Growing up Boomer

Baby Boomers and 60s American movie characters we will never forget (Audio)

While Hollywood kept chugging along with polished studio fare, the popularity of foreign-language movies pushed the envelope of movies forward with challenging stories, themes – and oftentimes, unusual characters. The New Wave movements from France, Japan, and Italy, not to mention the revival of Westerns throughout Europe, introduced a slew of attractive, ...

Baby Boomers and events of the 1960’s that changed the way we live (Audio)

The 1960s was a decade marked by significant historical events that shaped the world in various ways. From cold and “hot” wars to exciting new toys, Baby Boomers of the ‘60s have some memories we will never be able to replicate (for some of the events, we hope not to). So, sit back and see the events that made us Baby Boomers the way we are today.

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Before Tech Took Over: The Chores Every Baby Boomer Kid Had to Do

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Kids today don’t know how good they have it when it comes to household chores. Before technology made life easier, many tasks were tedious, time-consuming, and sometimes downright exhausting. Whether it was rewinding VHS tapes, manually washing clothes, or adjusting rabbit-ear antennas for a clear TV signal, we Baby Boomers were expecte...

Baby Boomers and Everyday Traditions That Defined our Childhood (Audio Only)

Baby Boomers in the 1950s and ’60s grew up in a world vastly different from today’s tech-saturated reality. Before smartphones, video games, and the Internet ruled daily life, simple pleasures, unquestioned rules, and family-centered activities dominated childhood. These everyday traditions shaped us Baby Boomewrs while creating shared memories and experie...

Baby Boomers and Muhammad Ali

Boxer, activist, actor, singer, poet, humanitarian, author, orator. Yes, Muhammad Ali was all of these things. But for us Baby Boomers he was much more. The true American success story, no matter what hardships were delt in his life, Ali was able to become one of the most recognize faces on the planet, and one of the most inspiring figures of our time

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Baby Boomers and the way we were 70 years ago 1955 part two

Did you ever wonder who was born, who died, what we were watching, listen to and what was happening 70 Years ago in 1953. Then sit back and listen to how it was 70 years ago and see what made the Baby Boomer who they are today.

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Baby Boomers and the music of Sly Stone

Singer, song writer and bandleader, was a groundbreaking figure in popular culture of the 1960s and 70s known for his open-minded approach to creating music. His work has influenced artists over the past 60 years; it has provided the architecture for so much modern music. Funk, soul, hip hop and even pop music have all been shaped in some way by the leaps made by Sly Stone's band, who broke t...

Baby Boomers and the way we were 70 years ago 1955 part one

Did you ever wonder who was born, who died, what we were watching, listen to and what was happening 70 Years ago in 1953. Then sit back and listen to how it was 70 years ago and see what made the Baby Boomer who they are today.

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Cultural Icons Baby Boomers Loved but Zoomers Have No Clue About Part Two

There have been many famous icons from the past who were particularly well-known during the Baby Boomer era. However, as time has progressed, newer icons have appeared, meaning Gen Z has no clue about the Icons us Baby Boomers knew and loved. Then again that would be the Zoomers Lost.  

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Cultural Icons Baby Boomers Loved but Zoomers Have No Clue About part one audio

There have been many famous icons from the past who were particularly well-known during the Baby Boomer era. However, as time has progressed, newer icons have appeared, meaning Gen Z has no clue about the Icons us Baby Boomers knew and loved. Then again that would be the Zoomers Lost.  

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Baby Boomers and Cheap Foods we Grew Up with That Gen Z Won't Even Try

As societal norms and tastes change over time, certain foods that were once (and are still) cheap, beloved staples may fall out of favor with Zoomers. But to us Baby Boomers they were to die for. (Well in most cases). So, sit back and see what foods made us Baby Boomers the way we are.

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Baby Boomers and Status Symbols That Mean Nothing Today

Back in the Baby Boomer Days, certain things embodied success, but now, those same things are looked down on as outdated or useless. So, let’s take a look at some of the status symbols boomers still love that don’t mean much in the Zoomer world today.

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Baby Boomers and things we did for Fun in the 70s That would leave Gen Z completely clueless

Before smartphones, Wi-Fi, or even cable TV, Boomers in the 1970s found all sorts of weird, wild, and wonderful ways to have fun — and most of them would leave Gen Z either confused, concerned, or completely clueless.

From chasing down the ice cream truck barefoot to doing things that would get a “please don’t try this at home” warning toda...

Whether they came out in the 50s, 60s or the 70s, there is something so special about classic cartoons. Some lasted many years, while others were a one-season wonder. Yet, our childhoods wouldn’t have been the same without them. So, sit back and listen as we take a trip down memory lane of Baby Boomer cartoons.

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Every generation has its own set of norms and standards that help shape important aspects of their life, from how they define success to the way they approach relationships and navigate societal expectations. But the truth of the matter remains that there are many values boomers think is important that mean nothing to young people today. Whether they see those values as outdated or unachievable, younger generations are rejecting so...

Some TV commercials stick with us like that old piece of gum under your high school desk—except in a good way. For Boomers, certain ads aren’t just thirty-second blips on a screen; they’re cultural touchstones that defined an era. Whether it’s a jingle you can’t shake or a catchphrase that still makes you smile. Today we will test the memory of two fellow Baby Boomers (My wife and her sister or simply known as the Sisters). So sit ...

The 1960s was a golden era for television, filled with groundbreaking shows that captivated us Baby Boomers. Today, many of these once-popular series have faded into obscurity. So, sit about and join us as we take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about these forgotten gems.

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I had the pleasure of having acclaimed author Jeff Nelligan as a guest host on Growing Up Boomer. Mr. Nelligan has authored “Four lessons from My Three Sons - How You Can Raise Resilient Kids", Tales from the Swamp – Five Habits of Successful Politicians “Notes of a fixer” and Be the Ball – An Academic Inquiry into Synergistic Character Modalities in Caddyshack & Back Nine Bushwood Paradigms. So, sit back and enjoy Mr. Nelligan...

I had the pleasure of having acclaimed author Jeff Nelligan as a guest host on Growing Up Boomer. Mr. Nelligan has authored “Four lessons from My Three Sons - How You Can Raise Resilient Kids", Tales from the Swamp – Five Habits of Successful Politicians “Notes of a fixer” and Be the Ball – An Academic Inquiry into Synergistic Character Modalities in Caddyshack & Back Nine Bushwood Paradigms. So, sit back and enjoy Mr. Nelligan...