Boomer Randomness

Peek inside the mind of some Boomers. Topics include music, movies, memories, marriage and divorce, retirement, bucket lists, kids and grandkids, travel, medical crap that old people talk about, and a whole lot more.

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Episodes

Was Gene From Outer Space? (S02E03)

Did visitors from advanced civilizations on other planets bring us the technology that enabled enduring structures in ancient times to be built or the more modern yet still primitive computer technology that got us to the moon 54 years ago? Was the Star Trek creator from outer space?

Jun 29, 2023•10 min

Retirement & Second Careers-part 2 (S02E02)

Planning for retirement, living in retirement, travel, bucket lists, advice for retirement.

Jun 26, 2023•19 min

Retirement & Second Careers-part 1 (S02E01)

If you’re retired, do you miss work? Did you plan well? What do you do all day? If you’re not retired, are you thinking about it? Are you ready for it?

Jun 22, 2023•20 min

Making It On the Jar (S01E10)

What does it take to live to 100? Do you want to live that long? Do you want to make it on the Smucker’s jar on the Today show saluting centenarians?

Jun 19, 2023•10 min

Can A Song Join AARP? (S01E09)

What do these Boomer era songs have in common? “Behind Closed Doors” by Charlie Rich, “Money” by Pink Floyd, “Long Train Runnin’” by the Doobie Brothers, “Tie A Yellow Ribbon”. You might be surprised.

Jun 15, 2023•8 min

Boomer Bucket Lists (S01E08)

Do you have a Bucket list? What’s on it? How does it compare with other Boomer bucket lists?

Jun 12, 2023•8 min

Retirement Practice (S01E07)

If you’re not retired yet, are you ready for it? Do you dream about it? Do you plan for it? Do you practice?

Jun 08, 2023•10 min

Adjusting To Technology (S01E06)

Do you listen to music on vinyl, CDs, or your phone? Do you read a newspaper by turning pages or scrolling on an iPad? How do you adjust to changes in technology?

Jun 04, 2023•11 min

Keep It or Toss It? (S01E05)

What kind of stuff do you keep? Pictures, souvenirs, old love letters? Will your kids want any of this stuff when you’re gone? Do you really want any of it now?

Jun 01, 2023•8 min

And Just Like That She's Gone (S01E04)

We're sooo busy, but we know there's always time to catch up, right? And then time runs out.

May 28, 2023•8 min

The Power Of Music (S01E03)

Music is a powerful thing. Notes, chords and lyrics tap into our emotions. The 1st few notes of a song can be a time machine, transporting us back to some earlier part of our lives.

May 24, 2023•9 min

Are We There Yet (S01E02)

Are we there yet, are we there yet, are we there yet? Is that something your kids ask incessantly on a family road trip? Or is it something to ponder on the journey of life?Do you live for today? Do you plan for the future? Do you do a little of both?

May 24, 2023•6 min

OK Boomer (S01E01)

How do you react when you hear the words “OK Boomer”. I react by saying, “Yep, that’s me.” What is a Boomer? Who am I?

May 24, 2023•8 min

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