Growing up Boomer

The ’60s! A time when people could find enjoyment in the simplest (and oddest) of activities. Hula Hooping, Troll Dolls, Pet Rocks, and Sea Monkeys to name a few. So, you boomers sit back and listen and see if you can recall participating in any of hobbies listed, and you Zoomers have a listen to what your grandparents did for fun.          Follow us: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean,...

The NBA and their humble beginnings. Great names like Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pistol Pete Maravich, and Julius “Dr. J” Erving, just a few names. So just sit back and have a listen to the way the NBA was during the Baby Boomer era.      Follow us: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen No...

Baby Boomers woke up every Saturday to watch our iconic characters, Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Wile. E Coyote, Road Runner, and many more. So, sit back a listen as we take a deep dive behind the scenes of this iconic series and us baby boomer most beloved characters. Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM,...

Did you ever wonder about Grocery prices, the U.S. Economy, who was born, what we were watching, listening to, and what was happening 50 Years ago. Then sit back and listen to how it was in 1974 and see what made the Baby Boomer who they are today.   Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM, Google Podcasts, and Tun...

Did you ever wonder about Grocery prices, the U.S. Economy, who was born, what we were watching, listening to, and what was happening 60 Years ago. Then sit back and listen to how it was in 1964 and see what made the Baby Boomer who they are today.   Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM, Google Podcasts, and Tun...

Did you ever wonder about the Grocery Prices, the U.S. Economy who was born, what we were watching, listen to and what was happening 70 Years ago in 1954. Then sit back and listen to how it was in 1954 and see what made the Baby Boomer who they are today.   Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM, Google Podcasts,...

New Year’s Eve ball dropped in New York’s Times Square, traditional New Year’s foods, and 1950’s resolutions. They say the more things change the more they stay the same. That’s true when it come to New Years Resolutions. So, sit back and listen and see how many of your resolutions match the 1950’s Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay,...

We Baby Boomers have fond memories of Christmas. Christmas Dinner, Christmas gifts, and, Christmas traditions. (Unless you were in retail and had to work Black Friday and Christmas Eve). But our fondness memories are those of family and friends getting together Christmas Day and sharing the love of the season.   Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsu...

Television was a big part of us Baby Boomers lives, with our popular shows often mirroring societal values and cultural norms. However, as our perspectives evolve and social awareness deepens, some of our beloved TV shows from the past would never see the light of day. So, sit back, relax and see if you agree with Padre and Cotton’s picks for banned TV shows.   Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio,...

Baby Boomers; we’re not perfect but we forget that we still have a lot to offer future generations. Walking Old Roads: A memoir of kindness rediscover, is a book that leads us not to forget our everyday blessings and what we can offer to make our world a better place. Social media, 24-hour news cycle, and information overload can sometimes make our view of humanity tainted. But if we just remember...

We Baby Boomers were part of the 4F Club when it came to Thanksgiving. Family, Friends, Food, and Football. Even though we Baby Boomers lived through tough times, we always recognize that the greatest blessing was always family and friends. And even a greater blessing is when your Family are your Friends. So, Cotton and I would like to wish everyone a Wonderful Thanksgiving Follow us on: Spotify,...

As a generation that came during significant cultural and technological shifts, we experienced a childhood vastly different from today’s Gen Z’ers (Zoomers). From innocent and adventurous activities to risky and outdated practices. So, let’s delve into some of the most remarkable aspects of baby boomers’ childhoods that will have Zoomers scratching their heads. Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio,...

As a generation that came during significant cultural and technological shifts, we experienced a childhood vastly different from today’s Gen Z’ers (Zoomers). From innocent and adventurous activities to risky and outdated practices. So, let’s delve into some of the most remarkable aspects of baby boomers’ childhoods that will have Zoomers scratching their heads. Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio,...

For us kids in the 50’s and 60’s, costumes were homemade, trick or treating door to door was considered safe and, we would collect enough candy to last until December and a trip to the Dentist the following year to fill in our cavities.   Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM, Google Podcasts, and TuneIn   If you...

We Baby Boomers have a message for all you Millennials and Gen Z’ers. Getting older is a natural part of life, but it can still be a bit of a shock when you start to notice the signs of aging. The following signs will make you realize “OMG I’m old’!”    Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM, Google Podcasts, and...

The popularity of the Three Stooges live’s on today. But for the Baby Boomer it was a way of live. Who can’t forget the eye poke, head slap, the nose ringing. The Three Stooges also added to the lexicon of us Baby Boomers with the “Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuks, and Woob, Woob, Woobs. So, sit back and enjoy while we pay homage to Stooge mania.     Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, Pl...

Ask any Millennial or Gen Z and they’ll tell you everything you need to know can be found on Google. But not so fast, Remember the person coding the programs for life advise is a Millennial or Gen Z Google employee, so forget about real life advise. We Baby Boomers have lived life to the fullest and have some advice that can’t be found on any search engine.   Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, A...

Looking back at in turbulent times of the 60’s and 70’s football was a great escape to be able to sit back and forget the troubles of the world for a least three hours. For those to young to remember here are a few highlights of the time.      Monday Night Football, Instant Replay, The Ice Bowl, The Immaculate Reception, The Catch, The Heidi Game, The First Super Bowl, and the Miami Dolphins perfe...

Generation Z, the digital natives of our world. They can swipe, tap, and scroll before they can even walk. But what happens when we strip away the digital comfort blanket? How do they fare in the Baby Boomer ‘analog’ world? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to dive into a list of everyday Baby Boomer tasks that leave Gen Z scratching their heads in confusion.   Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Rad...

As we Baby Boomers grow older, many changes occur within us, both physically and emotionally. Dealing with the aging process can be stressful. But someone forgot to tell us Baby Boomer we’re old.   Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM, Google Podcasts, and TuneIn   If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like...

The 70’s were the times of bigger than life bands that dominated the Bill Board Charts. But some adventurous souls were able to made their mark with one hit wonders. Some of which have endured the test of time and are as popular today as they were back in the 1970’s  Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, and TuneIn   If yo...

The 60’s were the times of bigger than life bands that dominated the Bill Board Charts. But some adventurous souls were able to made their mark with one hit wonders. Some of which have endured the test of time and are as popular today as they were back in the 1960’s  

The 4th of July for some Baby Boomers was, what can we blow up without getting in trouble. But for some like, Jackie Travis and 29 other Corona High School Students, it was about a salute to this nation’s bicentennial, by painting the phrase “200 YEARS OF FREEDOM,” a Liberty Bell silhouette, and the dates “1776-1976.” On the Prado Dam. Then 40 years later petitioning to have the mural restored. Fo...

All Oak furniture, pastel colors and carpet in the bathrooms are some Baby Boomer home trends Millennials think are a joke   Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, and TuneIn     If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingupboomer@gmail.com 

Baby Boomers grew up watching one the greats on the grid Iron, and listening to one of the most extraordinary entertainers at the time. So, sit back and listen as we pay tribute to Jim Brown and Tina Turner Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, and TuneIn   If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, pleas...