B.Boomer Unleashed: Recent Episodes
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A frank discussion of issues and society's responses during the 1950s and 1960s and a look at the same issues and how they're viewed in today's world.
Please join us for B.Boomer Unleashed Episode 140, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 35 - Change Is In The Air), as we discuss the changes coming to B.Boomer Unleashed. After 140 Episodes, we have some ideas on a new direction for the podcast. We encourage you to join us as we share these ideas with you. We also encourage you to drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your thoughts and suggestions. Have a great week, and may God Bless each and every one of you.
You're invited to join us for B.Boomer Unleashed Episode 139, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 34 Part 2) as we conclude our interview with Pastor Cary Schmidt. If you didn't listen to Part 1, we encourage you to listen to that prior to listening to this episode. Please share us with your friends. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you.
Please join us for Episode 138 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 34 Part 1) for part one of a two part interview with Pastor Cary Schmidt of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Newington, Connecticut. We spent several weeks sharing Pastor Cary's book "Done" with you. This week we meet Pastor Cary and talk ministry, discipleship, and how God led him to write this great little book. I hope you'll join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, questions, criticisms, or suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
In Episode 137 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 33 - Part 2)" we conclude our two part interview with Tony Trammell of Dadhood. If you missed part one of this interview, I encourage you to listen to it prior to listening to Part 2. Thanks for joining us for this episode. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you.
Please join us for Episode 136 of B.Boomer Unleashed "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 33 - Part 1)" as we interview Tony Trammell, founder of Dadhood. Tony and I discuss this exciting ministry and the impact it is having on young men and young families. Join us for Part 1 this week and we conclude next week with Part 2. Share us with your friends and drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, criticisms, and suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you.
I encourage you to join us for Episode 135 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 32)" as we conclude "Done' by Brother Cary Schmidt. Chapter 10 "Believing on Christ" is the culmination of what Brother Schmidt has been teaching us for the past 9 chapters. Please join us as we share the last chapter with you. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Welcome to B.Boomer Unleashed Episode 134 "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 31)" as we share Chapter 9 of Cary Smidt's book "Done" entitled "The Greatest Gift." I've received some really nice gifts over the years, but none has been nearly as good as the gift Brother Schmidt talks about in Chapter 9. Please share our episodes with your friends and drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, questions, criticisms, or suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Join us for Episode 133 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 30)" as we read Chapter 8 of Cary Schmidt's Book "Done." This chapter, entitled "Paid In Full" tells us about the excruciating payment Jesus made for our sins. Please join us as Brother Schmidt describes in detail, the Crucifixion of Jesus. Please share our podcast with your friends, and join us for each episode. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, criticisms, and suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Welcome to Episode 132 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 29), as we share Chapter 7 of Cary Schmidt's Book "Done, What Most Religions Don't Tell You About the Bible. " This chapter entitled, "God's Only Miraculous Substitute," reveals to us the only one who can pay our sin debt. I hope you'll join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. If you have not already listened to Chapters 1-6, I suggest that you do that prior to listening to this episode. Thanks for joining us. Please share us with your friends. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Join us for B.Boomer Unleashed Episode 131, "Just good News - Journal Entry 28)" as we share Chapter 6 of Cary Schmidt's Book "Done." Chapter 6 is entitled "Can I Get A Substitute." The good news is that the answer to that question is YES. Next week, in Chapter 7, we'll learn who that substitute is. If you haven't listened to Chapters 1-5 yet, I suggest you do that before listening to Chapter 6. Please share us with your friends, and drop us a line at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, questions, criticisms or suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Please join us for Episode 130 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 27)," as we read Chapter 5 of Cary Schmidt's Book "Done. What Most Religions Don't Tell You About The Bible." In this Chapter, "God's Only Accepted Method of Payment," we learn that there is a minimum wage for sin which results in death. No amount of good work will pay for our sin, and because of our sin, we are under the penalty of death. Thankfully, Chapter 6 identifies a payment, that when accepted, satisfies our penalty of death. Join us for this episode, and all the episodes of Boomer Unleashed. Please share our podcasts with your friends. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Please join us for Episode 129 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 26)," as we read Chapter 4 of Cary Schmidt's Book "Done. What Most Religions Don't Tell You About The Bible." In Chapter 4, "Birth Detect," the author tells us how we're all born with a Spiritual Birth Defect, that requires a spiritual remedy. Next week we'll talk about that remedy in Chapter 5. If you haven't listened to Chapters 1-3 yet, I suggest you listen to those prior to listening to this episode. Please share these podcasts with friends you may have who need to find Jesus. I encourage you to join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you.
