A Boomer and GenXer Walk into a Bar

Jane Burt

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

  1. 5D AGO

    Our Criminal Justice System -When Storytelling Beats Evidence, Freedom Loses S:2E:17

    The sunlight was still pouring in when we hit record, and maybe that’s why we went straight for a topic that needs daylight: how the criminal legal system rewards money, speed, and storytelling over facts. We talk candidly about what we see on crime shows versus what happens in real courtrooms—delays that weaken memory, circumstantial evidence presented as certainty, and the way a confident voice or a blue suit can sway a jury more than the record. It’s witty, a little raw, and focused on the real costs hidden behind legal jargon. From bail that locks people into months of pretrial limbo, to public defenders drowning under impossible caseloads, we map how inequality compounds over time. A missed paycheck becomes a job loss; a missed court date becomes a violation; a probation fee becomes a barrier to housing. We compare standards of proof—beyond a reasonable doubt in criminal trials versus preponderance of evidence in civil cases—and show how narrative gaps get filled with performance, not proof. Appeals and exonerations arrive too late to restore years lost to thin evidence and strong theatrics. We also share on-the-ground experience from investigations and paralegal work, and we dig into jury selection, media exposure, and the psychology of credibility. The takeaway is simple and hard: facts are emotionless, but people aren’t, and the system often runs on perception. That’s why we argue for a language shift—call it the criminal legal system, not the justice system—so we can see it clearly and fix what’s broken: caseloads, bail practices, timelines, and juror training. If you’re ready to question the story you’re being told, press play, then tell us what reform you’d start with. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves true crime, and leave a review to keep this conversation moving. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

    29 min

  2. JAN 20

    Green Energy, Gray Areas, When Clean Energy Isn't Clean Enough S:2E:16

    Wind and sun feel free—until you follow the wires and trucks back to the mine. We dive into the messy middle of “green” energy: where panels get built, how turbines retire, and who pays the hidden bill when incentives, grants, and labels make the math look cleaner than the supply chain really is. From a small town’s solar canopies over parking lots to the realities of rural co-ops without rebates, we map the gap between feel-good tech and the full lifecycle cost. We talk through the big levers shaping adoption—utility incentives, the Inflation Reduction Act, and greenwashing that rewards partial fixes.  Along the way, we examine turbine blade disposal, nacelle oil and wiring, and the wildlife impacts that come with large wind and solar projects. Cheap new generation can still carry hidden environmental and social price tags when end-of-life and upstream emissions aren’t part of the spreadsheet. None of this is a case against cleaner power—it’s an argument for better design and honest accounting. Rooftops and parking canopies beat greenfield sprawl. Standardized components and built-in recyclability make decommissioning safer and cheaper. Policies that pay for verified outcomes—not buzzwords—drive real gains in air quality, grid resilience, and public health. Join us as we sort the tradeoffs, ask harder questions, and sketch a plan that actually protects people, water, and habitats. If this conversation made you think, follow the show, share it with a friend, and send us your take. Your ideas help shape what we explore next—subscribe and leave a review to keep the debate honest and the dialogue moving. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

    23 min

  3. JAN 13

    Dear January, Stop Catfishing Our Willpower With Silly Resolutions!! S:2E:15

    New year energy fades fast when goals are vague and life gets loud. We decided to flip the script and design changes that actually survive February by shrinking ambitions into small, repeatable actions you can fit into a busy week. With a mix of humor, real failure stats, and lived experience across generations, we map out how to protect your time, guard your energy, and build momentum without going all or nothing. We start by tackling the health triad—sleep, hydration, and food—and why sleep is the quiet lever that moves everything else. From shift work struggles to insomnia, we share tactics that reduce friction: wind‑down windows, caffeine cutoffs, and anchor habits that make drinking water and eating less processed food automatic.  Then we zoom into personal growth and boundaries. Instead of big, hazy resolutions, we pick one learning lane and put it in a tight daily container: ten pages, fifteen minutes, one micro‑project.  We round things out with digital wellness and decluttering. That means pruning notifications, archiving stale chats, cleaning a single surface at a time, and using reset points to keep order without a weekend purge.  If you’re ready for a year built on tiny, sticky wins instead of big promises that melt by mid‑January, hit play and make your first change today. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review to tell us your one small goal for the week. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

    26 min

  4. JAN 6

    When Loved Ones Turn Lethal: Why We Notice Celebrity Tragedies But Miss Our Own S:2E:14

    A joke, a clink of glasses, and then a hard turn into the question that lingers behind so many headlines: how well do we really know the people we love? We trace a line from household secrets to celebrity tragedies, unpacking why cases like Marvin Gaye, Phil Hartman, and OJ Simpson command the spotlight while similar horrors in our own communities barely register. It’s a conversation about attention, empathy, and the uncomfortable truth that intimacy doesn’t guarantee clarity. We explore the messy overlap of psychology, media narratives, and family dynamics. From the Menendez brothers to Jennifer Hudson’s loss and Charlize Theron’s self-defense story, we examine how fame amplifies grief and distorts our empathy map.  This is not a true-crime recap; it’s a call to re-center our attention on prevention and care close to home. We share practical warning signs to watch for—escalating control, isolation, threats, obsessive jealousy, financial coercion—and simple, real steps to support loved ones without fueling more harm. The takeaway is simple but demanding: love your people, listen with intention, and act early. If this conversation resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review with the one insight you want others to hear. Your voice helps more listeners find the show and, maybe, find help when it matters most. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

