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A Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarTwo Generations Debate Protests, Free Speech, And Where The Line Gets Crossed S:2E:18A cold snap and a few laughs set the stage for a charged, honest look at protest: what the First Amendment protects, what “peaceful” really means, and how quickly crowds can tip from calm to chaos. We trade views on caged protest zones, arrests at sit-ins, and whether restrictions honor safety or silence dissent. The heart of the debate lands on neutrality—if rules keep order, they must be applied fairly or they erode trust.We move through history and headlines, contrasting disciplined nonviolence with scenes of destruction that damage communities and drown out the message. Kneeling during...
2026-02-0334 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarOur Criminal Justice System -When Storytelling Beats Evidence, Freedom Loses S:2E:17The sunlight was still pouring in when we hit record, and maybe that’s why we went straight for a topic that needs daylight: how the criminal legal system rewards money, speed, and storytelling over facts. We talk candidly about what we see on crime shows versus what happens in real courtrooms—delays that weaken memory, circumstantial evidence presented as certainty, and the way a confident voice or a blue suit can sway a jury more than the record. It’s witty, a little raw, and focused on the real costs hidden behind legal jargon.From bail that l...
2026-01-2728 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarGreen Energy, Gray Areas, When Clean Energy Isn't Clean Enough S:2E:16Wind and sun feel free—until you follow the wires and trucks back to the mine. We dive into the messy middle of “green” energy: where panels get built, how turbines retire, and who pays the hidden bill when incentives, grants, and labels make the math look cleaner than the supply chain really is. From a small town’s solar canopies over parking lots to the realities of rural co-ops without rebates, we map the gap between feel-good tech and the full lifecycle cost.We talk through the big levers shaping adoption—utility incentives, the Inflation Reduction Act, and g...
2026-01-2023 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarDear January, Stop Catfishing Our Willpower With Silly Resolutions!! S:2E:15New year energy fades fast when goals are vague and life gets loud. We decided to flip the script and design changes that actually survive February by shrinking ambitions into small, repeatable actions you can fit into a busy week. With a mix of humor, real failure stats, and lived experience across generations, we map out how to protect your time, guard your energy, and build momentum without going all or nothing.We start by tackling the health triad—sleep, hydration, and food—and why sleep is the quiet lever that moves everything else. From shift work stru...
2026-01-1326 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarWhen Loved Ones Turn Lethal: Why We Notice Celebrity Tragedies But Miss Our Own S:2E:14A joke, a clink of glasses, and then a hard turn into the question that lingers behind so many headlines: how well do we really know the people we love? We trace a line from household secrets to celebrity tragedies, unpacking why cases like Marvin Gaye, Phil Hartman, and OJ Simpson command the spotlight while similar horrors in our own communities barely register. It’s a conversation about attention, empathy, and the uncomfortable truth that intimacy doesn’t guarantee clarity.We explore the messy overlap of psychology, media narratives, and family dynamics. From the Menendez brothers to Jenn...
2026-01-0622 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarWhen Certainty Is An Illusion: Rethinking “Scientific” Evidence S:2E:13Ever wonder how a confident expert can sway a jury with evidence that later falls apart? We dive into the uneasy fault line between courtroom certainty and scientific reality, exploring why some techniques—like polygraphs, bite mark analysis, and even traditional fingerprint comparisons—have led to devastating mistakes. DNA stands out as a powerful anchor when collected and interpreted with care. We talk CODIS, next-generation sequencing for degraded samples, and where genetic genealogy and phenotyping can help or mislead. Throughout, our focus stays on error rates, independent review, clear uncertainty statements, and a cultural shift from “trust the exa...
2025-12-3027 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarChoose Presence Over Presents And Mean It- Bare With Us, Our Technical Difficulties are Getting Fixed Soon!!! S:2E:12Please forgive us for the technical difficulties, we are working them out and hope you hang tough with us!!The holidays promise magic, but many of us feel dread creeping in the edges—expectations, family tension, grief that won’t stay buried, and the money squeeze that turns giving into guilt. We open the door on the messy middle and offer a calmer way through. From the spotless-house myth that dies in 30 seconds to the relief of letting kids be loud and joyful, we reframe what a “good” gathering looks like and why presence beats performance every time.
