My Boomer Buddies Podcast Telling It Like It Was And Is!

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of 'Boomer Buddies', Rick Reed explores the classic song 'Ooh Child' by the Five Stair Steps, discussing its historical significance, the family's musical legacy, and the emotional resonance of the song. He reflects on the group's impact in the 1970s and shares personal anecdotes related to the music and its cultural context. T...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this crossover episode of the Boomer Buddies podcast and the Ed Halbach Show, hosts Rick Reed and Ed Halbach dive into nostalgic music from their youth, discussing iconic songs from the 60s and 70s. They share personal memories associated with these tracks, highlighting how music evokes powerful emotions and memories. The conversation flows through various classic rock...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of My Boomer Buddies podcast, Rick Reed explores the classic one hit wonder 'In the Year 2525' by Zager and Evans. He discusses the song's themes of technology and its impact on humanity, its cultural significance during the late 1960s, and the legacy of the artists behind it. The conversation invites listeners to reflect on their memories as...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of My Boomer Buddies, Rick Reed discusses the one-hit wonder band The O'Kaysions and their famous song 'Girl Watcher' from 1968. He reflects on the song's soulful quality, the band's background, and the cultural context of the era. The conversation also touches on the reception of the song, comments from listeners, and a discussion on the t...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the My Boomer Buddies podcast, Rick Reed, Ed Halbach, Tim Coffey, and Tere Walsh discuss their experiences dealing with cancer. Ed and Tim share their journeys of supporting their wives through their battles with cancer, while Tere talks about coping with the loss of her husband and her own cancer diagnosis. The conversation highlights the importance of...

Send us Fan Mail Summary Rick Reed reminisces about the one-hit wonder song 'Lies' by the Knickerbockers. He discusses how the band 'Beatle-fied' the song and how the lead singer's voice sounds like John Lennon. Rick also comments on the appearance of the band members and the hairstyles of the time. He reflects on the energy and fun of the song and mentions that the Knicke...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the My Boomer Buddies podcast, Rick Reed plays the song 'Liar Liar' by the Castaways and shares some tidbits of information about the band. He talks about the band members and their other musical endeavors. Rick also mentions a personal story about a friend who saw the Castaways in a movie while serving in Vietnam. He concludes by discussing th...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this conversation, Rick Reed and Mike Cronin discuss population changes in the Twin Cities metro area and the evolution of cities. They talk about the movement of the rich from the city centers to the suburbs, the shift in the role and vision of downtown areas, and the dispersion of population and jobs. They also touch on the impact of transportation and shopping change...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Boomer Buddies podcast, host Rick Reed is joined by Quincy Stringham and Jim Ratts to reflect on the 55th anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. Quincy attended as a teenager and shares some of his experiences. Jim Ratts, a songwriter, performer, and founder of Runaway Express, shares his background and how he met Quincy. They discuss the i...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Boomer Buddies podcast, Rick Reed, Kathy St. Martin, and Tere Walsh discuss their experiences with cancer. They share their diagnoses, treatments, and the importance of having a strong support system. They emphasize the importance of early detection through regular check-ups and screenings. The conversation also touches on the emotional and mental as...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Boomer Buddies Podcast, Rick Reed, Trevor J. Brown, and Tim Coffey discuss the 59th anniversary of the Beatles' film HELP! and its accompanying album. They explore the significance of the album in the Beatles' evolution as a band, the unique sounds and instruments used, and the impact of the songs. The conversation also touches on the dynam...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Rick Reed and Kathy St. Martin reminisce about the childhood games they played as boomers. They discuss games like kick the can, dodgeball, jump rope, and wiffle ball, highlighting the fun and camaraderie they experienced. They also touch on the importance of outdoor play and unsupervised activities for children's development. The conversation emphasi...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Boomer Buddies podcast, Rick and Tere discuss summertime songs. They explore songs that have 'summer' in the title as well as songs that are associated with summer memories. They reminisce about their favorite summer songs from the 1950s to the 1960s & 1970s including 'Summertime Blues' by Eddie Cochran, 'Itsy Bitsy Teeni...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the My Boomer Buddies podcast, Rick, Tere, and Joe share their brushes with fame. Tere recalls selling Linda Kelsey, an actress from the show Lou Grant, her marriage license. Joe shares his encounters with NASCAR legends Dale Earnhardt Senior and Dale Earnhardt Junior. Rick talks about meeting Eddie Haskell and Beaver Jerry Mathers Osmond from the show L...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the My Boomer Buddies podcast, host Rick Reed and Boomer Buddy, Tere Walsh, interview Randy Keeley, former guitarist for the band Gypsy and current member of Xpedition. Randy shares his journey into music, his musical influences, and his experiences playing with Gypsy. He also discusses his current band, Xpedition, and their focus on playing covers of po...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Boomer Buddies podcast, Rick Reed and his nephew Bryan Reed discuss their love for music and culture from the past. Bryan attributes his passion for music to growing up in a family that appreciates it and being exposed to a wide range of music, movies, and TV shows. They discuss the evolution of music and culture from the conservative 1950s to the ex...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this episode of the My Boomer Buddies podcast, Rick Reed and his nephew Bryan Reed discuss their experiences as youth sports coaches. They talk about the commonalities between coaching soccer and baseball, the importance of setting the tone and establishing ground rules at the first practice, and the role of parents in supporting their children during games. They also...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the My Boomer Buddies podcast, host Rick Reed gives tribute to dads everywhere with a special nod to his dad. He then explores the phenomenon of dad jokes. He discusses why dad jokes are associated with middle-aged men with children and how they have become popular and widely relatable. He shares numerous dad jokes throughout the episode and encourages l...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Boomer Buddies podcast, Rick Reed, Dan Vikstrom, and Quincy Stringham discuss Operation Overlord, also known as D-Day. They explore the causation and significance of D-Day, the planning and deception tactics used by the Allies, and the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers who participated in the invasion. They highlight the importance of D-Day in c...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Boomer Buddies podcast, Rick Reed and Quincy Stringham discuss one-hit wonders in the music industry. They play a game where Rick asks Quincy questions about different one-hit wonders and Quincy tries to guess the correct answers. They talk about the artists and bands behind these one-hit wonders and share their thoughts and memories about the songs....

