Fifty to 50

Fifty to 50


Latest Episodes

Episode 31: A year later
January 14, 2021

Michael Ivan plays host to Derek and Alexis to find out what's happening a year after Fifty to 50 was completed. What does 51 look like in the time of Covid. Find out if Michael Ivan has anything new planned for 2021 (spoiler alert: DJ jIvan is working o.

Episode 30: Week 50 - The Final Episode
January 17, 2020

Michael Ivan turns 50! Holy crap, he did it. The grand finale culminates in a massive birthday party where Derek and Michael Ivan sing their song, Let Go!

Episode 29: 7 through 2 Weeks to 50 - 6 experiences in one podcast!
December 30, 2019

Michael Ivan finds an intern, goes on an adventure, makes a bookcase, records in a studio, creates a bust, and writes a song! Derek and Alexis join in on the fun as the penultimate Fifty to 50 episode gets out of control. It's time to Let Go!

Episode 28: 8 Weeks to 50 - Planning a Funeral
November 02, 2019

Michael Ivan buries his father. Not exactly a bucket list item but one that hits home as a genuine experience on the journey to 50.

Episode 27: 24 through 9 Weeks to 50 - 16 exciting adventures in one!
October 18, 2019

The crew tackles 16 events in one LIVE recording at the Baltimore Podcast Festival. Catch up on all Michael Ivan's been up to since August...it's a thrill ride...so buckle up and come on board the cyclone of Fifty to 50 podcasts.

Episode 26: 25 Weeks to 50 - Change Dryer Belt
August 05, 2019

Michael Ivan partners up with roommate Jason to fix his aging dryer. With the momentum and confidence from building a coffee table from scratch, Michael Ivan puts his hands to task instead of this wallet to accomplish this mundane task.

Episode 25: 26 Weeks to 50 - Advanced Directive
August 02, 2019

Michael Ivan contemplates his medical decisions during his last days...hopefully a long, long time from now. Find out who he picks to pull his plug!

Episode 24: 27 Weeks to 50 - Longest Walk with Dad
July 29, 2019

A serious episode as Michael Ivan visits with his Dad who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer only 2 months after having a stroke. They take a long walk and have a significant conversation.

Episode 23: 28 Weeks to 50 - Cook every meal
July 27, 2019

Preparing and cooking every meal for a week - can Michael Ivan break his eating out habit? Check out what dishes he cooks up and how often he cheats himself out of a home-cooked meal!

Episode 22: 29 Weeks to 50 - Coffee Table Making
July 04, 2019

A visit to the Station North Tool Library turns Michael Ivan into a coffee table maker in only 6 hours!