Eppy 137: "They STILL Don't Want Our Stuff!"

November brings a traditional and wonderful celebration each year- Laura's birthday! And there's also Thanksgiving! Laura decides to get ready for both Big Events by practicing Wall Pilates and The Stomach Vacuum. All that exercise means even more fabulous desserts. Laura is famous for her pumpkin pie. This year, she also promises "Pie Caken Cupcakes". And we "Ask a Pilgrim"- what do you think about gravy in a jar and Stove Top Stuffing? Meanwhile, Jean tries to master "Paper Towel Math". She also gives her opinion on "Barn Doors". Question for you all: Do you think we could podcast for 24 hours straight?We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram-@OK_BoomerPod Find out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube. Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

15 Nov 202321min

The Real Jean and Laura celebrate 100 episodes of our award-winning Ok Boomer Podcast! We started our podcast with this purpose, "We are here to gently remind Millennials and Boomers we are all OK! Let's laugh and lean in together." Friends, thank you for listening to us for FOUR YEARS!! "Give Yourself a Hug" (Eppy 87). From "Girding our Loins" (Eppy 29) to "Laura Burns Something Again" (Eppy 34) to "Wean 2 Lean" (Eppy 80), we have had so much fun sharing the ups and downs of Boomer life with you in a positive and understanding way. And above all, always remember- "You Get What You Get...And You Don't Get Upset" (Eppy 89) Thanks for your love and support. And many thanks to to our families, and to our sister of the heart- Pat Rullo at speakuptalkradio.com We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram-@OK_BoomerPod Find out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube. Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

1 Nov 202326min

Eppy 99: Who is that Man in my Driveway?The Sibbleberries sadly wave goodbye to Summer, then give a big welcoming hug to Autumn. On with our Boomer lives. Laura has a G-rated getaway to Las Vegas. How did our fearful flyer handle the trip? Yes, we all know that flying is nerve-racking for Laura, but she had an even scarier situation in her own driveway. (This may be her funniest story ever!)Speaking of scary and spooky, Hallowe'en is coming! Are the neighborhood decorations getting to be a bit too much? And we also hear that Hallowe'en Advent calendars are trending. Big Yikes!So, we decide to go back in time to the 1980's. Remember Muffy and "The PreppyHandbook"?We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram-@OK_BoomerPod Find out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube. Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

18 Okt 202322min

Winter is coming to Beautiful Ohio and many other parts of the world! Will it be a cold and snowy winter? Ask the Woolly Bear! Laura experienced a bit of "road rage". Until she realized who the errant driver was... Jean was featured on a podcast "Castaway Books" with author Deborah Klee. Jean shared 5 memorable books. Sometimes it hard to admit to things or apologize. Is it easy for you to say, "I'm sorry."? Or "I forgive you."? Believe it or not, there are things Boomers can do, that Millennials can't. Really! We love to hear from you

4 Okt 202321min

We prepped for this Eppy by enjoying a delicious breakfast together! Always a treat to eat breakfast out, isn't it?After we ate, we were delighted to see big pumpkins, which made us think of PSL! Laura also recommends an IBSOSE. (Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso)After all that, we were ready to podcast! Eppy 97 is filled with Boomer joy! Do you remember Color Me Beautiful? How about a Boomer challenge: when your long, meandering, but oh so important story just fades away because you lost your train of thought? Laura whines about wine and tricky lock boxes.Life is good!We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram-@OK_BoomerPod Find out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube. Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

20 Sep 202320min

Laura and Jean have plenty of quirky insights to share with you; hopefully, we don't raise any beige flags!Laura gushes about Grandchildren, Girl Math and Glimmers. (Does "Girl Math" add up?)Jean shares an encounter with charming Gen Z young women. Jean finds a bargain - U.S. postage stamps on sale! However- does anyone even use stamps any more? Do Millennials?Have you thought about reducing your screen time?Emergency! Laura needs a nail file!What is "Skip Lagging"?Laura & Jean reminisce about Hawaii and pray for Maui.We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram-@OK_BoomerPod Find out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube. Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

6 Sep 202332min

OK Boomers, we are no longer alone! Now there's a new snarky phrase: "OK Millennial!!" To all our shocked Millennials- just try to stay "happily ok together! After 94 episodes, Laura and Jean finally figure out how to correctly use their microphone. (Go ahead, we deserve an "OK Boomer!") Good thing we adjusted our mike, because we have plenty to chat about! Did you know Laura and Barbie are the same age? OK Boomer Barbie! Laura has a new grandchild! 👶Have you ever heard anyone ever say this, "Excuse me, I feel like there's a baby between my legs." Jean went to a Cleveland Guardians baseball game! No Cracker Jack, but a hot dog was enjoyed! Next, Jean has a lot of questions for Laura: would you get a tattoo with your grandchild? Why is pickle ball all in a pickle? What's the latest fitness obsession for women? What's this about an immaculate house and a misspent life?(And there are even more questions!)Laura, our go-to Holiday Gal tells us all about Labor Day. And she gives us a peek at upcoming fall fashions. Is the white shoe rule still applicable? And there's more!Enjoy our podcast! We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram-@OK_BoomerPodFind out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube.Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

23 Aug 202331min

Eppy 94: Girl Dinner Hello Friends! Eppy 94 celebrates the exuberance of girls and the joys of daily life!! We start off with a Laura Lament: "I can't find my pen!" From there, we pivot to a multitude of topics! Get ready to enjoy a warm and witty podcast filled with grandma updates, tomato plant observations, tv triumphs and plenty of fascinating questions, such as: How often does the average person complain each day? When planning your travels, do you revisit previous destinations or always go to new places? Boomer and Millennials- who likes "real" books and who prefers ebooks? What are "Mommunes?" What are "Girl Dinners?" "The Batchelor"- we hear something new and fresh is coming?! Well, you get the idea! You can't say we aren't inquisitive! Thanks for listening! We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram-@OK_BoomerPod Find out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube. Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

9 Aug 202331min