the O wOrd pOdcast

Wondering what to do in retirement? Brothers, Michael and Gary McNerney entered into an adventure called “The O Word Podcast” that takes a unique dive into the maturing process. Join them with the sometimes serious, and often humorous look at the subject of the day as they discuss, debate and delve into their unique perspective on daily life.

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Episodes

Mar 27, 2026

wOw! are yOu are as yOung as yOu feel?

Mar 27, 2026

Mar 27, 2026

19 min

Shocker!!! Mike and Gary talk about aging.

Mar 2, 2026

the nOt sO fine print

Mar 2, 2026

Mar 2, 2026

21 min

Mike and Gary learn the intricacies of insurance marketed to people of a certain age from an expert who may or may not be a relative.

Jan 31, 2026

dOn't talk abOut it

Jan 31, 2026

Jan 31, 2026

19 min

Gary talks about things that nobody should talk about.

Dec 30, 2025

I like giraffes

Dec 30, 2025

Dec 30, 2025

18 min

To pajama or not to pajama?....that is the question.

Dec 5, 2025

lOOking fOr a surrOgate

Dec 5, 2025

Dec 5, 2025

18 min

Some uncomfortable whispering and proxy kinfolk.

Nov 22, 2025

unOfficialy natiOnal O wOrd day

Nov 22, 2025

Nov 22, 2025

21 min

Mike talks about his wardrobe and Gary considers changing his job title.

Nov 13, 2025

my summer vacatiOn

Nov 13, 2025

Nov 13, 2025

18 min

The hiatus is over! Mike and Gary talk about their Summer.

Jun 10, 2025

be my friend

Jun 10, 2025

Jun 10, 2025

27 min

Finding friends after fifty. And a special guest....Karen!

May 2, 2025

nOthing

May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

21 min

Mike and Gary are even less coherent than usual.

Apr 7, 2025

i'm uncOmfOrtable

Apr 7, 2025

Apr 7, 2025

19 min

Mike and Gary ponder where to put, or not put, deodorant.