Please join us for Episode 128 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - Journal Entry 25)," as we share Chapter 3 of Cary Schmidt's book "Done - What Most Religions Don't Tell You About The Bible." Chapter 3 is entitled "Knowing Where You're Going." Believe it or not, many people have no idea what will happen to them when they die. Chapter 3 tells us that we can absolutely know for sure. Join us for this short episode that is vitally important to our happiness in this life. If you haven't listened to Chapters 1 and 2 yet, I encourage you to listen to them prior to listening to Chapter 3. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Please join us for B.Boomer Unleashed Episode 127, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 24)," as we share Chapter 2 of Pastor Cary Schmidt's Book, "Done. What Most Religions Don't Tell You About The Bible." In Chapter 2, Pastor Schmidt tells us about the only two religions in the world. Please join us for this look into these two types of religions. Please share these episodes with your friends. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Join us for Episode 126 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 23), as we take a look at Pastor Cary Schmidt's book, "Done. What Most Religions Don't Tell You About The Bible." This insightful work by Pastor Schmidt gets down to the nuts and bolts of developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I realize that many of our listeners are already born again believers, but even if you are, I encourage you to listen as we read through this book over the next few weeks. We especially encourage you to share this Podcast with your friends, relatives, and loved ones who might be searching for some of life's answers. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with comments, questions, or criticisms. We also encourage you to submit your ideas for future episodes. If you would like to be a guest on the B.Boomer Unleashed Podcast or know someone who should be our guest, please drop us a line to let us know. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
B.Boomer Unleashed Episode 125, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 22)," is intended to show you how to experience joy amidst the perilous times in which we live. Grab your Bible and join us for this episode as we take comfort from God's Holy Word. Have a great week, and may God richly bless each and every one of you!
Join us for Episode 124 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 21 - Part 2). In this episode we conclude our interview with Jason Starkey, as he shares his incredible story of redemption. If you haven't listened to Part 1 of our interview with Jason, I encourage you to listen to it first, and then listen to Part 2. I feel confident that your heart will be touched by Jason's amazing testimony of God's unmerited love. Please share this Podcast with your friends and drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, criticisms, or suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 123 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 21 - Part 1)" features the incredible story of Jason Starkey as he shares it in his own words. Jason was not only a High School Football Standout, but played with The Marshall University Thundering Herd, and with the NFL Arizona Cardinals. Jason's incredible story shows us God's love for His Children and his patience personified in our lives. Please join us as Jason shares this powerful testimony. You won't want to miss next week either, as we conclude our interview with Jason. Please encourage all your friends to listen to Episode 123 of B.Boomer Unleashed. Be sure to drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. Have a great week, and may God richly bless each and every one of you.
Episode 122 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry #20) gives you the story behind the story of one of the most beloved hymns in Christendom for over 100 years. It Is Well With My Soul, has brought solace in the time of turmoil for thousands of Christians throughout the years. Join us for this episode to discover what event triggered the penning of these words and the writing of the melody. It is my prayer that you will join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us a line at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, questions, criticisms, or suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 121 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 19), is the amazing story of John Newton, and how his life was changed in the midst of a storm when he reached out to God. As a result of this experience, he wrote one of the most beloved songs of all time. From slave trader to a child of God continues to answer the question, "Is anyone too wretched to experience God's love and grace?" We encourage you to join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you.
B.Boomer Unleashed Episode 120, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 18)" answers the question, "Is anyone to evil for God to save?" We hear the good news story of David Berkowitz, The Son of Sam Serial killer and his encounter with Jesus. Please join us for this episode as we hear David's astounding testimony of love and grace. Please share our episodes with your friends. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, questions, and suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you.
B.Boomer Unleashed Episode 119, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 17)" reviews an article I wrote back on January 9th about "Finding Good News In The Face of Turmoil." In this episode, I also give you a progress report on my predictions for 2021 that I shared with you back in December. I hope you'll join us in our quest for good news. If you have a good news story you'd like to share drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com and we'll do our best to get you on the podcast. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 118 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 16)" concludes our two-part interview with Emmy Award Winner, Mary Anna Ball. Please join us as Mary shares what it's like to see her labors turn into an award winning documentary. We encourage you to join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, questions, or suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
B.Boomer Unleashed Episode 117, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 15)" is Part 1 of a captivating story about Emmy Award Winner, Mary Anna Ball and her work on the documentary "Andre Van Damme & The Story of the Charleston Ballet." Mary Anna is one of our hometown girls who has already realized many of her dreams. A member of The Charleston Ballet, Mary Anna has spent most of her life dancing and studying ballet. She is a graduate of Cabell Midland High School, Marshall University, a Fulbright Scholar, and a warm caring young lady who certainly has a good news story to share. Even if you're not a patron of the ballet, you'll enjoy this interview with Mary Anna. Please join us for this episode, and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
B.Boomer Unleashed Episode 116, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry #14)" is part two of our two-part interview with Brother Barry Smith. Don't miss this episode as Brother Barry tells us about his life changing experience with Jesus Christ. If you have a good news story you'd like to tell this season, or know someone who should tell theirs, please let us know at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. Please share our podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for tuning in. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 115 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry 13), is part one of a two-part interview with Barry Smith. Barry is a Huntington native who now resides in Tennessee. He has been involved in various ministries for nearly 50 years. He shares his testimony of when Jesus Christ changed him from darkness to light, and from death to life. You won't want to miss Part 1 or Part 2 of our interview with Brother Barry. Please share us with your friends, and drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you!
B.Boomer Unleashed Episode 114 "Just Good News - (Journal Entry #12), features part two of our two-part interview with Necia Freeman. Necia tells us more about Bookbags and Brown Bag Ministries and gives us information if we're interested in getting involved with this outreach. Please join us for this stirring episode of B.Boomer Unleashed. Please share us with your friends and drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, questions, and suggestions for future episodes. Next week we talk with Barry Smith who shares his exciting story of God's Grace manifest in his life. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you.
REMEMBERING JACK O'SHEA
Every Boomer in the Huntington Tri-State Area remembers our favorite DJ, Jack O'Shea. Our hearts were saddened at his recent passing. I had the privilege of doing an interview with Jack back in April 2020. If you missed it the first time around, here it is for you again. RIP Jack. This one is in honor of you.
Episode 113 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry #11)" is part one of a two-part interview with Necia Thompson, Director of the Backpack and Brown Bag Outreach Ministry of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church. What started out as a phone call from her former Bible Teacher, Mr. Smith, has turned into an outreach with a tremendous impact in the Huntington West Virginia Area. From backpacks of food for hungry children, to brown bag meals for outcast prostitutes on the streets of Huntington, God has used Necia and her army of volunteers to make an impact in our community. Next week, we will publish Part 2 of our interview with Necia as she tells us how the ministry has expanded, shares some success stories, and informs us how we can help. Please join us for this heartwarming episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Please share our podcast with your friends. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or criticisms. If you have a story you'd like to share with us, or if you know someone who should share theirs, please let us know and we'll do our best to get you or your friend on the air. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 112 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry #10),is a summary of some good news stories regarding people whose lives were saved by The Second Amendment of The United States Constitution. We also delve into the invasive agenda of H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446 and why it's so important that our United States Senators hear our honest opinion on these bills which have already been passed by The House of Representatives. I hope you'll tune in for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, questions, and suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God richly bless each and every one of you.
