EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 28 MIN
Generation Gap - Halloween Edition
from Swimming Upstream Radio Show · host Dorothy Wilhelm
The purpose behind this fast moving and moderately funny show is to spotlight the way that the simple and involuntary act of being born causes us to act and think differently. Ray Miller-Still is a Millennial. He is also the editor of a major Northwest Newspaper. This causes him to be fussy about facts. Jason Falls produces this podcast but like any good wizard, wears many hats. Someday we'll get him to tell us about it. He belongs to Gen-X. Dorothy Wilhelm (she ducks her head modestly) is the originator of this podcast and belongs to the Silent Generation. The usual response is "Huh, you've never been silent a day in your life." But the Silent Generation followed the rules, didn't protest so that at age 92, she is still wondering what she'll do when she grows up. Good thing there's plenty of time. Unusual facts about Generation Gap - it's been on the air almost ten years, so Ray was very young when we started, but most unusual it has the distinction of being taught as a college Course at Green River Community college near Seattle. The class is still available. Let me know if you're interested. That class was called Communication between the Generations and one senior student revealed that the reason she was taking the class was that she couldn't get her grandson to answer the phone or return her calls. We went through two days of conversation techniques, as the class was ending, her phone rang. It was her grandson she said with tears in her eyes. So the generation gap can be bridged. We certainly encourage our audience to let us know if there are questions you'd like us to tackle. About today's show - we're talking about Trick or Treat and Halloween of all things. A big difference was that Dorothy's generation NEVER bought costumes and looked down on people who did. Trick or Treating was very rare up until the mid 50s. It seems as if young people now vie for the most elaborate costume. At that point Dorothy tells the story of how her daughter, a baby boomer, created an incredible horse costume for Trick or Treating . More amazing, she was able to convince her baby boomer brother that he should go along as the rear end of the horse. The valuable lesson we learned is that people do not give treats to the rear end of a horse. She came home with a basket full of treats. She did not share. So that's the show, we hope you’ll drop in any time. bring your questions, college songs, favorite recipes , and remember as the generations change, favorite foods change too. The Food Business News says The "generation gap" in favorite foods reflects different generational values, with Baby Boomers favoring classic, savory comfort foods like steak and ham, Generation X bridging the gap with familiar yet adventurous options like pizza and meatloaf, and Millennials embracing globally inspired, customized, and fresh dishes such as sushi and burritos. Younger generations like Gen Z and Alpha show a growing interest in plant-based, spicy, and global flavors, with adventurous tastes influencing kids' menus. See you soon on Generation Gap. https://www.itsnevertoolate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The purpose behind this fast moving and moderately funny show is to spotlight the way that the simple and involuntary act of being born causes us to act and think differently. Ray Miller-Still is a Millennial. He is also the editor of a major Northwest Newspaper. This causes him to be fussy about facts. Jason Falls produces this podcast but like any good wizard, wears many hats. Someday we'll get him to tell us about it. He belongs to Gen-X. Dorothy Wilhelm (she ducks her head modestly) is the originator of this podcast and belongs to the Silent Generation. The usual response is "Huh, you've never been silent a day in your life." But the Silent Generation followed the rules, didn't protest so that at age 92, she is still wondering what she'll do when she grows up. Good thing there's plenty of time. Unusual facts about Generation Gap - it's been on the air almost ten years, so Ray was very young when we started, but most unusual it has the distinction of being taught as a college Course at Green River Community college near Seattle. The class is still available. Let me know if you're interested. That class was called Communication between the Generations and one senior student revealed that the reason she was taking the class was that she couldn't get her grandson to answer the phone or return her calls. We went through two days of conversation techniques, as the class was ending, her phone rang. It was her grandson she said with tears in her eyes. So the generation gap can be bridged. We certainly encourage our audience to let us know if there are questions you'd like us to tackle. About today's show - we're talking about Trick or Treat and Halloween of all things. A big difference was that Dorothy's generation NEVER bought costumes and looked down on people who did. Trick or Treating was very rare up until the mid 50s. It seems as if young people now vie for the most elaborate costume. At that point Dorothy tells the story of how her daughter, a baby boomer, created an incredible horse costume for Trick or Treating . More amazing, she was able to convince her baby boomer brother that he should go along as the rear end of the horse. The valuable lesson we learned is that people do not give treats to the rear end of a horse. She came home with a basket full of treats. She did not share. So that's the show, we hope you’ll drop in any time. bring your questions, college songs, favorite recipes , and remember as the generations change, favorite foods change too. The Food Business News says The "generation gap" in favorite foods reflects different generational values, with Baby Boomers favoring classic, savory comfort foods like steak and ham, Generation X bridging the gap with familiar yet adventurous options like pizza and meatloaf, and Millennials embracing globally inspired, customized, and fresh dishes such as sushi and burritos. Younger generations like Gen Z and Alpha show a growing interest in plant-based, spicy, and global flavors, with adventurous tastes influencing kids' menus. See you soon on Generation Gap. https://www.itsnevertoolate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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