OK Boomer

My beauty doesn't come through in photos. Or in person.

So says Shaun Eli, professional comedian, in part 2 of his interview with Boomer. Shaun continues addressing how humor develops, how he crafts his performance, deals with difficult audience members, and whether or not comedians in general are cursed with troubled interpersonal relationships.

"I wanted to date my doctor, but she said it was unethical for doctors to date patients. I get it, especially for pediatricians and veterinarians," says Shaun Eli, writer for Jay Leno and other comedians. Laugh along as Shaun talks to Boomer about how jokes evolve, how do comedians come up with new humor, and how to handle different and difficult audiences.

Why does your 20 something son refuse to leave your basement? Could a psychic explain this dilemma by identifying how your past lives crossed? Corbie Mitleid, professional psychic, shares this experience along with other past life revelations, and gives a Boomer a Tarot card reading concerning his future!!

A psychic walks into a bar . . . . . . she should have seen it coming.

How can you tell the difference between a Swami Salami charlatan and an authentic intuitive psychic? Corbie Mitleid, author of THE PSYCHIC YELLOW BRICK ROAD: How to Find the Real Wizards and Avoid the Flying Monkeys, explains the difference to "the friendly skeptic" Boomer. Mitleid, a professional psychic, shares stories from her work of 50 years as an authentic intuitive in an engaging, sincere manner. She, Boomer, and Jimmy have some fun discussing her serious work, including the use of numerous audio clips from the movie "The Wizard of Oz."

Your ride to work doesn't have to be boring.

Lt. Commander James Keith discusses his experiences in Afghanistan with a difficult Air Force Colonel, IEDs, PTSD, and whether today's students should consider a career in the military.

Is making a career or just joining the military a good idea for you or your child? Can the military prepare you for a career in civilian life?How can PSTD be dealt with? Why did James fear his wife would exact a choke-slam upon him? The 1990 Wauconda HS graduate answers these questions and many others in this episode as Lt. Keith shares his experiences of being in the military for over three decades.

A century old business, Thicksten's popcorn keeps it fresh and draws in customers from miles around. Hear on-the-street interviews with customers, about a marriage proposal in the popcorn stand, and corny jokes from Jimmy Ahmadoofous.

What U.S. business is older than Ford, Walgreens, or JC Penney? Answer: Thicksten's Popcorn, established in 1900 and thriving today on the main street of Prophetstown, Illinois. Hear part one of the century old success story from current owner Joanie Stewart (Thicksten) in the latest episode of OK Boomer: Tales from the Workplace, punctuated with Jimmy Ahmadoofus's on the street interviews of happy patrons.

Most people have never "slopped" hogs, nor have they earned a Super Bowl ring. These are just a few of the experiences the new U of Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema shares in this podcast. Also, his older brother Bart reminisces on shared childhood ventures.

Boomer and Jimmy Ahmadoofus continue their conversation with Chris Faczek, whose visual effects resume includes Star Trek: Picard, Dark Crystal, Marvel's Runaways, and Westworld. Chris elaborates on some of his specific creations, a typical day in his Hollywood life, and how youngsters can enter the world of visual effects.