Baby Boomers and the music of Sly Stone

Singer, song writer and bandleader, was a groundbreaking figure in popular culture of the 1960s and 70s known for his open-minded approach to creating music. His work has influenced artists over the past 60 years; it has provided the architecture for so much modern music. Funk, soul, hip hop and even pop music have all been shaped in some way by the leaps made by Sly Stone's band, who broke the mold at a time. So, sit back a listen to how Sly Stone made in impression on us Baby Boomers.

Follow us on:

YouTube, Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM, CastBox, TuneIn

If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingupboomer@gmail.com

Baby Boomers and the way we were 70 years ago 1955 part one

Did you ever wonder who was born, who died, what we were watching, listen to and what was happening 70 Years ago in 1953. Then sit back and listen to how it was 70 years ago and see what made the Baby Boomer who they are today.

Follow us on:

YouTube, Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM, CastBox, and TuneIn

If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingupboomer@gmail.com

Cultural Icons Baby Boomers Loved but Zoomers Have No Clue About Part Two

There have been many famous icons from the past who were particularly well-known during the Baby Boomer era. However, as time has progressed, newer icons have appeared, meaning Gen Z has no clue about the Icons us Baby Boomers knew and loved. Then again that would be the Zoomers Lost.

Follow us on:

YouTube, Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM, CastBox, and TuneIn

If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingupboomer@gmail.com

Cultural Icons Baby Boomers Loved but Zoomers Have No Clue About part one audio

There have been many famous icons from the past who were particularly well-known during the Baby Boomer era. However, as time has progressed, newer icons have appeared, meaning Gen Z has no clue about the Icons us Baby Boomers knew and loved. Then again that would be the Zoomers Lost.

Follow us on:

YouTube, Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM, CastBox, and TuneIn

If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingupboomer@gmail.com

Baby Boomers and Cheap Foods we Grew Up with That Gen Z Won't Even Try

As societal norms and tastes change over time, certain foods that were once (and are still) cheap, beloved staples may fall out of favor with Zoomers. But to us Baby Boomers they were to die for. (Well in most cases). So, sit back and see what foods made us Baby Boomers the way we are.

Follow us on:

YouTube, Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM, CastBox, and TuneIn

If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingupboomer@gmail.com

Baby Boomers and Status Symbols That Mean Nothing Today

Back in the Baby Boomer Days, certain things embodied success, but now, those same things are looked down on as outdated or useless. So, let’s take a look at some of the status symbols boomers still love that don’t mean much in the Zoomer world today.

Follow us on:

Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM, CastBox, and TuneIn

If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at growingupboomer@gmail.com

Baby Boomers and things we did for Fun in the 70s That would leave Gen Z completely clueless

Before smartphones, Wi-Fi, or even cable TV, Boomers in the 1970s found all sorts of weird, wild, and wonderful ways to have fun — and most of them would leave Gen Z either confused, concerned, or completely clueless.

From chasing down the ice cream truck barefoot to doing things that would get a “please don’t try this at home” warning today, so sit back and listen to the strange and specific ways Baby Boomers entertained themselves in the Seventies.

Follow us on:

Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM, CastBox, and TuneIn

If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at

growingupboomer@gmail.com

Whether they came out in the 50s, 60s or the 70s, there is something so special about classic cartoons. Some lasted many years, while others were a one-season wonder. Yet, our childhoods wouldn’t have been the same without them. So, sit back and listen as we take a trip down memory lane of Baby Boomer cartoons.

Follow us on:

Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay, Listen Notes, Player FM, CastBox, and TuneIn

If you have a Baby Boomer topic, you would like us to cover, please email us at

growingupboomer@gmail.com