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Growing up Boomer
by Padre
This Podcast is dedicated to the life and times of the Baby Boomer Generation. This Podcast can be informative, funny and sometimes irreverent, but most of all we hope you find it entertaining.
Episodes
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Baby Boomers and Old-Fashioned Lessons our Parents taught us
Baby Boomers and Old-Fashioned Lessons our Parents taught us Most of Baby Boomers parents grew up during the depression as well as War World II. That life experience reflected in teaching us empathy, compassion, trust, respect, and honesty in ways that genuinely add value to our young lives, even...
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Baby Boomers and 1970s companies we Remember
Baby Boomers and 1970s companies we Remember For us Baby Boomers, a company could seem absolutely everywhere—until suddenly it wasn’t. One day the parking lot was packed, the sign was glowing, and our parents had a reason to stop there. A few decades later, somebody says the name and it takes our...
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Baby Boomers and restaurant gimmicks of the past - part two
Baby Boomers and restaurant gimmicks of the past - part two From theatrical shows to bizarre menu items, many restaurants once turned dining into a full‑length spectacle — some memorable, others a bit much. So, sit back and see how many of these gimmicks you Baby Boomers can remember. Follow us…
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Baby Boomers and restaurant gimmicks of the past part one
Baby Boomers and restaurant gimmicks of the past - part one From theatrical shows to bizarre menu items, many restaurants once turned dining into a full‑length spectacle — some memorable, others a bit much. So, sit back and see how many of these gimmicks you Baby Boomers can remember. Follow us…
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Baby Boomers and home features that would not pass inspection today
Baby Boomers and home features that would not pass inspection today While Baby Boomers homes carry nostalgia and mid-century charm, many of their original features would fail today’s home inspections. While charming and full of character, many of these features would raise red flags in a modern...
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Boomers Call These Things Luxuries but Zoomers Just Call It Life
Boomers Call These Things Luxuries but Zoomers Just Call It Life There was a time when certain things felt like true luxuries—small indulgences that Boomers didn’t take for granted. But fast forward a few decades, and what once felt special is now just a normal part of life for Zoomers. It’s not...
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Baby Boomers and Inventions of the 1950’s Part 2
Baby Boomers and Inventions of the 1950’s Part 2 The ‘50s were a golden age of innovation that shaped modern life. While it may seem like ages ago, it was marked by a surge of creativity and technological advancements that continue to shape our daily lives today. So, let’s explore some of the…
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Baby Boomers and Inventions of the 1950’s
Baby Boomers and Inventions of the 1950’s The ‘50s were a golden age of innovation that shaped modern life. While it may seem like ages ago, it was marked by a surge of creativity and technological advancements that continue to shape our daily lives today. So, let’s explore some of the most…
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Baby Boomers and remembering the songs of the Vietnam War
Baby Boomers and remembering the songs of the Vietnam War The music of the era defined the Baby Boomer generation so distinctly, that even four generations later, kids so far removed from the Vietnam War still associate certain songs with hippies, Hueys, and the sacrifice many Americans made...
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Baby Boomers and Door to Door Salesmen
Baby Boomers and Door to Door Salesmen We Baby Boomers remember these door-to-door salesmen as a fixture in our neighborhoods, especially in the postwar boom years of the late 1940s and 1950s when home ownership and consumer spending were high. Their visits were a mix of personal service, product...
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Baby Boomers and Wacky TV shows of the 60s
Baby Boomers and Wacky TV shows of the 60s For us Baby Boomers TV was filled with gimmicks reflected the decade’s blend of physical dominance, theatrical personas, and the growing influence of television for generations to come. So, Baby Boomers, sit back and relax and take a trip down memory…
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Baby Boomers and living through 1973 Part Two
Baby Boomers and living through 1973 Part Two 1973, The year pants got wider than our patience, and disco beats invaded every living room. We Boomers call it a time of freedom, but plenty of moments have slipped our memory. From fashion disasters to bizarre gadgets, and trends that now make us...
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Baby Boomers and living through 1973 Part One
Baby Boomers and living through 1973 Part One 1973, The year pants got wider than our patience, and disco beats invaded every living room. We Boomers call it a time of freedom, but plenty of moments have slipped our memory. From fashion disasters to bizarre gadgets, and trends that now make us...
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Baby Boomers and Soupy Sales
Baby Boomers and Soupy Sales Milton Supman, comedian, actor, radio-television personality, and jazz aficionado. But us Baby Boomers knew him as Soupy Sales, with his cast of characters, White Fang, Black Tooth, Pookie the Loin, and Hippy the Hippo just to name a few. So, sit back and let’s take a...
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Baby Boomers and our very First Job (Audio)
Baby Boomers and our very First Job (Audio) As a Baby Boomer our first thought is “I need to buy a Car”! Which represented ownership and freedom. But only one thing stood in the way of obtaining that dream; MONEY. So, us Baby Boomers became part of the work force. As we discuss or first endeavors...
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Baby Boomers and TV Shows From the 60s That Were Incredibly Controversial (Audio)
Baby Boomers and TV Shows From the 60s That Were Incredibly Controversial (Audio) While many ‘60s TV shows played it safe, others did the exact opposite. These TV series sparked controversy by challenging cultural norms, political ideas, and social expectations long before it was considered...
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Baby Boomers and School Lunch Items from the 1950s (Audio)
Baby Boomers and School Lunch Items from the 1950s (Audio) In the 1950s, school cafeterias tried to feed big crowds on tight budgets, and often reflected the era’s shortcuts. Deep Fried, salty canned meats, and high sugar desserts felt normal, even comforting, in a postwar culture that prized...
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Baby Boomers and Things We refuse to do.
Baby Boomers and Things We refuse to do. There’s a real power in hitting that point in life where we just don’t give a fig about being cool or hip. We Boomers and just too old for this nonsense, so sit back and lean the joy of being elderly. Follow us on: YouTube, Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon...
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Things Boomers Say with Love That Younger Generations Always Misinterpret
Things Boomers Say with Love That Younger Generations Always Misinterpret Communication between generations has always been tricky, but never more so than today. Baby Boomers grew up in a different world, with different values and communication styles that sometimes clash with how younger folks...
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Baby Boomers and Simpler Joys and Enduring Memories of the 1960’s
Baby Boomers and Simpler Joys and Enduring Memories of the 1960’s (Audio) Life in the 1960s felt slower and more personal. Neighbors knew each other’s names, kids played outside until dusk, and the future felt like an open horizon. People wrote letters, fixed things instead of replacing them, and...
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Baby Boomers and the Car things we had to endure
Baby Boomers and the Car things we had to endure Baby Boomers experienced a very different driving experience than the Zoomer generation. There was a time when cars didn’t guide you, entertain you, or protect you from your own mistakes. And if you are a Zoomer; some of this might sound completely...
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Baby Boomers and what Zoomers have to look forward to (Audio)
Baby Boomers and what Zoomers have to look forward to (Audio) As we get older, we are like a used car. Things just start to fall apart, so you either lose them or replace them with aftermarket parts. For you Zoomers it’s best to listen and understand that growing old isn’t for wimps Follow us on:...
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Baby Boomers and Chuck Norris
Baby Boomers and Chuck Norris Chuck Norris was an American martial artist, actor, screenwriter, bestselling author, philanthropist and activist. He was a man of many parts and was bigger than life to us Baby Boomers. Chuck Norris give us hours of entertainment, so we Baby Boomers could escape the...
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Baby Boomers and the way we Socialized That Would Put Gen Z In a Coma (Audio)
Baby Boomers and the way we Socialized That Would Put Gen Z In a Coma (Audio) The way people interact and socialize has evolved dramatically over the decades. We Baby Boomers grew up in a world without the internet, smartphones, or social media. So, from face-to-face communication to elaborate...
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Things Boomers Learned in School That Are Totally Irrelevant Today (Audio)
Things Boomers Learned in School That Are Totally Irrelevant Today (Audio) Baby Boomers learned plenty of things that have absolutely no relevance today. From mastering cursive to memorizing outdated geography facts, schools back then were full of lessons that haven’t stood the test of time. So,...
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Men’s fashion trends only baby boomers will remember (Audio)
Men’s fashion trends only baby boomers will remember (Audio) Baby Boomers witnessed a fascinating evolution in men’s fashion, from the conservative post-war styles of the 1950s to the bold statements of the 1970s. Men’s fashion trends from the Baby Boomer era reflect a wide range of styles, from...
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Can you Baby Boomers Match These Lyrics to The Right Beatles Song? (Spotify)
Can you Baby Boomers Match These Lyrics to The Right Beatles Song? (Spotify) The Beatles were one of the most influential bands in music history, have a rich legacy filled with fascinating stories and achievements. The Beatles were pioneers in the music video genre, creating innovative…
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Baby Boomer and the things we could do before Age 10 That we Senior Baby Boomers Would never think of doing now. (Spotify)
Baby Boomer and the things we could do before Age 10 That we Senior Baby Boomers Would never think of doing now. (Spotify) The 1960s were a time of great change and experimentation, especially for us kids. It was an era defined by cultural shifts, rebellious spirits, and a sense of freedom that...
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Social Etiquette Rules From the 50s and 60s That Would Shock Us Today (Spotify)
Social Etiquette Rules From the 50s and 60s That Would Shock Us Today (Spotify) The rules of etiquette that us Baby Boomers experienced, would make most Zoomers today roll their eyes in disbelief. But for those of us who grew up during that fascinating decade, these social norms were as natural…
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Baby Boomers and the New Years (Spotify)
Baby Boomers and the New Years (Spotify) New Year’s Eve ball dropped in New York’s Times Square, Pasadena Rose Parade traditional New Year’s foods, and 1956’s resolutions. They say the more things change the more they stay the same. That’s true when it comes to New Year's Resolutions. So, sit…
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Baby Boomers Holiday traditions from the 50s and 60s (Spotify)
Baby Boomers Holiday traditions from the 50s and 60s (Spotify) The post‑war decades of the 1950s and 1960s brought a distinctive holiday warmth. Families embraced suburban living, a booming consumer culture, and the rise of television, each shaping how Christmas was celebrated. From quirky décor…
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Baby Boomers and the weird things we used to believe (Spotify)
Baby Boomers and the weird things we used to believe (Spotify) For some, the 1950s and 1960s feel like yesterday; for others, they’re a distant era. From unique beauty gadgets to household items we’d never trust today, these were the beliefs and habits that once shaped Baby Boomers everyday…
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How to Spot a True Baby Boomer at the Grocery Store (Spotify)
How to Spot a True Baby Boomer at the Grocery Store (Spotify) For the first time ever, five different generations are shopping in grocery aisles – each with their own expectations, desires and attributes as customers. Each generation, from Gen Z to Boomers, is changing the grocery landscape.…
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Baby Boomers and our fondness for Sci Fi TV shows of the 1960s (Spotify)
Baby Boomers and our fondness for Sci Fi TV shows of the 1960s (Spotify) In a remarkable act of creation spurred on by the space race between America and the Soviet Union, science fiction television shows in the 1960s confidently came of age, emerging from campy low-budget offerings of space...
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Trends Boomers Just will not Accept or Understand (Spotify)
Trends Boomers Just will not Accept or Understand (Spotify) Trying to explain certain parts of modern life to boomers can feel like describing a dream you barely remember. It’s not stubbornness as much as a total rewiring of how we Boomers relate to work, culture, and even ourselves. These shifts...
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Baby Boomers and Things we Remember Growing Up in the 1960s (Audio)
Baby Boomers and Things we Remember Growing Up in the 1960s (Audio) Growing up in the 1960s was like living in the middle of a cultural explosion. Every year brought new music, fresh inventions, and a changing world that felt exciting yet uncertain. Families gathered around black-and-white TVs…
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Baby Boomers and our fondness for Sci Fi TV shows of the 1960s (Audio)
Baby Boomers and our fondness for Sci Fi TV shows of the 1960s (Audio) In a remarkable act of creation spurred on by the space race between America and the Soviet Union, science fiction television shows in the 1960s confidently came of age, emerging from campy low-budget offerings of space...
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Baby Boomers and the weird things we used to believe (Audio)
Baby Boomers and the weird things we used to believe (Audio) For some, the 1950s and 1960s feel like yesterday; for others, they’re a distant era. From unique beauty gadgets to household items we’d never trust today, these were the beliefs and habits that once shaped Baby Boomers everyday lives....
