OK Boomer Podcast

Eppy 138: Laura Climbs a Tree   Laura and Jean truly are kids, disguised as Boomers! We recorded this podcast while trying out Jean's new double power recliner! We felt like astronauts, ready for blast-off! Yes, the 1960's are never far from us...   ...and neither are plastic flowers! Laura still has much to share about her outdoor arrangements- the septic tank is now surrounded by plastic flowers...

 Welcome back, Boomers, Gen Xers, and everyone who's ever tried to give away a perfectly good basket!   After five years of podcasting, we've come to accept a hard truth: our kids still don't want our stuff. And now we've learned that even our beloved Longaberger baskets are a hard pass. 😢 What's next—our commemorative plates??   Meanwhile, in cold and rainy Beautiful Ohio, Laura's been playing i...

Episode 136: Things That Annoy Laura   Happy Memorial Day weekend, OK Boomer friends! We're calling this the unofficial kickoff to our favorite season—summer! It always feels like it flies by, doesn't it? What fun plans do you have lined up?   Here's a little tip to brighten your summer: liven up your space with "Realistic Artificial Flowers"! These beauties—made from silk or plastic—look fabulous...

Hello, hello! Jean and Laura love being mothers—and we love Mother's Day! So this episode is for all moms and their kiddos. Laura has plenty to share about this very important holiday. But first, let's consider the latest ponderings of the OK Boomers: 1. Toilet paper has changed! 2. Black-and-white houses—what say you? 3. Ramps—a special treat! OK moms, time to celebrate YOU! Laura shares her upda...

Hello Boomer friends! Last podcast we talked about Girl Scout cookies! After eating many boxes of these cookies, we decided that S'mores are the best.  Did you know there's S'more to learn about S'mores? Have you heard of "Living Room S'mores" or "Savory S'mores"? Let's have a S'mores podcast party! Perhaps you'd like to munch S'mores on a multi-generational cruise! Or a "Finding Your Roots" vacat...

Jean is back from Florida, and she and Laura spent the morning catching up—laughing, gossiping, and diving into the most important topics of the day. • Luna Eclipse changed Laura forever! What happened to sweet Laura? She's gone rogue! • Fresca is trending—with every generation!  • Cottage cheese is back, and it's hot! (Seriously, Instagram says so.) • Poached cream eggs? Just put a lid on it! • W...

Laura and Jean, your favorite OK Boomer sibbleberries, are celebrating a major milestone—not just one, not two, but FIVE years of podcasting! Yes, for half a decade, we've shared the joys of being Boomers while embracing and supporting everyone—Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and of course, our fellow Boomers. And now, we welcome Gen Alpha and even Gen Beta into the mix! To mark the occasion, we have a...

The impossible is what we do best—it’s what inspires us! Here’s what we’ve been up to! Laura and Jean met at their doctor’s office and did their best to turn the waiting room into a party. We love meeting new people and striking up conversations—especially in grocery store lines! How often do you chat with strangers? And there’s more…Heaven Can Wait – Jean tries to be a Church Lady.  Laura’s Colon...

Eppy 129: Hurkle Durkle! Welcome to our "Happy Hearts" episode! The first way to keep your heart happy is to have a Hurkle Durkle Day. You might even want to make it a monthly tradition! (Yes, you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out exactly what a Hurkle Durkle Day is...)Another way to boost your heart happiness is by taking a moment to appreciate and thank the people who help us. Jean sh...

Eppy 128: Meatballs and AI   Happy January. Here in "Beautiful Ohio" it's chilly and snowy (and very pretty.)   OK Boomers- we are so ready to thrive in 2025!!   We are still on a quest to develop the most perfect, soft, tender, flavorful meatball. Send us your recipes to okboomerpod.com or when you see us on Facebook and Instagram.   Even more exciting- the Boomer Sisters have been exploring AI a...

  Happy New Year 2025, friends. Are you still keeping up with your Resolutions? (We hope you are not a quitter, there's actually a Day for that.)   Laura's resolutions this year focus on health and caring for others. She's also on a quest to create the perfect meatball. And she's ready to order Girl Scout cookies. You know Laura, she always has fun ideas.   Jean's resolutions can be summed up as "...

Eppy 126: The Twelve Days of Christmas For unto us a child is born, Unto us a son is given;And the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.       Isaiah 9:6-7  Friends, you have to know by now that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for the OK Boomers! This is an extra long eppy filled wi...

