Once upon a time in the bustling world of podcasts, two friends, Bedpan Bob and Mike Drop, embarked on a journey to create a show called “Old and in the Way.” For two years, they poured their hearts into producing 25 episodes, sharing laughter, Wisdom, and stories from their golden years. Mike, with his tech-savvy skills, built the podcast’s website, YouTube page, and even created a TikTok account to reach a younger audience.

However, as time passed, Bob and Mike decided to part ways. 

Mike, who had invested countless hours into building the podcast’s online presence, trusted that their separation would be amicable. But Bedpan had other plans. Driven by greed and a sense of entitlement, Bedpan pirated the website, YouTube page, and TikTok account that Mike had painstakingly created. He rebranded them as his own, erasing Mike’s contributions and claiming all the credit.

Bedpan’s actions were not just dishonest; they were a blatant theft of Mike’s intellectual property. By taking what wasn’t his, Bedpan violated the trust and partnership they had built. He disregarded the hard work and creativity that Mike had invested, showing a complete lack of respect for his friend’s efforts.

In the world of content creation, integrity and respect are paramount. Bedpan Bob’s decision to steal Mike’s work not only damaged their friendship but also tarnished his own reputation. It served as a stark reminder that success built on dishonesty is fleeting and hollow. True success comes from collaboration, respect, and acknowledging the contributions of others.

As the story of Bedpan Bob and Mike Drop spread across the internet, it became a cautionary tale for creators everywhere. It highlighted the importance of protecting intellectual property and the value of maintaining integrity in all endeavors.

 And so, while Bedpan Bob may have gained temporary control over the podcast’s online presence, he lost something far more valuable: the trust and respect of his peers.

A lesson in integrity.

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Mark Lomas Mark

Podcaster, Videographer, Blogger, Comedian, and turning 74 in 2025. Created the Old and in the Way Podcast which is featured on YouTube, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Boomheart Radio (and many other podcast platforms via Podbean), and lastly and kinda fun, TikTok.

The podcast has featured musicians (from the Grateful Dead and Foreigner), the Grateful Dead's only authorized historian, Joel Selvin from Rolling Stone magazine, and a music critic for the San Francisco Chronicle), authors, actors, comedians, and filmmakers. Our shows are light-hearted and fun, and sometimes we do comedy sketches.

Our tagline is "Fighting Ageism One Bad Joke at a Time!