In Episode 111 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry #9), we connect the dots between last week's good news story about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, to life in 2021. I hope you'll take a few minutes to listen to this episode that contains great news in the midst of perilous times. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 110 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry #8)" explores one of the most famous "Good News" stories of the Bible. Join us for this episode and then again next week, as we connect the dots of this episode to life in 2021. Thanks for listening. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for future episodes. If you have a good news story you'd like to share, or know someone who should share theirs, please let us know.
Listen to Episode 109 of B.Boomer Unleashed "Just Good News - (Journal Entry #7)" when we bring you the amazing story shared by our guests Joe and Kim Hinchman. Their story involves, being alive, dying, and living again. This account of a true story encourages each of us to know that not only does God love us, but He is in control of every breath we take. Don't miss this interview as Joe and Kim share their incredible story. We encourage you to share this episode with your friends. If you'd like to share your "Good News" story on B.Boomer Unleashed, or you know someone who should share their story, please drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
In Episode 108 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry #6), we share an interview with Deborah Davis, as she tells us how God has used a seemingly unthinkable circumstance to bring hope and peace to families going through their own personal trials. You won't want to miss this very special episode. Drop us a line at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, criticisms, and suggestions for future episodes. We also encourage you to share our broadcast with your friends. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 107 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News (Journal Entry #5)" is an interview with Megan Brannon, as she shares her heartwarming story of uncertainty, peace, and God's provision during her pregnancy with her second son. Megan's story of hope, faith, and joy will touch your heart. Please join us for this episode, and share it with your friends. Next week, we will share an interview with Deborah Davis, as she tells us how God has used a seemingly unthinkable circumstance to bring hope and peace to families going through their own personal trials. Drop us a line at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, criticisms, and suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 106 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry #4) is an interview with old friend and Huntington, West Virginia native Carl Hewlett. Carl was a Baseball Standout at Huntington High School and at Marshall University. He played in the Pittsburgh Pirate Farm System and had big plans of being a Major League Star. He was well on his way to realizing that dream when God decided He had other plans for Carl. I hope you'll join us for Carl's exciting story as God called him from the Baseball Field to the Mission Field. I hope you enjoy this interview with Carl. If you do, please share it with your friends. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, questions, and suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 105 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News - (Journal Entry #3) takes a look back at the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We look at his life, his goals, and his dreams. We fast forward to 2021 and see if Dr. King's dream still lives, or whether we've turned it into his worst nightmare. We speculate what Dr. King would think of what is going on in our country today. Tune in for the good news of Dr. King's Dream. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
B.Boomer Unleashed Episode 104 - "Just Good News - (Journal Entry #2)" is a heartwarming interview with Melissa Stocker and her mother Susan Jordan. This episode about courage, faith, prayer, family love, and God's miraculous provision, will bless and inspire you. The second installment of our "Just Good News" series will make some of our small problems look even smaller. God is in control, and the sooner we come to grips with that, the sooner we'll find joy in the simplest of blessings. I hope you join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. If you'd like to share your good news with us, or know someone who should share theirs, please contact us at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 103 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Just Good News (Journal Entry #1)" is the first of 52 installments for 2021, as we deal with nothing, but Good News. We've been plagued with enough bad news over the past year. Let's concentrate on good news in 2021. We're looking for stories with happy endings over the past 80 years, and some uplifting stories of our current day. Today we interview Josh Bloss (Author Jason Blayne) as he tells us about his dark days of substance abuse, and his miraculous recovery. We hope you'll join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. If you have a story you'd like to share, or know someone who needs to share their's, drop us a line at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. We'd love to have you on our podcast. We'd also like to wish each of you a Happy New Year as we enter 2021. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 102 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Looking Back and Looking Forward", takes a look at the events of 2020 and a look forward to 2021. The look back includes major news stories of the year, and a look forward contains some predictions that I make for 2021. I hope and pray that none of my predictions come true. Only time will tell. We'll kick off 2021 with our first episode of the New Year on January 4th. Our plan is to produce 52 Episodes consisting of ONLY good news. We will look at good news stories of the past 80 years, as well as a look at some current day good news. We will be interviewing folks who have some good news stories of their own to share. If you would like to share your good news story or know someone who should share their's, please drop me a line at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you. Here's wishing you and yours a great 2021. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you!
