Zoomer Boomer with Jim and Molly
9 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -An almost-Zoomer and not-quite-Boomer bridge the generation gap. Jim was born in 1966, the first year of Generation X. Molly was born in 1996, the last year of the Millennials. Together they explore the inter-generational differences — and similarities — in how they think about current events and topics, and get to know each other better along the way. Join the conversation! Tweet us @zoomboompod. Email us: [email protected]. Web: www.ZoomBoomPod.com
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Episodes
Episode 7 - Self Care
January 22, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBJim and Molly enlighten each other in this episode about the relatively new concept of "self care." Jim (the almost-Boomer) wonders if it's just a way to justify selfish behavior, and Molly (the not-quite-Zoomer) contemplates whether self-discipline is a form of self-care. Is this a new thing, or just a new name for a thing we've always done? Email us at [email protected], or tweet us @zoomboompod We want to hear from you... is self-care just another name for self-indulgence, or is i...
Episode 6 - Security and Trust
January 15, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIt's been a few months since our last episode, and we apologize. There's been some stuff going on in the world, but now we're back. Thank you for your patience! In this episode, Molly and Jim discuss the issues of trust across the generational divide... from the cyber world to real life; from locking down your email to locking your doors. Do you use the same password for all your online accounts? You're not alone, apparently. When you were a kid, did your parents and their neighbors loc...
Episode 5 - The Internet as a Utility
September 13, 2020 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week, Molly and Jim discuss whether it's time for the internet to be treated as a utility, i.e. regulated by the US government (like electric service, water, USPS, etc). In the months since the pandemic shutdown, both adults and school kids have become much more dependent on a fast and stable internet connection to accomplish their daily tasks, whether working or schooling from home. This has exposed a wide disparity in haves/have-nots, and we talk about whether it's time to mandate t...
Episode 4 - The 40-Hour Workweek
September 06, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBApologies for the late upload this week. Labor Day weekend preparations got in the way of an on-time edit. This week Molly and Jim discuss the pros and cons of the traditional 40-hour workweek which has been around since the coal-powered factories of the Industrial Age, as well as the meaning of "productivity" in today's very different world. We also dig into the way that the the Covid-19 pandemic has radically changed the concepts of commuting, and "punching in" at 9 a.m. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=...
Episode 3 - Cancel Culture
August 21, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThis is a complicated episode, and we look forward to your feedback. The concept of Cancel Culture is controversial, and whether you believe it's a real thing or not, there are people in all generations who are affected by it. Thanks to everyone who sent us thoughts and feedback about this discussion topic, and please let us know if we missed anything, or misinterpreted an of the subtle nuances of this delicate topic. We would love to hear from you. Tweet us @zoomboompod Email us: hell...
Episode 2 - Text Etiquette
August 14, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, Molly schools Jim on the subtle differences between the hahas and the lols. Boomers: How many ways are there to laugh via text? There are more than you think, and the nuances are astounding. Zoomers: You eye-roll when your parents use a period at the end of their texts, or use the wrong acronym. Molly sets them straight. Send us your stories of text-fails, and tell us what we got wrong. Tweet us @zoomboompod
Episode 1 - Owning Stuff
August 07, 2020 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWe discuss the generational difference in attitudes toward the ownership of things... houses, cars, music, movies, records, and clothes. How do Millennials and GenZ think about buying and owning things, vs the Boomers and GenX? What's the motivation behind this? Is it a conscious choice, or a decision based on necessity? Molly polled her friends and got some insights. How do you feel about owning things? Send us your thoughts and feedback on Twitter @zoomboompod Next Friday 8/14 we wi...
Episode 1 - Trailer
July 30, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MBWelcome to the show. In this short intro (11 min) Molly and Jim discuss a little about ourselves, and what this podcast is all about. With 30 years between us, we have very different viewpoints. Each week, we'll take a look at a topic, and discuss how we see things from our own perspectives, and what we have in common. We will each try to teach the other, and also to learn. Let us know what subjects you'd like to hear us talk about. Twitter: @zoomboompod Email: [email protected]
Zoomer Boomer -- Why?
July 30, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MBWelcome to the show. In this short intro (11 min) Molly and Jim discuss a little about ourselves, and what this podcast is all about. With 30 years between us, we have very different viewpoints. Each week, we'll take a look at a topic, and discuss how we see things from our own perspectives, and what we have in common. We will each try to teach the other, and also to learn. Let us know what subjects you'd like to hear us talk about. Twitter: @zoomboompod Email: [email protected]