Podcast
Boomer Randomness
Hosted by Bernie Lucas · EN
Peek inside the mind of some Boomers. Topics include music, movies, memories, marriage and divorce, retirement, bucket lists, kids and grandkids, travel, medical crap that old people talk about, and a whole lot more.
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1971 (S09E09)
Apr 200:11:40Tap to summarizeThis episode is about the year of Starbucks, Amtrak, Carole King, Archie Bunker, email and the 26th Amendment, all things that started 55 years ago but are still part of our lives.#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #1971
Transcribe →Ch-ch-changes (S09E08)
Mar 1200:23:47Tap to summarizeThis episode takes a then-and-now look at travel, news and how we pay for things in the Boomer era. Paper maps then, GPS now; cash or check then, tap a card or phone now; newspapers or three TV channels then, hundreds of sources online now. Check out the conversation with my Hawaii friend Sherry Bracken. #boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #travel #papermaps #creditcards #newspapers
Transcribe →What Is the Meaning of Life (and Other Questions) (S09E07)
Mar 500:08:18Tap to summarizeAs we age, we often seek purpose. We ask questions like what the meaning of life is, why are we here, how does our life fit in the universe. This episode asks those questions, as well as queries about the structure of things, such as why do humans have two kidneys but only one liver? The episode closes with a few more questions that are thought-provoking but less serious.#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #meaningoflife
Transcribe →Even When You Know Its Coming (S09E06)
Feb 2600:06:23Tap to summarizeLosing family and friends happens more often as we age, but that doesn’t make it any easier to accept. We might know it’s coming but when it happens, it is still a shock. This episode is about a recent personal loss that hit close to home, figuratively and literally. #boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #griefanloss #shelleysharma
Transcribe →Space Stories (S09E05)
Feb 600:09:39Tap to summarizeSpace flight, trips to the moon and fantasy flights to Mars are all part of the Boomer era. Some of this is timely right now, because three significant space flight stories have been in the news recently. One is the upcoming Artemis flight to the moon and the other two relate to Space Shuttle disaster anniversaries. This episode launches a short look into these stories.#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #spacwflight #artimus #spaceshuttledisasters
Transcribe →Adjusting To Technology (S09E04)
Jan 2500:10:56Tap to summarizeThis episode explores technology changes through the Boomer era, including how we get our music and news, Artificial Intelligence, hearing aids, Chat GPT and more.
Transcribe →Centenarian Places and People (S09E03)
Jan 1500:10:16Tap to summarizeThis episode is all about centenarians, including a famous one who hit that mark recently. Boomers are “only” ages 62 to 80 this year, but 120,000 Americans are over 100. The National Park Service turns 110 this year. Listen for stories and details about that magic one hundred number.#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #centenarians #nps #dickvandyke
Transcribe →1964 (S09E02)
Jan 800:10:43Tap to summarizeNo matter what your age is, music and other forms of entertainment are probably a big part of your life. A song, TV show, movie or historic event anniversary might trigger a memory, instantly connecting you to a specific part of your past. This episode dives into the last Boomer birth year, with a short journey back to “I Want To Hold Your Hand”, Bond…James Bond, “float like a butterfly and sting like a bee” and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Young Boomers may laugh, older Boomers will remember.#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #1964
Transcribe →Welcome Back and Happy New Year (S09E01)
Dec 3100:06:30Tap to summarizeNew Year’s resolutions? Or something better? My retirement podcast started to feel like a job, so I took a few months off. I’m back with a new focus and a new keyword for the year. Check out the latest episode and let’s share a personal strategy idea for 2026. #boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging
Transcribe →What Happened To the Age of Aquarius (S08E07)
Sep 800:13:14Tap to summarizeIdealism, optimism, peace, and love are all connected to the phrase “the Age of Aquarius”. Are we in that age now? Were we ever in it? What’s your sign? This episode looks for answers those questions#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #ageofaquarius #aquarius
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