2025-12-2326 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarCampfire Drama And The Petty Neighbor S:2E:11 (Sorry for the technical difficulties but this was too good to try to re-record!)Ever been turned into a character in someone else’s story? On a fall road trip from Branson’s easygoing trails to Memphis’s revamped Graceland, we found ourselves starring in a stranger’s blog as “grumpy OCDs” who “do everything outside” and “aggressively launch Kleenex boxes.” The truth was far less dramatic—a tossed tissue box between laughs—but the misread sparked a bigger conversation about pettiness, projection, and how fast fiction spreads when people crave content.We share what’s new at Graceland and why the exhibition center is finally worth the hype, plus the simple pleasures that make...
2025-12-1629 min
At Home with the LectionaryYear A, Advent 4Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 4: Isaiah 7:10-17; Psalm 24; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25.They discuss the narrative imagery of the virgin birth, the vanity of idolatry, and Joseph's point of view on the nativity.Notes:--Dwell App--Prayers of the People for Advent--2019 Book of Common PrayerThe Bible ProjectDwell's series with Malcolm GuiteAdvent ResourcesInterested in the virtual book group...
2025-12-151h 12A Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarWe Compare Vaping To Smoking And Confront The Myths Keeping Teens Hooked S:02E:10A sweet cloud that smells like blueberry muffins shouldn’t come with a lung scare—but that’s exactly where our conversation goes. We start with a plan to quit cigarettes and pull apart the promise that vaping is a cleaner, safer swap. From a frightening, first-hand reaction after just a couple of puffs to the chemistry behind e-liquids, we unpack what’s really inside those cartridges and why “no smoke” doesn’t equal no harm.We break down how vaping works—battery, coil, and aerosol—and why ingredients like propylene glycol, high-dose nicotine, and flavorings behave differently when h...
2025-12-0921 minAt Home with the LectionaryYear A, Advent 3Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 3: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Psalm 85; Philippians 4:4-9; Luke 3:7-20.They discuss the joyful imagery of the Lord's deliverance, Paul's encouragement to the Philippians and John the Baptist's announcement of the Good News.Notes:--Dwell App--Prayers of the People for Advent--2019 Book of Common PrayerThe Bible ProjectMary and Elizabeth imageAdvent ResourcesInterested in...
2025-12-0857 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarSecrets Of Game Shows Revealed S:02E:09Think game shows are pure chance and fair play? We pull the camera back on the spectacle to show how formats are engineered, contestants are cast, and “surprises” are carefully managed to deliver big TV moments. From The Price Is Right’s early days and Wheel of Fortune’s syndicated dominance to Press Your Luck’s infamous pattern exploit, we trace the real mechanics that turn randomness into ratings.Prizes get a hard look too. That “lifetime supply” often shows up as a massive bulk shipment with expiration dates. Win a car and face taxes where you won, plus regi...
2025-12-0233 minAt Home with the LectionaryYear A, Advent 2Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 2: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-15 (16-19); Romans 15:1-13; Matthew 3:1-12.They discuss the poetic and prophetic vision of the Messianic King, Paul's exhortation to humility and unity, and John the Baptist's call for repentance.Notes:--Dwell App--Prayers of the People for Pentecost--2019 Book of Common PrayerThe Bible ProjectKingdom, Grace & Judgment: Paradox, Outrage & Vindication in the Parables of Jesus, by: Robert Farrar...
2025-12-011h 09A Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarSpanx, Squirrels, And The Case Of The Missing Jawline S:02E:08Ever look at a profile pic and think, I wouldn’t recognize this person in real life? We go there with a fast, funny, and honest look at filters, makeup illusions, beard baiting, and why so many of us are performing beauty instead of presenting ourselves. We talk about catfishing 2.0—where the photo is “you,” but the edits, contouring, or facial hair change the story. Jane and Bobbi unpack the awkward shock of first dates that don’t match the grid, the avalanche of unsolicited messages that blow past boundaries, and the double standards that ask for total hones...
2025-11-2542 minAt Home with the LectionaryYear A, Advent 1Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 1: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 24:29-44.They discuss the theme of the mountain of the Lord and readiness for the Lord's return by putting off the deeds of darkness and putting on the light.Notes:--Dwell App--Prayers of the People for Pentecost--2019 Book of Common PrayerThe Bible ProjectThe Bible Project: Mountain of the LordKingdom, Grace & Judgment...
