A Boomer and GenXer Walk into a Bar

Jane Burt
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Wit and wisdom, some smart assery, and a Mother and Daughter questioning “Are we even related?”

  1. Jul 28

    Corn Sweats And Chemical Regrets!! HELP! S:2E:40

    If your town posts a “boil advisory,” do you assume your water is safe again after a few minutes on the stove? We challenge that assumption and explain why boiling does not remove nitrates and can actually concentrate them, which is a scary fact in a state already dealing with severe nitrate contamination in drinking water. From Iowa cornfields to kitchen faucets, we trace how this problem spreads and why it keeps coming back.  We talk through what’s driving nitrate pollution in Iowa and many other states, including agricultural runoff, fertilizer, and the tile drainage systems that move water off fields and into streams, then into major rivers. We also compare the public attention given to crises like Flint with the quieter, ongoing water quality problems many communities face, from Safe Drinking Water Act violations to aging infrastructure and the false comfort of small, everyday “solutions” like basic pitcher filters.  Then we get into health concerns and the messy reality of multiple contaminants. We unpack the difference between naturally occurring nitrates in foods and the added or environmental nitrates that raise red flags, plus how PFAS “forever chemicals” fit into the bigger water contamination story. Finally, we talk about what actually helps, why treatment is expensive, and why lasting change means prevention at the source and louder demands for action. Subscribe, share this with a friend who trusts boil advisories, and leave a review. What does your local water report say right now? email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

  2. Jul 14

    What Chaps YOUR Hide? Let's Discuss Shall We? S:02E:39

    What chaps your hide? What just makes your blood boil; okay maybe not boil but steam a bit?  Welcome to the show where minor inconveniences become major offenses. Have you ever wanted to launch a public speakerphone user into the sun? Do "stupid traffic requirements" make your blood steam? You’re in the right place. Join Bobbi (constantly on the verge of losing it), Jane (already crazy), and Dr. Domain (just trying to figure out what the heck happened) as they unpack the everyday absurdities that chap their hides. From the struggles of wearing glasses to the literal crime of Jane stabbing her fork into the nucleus of Dr. Domain’s waffle, no grievance is too small to obsess over. Tune in, laugh along, and validate your own petty rage. Look out listeners, it’s about to get wild! Feel free to give us feedback or tell us what topic you would like us to talk about at boomerandgenxer@gmail.com. Like, follow and share us please! email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

  3. Jun 30

    Death Rituals Around The World - Please Don't Shoot Me Out Of A Confetti Cannon! S:2E:38

    A bedazzled live beetle pinned to your shirt. Salsa made with stink bugs. A funeral plan that involves Disney, a confetti cannon, and maximum trauma. We start in pure chaos and end up somewhere unexpectedly human: how do you want your body handled when you die, and who is that choice really for? We (Jane and Bobbi) dig into burial vs cremation, grave sites, and the very real tension between “do whatever’s cheapest” and the need families have for a place to visit, remember, and feel like someone mattered. Dr. Domaine weighs in on preferring a traditional burial and side-eyes the idea of a made-up “celebration of life,” which opens a bigger debate about whether we should honor people while they’re still here.  Then we hit the darker stuff: funeral home scandals, what can go wrong when money and grief mix, and how planning ahead can protect the people you leave behind.  If you’ve ever wondered what a “good goodbye” looks like, this one will make you laugh, cringe, and think. Subscribe, share with a friend who avoids death talk, and leave a review, then tell us: burial, cremation, or something totally different? email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

  4. Jun 23

    New Episode Schedule Announcement; Moving to Every Other Week! Buckle Up Buttercups!! Season:02 Announcement

    Clutch your pearls and secure your toupees! Keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times! We are changing the instruction manual!! Yep, Bobbi and Jane are moving to every other week to drop a new podcast. This change allows them to dive deeper into each subject and provide more time for Bobbi to do her deep-dive investigatory fact-finding. Although both have admitted to not being experts at pretty much everything, the new schedule will allow them time to launch comprehensive inquiries (or just find more crap that is funny to talk about!) You can still reach them in between episodes at boomerandgenxer@gmail.com anytime! Stay tuned email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

