A Thousand Tiny Steps

Barb (okay, Boomer) V.S. Gen Z Gracie


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One Boomer. One Gen Z. Who will prevail? In this battle of wits both generations hash out what Riz means, how to use a landline, and if crop tops were truly a move forward in fashion. It's going to get groovy - with a little turbulence! So hold on to your seats, sit back, put your oxygen mask on first, and enjoy the episode.

Key Takeaways:

[2:02] How did you find info without the internet?

[3:28] Slang: cap, riz, stand on business

[6:32] Did you have to rewind a VHS or use a payphone?

[7:39] What's a Tamagotchi?

[8:04] How did you entertain yourself on a Saturday morning?

[9:50] Were you a latchkey kid?

[11:53] How much time do you spend socializing online vs in person socializing?

[15:01] Did you have to use a landline?

[15:52] How do you feel about being constantly connected with social media?

[22:10] What's the most memorable 80s/90s fashion trend you wore?

[24:05] What's a fashion trend that's been brought back in popularity?

[26:31] What is a walkman and did you have one?

[28:02] Who are the biggest influencers in your life?

[31:58] What was your first job and how did you apply for it?

[35:03] What's most important in your future career: money, purpose, or balance?

[39:05] What is a Rolodex and what is it used for?

[40:21] How do you approach talking about mental health in the workplace?

[41:36] Generation Gap Trivia: name 3 members of the Spice Girls

[42:27] Can you identify a popular TikTok or 80s movie star?

[44:45] What was the most significant invention in your lifetime?

[46:24] How did you keep in touch with friends without a phone?

[46:53] What was your favorite childhood movie, book, or show?

[49:33] What age did you think was old when you were a teenager?

[50:45] What is the most pointless app on your phone and why?

[51:26] What is a fashion trend you think is ridiculous?

[53:32] If you had to live without a piece of technology for a week, what would it be?

[54:11] What is the biggest misconception about your generation?

[56:04] What do you think is uncool about your parents' generation?

[58:33] What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?

[59:28] If you could go back to any era, which one would it be?

[1:02:39] What's a family tradition you hope to pass on?

[1:03:14] What's something we could teach each other?

[1:05:08] What's a movie you wish you could watch for the first time again?

[1:06:57] What's a floppy disk?

[1:07:15] What's a pager?

[1:07:45] What did one use 6*7 when making a phone call?

[1:07:57] What's a BOPIT? AOL? WWW?

[1:08:58] What's My Little Pony? American Girl Dolls? Easy Bake Oven? Napster?

[1:10:36] Who are the characters of Friends? Gwen Stefani? Fanny packs?

[1:11:42] What's an overhead projector? Mimeograph machine?

[1:13:36] The biggest difference between our generations

[1:15:30] If you had to describe your generation, how would you?

[1:20:47] What generational divide did we forget?

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