2025-11-2351 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarWhen Curiosity Turns Dark: The Psychology Of Obsession - Experiencing Bobbi's Dark Side (Yes, the interrupting tone in this episode IS intentional!)S:02E:7A new sign lights up the Rabbit Hole Studio, and the conversation goes just as bright and unnervingly honest. We open the door to obsessions—what they are, what they aren’t, and how they can drift from funny quirks into compulsions that hijack agency. With our mother-daughter dynamic and a healthy dose of gallows humor, we trace a path from harmless glue peeling and book hoarding to pica and the uncomfortable corners of human behavior that most shows skim past.We get specific. You’ll hear clear, plain-language distinctions among passion, obsession, and compulsion, plus real-world exampl...
2025-11-1837 minAt Home with the LectionaryYear C, Christ the King SundaySend us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Christ the King Sunday 11/20-11/26: Jeremiah 23:16; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:35-43.They discuss the prophetic condemnation of unjust and exploitative shepherds, the promise for a righteous and saving Messianic judge, the magnitude of the Incarnation and God's fullness embodied in Jesus, and the evergreen human impulse to make Jesus into the King we think He should be.You are not here to verify,/ Instruct yourself, or inform curiosity/ Or carry report. You are...
2025-11-171h 03A Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarEveryday Lies We Grew Up Believing S:02E:06What if the rules you grew up with were just really sticky stories? We dive into the myths that shaped our childhood and still echo in our choices today—from the grain-heavy food pyramid and “wait 30 minutes before swimming” to TV ruining your eyes. We laugh at the harmless stuff, but we also go deeper into the narratives that steer money, power, and trust.The conversation turns personal with parenting warnings and cultural pressures that leave marks: using police as a threat, inflating fear after local tragedies, and the polished promise that “you can be anything” or “college is t...
2025-11-1122 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarInside The FDA: What Are They Really Doing Anyway? S:02E:05If you’ve never heard of the FDA’s Food Defect Levels Handbook, brace yourself. We open the file together and unpack what “natural and unavoidable” really means, from insect fragments and rodent hairs to mold that gets blended down to acceptable thresholds. That eye-opening start sets the stage for a bigger, more urgent question: how did an agency founded in 1906 end up stretched across food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics while falling behind on inspections that decide what lands in our kitchens and medicine cabinets?We walk through the mechanics of risk that rarely make the label. Overseas...
2025-11-0434 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarStrange Trips, Big Laughs S:02E:04Ever had a wild destination vacation? A buffet line on a rocking ship is no one’s idea of fun—especially after a notorious cruise documentary sears a certain plumbing image into your brain. We ditch the decks and steer into the strange: mirror-flat salt deserts that swallow the horizon, a Soviet-era gas crater that’s still burning, and a cat sanctuary island where the purrs outnumber people. We also set our “lottery list” in stone—CERN’s Large Hadron Collider and the Chernobyl exclusion zone—because curiosity and caution can share the same suitcase.Our adventure maps keep bendin...
2025-10-2828 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarHair Today, Gone Tomorrow S:02 E:3Ever notice the part line creeping wider or the dryer coughing up a tumbleweed of your own hair? Yep, we're talking about this ridiculous topic today! We’re pulling back the curtain on what’s actually happening on your scalp—we unpack the biology in plain English and share the small daily habits that protect the hair you have.We talk through the biggest culprits behind hair thinning in women and men: age-related hormonal shifts like perimenopause and menopause, chronic stress that can tilt testosterone and trigger facial hair in women (yep, we got issues!), and the cumula...
2025-10-2127 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarIf food is medicine or poison, which one are we choosing? S:2E:2Ever look at a “healthy” label and feel like it’s winking at you? We pull apart the grocery aisle with a candid, funny, and no-sponsors filter, asking why so many American staples get banned or reformulated abroad—and what that says about our food system. From cereals engineered for bliss points to milk treated with synthetic hormones, we unpack how ultra-processed foods took over, why marketing crowned breakfast with a sugar halo, and how phrases like “natural,” “enriched,” “multi-grain,” and “lightly sweetened” hide more than they reveal.The goal isn’t purity; it’s awareness. If food is either moving you to...