From the Macy's Parade to the last piece of pumpkin pie- we love Thanksgiving and we wish you a happy celebration! I t's been awhile since Laura has had a crazy dream, but she just dreamed that hundreds of flamingos were in her driveway (but no turkeys). Laura presents her Thanksgiving math and details the percentage of people who go out to eat or get delivery on Thanksgiving Day. Laura still love...

Hello Friends! Autumn is fading, and it’s not quite time for the Thanksgiving and Christmas rush. We invite you to relax with us during this “in between” time. What can you do this time of year? You may want to go down some big slides with Laura. Or you may want to recover from the election commotion by considering the politics of King David in the Old Testament times. (Bathsheba!!!) Why not get s...

🎃ctober 31, 2024   Hello Ok Boomer friends! Please take some quiet time to pray for all those affected by the recent hurricanes.🙏  Laura and Jean agree that it is a "big event" to walk down to the mailbox and get the mail every day. Do you use the daily email USPS Informed Delivery?   We celebrated some family birthdays this month- Laura's twins are 32 years old! Laura is 64 years old, which is...

Eppy 122: Friends & Memories       It's now officially sweater weather (and we are summer gals...)       Speaking of gals, an 81-year-old South Korean fashion model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant- but she did win the "Best Dresser" award! Well done!       Laura shares her wonderful weekend with her gal pal running team. How did they fair in the Akron Marath...

Let's Go! (Yeah, we're all about those trending phrases!)In this episode, the OK Boomers *officially* welcome Gen Z into the OK Boomer fam. Join Laura as she dives into the hottest trends in food, fall fashion, and all things fun. Jean makes the big move—cutting the cable cord and adding ChatGPT to her writing toolkit! And, is Laura really losing her "filters" as she gets older? Spoiler alert: not...

Eppy 120: Pumpkin Napuccino  Goodbye sunny Summer and Hello to spicy Pumpkin Napuccino season!  Jean shares "A Day in the Life of a Boomer Couple". You know you are getting older when you can no longer keep track of the pizza toppings.  Have you gotten your flu shot? If that doesn't sound like fun to you- get ready to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of SpongeBob as Wendy's introduces its iconic Kra...

Eppy 119: Great Quips Laura is eager to chat about "coils and fillers" (or did she mean "filters"??) We don't really know what she was contemplating...when you are a Boomer, that can happen.  So we move on. ..Jean jumps in to describe her haircut experience at Great Clips.  Followed by Laura's incisive discussion of Venmo.  Fun news: Laura and her OH bought a new giant pickup truck! Laura is excit...

Jean starts the podcast by asking Laura, "Anything strange or startling to report?" Laura quickly replies with the latest family calamities. "Hallelujah Anyways", we say! And off we go...Jean shares a regretful moment at the "Nothing Bundt Cake" shop. Which leads Laura to reminisce about Cinnamon Pop Tarts.  Important question for Laura's grandson, "Does he know the NEW Alphabet Song?"  Yes, after...

The OK Boomers were blessed with a wonderful weekend- Laura and Jean are delighted to share it with you. The last weekend in July was part birthday celebration and part family reunion. The guys in the family golfed. The gals and kids splashed in the pool. We all feasted at a fabulous cookout at Laura's home- "The Farm". And the sunny weather was a special gift.  Speaking of celebrations, Jean chec...

Warning! If you are a Millennial or younger, you may be shocked at just how weird Boomers can be. Laura and Jean recommend that you DO NOT listen to this episode while driving or operating heavy equipment.   On with our “exciting” lives. Jean was summoned for jury duty, but did not have to serve. So with that new-found free time, she reorganized her Death Notebook. Jean also voluntarily shared tha...

Hi friends, we are half-way through 2024! We decided that our favorite podcast conversations so far were when we chatted about our fabulous reversible dresses and our big remodeling projects.   Remember our "Other Halves", a.k.a. "OH's"? Well, they each experienced some zany calamities and "oopsies". A mysterious gas tank, a runaway iPhone, a missing wallet...easy to laugh about now! But bothersom...

Oh say can you see...just how much fun we are having this summer! July 4 is our beautiful national day of celebration! Laura shares her best holiday quiz ever! Do you know how President Zachary Taylor died? And how about the big shakeup prior to the upcoming  2024 Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest??? But wait, there's more! Starting July 26, we will be mesmerized by The Games of...