Boomer Randomness
Bernie Lucas
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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Boomer Randomness episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Boomer Randomness for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Boomer Randomness episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Retirement Thoughts and Planning (S05E16)
Boomer Randomness
05/29/24 • 18 min
Many Boomers are retired or thinking about it. What’s retirement like? How should you plan for it? This episode includes conversations with two retirees and their thoughts about planning for and living in retirement.
#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #retirement #retirementplanning #retirementstrategies
The Power Of Music (S01E03)
Boomer Randomness
05/24/23 • 8 min
Music is a powerful thing. Notes, chords and lyrics tap into our emotions. The 1st few notes of a song can be a time machine, transporting us back to some earlier part of our lives.
Who Would You Chat With (S062E12)
Boomer Randomness
09/18/24 • 8 min
If you could sit on a park bench for an hour and chat with anybody living or dead, who would you choose?The answer could be totally unrealistic, like chatting with Jimi Hendrix or Eleanor Roosevelt. They’re dead. Possible, but also unlikely, a famous living person like Oprah Winfrey or Mick Jagger. This episode takes a quick look at some possible answers.
#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging
1981 and 1964 (S04E03)
Boomer Randomness
10/23/23 • 7 min
This episode peeks into two years related to the youngest Boomers: 1981 and 1964. Beatlemania, the Civil Rights Act, the Addams Family, the Ford Mustang, Diet Pepsi and the youngest Boomers all appeared in 1964. Many were high school seniors in 1981, the same year as Reagan’s inauguration and assassination attempt, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jessie’s Girl, and MTV’s launch.
#boomer #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #1964 #1984 #MTV #fordmustang
Is Agism A Thing?
Boomer Randomness
09/18/23 • 7 min
Madonna on Medicare? Mitch McConnel and Mick Jagger only a year apart in age? This is a short episode with random observations about Agism in the workplace and in life, plus examples of celebrity ages and people who started businesses in their 50s and 60s.
#boomer #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #agism #disruptaging
Me, Unfiltered (S05E12)
Boomer Randomness
04/10/24 • 22 min
This episode is about purpose, meaning, balance and the thoughts, opinions and personal exploration of Bernie Lucas, the host. What is the purpose of this podcast? Should it continue? Who or what should be in it. It's very random and very unlike any previous episode.
Financial Life Planning (S05E10)
Boomer Randomness
03/12/24 • 18 min
Do you have enough money to retire? Are you already retired and wondering if you have enough money to outlast you? Are you Gen X or Millennial and not sure if you even need to think about this stuff yet? Omega Wealth Management founder Lisa Kirchenbauer discuses these issues in this episode.
#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #financialplanning #lifeplanning
Death of a Parent (S06E08)
Boomer Randomness
08/15/24 • 6 min
No matter how much we know it’s coming, the death of a loved one, especially a parent, is usually a shock, instantly leaving a void in our lives. This hits Boomers especially hard because it shines a light on our own mortality. When that person dies, what do you do first? Who do you call? This short episode explores these questions.
#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #deathofaparent
Extended Visits To Italy (S05E11)
Boomer Randomness
03/20/24 • 23 min
Boomer bucket lists might include spending two or three weeks abroad in England, Australia, France or Germany. This episode is about spending two or three months in Italy.
#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #travel #italy
Moving (S07E01)
Boomer Randomness
11/13/24 • 8 min
Typical Americans move eleven times in their lives and each year between eight and eleven percent of the population relocates. This episode looks at reasons, attitudes, packing, unpacking, what to keep, what to toss and other aspects of moving to another address.
#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #moving
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FAQ
How many episodes does Boomer Randomness have?
Boomer Randomness currently has 82 episodes available.
What topics does Boomer Randomness cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Aging and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Boomer Randomness?
The episode title 'Musical and Medical (S05E06)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Boomer Randomness?
The average episode length on Boomer Randomness is 16 minutes.
How often are episodes of Boomer Randomness released?
Episodes of Boomer Randomness are typically released every 4 days.
When was the first episode of Boomer Randomness?
The first episode of Boomer Randomness was released on May 24, 2023.
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