Old Man Lunch.org

By: Mark Vallet Matt Allen Brad Nilles
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  • Summary

  • In October of 2023, Matt Allen, one of my oldest and closest friends was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 55. He was given eight years, but life expectancy can range from three to 20 years with Alzheimer’s.

    When a doctor puts a timeframe on someone’s life, it tends to bring things into focus, which is how Old Man Lunch was born. Your hosts, Mark Vallet (me), Matt Allen, and Brad Nilles, decided they needed to spend more time together, have some fun, and make some memories while Matt’s disease progresses.

    Our goal is to provide a deep look into how Alzheimer’s impacts Matt's life as well as his family, friends, wife, and children. We want to talk about the daily challenges, frustrations, and believe it or not, freedoms (Matt’s words), that Alzheimer’s has brought into his life


    However, this is not just a podcast about Alzheimer’s, we will be covering several topics as well as simply talking about our lives, and what is going on in the world. Some episodes will be dedicated to just Matt’s disease and its impact, and I hope to have medical experts, friends, family, and other Alzheimer’s patients as guests.

    This podcast will be rated explicit due to swearing, and possible sexual content as well as dealing with sensitive subjects such as religion, atheism,death and fatal diseases. It will be both emotional and funny if everything goes to plan.

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Episodes
  • A Million Little Cuts

    A Million Little Cuts
    Jan 1 2025

    As we launch this podcast, we wanted to give everyone a starting point for where Matt is at in the disease.

    Today, we will talk about events leading up to Matt's diagnosis, and the deficits he experiences on a daily basis, as well as discuss situations where Matt no longer feels as comfortable as he once did, thanks to Alzheimer's.

    We will also talk about how the concept of death is a near-daily companion in Matt’s life and to wrap things up, Matt reads an excerpt from his journal.

    Send us a text

    Check www.oldmanlunch.org for more details on us, Alzheimer's, and the podcast.

    Bluesky: @oldmanlunch.bsky.social
    Instagram: @oldm.lunch
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    39 mins
  • Matt and Mark Tiny Houses - We Have No Control

    Matt and Mark Tiny Houses - We Have No Control
    Dec 20 2024

    According to Matt, Alzheimer’s has brought him some new clarity regarding how much control we have in this world, and the answer is zero.

    Just because Matt has Alzheimer’s, it doesn’t mean we will all be present for his funeral. Death could come for any one of us at any time, and there are certainly decent odds that Brad or I will kick it well before Matt expires.

    In the end, we honestly have no idea what is to come and while I still find that thought discomforting, Matt seems ready to embrace the fact that we have no control over anything in this world. We are living on a giant ball of Chaos.

    Send us a text

    Check www.oldmanlunch.org for more details on us, Alzheimer's, and the podcast.

    Bluesky: @oldmanlunch.bsky.social
    Instagram: @oldm.lunch
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    12 mins
  • The Tiny House Tapes: I Feel Free

    The Tiny House Tapes: I Feel Free
    Dec 15 2024

    The Tiny House Tapes are short recordings, edited from a much longer and very boozy recording, covering a somewhat specific topic related to Alzheimer’s.

    This is Volume One - I Feel Free

    Matt's diagnosis has brought certain freedoms and benefits into his life. Awareness of his mortality has led to an openness and lust for life that many of us may never know, at least until we reach our deathbed.

    Send us a text

    Check www.oldmanlunch.org for more details on us, Alzheimer's, and the podcast.

    Bluesky: @oldmanlunch.bsky.social
    Instagram: @oldm.lunch
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    13 mins

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