Episode 101 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The True Christmas Story," takes a look at the real meaning of Christmas as recorded in God's Word. I hope you'll take time out of your busy schedule to spend a few minutes listening to the Christmas Story as presented by Isaiah, St. Luke, and St. Matthew. Next week, we'll take a realistic look at what to expect in 2021 and hopefully, present the line-up of our first few Good News Stories for the New Year. Have a Very Merry Christmas. May God richly bless each and every one of you during this Holy Season as we honor the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Episode 100 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Commercialization of Christmas," takes a look at how Christmas has become more and more commercialized over the decades. We also take a look at some of the most popular Christmas gifts for kids over that last 100 years or so. Please join us as we take a look at this phenomenon. Also, consider joining us next week, as we talk about "The True Meaning of Christmas" as recorded in the Bible. Please share us with your friends and drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your questions, criticisms, and suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week and May God Bless each and every one of you.
Episode 99 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Life Goes On - And A Sneak Peek at B.Boomer Unleashed in 2021," begins with a few final comments about the 2020 Election and then we move to some instructive words from the Bible in Ephesians Chapter 4. After this we take your for a sneak preview of B.Boomer Unleashed for 2021. We hope you'll listen to this episode and seriously consider being one of the guests for our "2021 Good News Segments." We are committed to presenting at least 52 Good News Stories from the past 70 or 80 years along with some Good News happening right around us today. We've been saturated with depressing news for the past year during the Covid Pandemic. I think it's high time that we looked around us to see what we really have to be thankful for today, and take a look back at some of the high points during those Baby Boomer Years. I'm definitely going to need your help and input as we tackle these Good News Episodes. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your suggestions and comments. If you'd be willing to share a "Good News" story from your life with our B.Boomer listeners, please let us know. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 98 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Aftermath of Election 2020 (Some Tips From the Bible)" kicks off with an essay from my good friend Anthony Adkins. We discuss what God's Word has to say about political leadership, and what we could be spending our time doing instead of fretting about election results, wearing masks, and social distancing. What does The Bible have to say about obeying God rather than men, and about leadership being ordained of God. You may be surprised by what you hear. Please join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. We encourage you to send us a message at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with you comments, criticisms, and suggestions for future episodes. Please share our podcast with your friends. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 97 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The History of Presidential Elections (Part 6) - An Interview With Jimmy Allen (Part 2) concludes our interview with my old friend, retired teacher and coach, Jimmy Allen. We conclude our interview discussing elections, the political landscape, and public education. Please join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. If you have not yet listened to Episode 96, I suggest you listen to it prior to listening to this episode. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 96 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The History of Presidential Elections (Part 5) - An Interview With Jimmy Allen (Part 1)" features an interview with my old friend and former teacher and coach Jimmy Allen. Jimmy and I talk about the 2020 Election Debacle, Social Turmoil, and how things have changed in politics since our years growing up as Baby Boomers. Please join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. My plans initially, were to be finished last week and move to another topic, but since we still don't know for sure who our next President is, I decided to interview my old friend (emphasis on old) Jimmy Allen and discuss arguably the most interesting Presidential Election in our lifetime. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, questions, and suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 95 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The History of Presidential Elections (Part 4) - An Interview With Missionary/Evangelist Walter Stevens" is a conversation with our friend, Missionary/Evangelist Walter Stevens. Brother Walter is not only an evangelist, but is the founder of ROMA, a missionary outreach to the ROMA (Gypsie) people around the world. Walter tells us about this exciting ministry and shares his personal testimony of how he came to know Christ. Brother Walter was raised in a typical ROMA family with a distrust for anyone not in their culture. Christ changed all that when Walter received Him as his personal Savior. Walter and I also discuss the 2020 Election and what the Christian's reaction should be to the outcome. We invite you to join us for this interesting interview with Brother Stevens. We encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Share us with your friends, and drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, questions, or suggestions for future episodes. If you'd like to be a guest on the B.Boomer Unleashed Podcast, let us know what you'd like to talk about and we'll do our best to get you on the show. