OK Boomer Podcast

Eppy 170: And Can It Be

Can it be that lost things really do turn up? Jean finally finds her missing glasses in the most unexpected place — right on the piano bench while playing her favorite hymn, "And Can It Be." From forgotten thoughts and full Boomer brains to deer at dawn, Ohio fall adventures, Sunday drives, festivals, cinnamon rolls, and maple bacon burgers, Jean and Laura celebrate the simple things that make us happy. Sometimes the best happiness is free.

Jean and Laura are talking all things trendy—from hair halos and sponge lift pads to ballet sneakers, rugby stripes and rich cherry red. We remember when the phone rang and you simply said "hello," wonder whether Wordle is getting harder, and discover that facetious has all the vowels in order. Add in a few laughs, a few surprises, and plenty of Boomer perspective, and you've got another fun episode of OK Boomer Podcast!

We are happily OK together—and still smiling about being an award-winning podcast. Thank you, dear listeners!
Labor Day is behind us, which can only mean one thing: Christmas is practically here. Should we put up the tree now?Then it's on to Apple's latest idea—a foldable phone. A Duo! Hello, hello... Jean and Laura are a duo too! Speaking of phones, Laura somehow has 34,000 photos, which leaves us completely bewildered.We also tumble into the wonderful world of Reels. Jean loves pipe organ Reels—especially watching those amazing organ shoes fly across the pedals. Laura keeps us current with Third Eye Magnetism and the glamorous new "valet shoe" trend.And finally, we ask an important question: Are you a hugger? We are! Apparently hugs can even help reduce stress.Phones, photos, Reels, shoes, hugs—and plenty of bewilderment. Come laugh with us!

Hello, friends!We hope everyone is happily doing well. We love our listeners, and we pray God blesses each one of you!This week we're covering another fun collection of Boomer-worthy topics. We take a look at the legal battle involving trademark mascots and ask whether the famous Buc-ee's Beaver and Mickey Mart's mascot are really that similar. Laura thinks they're both adorable... and both completely different! And then, of course, there's Jimothy.Jean once again ventures into the world of boxed subscription meals. Thanks to he son, she enjoyed a week's worth of Factor meals and sampled everything from Keto and Calorie Smart to Protein Plus, Vegan/Veggie, and even something called Flexitarian. (Seriously... what is a Flexitarian?)Laura also has a brand-new secret method for husking fresh corn. Will she finally make a demonstration video? We certainly hope so!Then it's time for a little furniture nostalgia. Whatever happened to hassocks and ottomans? Today's younger generations seem to prefer poufs! And while we're at it... does anyone still own a beautiful pie crust table?Join us for another episode filled with laughter, memories, good conversation, and plenty of fun.We love you, listeners!

🎉 Eppy 165: Happy Birthday Pat!

Happy Birthday to our wonderful producer, Pat! We hope your day is filled with laughter, cake, and everything that makes birthdays special. Thanks for all you do behind the scenes to keep the OK Boomer Podcast rolling each week!

This episode is packed with the fun, random conversations you've come to expect. We wonder...are you eating lettuce yet? We say goodbye to a few favorite foods that have disappeared from store shelves, and we discover we're not the only Boomers talking about tooth implants these days.

Laura reports on her latest trip to the eye doctor, we chat about the newest "Hot Girl" bracelets, and we even share a clever mailbox trick using Bounce dryer sheets to help keep bees away from your friendly mail carrier.

As always, we laugh, we reminisce, and we enjoy spending time together. Thanks for joining us for another episode of OK Boomer Podcast—Real Talk, Real Love, Real Fun.And never forget...we are all happily OK together. ❤️

Happy News: Laura saw Micky Dolenz perform at Lakeside Ohio recently. 82 years old and doing great! Boomers-do you remember the "Monkees" on TV, circa 1965?! What a fun show! And we can still sing the tunes!

Boomers love riding in golf carts- especially when they are not on a golf course! There are so many adorable villages near Lake Erie.  Boomer Jean loves to drive her golf cart on Put-In-Bay and Laura tools around Lakeside in her 6-seater golf cart in Lakeside!Girl Grip: Carrying necessities such as your phone, lip gloss, water bottle, keys in one hand. (That would be pretty hard for a Boomer to do!)

Rage Bait: Pranking. Online content intentionally designed to provoke anger or outrage. Creators use it to manipulate users into engaging, which boosts algorithms and generates ad revenue. How  it works: misleading headlines, trolling, deliberately doing something incorrectly to prompt thousands of angry, corrective comments. Officially named the Word of the Year by Oxford University Press.

Ok Boomers- do we care about this at all- is the whole world crazy???

Real Talk. Real Love. Real Fun.

Eppy 163: Haul Your Clinkers

Are we an award-winning podcast? Maybe someday! But the best reward is hearing from listeners who tell us they enjoy spending twenty minutes with us every other week.

This episode is another one of our famous conversations that somehow goes everywhere!We visit Put-in-Bay, golf carts, Perry's Monument, and a delightful little shop called Sweet Siblings.

Then Laura explores the latest GLP-1 weight-loss trend, shrinking wardrobes, and the booming resale clothing market.We also talk about exciting research on restoring natural hair color, the surprising rise of the "Trad Wife" movement, why Asian carp keep jumping into boats, and whatever happened to the owners manuals that used to live in our glove compartments.

And finally...what in the world does "Haul Your Clinkers" mean?Grab a cup of coffee and join us for another twenty minutes of laughs, stories, and always something to talk about.


Real talk. Real love. Real fun.

Laura is back from her Viking River Cruise from Paris to Normandy, and she's bringing home plenty of stories!The cruise hosted 158 passengers, mostly Boomers, including a church friend Laura hadn't seen since high school.

The trip was relaxing, the food was excellent, and Laura quickly embraced French culture with a cheerful "Bonjour!"—while learning that you're only supposed to say it once per day to the same person.After dinner each evening, Laura became a fixture in the ship's lounge. While she insists the lounge sometimes felt a bit like a nursing home, that didn't stop her from staying until closing time every night. (To be fair, closing time was 10 PM.)We also discuss one of the most important topics for women travelers everywhere: bathrooms.

Laura was astonished to discover how many restrooms in Paris are unisex, leading to several memorable moments during the trip.Plus, Laura asked a French tour guide what the French really think about Americans. The answer may surprise you.

Then we turn our attention homeward as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. From small-town parades and fireworks to family traditions and gratitude for our nation, we're excited about the upcoming July 4th celebrations.Join us for travel stories, sister laughs, patriotic memories, and a celebration of the people and places that make America special.

Welcome to Eppy 161 of the OK Boomer Podcast — Our Brains!Laura returns home from Paris exhausted, jet-lagged, and occasionally speaking French for no apparent reason, while Jean admits she spent the week tracking Laura's adventures through YouTube river cruise videos.That sparks memories of Jean studying in France at age 19 — writing letters on blue airmail paper, waiting hours for overseas phone calls, and bravely wandering into Paris alone long before cell phones existed.

Then things get very relatable...Jean misplaces her breakfast- why can't keep track of things any more? Laura reports that nobody at a recent party could remember names, and both sisters wonder what exactly is happening to their brains.Naturally, this somehow leads directly into discussing the Top 10 funeral songs. Yes, it really is a trend!