Barb (okay, Boomer) V.S. Gen Z Gracie

One Boomer. One Gen Z. Who will prevail? In this battle of wits both generations hash out what Riz means, how to use a landline, and if crop tops were truly a move forward in fashion. It's going to get groovy - with a little turbulence! So hold on to your seats, sit back, put your oxygen mask on first, and enjoy the episode.  Key Takeaways:    [2:02] How did you find info without the internet?  [3:28] Slang: cap, riz, stand on business [6:32] Did you have to rewind a VHS or use a payphone?  [7:39] What's a Tamagotchi?   [8:04] How did you entertain yourself on a Saturday morning?  [9:50] Were you a latchkey kid?  [11:53] How much time do you spend socializing online vs in person socializing?  [15:01] Did you have to use a landline?  [15:52] How do you feel about being constantly connected with social media?  [22:10] What's the most memorable 80s/90s fashion trend you wore?  [24:05] What's a fashion trend that's been brought back in popularity?  [26:31] What is a walkman and did you have one?  [28:02] Who are the biggest influencers in your life?  [31:58] What was your first job and how did you apply for it?  [35:03] What's most important in your future career: money, purpose, or balance? [39:05] What is a Rolodex and what is it used for?  [40:21] How do you approach talking about mental health in the workplace?  [41:36] Generation Gap Trivia: name 3 members of the Spice Girls  [42:27] Can you identify a popular TikTok or 80s movie star?  [44:45] What was the most significant invention in your lifetime?  [46:24] How did you keep in touch with friends without a phone? [46:53] What was your favorite childhood movie, book, or show?  [49:33] What age did you think was old when you were a teenager?  [50:45] What is the most pointless app on your phone and why? [51:26] What is a fashion trend you think is ridiculous?  [53:32] If you had to live without a piece of technology for a week, what would it be? [54:11] What is the biggest misconception about your generation? [56:04] What do you think is uncool about your parents' generation? [58:33] What is the best piece of advice you've ever received? [59:28] If you could go back to any era, which one would it be? [1:02:39] What's a family tradition you hope to pass on?  [1:03:14] What's something we could teach each other? [1:05:08] What's a movie you wish you could watch for the first time again?  [1:06:57] What's a floppy disk? [1:07:15] What's a pager?  [1:07:45] What did one use 6*7 when making a phone call? [1:07:57] What's a BOPIT? AOL? WWW? [1:08:58] What's My Little Pony? American Girl Dolls? Easy Bake Oven? Napster? [1:10:36] Who are the characters of Friends? Gwen Stefani? Fanny packs? [1:11:42] What's an overhead projector? Mimeograph machine? [1:13:36] The biggest difference between our generations  [1:15:30] If you had to describe your generation, how would you? [1:20:47] What generational divide did we forget?  Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation