OK Boomer Podcast

Bonjour, friends! 🇫🇷In this delightful new episode, Jean and Laura share Mother's Day brunch chaos, rainy Ohio weather, Cleveland Cavaliers basketball excitement, and one of Laura's famous dreams.The big news is that Laura, her OH, and dear relatives are heading to France for a beautiful riverboat cruise adventure! The trip includes several days in Paris, climbing the famous 424 winding steps inside Notre-Dame Cathedral, delicious French cuisine, and a journey to Normandy and the D-Day beaches.Meanwhile, Jean recently read a fascinating book about climbing Mount Everest — which suddenly inspired dreams of someday seeing Tibet and Everest in person. She also realized that growing up, they should have nicknamed their dad "Mount Everett."And of course, Laura contributes one of her unforgettable dreams — involving a family vacation to Denver where the adults accidentally forgot to bring the grandchildren... and nobody seemed especially worried.

Coffee lovers, perk up — Jean and Laura are diving deep into the caffeinated world of coffee culture in OK Boomer PodcastFrom after-church trips to Egg Castle and all-night college study sessions fueled by Swiss Miss mixed into coffee, to the rise of lattes, Keurigs, and fancy espresso drinks, this episode is one giant cozy coffee chat with plenty of laughs along the way. The sisters revisit their first "elevated coffee" experiences, wonder whether Cleopatra or the disciples ever drank coffee, and explore how Starbucks changed everything — especially in Beautiful Ohio!Laura quizzes Jean on coffee history, they compare coffee routines, debate reheating coffee (Laura says absolutely not), and somehow end up discussing colonoscopies, meltdowns, and the legendary "Where's Jessica?" toddler-calming technique.The episode wraps up with Jean and Laura clinking coffee cups together and officially announcing they're available for sponsorships and brand ambassador opportunities. George Clooney, call us.

Laura takes on Las Vegas— Think fine dining, poolside lounging, chatting with everyone she meets, and a jaw-dropping visit to the Sphere and an amazing show!Meanwhile, Jean tackles her phone photos- What starts as a simple clean-up turns into a deep dive—sorting though 12,000 pictures of meals, snow, pets, and holiday photos. Which ones to keep and which to delete???(Laura casually checks her phone...winner! She has 34,506 photos in her phone!)You'll love this- Laura brings the trends: the "Granny Bob" and the mysterious "Glitter Dumplings."One thing is clear: we may forget what we walked into the room for—but we've definitely got a photo of it somewhere!

Eppy 157: Where's Jessica

Spring nostalgia + modern silliness + generational humor
(aka: toddlers, Boomers, and meltdowns all welcome)Jean opens in full dramatic mode... something is clearly wrong. But don't panic — the solution is simple: we just have to find Jessica.Yes, "Where's Jessica?" is the latest calming trick for toddler meltdowns — and frankly, it works just as well on adults (and possibly spouses). You're welcome.From there, we hop into spring — our favorite season — and take a nostalgic stroll through April episodes past, from stressed-out sisters (2020) to senior playgrounds (2021), wild ramps (2023), and the unforgettable Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024.We also celebrate the comeback of the name Everett (Dad would approve), tackle Laura's spring food quiz (hello, two-ingredient lemon bars!), and share beauty advice ranging from eye cream to... turtlenecks.Spring is here. Hope is blooming. And Jessica? She's somewhere out there. Follow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @OKBoomerPod

Eppy 156: Tell Your Peeps!


Hello, hello!Spring has officially sprung, and Laura and Jean are ready for it—stepping out of the cold, dark days and into sunshine... even if that pesky time change took a little getting used to!

Jean and her OH headed off on a Cleveland staycation—complete with a couple disappointments, and... an unexpected number of very tall people. (You'll have to listen!)

Meanwhile, Laura came across something surprising—Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is once again emphasizing a proper dress code. It got us thinking... whatever happened to dressing up for dinner?

Some traditions may be making a quiet comeback!With Easter around the corner (or Resurrection Sunday, as many of us call it),

Laura is in her element—sharing creative and surprisingly clever egg-dyeing ideas. Ever tried using a silk tie? Or—brace yourself—boiling Peeps for color? (Yes... those poor Peeps.)However you celebrate, we wish you a joyful, hope-filled season of renewal and new life.And this year?