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Trends Boomers Just will not Accept or Understand (Audio)
Trends Boomers Just will not Accept or Understand (Audio) Trying to explain certain parts of modern life to boomers can feel like describing a dream you barely remember. It’s not stubbornness as much as a total rewiring of how we Boomers relate to work, culture, and even ourselves. These shifts...
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Baby Boomers and the New Year (Audio)
Baby Boomers and the New Year New Year’s Eve ball dropped in New York’s Times Square, Pasadena Rose Parade traditional New Year’s foods, and 1956’s resolutions. They say the more things change the more they stay the same. That’s true when it comes to New Year's Resolutions. So, sit back and…
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Baby Boomers Holiday traditions from the 50s and 60s
Baby Boomers Holiday traditions from the 50s and 60s The post‑war decades of the 1950s and 1960s brought a distinctive holiday warmth. Families embraced suburban living, a booming consumer culture, and the rise of television, each shaping how Christmas was celebrated. From quirky décor to…
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How to Spot a True Baby Boomer at the Grocery Store
How to Spot a True Baby Boomer at the Grocery Store For the first time ever, five different generations are shopping in grocery aisles – each with their own expectations, desires and attributes as customers. Each generation, from Gen Z to Boomers, is changing the grocery landscape. These...
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Baby Boomers Thanksgiving Blessing
Baby Boomers Thanksgiving Blessing Green Bean Casserole, Giblet Gray, Pumpkin Mincemeat Pie, and anything Jell-O were just a few of the staples of Thanksgiving Dinner for Baby Boomers. But the greatest blessing anyone can have while sitting around the Thanksgiving Table is when friends are like...
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Can you Baby Boomers Match These Lyrics To The Right Beatles Song?
Can you Baby Boomers Match These Lyrics To The Right Beatles Song? (Audio) The Beatles were one of the most influential bands in music history, have a rich legacy filled with fascinating stories and achievements. The Beatles were pioneers in the music video genre, creating innovative promotional...
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Baby Boomer and the things we could do before Age 10 That we Senior Baby Boomers Would never think of doing now. (Audio)
Baby Boomer and the things we could do before Age 10 That we Senior Baby Boomers Would never think of doing now. (Audio) The 1960s were a time of great change and experimentation, especially for us kids. It was an era defined by cultural shifts, rebellious spirits, and a sense of freedom that...
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Social Etiquette Rules From the 50s and 60s That Would Shock Us Today (Audio)
Social Etiquette Rules From the 50s and 60s That Would Shock Us Today (Audio) The rules of etiquette that us Baby Boomers experienced, would make most Zoomers today roll their eyes in disbelief. But for those of us who grew up during that fascinating decade, these social norms were as natural as...
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Baby Boomers and why Zoomers don’t like Boomers (Audio)
Baby Boomers and why Zoomers don’t like Boomers (Audio) The Boomer generation is often found to be judged for multiple reasons. A lot of other generations feel like boomers had it relatively easy, but the older generation will more than likely disagree. Here are some reasons why Zoomers don’t…
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60s Rock Bands That Could Have Been Legendary – But Faded Away (Audio)
60s Rock Bands That Could Have Been Legendary – But Faded Away (Audio) Rock music has given us incredible bands that defined generations with their groundbreaking sounds and electrifying performances. While their music lives on through recordings and memories, many iconic rock bands of the 1960s...
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Things Baby Boomers Are Too Old to Deal with Anymore
Things Baby Boomers Are Too Old to Deal with Anymore Let's be real-getting older comes with some serious benefits. One of the biggest benefits? We Baby Boomers no longer spend our energy on things that don't deserve it. Whether it's standing in lines, dealing with nonsense, or trying to impress...
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Baby Boomers and Iconic DJs of the 1960s (Audio)
Baby Boomers and Iconic DJs of the 1960s (Audio) The 1960s were a transformative period for radio, with iconic DJs like Wolfman Jack, Casey Kasem, and Alan Freed leaving a lasting impact on the industry. Wolfman Jack's gravelly voice and wild persona made him a staple of late-night radio, while...
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