Growing up Boomer

Baby Boomers no matter if they’re from the big city or the open spaces of Idaho. We Baby Boomers are all the same. We learned to have fun, be creative, and care free. Raised on Freedom is a book that captures the essence of all us Baby Boomers. So, sit back and have a good listen and remember the book is always better.  If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us a...

Language is constantly evolving, and some sayings that were once commonly used have now become outdated or irrelevant. But hearing them again always brings back wonderful memories. 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 growingupboo...

More than 120 million metal lunch boxes in 450-plus designs were sold between 1950 and 1970 alone. This was a status system for us Baby Boomers and determined your place in the social network of the lunch room.     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 cove...

Watching TV was a big part of a Baby Boomers life and the Twilight Zone was the first of its kind. The Twilight Zone is one of the greatest tv shows of all time and most of its genius can be directly credited to Rod Serling. Each episode presents a stand-alone story in which characters find themselves dealing with often disturbing or unusual events, an experience described as entering "the Twiligh...

Watching TV was a big part of a Baby Boomers life, and the Twilight Zone was the first of its kind. The Twilight Zone is one of the greatest tv shows of all time and most of its genius can be directly credited to Rod Serling. Each episode presents a stand-alone story in which characters find themselves dealing with often disturbing or unusual events, an experience described as entering "the Twilig...

Whoopee Cushion, Joy Buzzer, Squirt Ring, Squirt camera, pair of Big Nose Groucho Glasses, a Fly in the Ice Cube, and snakes in a can marked Peanut Brittle, just to name a few. One thing you can say about us Baby Boomers, we knew how to have fun. Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, and TuneIn   If you have a Baby Boomer...

Who was born, who died, what we were watching, listen to and what was happening that made the Baby Boomer who they are.   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  

Integration, Relocation, Expansion, .25cent Hot Dog and .65 cent Beer. Baseball in the 50’s and 60’s reflected the turbulent times of the aera. But to young Baby Boomers it was all about the game and the ball players 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 cove...

Who was born, who died, what we were watching, listen to and what was happening that made the Baby Boomer who they are 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  

Did you ever wonder who was born, who died, what we were watching, listen to and what was happening 70 Years ago in 1953. Then sit back and listen to how it was 70 years ago 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, and TuneIn   If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would li...

Marching Bands, Hot Air Balloons, Jet Pack Rocket Men, and 3D glasses. They just don’t make half time shows let they use to for us Baby Boomers. (And thank goodness they don’t) 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@...

Long lines at security checkpoints, tiny plastic cups of soda, small bags of pretzels, planes filled to capacity, fees attached to every amenity – all reflect the realities of 21st century commercial air travel. It’s no wonder that many travelers have become nostalgic for the so-called “golden age” of air travel in the United States. But airline nostalgia can be tricky, and “golden ages” are seldo...

Air conditioning, Torque converters, Electric windows, Power steering and Dual-action tailgates are just a few innovations that we over look today. But came to fruition during the Baby Boomer Years Listen 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...

The Cold War, possible Nuclear Armageddon, Segregation, Black Listing, the Red Scare, assassinations, etc. And you wonder why we act the way we do.    Listen 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

Auld Lang Syne, 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 Year's Resolutions. So, sit back and listen and see how many of your resolutions match the 1950’s Listen on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, and T...

Christmas Dinner, Christmas gifts, Christmas traditions, and Christmas sales. We as Baby Boomers have fond memories of Christmas. But our fondness memories and those of family and friends getting together on Christmas Day. Listen on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, and TuneIn If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingu...

The Cold War, possible Nuclear Armageddon, Segregation, Black Listing, the Red Scare, assassinations, etc. And you wonder why we act the way we do.    Listen on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, and TuneIn If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingupboomer@gmail.com

The Cold War, possible Nuclear Armageddon, Segregation, Black Listing, the Red Scare, assassinations, etc. And you wonder why we act the way we do.     Listen on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, and TuneIn If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingupboomer@gmail.com

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 most important it was always about family and giving thanks for our blessing. Listen on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Apple Podcast, and TuneIn If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, ple...

The thing about print ads from the ‘50s, 60’s and 70’s is that they tell us so much about us Baby Boomers, and about our society in those times. So have a seat because some of these print ads may render you lightheaded. Listen on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, and Apple Podcast, If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at gro...

For us kids in the 50’s and 60’s we would collect enough candy to last until December and a trip to the Dentist the following year to fill in our cavities.   Listen on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, and Apple Podcast, If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingupboomer@gmail.com

Nav-O-Matic, Bra-O-Matic, Thrill-O-Rama, and Scene-O-Rama were just a few of the tag lines we Baby Boomer grow up with so sit and Enjoy-O-Rama Listen on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, and Apple Podcast, If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingupboomer@gmail.com

Not having computers or video games, Board games were a big part of the Baby Boomers life and the best part about board games is you play with actually people who sat across the table from you Listen on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, and Apple Podcast, If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingupboomer@gmail.com

Turtlenecks, tie dye tee-shirts, lava lamps, Go-Go Boots to name a few. So, sit back relax and be thankful that these trends have passed on. (And with any luck are never coming back) Listen on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, and Apple Podcast, If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingupboomer@gmail.com

With only six TV channels and no streaming service, going to the theater and Drive-in movies played a big part of a Baby Boomers life. There were epic movies like Ben-Hur but most of our movie viewing was spent on bad horror films. So, sit back relax and hear how much fun movie going was for the Baby Boomers. Listen on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, and Apple P...