With a comedic bent, Boomer and his nutjob sidekick Jimmy Ahmahdoofous often converse with people about their unusual professions or job experiences along with episodes that are potpourri in content.
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That question and other windbreaking stories (see what I did there?) will be dealt with in this potpourri edition of OK Boomer, in which my cohost Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous and I share literary gems we've culled from Facebook and other sources. Some of our readings will make you snort, others will tug at your heartstrings, with all of them designed to entertain. Here are some titles of our readings: "The…
"Each day we'd be responsible for the entertainment and the well-being of 50,000 people." So says Lacie Mayer, describing Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL, a place she called home for 20 years. In this episode, we conclude our conversation with Lacie who started at the bottom and rose to top level management in her tenure at Six Flags. This episode covers spills and chills on the rides, what…
At Six Flags, hang on to your crap when on a ride, cause you're not getting it back until the park closes. The park policy is that rides don't shut down to retrieve lost items. If you lose your phone, your glasses, your hat—tough toenails. You'll have to stick around to closing time if you want that item back. However, there was an exception to this policy. And what did this customer lose in mid…
With his four dollar an hour salary, Steve Swanson accomplished much during his 16 years as mayor of a small village nestled alongside the Rock River in western Illinois. This episode concludes my conversation with Steve about significant events of his mayoral tenure of Prophetstown, IL, none more significant than the fire that devasted the town on July 13, 2013. He shares with us behind-the-scene…
As a small town mayor, he was in charge of million dollar projects. He ran meetings where the public was encouraged to give feedback, which could be less than positive. He was in charge of civic improvements in which he would work side-by-side with employees, operating heavy machinery. What did he earn for these efforts? Around four dollars an hour. Then he watched his town go up in flames. (He…
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Don't Get Brain Matter On Your Phone Screen Why you ask? Because it's gross and difficult to get off. So, yeah, it's best to avoid that if at all possible. And that's a slice of the craziness in this episode, an episode loaded with chuckles, one liners, quips, and a modern explanation of how you were born, along with some more somber offerings in yet another Potpourri edition (#10!). Yes, it's…
Victim of circumstance, but darn good circumstance. I'm late with this episode publication, but under the circumstance of my disposable time being consumed with marketing my first novel and some other responsibilities. I'm excited to share in this episode the first chapter of my book that I have prepped for the audiobook version of it. Here's the skinny: · Title: Trying For Home · Author: Me- but…
Meet Jack Shit, learn how to save a soul, discover how Babe Ruth set the MLB homerun record 576 times, and learn why it's never a good idea to brush alone. Enjoy a regular feature of OK Boomer where we take a break from interviewing interesting people and share with you literary gems gleamed from various internet resources. You'll laugh, snort, and maybe tear up a bit. Happy Holidays!
Cerebral Palsy- it takes courage to remain positive about life with CP. It takes courage to fight cancer. What the hell does it take to struggle through both of them simultaneously? We asked Brian Now, who did just that. Join us for an inspiring conversation. ESSENTIAL LINKS: https://okboomer.libsyn.com/site YouTube:…