2025-10-1445 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarANNIVERSARY - One Year Under Our Belts - A Boomer, a Gen Xer, and a Year of Laughs, Lessons, and Left Turns S:2E:1A year can change your voice. Ours did. And we avoided killing each other!! We hit record every Tuesday and built 53 episodes that zigzagged from road rage and thrift-store joy to a raw, carefully told account of the Perry High School shooting that reshaped our family. The result isn’t neat—and that’s the point. A Boomer and a Gen Xer learn to argue well, laugh hard, and lean into topics most people dodge, because that’s where the real conversations live.We revisit the crowd favorites and also bring back the practical. Along the way, we spotl...
2025-10-0727 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarSide Hustles Beyond the Ordinary: A Mother-Daughter Exploration S:1E:53Ever wondered about the weird and wonderful ways people make extra cash? From selling bathwater to renting themselves out as fake dates, the side hustle economy has gotten strange—and surprisingly profitable.In this candid mother-daughter conversation, we dive into the bizarre world of unconventional income streams that might just make you question everything. Jane shares her experiences as an auctioneer and equine massage therapist, while Bobbi reveals her stint as a singing telegram performer, complete with corn cob costumes and grim reaper outfits. These personal stories highlight how side hustles can range from practical to downright pe...
2025-09-3035 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarInvitations, Confirmations, and Last-Minute Cancellations: A Mother-Daughter Perspective S:1E:52Have you ever spent hours preparing for guests, only to have them cancel at the last minute? Or maybe you're the one who's confirmed attendance with the best intentions, but when the day arrives, your social battery is completely drained?In this candid mother-daughter conversation, Jane and Bobbi tackle the evolving landscape of social commitments and the frustrating phenomenon of last-minute cancellations. Jane shares her perspective as someone who loves entertaining, recounting the considerable effort and expense that goes into hosting events like their famous Low Country Boils—where Dr. Domain meticulously sources the freshest seafood, conducts ta...
2025-09-2337 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarThe Gift vs. The Grind: Understanding Talent and Skill S:1E:51What sets apart those who seem naturally gifted from those who've worked tirelessly to master a craft? In this lively and personal exploration of talent versus skill, we unpack the fundamental differences between what we're born with and what we develop through practice.The conversation begins with a humorous look at how we define these terms – talent as the natural, effortless abilities we possess from birth, and skill as what we acquire through dedicated learning and practice. What unfolds is a fascinating journey through our own experiences with both, from artistic abilities and musical gifts to leadership qu...
2025-09-1626 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarLife Lessons We'd Tell Our Younger Selves S:1E:50What would you tell your younger self if you could travel back in time? In this deeply reflective episode, Jane and Bobbi wade into the waters of hindsight wisdom, unpacking life lessons they wish they'd known sooner."Being authentic to yourself is really scary, but more fulfilling than trying to fit in," becomes a touchstone of the discussion as they share stories of conformity and its costs.Physical well-being emerges as another powerful theme, with Bobbi lamenting, "You got to learn how to duck, kid, because your 44-year-old body regrets so many things." This practical...
2025-09-0946 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarFriends Without Benefits - Can Men and Women be JUST Friends? S:1E:49The age-old question confronted head-on: can men and women truly be "just friends"? Bobbi and her mother Jane dive deep into this controversial topic, sharing personal experiences that illuminate the complex dynamics of cross-gender friendships.Bobbi reveals her close relationships with two male best friends, one she's known since age 13 and another for nine years, demonstrating that platonic male-female friendships can thrive with the right foundation. The mother-daughter duo explores the essential elements that make these relationships work: establishing clear boundaries, practicing brutal honesty, and maintaining unwavering trust.The hosts tackle challenging questions: Can you...
2025-09-0229 minA Boomer and GenXer Walk into a BarWhen Artists Cross the Line: A Mother-Daughter Debate on Separating Art from Artist S:1E:48The moral boundaries we draw around music consumption reveal much about our values, and in this thought-provoking episode, we explore the complex question: Can we separate problematic artists from their art? Through passionate mother-daughter debate, we navigate the messy ethical territory of enjoying music made by people whose actions or beliefs we find objectionable.We challenge the notion that misogyny and problematic content are unique to any single genre, finding troubling examples across rap, country, rock, and even religious music. The discussion takes surprising turns as we revisit songs from earlier decades that now reveal disturbing narratives...
2025-08-2635 min