We're saying it with a smile: Tell Your Peeps!Follow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @OKBoomerPod

Eppy 155: Say Cheese

Spring has sprung — and the Boomers are celebrating! 🌸Laura springs a surprise on Jean in this episode: apparently she is not exactly a fearless traveler. Her carefully crafted travel routine includes touching something red five times, playing a little Free Cell... and saying a prayer. Whatever works, Laura! Safe travels!Our travel theme continues with some exciting family news — Jean's son has started a new job in Wisconsin. Naturally, this leads to an impromptu Wisconsin quiz. Want to play along?

Do you know:
• Wisconsin's official state dance?
• What surprising product Green Bay is famous for producing?
• And the beloved Wisconsin pastry known as kringle?(Answers revealed in the episode!)

And because the Boomers never stop having fun, we also introduce a couple of Instagram games you can try yourself — the "1–10 Game" and the mysterious "Garage Door Game."Come laugh along with us — and join the conversation!Follow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook:

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Episode 154: Naked Flying and Spring is teasing us... but is it really sweater weather yet?

In this lively episode, Laura dives headfirst into some of the most curious modern trends around—Naked Flying, House Burping, Secret Decluttering, Reverse Burglary, and even a Sweet Potato Cheese recipe that has everyone intrigued. Boomers, have you heard of any of this? Laura explains it all with enthusiasm and detail, leaving Jean equal parts amused and amazed.

Online dating takes a nostalgic turn as personal ads in newspapers make a comeback—former Tinder users, consider yourselves officially passé. The ladies also confess their shared love of wandering grocery store aisles just to browse.

Laura navigates life with a finger injury, practicing everyday tasks with her non-dominant hand and hoping it boosts her brainpower.

Jean reflects on her evolution from Book Lady to happy Church Lady, complete with a delicious soup-and-chili lunch. Crock Pots are coming out, and spring is on the way!

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However you say it, we agree on this: February is for food!In this delightfully delicious episode, Jean celebrates the everyday blessing of food — especially the gift of three solid meals a day for her entire life. Then she and Laura dig into the latest food trends popping up everywhere, including:• The new Food Pyramid• All things fiber• Gut-healthy drinks• Oats making a comeback• Saying "no" to Brussels sprouts and "yes" to cabbage (and Jean still votes for "grass")• Sensory sipping• Dementia-prevention diets• And the mighty rise of bowls — Mexican bowls, Asian bowls, all the bowls!Plus, we share our gratitude for The Pour Over, the calm, factual, Christian-based online news source we absolutely love.Follow along @OKBoomerPod for more fun.

Episode 152: Oh, Oh, Oh Olympics

We've been Olympic fans since Peggy Fleming's golden moment in 1964—and that love is still going strong! In this fun, wide-ranging episode, Jean admits she's officially hooked on Instagram Reels and shares one unforgettable clip featuring "O Canada" in a most unexpected (and delightful) way. Should it be played at the Olympics? She thinks so.

Meanwhile, Jean's Other Half is eyeing Tai Chi—could this be the start of an Olympic training montage? Jean also wanders (happily) into Ambrosia Salad territory before the torch is passed to Laura and the Winter Olympics.Laura brings the serious enthusiasm: figure skating favorites, top Team USA athletes, and a fascinating new sport—SkiMo. Speed skating also gets its due, including Laura's own kitchen-length practice sessions (performed in socks, naturally). Join us for Olympic nostalgia, curiosity, and plenty of laughs as we settle in for the next two weeks!

Blogger friend Beth Ann Chiles from It's Just Life surprised us this week by announcing, "I'm a liar!" A routine medical exam revealed she's actually 5'3½"—not the long-believed 5'4". Welcome to midlife "shrinkage"!Jean shares her joy-filled night at a Cleveland Cavaliers game, complete with a thrilling half-court shot that earned one lucky fan $10,000. We also break down the new slang term "Unc/Unk," discover we're actually part of Generation Jones (not Boomers!), and laugh as Laura attempts to use her 26-year-old Sam's Club card  
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