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 on his new skill).

Fifty to 50

Episode 31: A year later

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 30: Week 50 - The Final Episode

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 29: 7 through 2 Weeks to 50 - 6 experiences in one podcast!

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 28: 8 Weeks to 50 - Planning a Funeral

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 27: 24 through 9 Weeks to 50 - 16 exciting adventures in one!

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 26: 25 Weeks to 50 - Change Dryer Belt

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 25: 26 Weeks to 50 - Advanced Directive

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 24: 27 Weeks to 50 - Longest Walk with Dad

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 23: 28 Weeks to 50 - Cook every meal

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

Episode 22: 29 Weeks to 50 - Coffee Table Making

Michael Ivan takes a euphoric trip inside his brain and heart. Come take a look inside his vulnerable journey.

Episode 21: 30 Weeks to 50 - Euphoria

Michael Ivan takes a dip in a very shallow and salty pool...see if he floats to a new place on his 20th week toward Fifty to 50!

Episode 20: 31 Weeks to 50 - Sensory Deprivation Tank

Coach Schwartz ends his 11 year career at KIPP and brings to a close his role in helping run the Baltimore Urban Lacrosse League (BULL). How will the kids get along without their coach...and how will their coach get along without his "kids"?

Episode 19: 32 Weeks to 50 - Retiring from Lacrosse

Michael Ivan judges a home version of the popular Iron Chef show. Learn the secret ingredient...and the secret to Michael Ivan's full belly.

Episode 18: 33 Weeks to 50 - Iron Chef

Michael Ivan fasts from sunrise to sunset for a week in the style of Ramadan.

Episode 17: 34 Weeks to 50 - Ramadan Fast

Michael Ivan Schwartz plots fifty activities he's never done before, one for each week of the fifty weeks leading up to his 50th birthday. The goal is to EXPAND, EXPERIMENT, and EMBRACE new experiences.

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