Baby Boomers: The Strangest Generation
A light look at growing up in the 60's and 70's, TV, music, family life, politics, drugs are just a few of the topics we cover. Whether you're a Boomer or not there was no other time like the Strangest Generation.
Episodes
What if the untold stories of the Baby Boomer generation could change the way you view history and modern society? Join us as we explore the gritty realities faced by working-class families born in the 1960s in Rust Belt northeastern cities. From economic struggles and factory shutdowns to the pervasive influence of drugs, this episode shines a light on the stark contrasts between Boomers who grew up in affluent subur...
Have you ever found yourself caught between the allure of youthful rebellion and the stern gaze of authority? Journey with me, John Baby Boomer, as I recount an episode from my own teenage years, where the conflicting cultures of a Catholic high school and the freedom-seeking spirit of the 70s collide at a school dance with an ounce of pot at stake. I'll take you through the unforgettable confrontation with Fathe...
Explore the seismic waves that rocked the fabric of our society as we dissect the anthemic '60s and '70s rock scene, and how it ventured beyond mere entertainment to become a beacon for change. Feel the heartbeat of a generation in our latest episode, where we reflect on the political and social narratives woven into the music of the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. We'...
Step back with me to a time when the definition of masculinity was as shifting as the tides and every young man was searching for his place in the world. I unfold tales from my teenage years during the tumultuous mid-70s, wrestling with the legacy of my father's wartime heroism and the contrasting peace-and-love ethos of the era. Through the haze of Vietnam War protests and the sounds of Alice Cooper and Creedenc...
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