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Rick Reed interviews his mother, Margaret Reed, and she shares what it was like raising her Boomer kids. Rick Reed & Tere Walsh also share their experiences growing up as baby boomers. They discuss their childhoods, the importance of the neighborhood community, and the dynamics of their families. They also touch on the strict parenting styles of the ti...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Rick Reed and Dan Vikstrom discuss a day in the life of a retired boomer running errands. They also discuss how Rick unintentionally insulted Dee Snider of Twisted Sister Fame. They share observations and experiences from their trips to various stores, including driving during rush hour, navigating crowded Costco aisles, and encountering cart etiquette iss...

Send us Fan Mail Summary Summary In this episode, Rick Reed takes a nostalgic look at the iconic candy that Boomers had while growing up. He shares his own memories of buying penny candy and collecting pop bottles to earn money for candy. Rick then goes through a timeline of popular candies from the early 1900s to the 1960s, including Hershey bars, Baby Ruth, Charleston Chew, Sugar Babies, Smartie...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the My Boomer Buddies podcast, Rick Reed and Tere Walsh discuss the popular TV show Perry Mason. They reminisce about watching the show in the 60s, the fashion and style of the era, and the iconic characters. They also talk about the courtroom drama and the clever tricks Perry Mason used to uncover the truth. The conversation covers various aspects of th...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this episode, Rick Reed reflects on the experience of visiting his aging uncle in a nursing home and emphasizes the importance of showing love, respect, and care to elderly individuals. He also discusses the power of music in evoking emotions and memories for seniors. Rick shares two playlists of songs commonly played in assisted living or senior care facilities, one f...