Sh-Boom

Sh-Boom

Sh-Boom (named for the 1954 popular song by The Chords) and is a podcast hosted by Rick Jones all about and for the Baby Boomer generation. There are 77 million baby boomers still alive, and they control 81% of the disposable income in the United States and own over 34 Billion dollars in real estate. Baby Boomers have lived through 8 decades of change in America.

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June 12, 2025 46 mins

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On today's episode of 'Sh-Boom' Rick sits down with his pal Ernie Kent,. who shares his experiences as a father, grandfather, and coach, reflecting on the lessons learned from his own father and the importance of being present in his children's lives. He discusses the challenges of balancing a demanding career with family responsib...

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In this engaging conversation, Rick sits down with Langley Respess who shares insights from his upbringing on a farm in North Carolina to his career as a financial advisor. He emphasizes the importance of financial planning, building trust with clients, and the significance of saving and investing wisely. Langley also discusses t...

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Today's episode is all about giving back!  Rick sits down with his pal Bob Hope  who shares his extensive career journey from his early days with the Atlanta Braves to his pivotal role in public relations and philanthropy. He discusses the challenges of promoting sports teams, the transition to corporate roles, and the founding o...

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As we head into the Memorial Day weekend this show is all about honoring those who so courageously served our Nation. In this episode, Bob Heussner discusses the vital work of the American Battlefield Trust, which focuses on preserving historical battlefields, educating the public about American history, and inspiring future generations...

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For Baby Boomers, Spring Break was a BIG DEAL. On today's episode Rick looks back at some of his favorite Spring Break locations and then sits down with the incredible Lisa Murray. Lisa recently retired from the sports and entertainment industry after nearly three decades, and is a mastermind of developing and implementing ingenio...

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In this heartfelt Mother's Day special, Rick sits down with his good pal Mike Reisman, who shares the profound influence of his mother and the strong women in his family. He reflects on the values of kindness, strength, and the importance of quality relationships, drawing from personal anecdotes and family history. The conversation hi...

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On today's episode of 'Sh-Boom' Rick tells you everything you need to know about his favorite city: New Orleans.  Rick starts with the complex, dark and fascinating history of this melting pot and then gets into the creation of everything from Gumbo to JAZZ.  If you've never been to Jazz Fest, you're going to want to put it on your...

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On today's episode Rick takes a look at the complicated story of race relations in America during the Baby Boomer era. He looks back on his experience of being a high school student during the Civil Rights Movement and how sports played a big role in diffusing tension throughout that pivotal time in American history. Plus, he sits...

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Welcome back to ‘Sh-Boom’!  Today’s episode is all about religion.  Since we are in Holy Week, Rick focuses on how religion has shaped his life both personally and professionally.  He sits down with journalist and TV personality Warren Peper to discuss his childhood as a Preacher’s Kid (or PK) and his incredible ...

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Today's episode of 'Sh-Boom' is all about COWBOYS.  Rick looks back at his childhood obsession with cowboys and cowboy culture, shares the 10 attributes of a Cowboy and then sits down with a true cowboy: Gordon Whitener. Gordon is a Tennessee graduate who worked as football graduate assistant at Oklahoma State.  He went on to make...

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On episode 3 of 'Sh-Boom' Rick talks politics! He covers some of the pivotal times in political history as they relate to Baby Boomers and interviews political journalist and CNN panelist Brad Todd to discuss his career, his book and how NIL is evolving in real time.

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On episode two of Sh-Boom Rick kicks off March Madness with an exciting look back at some of his favorite March Madness moments.  He interviews the legendary ACC Coach Bobby Cremins about his extensive career in basketball and they cover everything from how he grew to love the sport of basketball to why he beli...

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It's finally here!  The inaugural episode of a brand new podcast from Rick Jones.  Rick dives into why he wanted to launch this new concept all about and for baby boomers!  

Sh-Boom (named for the 1954 popular song by The Chords) and is a podcast all about and for the Baby Boomer generation....

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