Growing up Boomer
This Podcast is dedicated to the life and times of the Baby Boomer Generation. This Podcast can be informative, funny and sometimes irreverent, but most of all we hope you find it entertaining. Follow us on: Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Google, Tune In, Listen Notes, Samsung Podcast, Apple Podcast and Boom Play If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingupboomer@gmail.com
Episodes
Baby Boomers and the New Year
New Year’s Eve ball dropped in New York’s Times Square, Pasadena Rose Parade traditional New Year’s foods, and 1956’s resolutions. They say the more things change the more they stay the same. That’s true when it comes to New Year's Resolutions. So, sit back and listen and see how many of your resolutions match the 1950’s
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Baby Boomers Holiday traditions from the 50s and 60s
The post‑war decades of the 1950s and 1960s brought a distinctive holiday warmth. Families embraced suburban living, a booming consumer culture, and the rise of television, each shaping how Christmas was celebrated. From quirky décor to cherished community rituals, many of these customs have since faded, but will always be, us Baby Boomers fondest memories.
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How to Spot a True Baby Boomer at the Grocery Store
For the first time ever, five different generations are shopping in grocery aisles – each with their own expectations, desires and attributes as customers. Each generation, from Gen Z to Boomers, is changing the grocery landscape.
These differences aren't just about preference. They stem from decades of different experiences, technological evolution, and economic contexts that sha...
Baby Boomers Thanksgiving Blessing
Green Bean Casserole, Giblet Gray, Pumpkin Mincemeat Pie, and anything Jell-O were just a few of the staples of Thanksgiving Dinner for Baby Boomers.
But the greatest blessing anyone can have while sitting around the Thanksgiving Table is when friends are like family and family are like friends
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Growing Up Boomer
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Can you Baby Boomers Match These Lyrics To The Right Beatles Song? (Audio)
The Beatles were one of the most influential bands in music history, have a rich legacy filled with fascinating stories and achievements. The Beatles were pioneers in the music video genre, creating innovative promotional films for their songs, which laid the groundwork for modern music videos. Their influence continues to resonate today, inspiring countless...
Baby Boomer and the things we could do before Age 10 That we Senior Baby Boomers Would never think of doing now. (Audio)
The 1960s were a time of great change and experimentation, especially for us kids. It was an era defined by cultural shifts, rebellious spirits, and a sense of freedom that encouraged kids to explore life unrestricted. So, sit back and listen to the way we Baby Boomers were as kids
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Social Etiquette Rules From the 50s and 60s That Would Shock Us Today (Audio)
The rules of etiquette that us Baby Boomers experienced, would make most Zoomers today roll their eyes in disbelief. But for those of us who grew up during that fascinating decade, these social norms were as natural as breathing. So, sit back and let’s have a nostalgic trip back to when manners were mandatory and protocol was paramount.
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Baby Boomers and why Zoomers don’t like Boomers (Audio)
The Boomer generation is often found to be judged for multiple reasons. A lot of other generations feel like boomers had it relatively easy, but the older generation will more than likely disagree. Here are some reasons why Zoomers don’t like boomers.
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60s Rock Bands That Could Have Been Legendary – But Faded Away (Audio)
Rock music has given us incredible bands that defined generations with their groundbreaking sounds and electrifying performances. While their music lives on through recordings and memories, many iconic rock bands of the 1960s that us Baby Boomers remember (in some cases, because of our age we don’t remember) just faded away to obscurity. So, sit back as we take ...
Things Baby Boomers Are Too Old to Deal with Anymore
Let's be real-getting older comes with some serious benefits. One of the biggest benefits? We Baby Boomers no longer spend our energy on things that don't deserve it. Whether it's standing in lines, dealing with nonsense, or trying to impress people who don't matter, we Baby Boomers have mastered the art of saying "no." So, sit back and see the things us Baby Boomers are officia...
Baby Boomers and Iconic DJs of the 1960s (Audio)
The 1960s were a transformative period for radio, with iconic DJs like Wolfman Jack, Casey Kasem, and Alan Freed leaving a lasting impact on the industry. Wolfman Jack's gravelly voice and wild persona made him a staple of late-night radio, while Casey Kasem's smooth, friendly voice became synonymous with American Top 40. Alan Freed, known for popularizing the term "rock and roll," p...
Baby Boomers and the forgotten sitcoms of the 1970’s (Audio)
The 1970s were a golden age for television sitcoms, producing not just well-known classics like “All in the Family” and “M*A*S*H,” but also many gems that time has somehow forgotten. While some shows have faded from memory, they once captured millions of us Baby Boomers and delivered both laughs and social commentary that defined the era. So sit back and let’s revisit som...
Baby Boomers and the Chores we Boomers Grew Up Doing (Audio)
We Baby Boomers grew up in a world where chores weren't optional, and they certainly weren't paid for. Helping around the house was part of being in a family. From hauling buckets of water, to scrubbing floors on hands and knees, many of the tasks we did would shock kids today. So, you Zoomers sit back and listen to how lucky you are to live at this point in time.
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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...
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