs system and red tape to the life-changing impact of WSA conventions an
Old Man Strength EP: 7.12 Sean Roberts: From Chicago Kid to KXNO Legend – Radio Dreams, Fatherhood & Life After the Mic (opens the original)
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In this raw and reflective episode of Old Man Strength , Chris Shipley sits down with Sean Roberts — the longtime voice of Des Moines sports radio at KXNO. Sean opens up about his unlikely journey from the Chicago suburbs with Navy dreams to Grandview University baseball and broadcasting, rising from board op to afternoon host and Program Director. He shares the shock and surprising relief of the recent end of his KXNO chapter, how meeting his wife Kaylee at Beer Can Alley changed everything, ra
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