OK Boomer

Chuck Norris and Superman wrestled ... the loser had to wear his underwear over his pants for the rest of his life. In this part 1 episode of Tales From the Workplace, Boomer and Jimmy Ahmadoofus continue to chat with high school sports officials, this time with wrestling referee Anthony Clarke.  A 38 year veteran of paroling the wrestling mats, Anthony talks about rule changes, the evolution of t...

I wanted to have a career in sports when I was young, but I had to give it up. I'm only six feet tall, so I couldn't play basketball. I'm only 190 pounds, so I couldn't play football. And I have 20-20 vision, so I couldn't be a referee. OK, that might be funny, but this isn't: "...harassment has grown so rampant that more than 70 percent of new referees in all sports quit the job within three year...

My beauty doesn't come through in photos. Or in person. So says Shaun Eli, professional comedian, in part 2 of his interview with Boomer.  Shaun continues addressing how humor develops, how he crafts his performance, deals with difficult audience members, and whether or not comedians in general are cursed with troubled interpersonal relationships. 

"I wanted to date my doctor, but she said it was unethical for doctors to date patients.  I get it, especially for pediatricians and veterinarians," says Shaun Eli, writer for Jay Leno and other comedians.  Laugh along as Shaun talks to Boomer about how jokes evolve, how do comedians come up with new humor, and how to handle different and difficult audiences.

Why does your 20 something son refuse to leave your basement?  Could a psychic explain this dilemma by identifying how your past lives crossed?  Corbie Mitleid, professional psychic, shares this experience along with other past life revelations, and gives a Boomer a Tarot card reading concerning his future!! 

A psychic walks into a bar . . . . . . she should have seen it coming. How can you tell the difference between a Swami Salami charlatan and an authentic intuitive psychic?  Corbie Mitleid, author of THE PSYCHIC YELLOW BRICK ROAD: How to Find the Real Wizards and Avoid the Flying Monkeys, explains the difference to "the friendly skeptic" Boomer.  Mitleid, a professional psychic, shares stories from...

Lt. Commander James Keith discusses his experiences in Afghanistan with a difficult Air Force Colonel, IEDs, PTSD, and whether today's students should consider a career in the military.

Is making a career or just joining the military a good idea for you or your child? Can the military prepare you for a career in civilian life? How can PSTD be dealt with? Why did James fear his wife would exact a choke-slam upon him?  The 1990 Wauconda HS graduate answers these questions and many others in this episode as Lt. Keith shares his experiences of being in the military for over three dec...

A century old business, Thicksten's popcorn keeps it fresh and draws in customers from miles around.  Hear on-the-street interviews with customers, about a marriage proposal in the popcorn stand, and corny jokes from Jimmy Ahmadoofous. 

What U.S. business is older than Ford, Walgreens, or JC Penney? Answer: Thicksten's Popcorn, established in 1900 and thriving today on the main street of Prophetstown, Illinois. Hear part one of the century old success story from current owner Joanie Stewart (Thicksten) in the latest episode of OK Boomer: Tales from the Workplace, punctuated with Jimmy Ahmadoofus's on the street interviews of happ...

Most people have never "slopped" hogs, nor have they earned a Super Bowl ring.  These are just a few of the experiences the new U of Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema shares in this podcast.  Also, his older brother Bart reminisces on shared childhood ventures.

Boomer and Jimmy Ahmadoofus continue their conversation with Chris Faczek, whose visual effects resume includes Star Trek: Picard, Dark Crystal, Marvel's Runaways, and Westworld.  Chris elaborates on some of his specific creations, a typical day in his Hollywood life, and how youngsters can enter the world of visual effects.

Four years after high school how does one end up in Hollywood, eventually becoming the visual effects leader on blockbusters like Star Trek: Picard and Space Jam 2 ?  You can try the route Chris Faczek took, Wauconda High School 2004 graduate, that involved risk taking and a broken-down car in the desert.  He takes Boomer and Jimmy Ahmadoofus behind the scenes of hit productions like Marvel's Runa...

From the footlights of Wauconda high school cafetorium to  Chicago theatres to the ears of America: Tom Taylorson reflects on his arrival as a prominent member of the voice over industry, how he develops his craft, and what a typical work day looks like for him.  Enjoy his thoughts on being "the man behind the curtain" for hundreds of audiobooks, national TV commercials for brands like Coca-Cola,...

A '95 graduate of Wauconda High School, Tom Taylorson (Tom Taylor) has blazed a trail across the voiceover industry by narrating commercials for Coca-Cola, video games such as Watch Dogs and Mass Effect Andromeda, hundreds of audiobooks in various genres including many from the Marvel universe.  In part 1 of this interview, Tom talks about his craft along with  the ups and downs of the voiceover i...

Working with teenagers is rarely boring.  Working with teenagers who also wrestle intensifies the shenanigan level.  Listen to coaches Nance, Rennels, Costa, and Rohlwing reflect upon antics that involve dead squirrels, digital penetration, inadvertent nudity, and cow molestation.  It all happened at Wauconda high school.   No animals were hurt in the stories retold, nor anyone arrested (that we k...

In part 1 of Matside Mayhem, coaches Nance, Rennels, Costa, and Rohlwing swap stories about matside antics they witnessed over three decades of Wauconda Wrestling.  Stories of prank phone calls, parental dope smoking, concussions, profanity laced barrage from opposing coach, and more are shared among these three veteran coaches.

"Well, he may have had to change his drawers before it was all over," said Chuck Swanson as he regaled Boomer with his stories of truck driving for over 60 years.  Get on the road with Chuck, Boomer, and Jimmy Omadufous for this version of  Tales from the Workplace .

"Can I give you a lap dance?" Former Uber driver Brad Harris fielded this offer from an Uber client.  An early side hustle for Brad, Uber driving brought him in contact with exotic dancers, lost British families, and inebriated clients of all sorts.  Brad shares these stories and more with Boomer and his co-host Jimmy Omadufous.

Should I go to the ER during this damnpenic? Is there an alternative to the ER? How effective is the rapid test for COVID?  These and other issues are addressed from the perspective of medical assistant Kacy Kerkering-Hintz, who deals with the coronavirus and other medical issues in northern Georgia.

"If I'd had this class 10 years ago, I probably wouldn't be divorced." That's the type of high level feedback clients deliver to Dave as he travels all over this country, and internationally, presenting and teaching essential communication skills.

Elephants, buffalo, 8 feet long snakes, camels, wolves, the cute puppy who befriends a Clydesdale horse in Superbowl commercials, the Aflac duck: these are some of the animals that David Meyers trains.  Listen to Dave speak about how he works with a diverse group of animals on the sets of shows like "Big Bang Theory." 

In part 2 of an interview of Russ Mayer, Mayer describes how he takes in wild mustangs from western states and gentles them in his southern Illinois facility, often allowing them to escape starvation, or being euthanized.

"Odds are, son, if you stick with this job, you'll likely kill someone." This sobering statement was delivered to Russell Mayer as he became an engineer for the Chicago Northwestern railroad.  Russell shares how that prediction nearly came true one night along with stories on derailments and cow tipping.  Join Russ, Boomer, and Jimmy Omadufus for a ride on the rails.

Matt Nance, IT professional, delivers advice on how to become an IT professional while not accruing thousands of dollars in loans.  He also shares stories of ineptitude that we can all identify with.