    23 min

  5. 12/30/2025

    When Certainty Is An Illusion: Rethinking “Scientific” Evidence S:2E:13

    Ever wonder how a confident expert can sway a jury with evidence that later falls apart? We dive into the uneasy fault line between courtroom certainty and scientific reality, exploring why some techniques—like polygraphs, bite mark analysis, and even traditional fingerprint comparisons—have led to devastating mistakes.  DNA stands out as a powerful anchor when collected and interpreted with care. We talk CODIS, next-generation sequencing for degraded samples, and where genetic genealogy and phenotyping can help or mislead. Throughout, our focus stays on error rates, independent review, clear uncertainty statements, and a cultural shift from “trust the examiner” to “trust the validated method.” We end with practical resources—the Marshall Project and the Innocence Project—for listeners who want to explore how junk science has shaped real cases and what stronger standards could fix. If this conversation challenges how you think about evidence and justice, share it with a friend, follow the show, and leave a quick review telling us the one forensic method you now question most. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

    27 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    Choose Presence Over Presents And Mean It- Bare With Us, Our Technical Difficulties are Getting Fixed Soon!!! S:2E:12

    Please forgive us for the technical difficulties, we are working them out and hope you hang tough with us!! The holidays promise magic, but many of us feel dread creeping in the edges—expectations, family tension, grief that won’t stay buried, and the money squeeze that turns giving into guilt. We open the door on the messy middle and offer a calmer way through. From the spotless-house myth that dies in 30 seconds to the relief of letting kids be loud and joyful, we reframe what a “good” gathering looks like and why presence beats performance every time. We get candid about boundaries—the kind that keep you and your kids safe. Not every invite deserves a yes, and not every tradition survives a new season. We talk through handling toxic dynamics without triangulation, setting time limits, and choosing a smaller table or friendsgiving when that’s what protects your peace. Anxiety often spikes this time of year, and it’s not just the calendar. Grief resurfaces with empty chairs and familiar songs, body memory can pull you low in cold months, and seasonal affective disorder makes short days feel heavier. Add sleep debt, double shifts, and social overload, and you’ve got a perfect storm. We share practical resets: daylight breaks, simpler menus, quiet pockets before crowds, and honest check-ins. Money stress is real, so we rethink gifting with compassion. A $25 cap can be two hours of someone’s life; that tradeoff matters. We suggest practical care packages, pooled meals, and explicit permission to scale back. Loneliness deserves attention too—especially for elders, shift workers, and friends far from family—so we offer small, actionable ways to widen the table without creating new burdens. If you’re struggling, calling or texting 988 can be a lifeline; you don’t have to carry this alone. Come for the humor, stay for the relief. Leave with smarter boundaries, kinder expectations, and a plan to choose connection over performance. If this helped you breathe easier, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so others can find us. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

    26 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    Campfire Drama And The Petty Neighbor S:2E:11 (Sorry for the technical difficulties but this was too good to try to re-record!)

    Ever been turned into a character in someone else’s story? On a fall road trip from Branson’s easygoing trails to Memphis’s revamped Graceland, we found ourselves starring in a stranger’s blog as “grumpy OCDs” who “do everything outside” and “aggressively launch Kleenex boxes.” The truth was far less dramatic—a tossed tissue box between laughs—but the misread sparked a bigger conversation about pettiness, projection, and how fast fiction spreads when people crave content. We share what’s new at Graceland and why the exhibition center is finally worth the hype, plus the simple pleasures that make RV life great: campfire evenings, Dutch oven meals, dogs under the stars, and a short walk to the light show. Then we pivot to the psychology behind petty behavior—insecurity, boredom, the itch for control—and how judgment thrives when you only see a slice of someone’s day.  If you’ve ever been misjudged by a neighbor, side‑eyed for enjoying yourself, or tempted to clap back online, this conversation is your permission to choose peace without losing your edge. We lay out a traveler’s code—mind your space, skip the creep narrative, and remember that not every moment needs an audience. Press play for road stories, Elvis nostalgia, and a thoughtful look at how to stay generous in a petty world. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves RV life or Graceland lore, and leave a quick review—your notes help more curious listeners find us. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

    30 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    We Compare Vaping To Smoking And Confront The Myths Keeping Teens Hooked S:02E:10

    A sweet cloud that smells like blueberry muffins shouldn’t come with a lung scare—but that’s exactly where our conversation goes. We start with a plan to quit cigarettes and pull apart the promise that vaping is a cleaner, safer swap. From a frightening, first-hand reaction after just a couple of puffs to the chemistry behind e-liquids, we unpack what’s really inside those cartridges and why “no smoke” doesn’t equal no harm. We break down how vaping works—battery, coil, and aerosol—and why ingredients like propylene glycol, high-dose nicotine, and flavorings behave differently when heated and inhaled. Diacetyl and the “popcorn lung” story make an uncomfortable return, reminding us that a flavor fit for food can become hazardous in the lungs.  Culture and marketing play a huge role here. Kid-friendly flavors, playful device designs, and even vapes with built-in mini-games take an already addictive product and layer on habit-forming triggers. Meanwhile, higher nicotine concentrations and the ease of “just one more hit” make dependence creep in fast—especially for teens with developing brains. We talk acceptance vs. safety, why vaping remains more welcome than smoking in many spaces, and how that social permission fuels use. If you’re trying to quit, we share practical harm-reduction ideas: proven nicotine replacement, prescription supports, and clear boundaries that move you toward a nicotine-free life instead of a new dependency. Press play to get the facts, hear the stories, and decide what actually serves your health and your family’s safety. If this helped you or made you think, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to keep the conversation going. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

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

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