Charles Cobbertt Jr. is a 26-year U.S. Air Force veteran and retired First Sergeant

Charles Cobbertt Jr. is a 26-year U.S. Air Force veteran and retired First Sergeant

Author: Brian K Butler May 28, 2025 Duration: 37:38

Charles Cobbertt Jr. is a 26-year U.S. Air Force veteran and retired First Sergeant who enjoyed a 20-year career as a Principal Engineer at Verizon. Now living in Columbus, Ohio, Charles has fully embraced retirement, launching three YouTube channels covering firearms, outdoor adventures, and his Polaris Slingshot. Whether kayaking Ohio’s rivers, riding through town, or reviewing gear on Retired First Shirt, Charles is proving that 60 is just a new beginning.

In the show, Charles talks with Brian about his early years in Orange, New Jersey, his musical talents, his brief stint in college before he ran out of money, and his career in the Air Force that took him to many places around the world to serve our country and as well to play football. Charles also talks about his hip and shoulder surgeries, life after 60, and advice he would give his 20-something-year-old self. Today, he enjoys living in Columbus, Ohio. And loving being able to pick and choose his schedule. Charles has been a New York Giants season ticket holder for 14 years. You can find Charles on YouTube at the links below:

Retired First Shirt - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@RetiredFirstShirt

Cobbertt Outdoors - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@Cobberttoudoors

Bike-n-Brothers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQJni0SmPzo

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Brian K Butler never imagined he'd be hosting a I Can’t Believe I’m 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement-Brian Butler’s-Podcast, but here he is. As a retired educator and former Division 1 basketball player, he's used to structured game plans, but the playbook for life after sixty is a whole different sport. This podcast is his raw, often humorous field report from the front lines of aging. You'll hear Brian grapple with the strange transition from coaching plays to managing his own health, swapping stories of athletic glory for the realities of things like hip replacements. It's not a lecture series, but a series of honest conversations that feel like talking with an old friend who isn't afraid to laugh at the absurdities. The discussions naturally weave through practical fitness for changing bodies, the mental shifts of this life chapter, and the continuous education of self-improvement. Each episode digs into the specific joys and undeniable challenges, from maintaining physical well-being to finding new purpose. Forget polished perfection; this is about the tries, the failures, and the small victories that define this decade. Tune in for a relatable, unscripted look at rewriting the rules when the conventional playbook no longer applies.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 17

I Can’t Believe I’m 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement – Brian Butler’s -Podcast
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Kas Allen: From Hoops to Healing — A Hall of Fame Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:09
This episode, the first of season 2, in 2026 (#16 overall) is extra special for Brian. Kas Allen and Brian have been dear friends since they first met in 1983, back when she was starring on the women’s basketball team, a…
Kenny Barer's Story: From Hoops in High School, College and Professionally in France to Coaching, Family and Recent Heart Surgery... Approaching the BIG 60 Milestone With Optimism and Passion  - Episode 2 of 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:03
🎙️ Podcast Guest Bio – Kenny BarerKenny Barer is a former professional basketball player, coach, and lifelong friend of host Brian Butler. Born in New York City and raised in Roslyn, Long Island, Kenny played college bas…
Kenny Barer's Story: From Hoops in High School, College and Professionally in France to Coaching, Family and Recent Heart Surgery... Approaching the BIG 60 Milestone With Optimism and Passion - Episode 1 of 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:43
🎙️ Podcast Guest Bio – Kenny BarerKenny Barer is a former professional basketball player, coach, and lifelong friend of host Brian Butler. Born in New York City and raised in Roslyn, Long Island, Kenny played college bas…