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. 1D AGO

    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

  2. DEC 16

    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

  3. DEC 9

    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

  4. DEC 2

    Secrets Of Game Shows Revealed S:02E:09

    Think game shows are pure chance and fair play? We pull the camera back on the spectacle to show how formats are engineered, contestants are cast, and “surprises” are carefully managed to deliver big TV moments. From The Price Is Right’s early days and Wheel of Fortune’s syndicated dominance to Press Your Luck’s infamous pattern exploit, we trace the real mechanics that turn randomness into ratings. Prizes get a hard look too. That “lifetime supply” often shows up as a massive bulk shipment with expiration dates. Win a car and face taxes where you won, plus registration and costs back home—sometimes before you ever touch the prize. Home makeover shows reveal their own truth: surface-level fixes, tax hikes that price families out, and sets designed for lenses, not living. Even Big Brother’s house is a warehouse with a roofless, camera-friendly layout. We’re not here to ruin the fun—just to watch smarter. Celebrate clever gameplay, iconic hosts, and formats that still deliver thrills, while recognizing the producer fingerprints that shape outcomes. Have you ever been on a game show, tried out, or sat in a “random” audience? We want your stories. Follow, share with a friend who loves trivia nights, and drop a review to help more curious listeners find us. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

    33 min

  5. NOV 25

    Spanx, Squirrels, And The Case Of The Missing Jawline S:02E:08

    Ever look at a profile pic and think, I wouldn’t recognize this person in real life? We go there with a fast, funny, and honest look at filters, makeup illusions, beard baiting, and why so many of us are performing beauty instead of presenting ourselves.  We talk about catfishing 2.0—where the photo is “you,” but the edits, contouring, or facial hair change the story. Jane and Bobbi unpack the awkward shock of first dates that don’t match the grid, the avalanche of unsolicited messages that blow past boundaries, and the double standards that ask for total honesty while hiding eyebrows, jawlines, and more. Expect laughs, including a Spanx saga you won’t forget, plus practical advice for profiles that won’t backfire when the lighting changes. Then we widen the lens: Instagram face, AI edits, and beautification tech that train our brains to prefer an edited self. We explore filter dysphoria, media pressure on teens, and the narrow standards pushed by fashion and advertising. Where do tattoos, piercings, and plastic surgery fit? We draw a thoughtful line between reversible style and permanent changes done to chase trends, with compassion for anyone navigating scars, aging, or confidence dips. If you love makeup, cool. If you love your beard, great. The point isn’t to stop expressing yourself; it’s to make sure your photos and presence won’t surprise someone across the table. Share at least one unfiltered shot, lead with your real voice, and remember that confidence is the best filter. Hit play for sharp takes, genuine warmth, and a reminder to love your ugly—because that’s where the real beauty starts. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a reality check on filters, and leave a quick review to tell us what part hit home. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

    43 min

  6. NOV 18

    When Curiosity Turns Dark: The Psychology Of Obsession - Experiencing Bobbi's Dark Side (Yes, the interrupting tone in this episode IS intentional!)S:02E:7

    A new sign lights up the Rabbit Hole Studio, and the conversation goes just as bright and unnervingly honest. We open the door to obsessions—what they are, what they aren’t, and how they can drift from funny quirks into compulsions that hijack agency. With our mother-daughter dynamic and a healthy dose of gallows humor, we trace a path from harmless glue peeling and book hoarding to pica and the uncomfortable corners of human behavior that most shows skim past. We get specific. You’ll hear clear, plain-language distinctions among passion, obsession, and compulsion, plus real-world examples that make those lines easier to spot.  Some sections may make you squirm— it definitely made Jane question Bobbi's psyche!! But it was all for a good laugh....we think....  If you’ve ever wondered where your own habits sit on the spectrum—quirk, passion, obsession—this is your map. If the conversation resonates, tap follow, share the episode with a friend who loves psychology and true crime, and leave a quick review. Your feedback helps us keep the lights on—literally—and guides what we explore next. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

    37 min

  7. NOV 11

    Everyday Lies We Grew Up Believing S:02E:06

    What if the rules you grew up with were just really sticky stories? We dive into the myths that shaped our childhood and still echo in our choices today—from the grain-heavy food pyramid and “wait 30 minutes before swimming” to TV ruining your eyes. We laugh at the harmless stuff, but we also go deeper into the narratives that steer money, power, and trust. The conversation turns personal with parenting warnings and cultural pressures that leave marks: using police as a threat, inflating fear after local tragedies, and the polished promise that “you can be anything” or “college is the only path.” We unpack misattributed faith quotes and share the lines that actually helped us push through tough seasons. Through it all, we keep the tone warm, curious, and a little mischievous, because unlearning deserves both honesty and humor. We’d love to hear the lies you grew up believing—especially the regional ones from mountains, coasts, cities, and farm towns. Follow the show, share this episode with a friend who loves a good myth-bust, and leave a quick review to help others find us. Got a topic or a tall tale we should tackle next? Email us at boomer and genxer at gmail.com. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

    23 min

  8. NOV 4

    Inside The FDA: What Are They Really Doing Anyway? S:02E:05

    If you’ve never heard of the FDA’s Food Defect Levels Handbook, brace yourself. We open the file together and unpack what “natural and unavoidable” really means, from insect fragments and rodent hairs to mold that gets blended down to acceptable thresholds. That eye-opening start sets the stage for a bigger, more urgent question: how did an agency founded in 1906 end up stretched across food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics while falling behind on inspections that decide what lands in our kitchens and medicine cabinets? We walk through the mechanics of risk that rarely make the label. Overseas facilities go years without inspection. Recalls move slower than headlines. Accelerated approvals and the 510(k) pathway send devices to market by comparing them to older products, even those later recalled. The transvaginal mesh story shows how a legacy product can evolve into widespread harm when scrutiny lags. And the cosmetics world? Most items don’t require premarket approval, which makes “FDA approved” sound more reassuring than it usually is. We cut through the confusion with plain talk and real examples so you can make smarter choices at the shelf and in the exam room. Underneath it all is the money. User fees from drug makers fund reviews. Industry-sponsored studies shape the evidence base. Negative trials can disappear while positive ones lead the pitch. That’s not a conspiracy so much as an incentive map. So we share a practical rule: follow the money, verify the claims, and treat speed as a risk factor unless the data is strong. Check recalls, read ingredient lists, compare U.S. rules to EU standards, and ask your clinician direct questions about device lineage and trial quality. You don’t need a lab coat to protect yourself—you need curiosity, caution, and a willingness to look twice. If this conversation helps you see labels and approvals in a new light, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review. Your notes help us dig deeper and keep these hard conversations honest. email: boomerandgenxer@gmail.com

    35 min
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