  5. Jun 16

    Why Disrespect Is Spiking And What It Reveals S:2E:37

    Disrespect has become a default setting, and it is showing up everywhere from traffic stops to school meetings to the way people treat a server over missing fries. We sit down as a mother and daughter duo and ask a blunt question: when did “standing up for yourself” start looking like chaos? Along the way we separate peaceful protest from intimidation, and we talk about why yelling, threats, and property damage do not persuade anyone, they just harden the other side.  We are not asking anyone to stop questioning power. We are arguing for boundaries, civil discourse, and accountability without turning public workers into targets. If you want change, we make the case for civic engagement that actually moves the needle: vote, stay involved locally, and stop feeding the outrage machine. Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations, share this with someone who needs a calmer way to disagree, and leave us a review with your take: what does respectful protest look like today? email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

  6. Jun 9

    Cryptids 101 With A Boomer And Gen Xer - Bigfoot to Chupacabra S:02E:36

    Something is stomping around the edges of human belief, and we can’t help chasing it into the woods. We’re talking cryptids: the creatures people swear they’ve seen even when science rolls its eyes. From Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster to the Jersey Devil, the Kraken, mermaids, and the infamous chupacabra, we bounce through the legends that keep showing up in campfire stories, old maps, and late night rabbit holes. And Bobbi is really into it!! Are cryptids just “creepy things,” or are they folklore doing a real job, like warning people away from danger, keeping kids in bed, or putting a face on fear when life gets harsh? We connect the dots between mythmaking, oral tradition, and the way tales get softened or sharpened over generations, then we take a turn into the cases that make skeptics pause. We debate a twisty question: if a cryptid were proven real tomorrow, which one would you want found and which one should stay hidden so humans don’t ruin it? We also put out a challenge: help us track down someone who knows the Van Meter Visitor legend from Iowa. Subscribe, share the show with your favorite monster nerd, and leave a review with the cryptid you want us to cover next. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

  7. Jun 2

    A Graduation And A Trip of a Lifetime In Review for Dr. Domain and Jane S:01E:35

    Graduation day is supposed to be loud in a happy way, but when your body remembers gunfire, even celebration can hit like a warning. We’re back together in Iowa, face to face, processing Corey’s high school graduation after surviving the Perry High School shooting two years ago where he was shot 9 times. We talk about pride, exhaustion, and the strange moment when confetti cannons go off and half the room instinctively braces. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s also a reminder that progress and triggers can exist at the same time.  Then we take a hard left into travel stories, because life keeps moving and sometimes you need a new view to reset your brain. Jane and Dr. Domain recap Rome with practical advice for anyone planning a trip: navigating the city on foot, why a private Vatican tours can be worth it, and what it feels like to stand in places like the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. We also keep it honest about the stuff that doesn’t make the brochure, from awkward hotel quirks to culture shock when you’re used to Midwest friendliness.  From Rome we roll into a Mediterranean cruise breakdown with cruise tips that can save you time, money, and frustration.  Plus, Bobbi brings a wild rabbit hole: Pluto’s Gate in Turkey, the legendary “gateway to the underworld” that turns out to be terrifying for a very scientific reason.  If you like funny family banter mixed with real-life recovery, travel hacks, and the occasional myth-busting detour, hit play. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find us. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

  8. May 26

    Is Anyone Out There? Breaking The 24/ 7 News Spell S:2E:34

    First off, you'll hear what goes on in the studio before we start recording!! The news used to have an off switch. Now it lives in our pockets, follows us across every app, and somehow convinces us we’re “behind” if we stop watching. We get into how the 24/7 news cycle started. From there, we connect the dots to modern cable news, social media, and the algorithm-driven feeds that keep serving more of whatever spikes our attention. We talk about sensationalism, “breaking news” culture, and how a couple of carefully chosen words can tilt a story and shape public opinion.  Then we go practical. We unpack doomscrolling, chronic stress, anxiety, insomnia, and cognitive overload, plus the not-so-fun truth that if you’re not paying for the platform, you’re the product. We wrap with simple guardrails: time limits, curating trustworthy sources, slowing down before you share, and even a privacy reminder for public Wi-Fi when you travel. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s stuck in the scroll, and leave a review if it helps. What’s one news habit you want to change this week? email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

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