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 94 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The History of Elections (Part 3) - The Differences Between Democrats and Republicans," takes a close look at the common differences between Democrats and Republicans on major issues. This episode is intended to help us examine our personal values as compared to the values of our political affiliation. Share us with your friends and drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. If you'd like to be a guest on the B.Boomer Unleashed Podcast, let us know what you'd like to discuss, and we'll do our best to get you on the air. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 93 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The History of Presidential Elections (Part 2) - A Look at Political Parties," reviews the historical perspective of political parties throughout the years. We talk about changes in party structure, and some minor parties that have made a splash on the American Political Scene. Next week Part 3 takes a close look at the differences between Democrats and Republicans and their ideologies. We'll conclude this series with a final episode following the 2020 Presidential Election. Please join us for this episode, and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 92 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The History of Presidential Elections (Part 1) - A Look at the Electoral College," is Part 1 of a Four-Part Series on Presidential Elections. This series doesn't have a lot of entertainment value, but it contains solid information, we probably learned back in high school, but have forgotten over the years. Next week, we look at the history of political parties, and then in Part 3, we'll compare the differences of ideologies of the Democrat and Republican Parties. Hopefully, you'll join us as we enter the countdown phase for the 2020 Presidential Election. Share us with your friends, and drop us an email with your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 91 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "A Final Look at Eating Habits Through the Decades," takes a brief look at what we've previously discussed in this series, and then take a look at the "Whys" of healthy eating and getting the right amount of exercise. Beginning next week, through Election Day 2020, we'll take a look at voting, and politics through the ages, and how things have dramatically changed over the years. These episodes aren't designed to convince you who to vote for, but rather to convince you of the importance of voting. Hopefully, you'll join us for this historical journey through the years as we look at the election process. We hope you'll listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Some future episodes we have planned are "A Historical Look at WSAZ and other pioneer broadcasters, Holiday Traditions, Historical Events that have shaped our country, and many more." Drop us an email with your comments to bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. If you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, let us know what you'd like to discuss, and we'll do our best to get you on our show. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 90 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Serving Healthy Meals at School," turns our focus to the evolution of school meals. We talk with Rhonda McCoy, Director of Food Services for Cabell County Schools. We discuss how school cafeterias went from "home cooked" meals in the 50s and 60s, to open and heat processed food meals in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. We also talk about how Rhonda's local school district has turned back the hands of time, and students are once again receiving made from scratch meals. Rhonda tells us about the massive job of feeding our kids during the Pandemic. I hope you'll join us for this timely and insightful episode with Mrs. McCoy. Next week, we'll conclude our discussion of the evolution of eating habits through the decades. We hope you'll join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. You can also help us by sharing our podcast with your friends, and by dropping us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, suggestions, and ideas for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 89 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Adding Exercise to a Heart Healthy Diet," features Exercise Physiologist Cindy Gibson, as we talk about the importance of regular exercise. Cindy explains to us that Diet or Exercise won't get the job done alone. We have to have a mixture of a good Heart Healthy Diet, and regular exercise to promote good health. Cindy works in the Cardiac Rehab Center at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Join Cindy and I as we discuss the advantages of regular exercise. Next week, we'll be chatting with Cabell County Schools Director of Food Service, Rhonda McCoy about the changes in school food over the years, and how the Pandemic has impacted delivering healthy meals to our students. I hope you'll join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Please share us with your friends, and drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your suggestions, comments, or criticisms. If you'd like to be a guest on B.Boomer Unleashed, let us know what you'd like to discuss, and we'll do our best to get you on our show. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 88 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "A Look at Healthy Eating Habits," explores some healthy eating options with Dietician Cheryl Rittinger. Cheryl is also a Certified Cardiovascular and Diabetes Educator at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. She gives us some great tips for making better choices at home, the grocery store and our favorite restaurant. She also identifies some foods that we Baby Boomers should probably mark off our list. Please join us as we discuss this important topic with Cheryl. Next week we invite you to join us as we interview Cindy Gibson who works in the Cardiac Rehab Center at St. Mary's Medical Center as we discuss some common sense exercises to go along with a heart healthy diet. We encourage you to join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Share us with your friends, and drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, questions, and suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 87 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "A Look At Unhealthy Fast Food Choices," explores some of the worst choices we can make when ordering at the drive-thru window. We'll look primarily at Calories, Fat, Carbohydrates, Sugars, and Sodium. There are many other ingredients to be considered, but these culprits which taste extremely good, are at work behind the scenes to make us unhealthy. We Baby Boomers didn't have to contend with these temptations when we were growing up, but as we came of age, fast foods came into their own. That's why so many Baby Boomers are overweight, have heart disease, and other medical issues today. Next week we'll interview a Dietician who will give us some healthy alternatives without sacrificing taste. I hope you'll join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us a note at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions. If you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, let us know what you'd like to talk about, and we'll try our best to get you on our show. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 86 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "A Look at Eating Habits Through the Decades (Part 2)", provides us with a massive list of restaurant franchises that have come into existence since the beginning of the 20th Century. This list which is certainly not exhaustive, gives us a glimpse at just how many places there are out there to eat. Next week, we'll take a look at the nutritional value of some of the choices we make, and attempt to determine if there are healthier alternatives. We hope you will join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 85 of B.Boomer Unleashed "A Look at Eating Habits Through the Decades (Part 1), utilizes an article entitled"History of American Restaurants in the 20th Century The Rise of the Franchise" By Lorri Mealey to give us a background on how eating habits and restaurants have changed over the past decades. In America, many families have exchanged eating around the kitchen or dining room table, for sitting down for a casual dining experience at one of many family friendly restaurants. Things have certainly changed since I grew up as a Baby Boomer. Next week we'll continue this discussion and share a list of several hundred franchises that came into existence since the beginning of the 20th Century. You'll be surprised at the number of choices available for your dining enjoyment. Please join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Share us with your friends and share your comments with us at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. If you'd like to be a guest on the B.Boomer Unleashed Podcast, let us know what you'd like to talk about and we'll do our best to get you on our podcast. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 84 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Fascination With Socialism - Perspective of an Old-Timer (Part 2) concludes our discussion regarding Socialism in America. We take a look at responses to questions from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) which are published on their website in their own words. This topic will allow you to make an informed decision with regard to who you choose to support in November. The choice is simple. It's not Democrat vs. Republican. It's not even Biden vs. Trump. It's Life as we know it now vs. Life under Socialistic rule. Your decision in November will have a lasting impact for generations to come. I encourage you to listen to this episode, and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Regardless of how you vote in November, I implore you to vote. Exercise your constitutional right to vote and let your opinions be heard. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 83 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Fascination With Socialism - Perspective of an Old-Timer (Part 1)" is a discussion of the tenets of socialism as described by the leadership of The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) from their own website. I didn't need to find some Conservative Commentator to take on the Socialist platform. I was able to get that from their own website. In Part 1, we expose what they unapologetically stand for, and the principles they promote. Next week, we look at specific questions they answer regarding Socialistic principles. Please join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, criticisms, or suggestions for future episodes. If you'd like to be a guest on B.Boomer Unleashed, let us know what you'd like to talk about, and we'll do our best to get you on our podcast. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 82 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Fascination of Socialism - A GenX Perspective (Part 2)" concludes our two part interview with fellow podcaster Barry Cook of "Sheep No More." In this episode we discuss the adverse effect socialistic principles are having on our schools, the workplace, and our families. Please join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com and give us suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 81 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Fascination of Socialism - A GenX Perspective (Part 1)" is part one of a two-part interview with fellow Podcaster Barry Cook. Barry host's the podcast "Sheep No More." In this segment, Barry and I talk about the importance of podcasting, fake news, socialism, and the current state of education in America. Next week we will share Part 2 of this interview as we conclude our discussion regarding education, the roots of Socialism, and more. I encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. Please share your comments and suggestions with us and share our podcast with your friends. Thanks for listening, have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 80 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Fascination Of Socialism - An Interview With Yet Another Millennial (Part 2)" concludes our discussion with Millennial Sam Denning with his perspective on this recent phenomenon. Sam adds valuable insight to this important subject. I apologize that the audio on the recorded interview was not up to our usual standards. That's not Sam's fault, it was mine. I really don't know why his audio volume was weaker than usual for recorded interviews. I suppose that's what happens when you are a strictly low budget one man show. This week in post production, I tried to take my audio level down and Sam's to the maximum so at least you could have one volume setting to listen to us both. It's still not ideal, but it's the best I could do with it. I hope you will listen as Sam and I finish our discussion. I hope to have Sam on to discuss another topic at a future date. I'll do better with the audio next time....I promise. Next week we continue our discussion with GenX'er Barry Cook who adds yet another perspective to our conversation regarding Socialism. Barry also has a podcast entitled "Sheep No More." We hope you join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Please drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. Let us know your thoughts about the podcast, suggestions on how we can make it better, and ideas for future episodes. If you would like to be on the B.Boomer Unleashed Podcast, please let us know what you'd like to discuss, and we'll try our best to get you on our program. Please share our podcast with your friends. Have a great week, and may God Bless each and every one of you.
Episode 79 of B.Boomer Unleashed "The Fascination of Socialism - An Interview With Yet Another Millennial (Part 1))" features Millennial Sam Denning. Sam is another one of my former students from Huntington High School. Sam has a degree in Geology from Virginia Tech, but has charted his career path in a different direction. Sam and I talk about his career choices, as he weighs in on his generation's fascination with Socialism. I hope you'll tune in for my discussion with Sam. Next week, we'll wrap up our interview with Sam. We hope you'll join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. We also encourage you to share our podcast with your friends. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with comments and suggestions for future episodes. If you'd like to be on our podcast, we encourage you to let us know. We'll try our best to get you on the show. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 78 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Fascination of Socialism - An Interview With a Millennial (Part 2)" is the conclusion of our interview with Millennial Steven Casey. Steven and I will continue our discussion regarding the fascination of many millennials with the philosophy of Socialism. Please join us for this episode, and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us a line with your suggestions and comments at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. Please share our podcast with your friends. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 77 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Fascination of Socialism - An Interview With a Millennial (Part 1)" is part one of a two part interview with Millennial Steven Casey. Steven and I attempt to define Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism as we discuss the current fascination among millennials of this anti-capitalistic philosophy. We try to identify the triggers that prompted many millennials to turn to socialism for their political ideology and the dangers of this new movement. I hope you will join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Please follow us and share our podcast with your friends. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments or suggestions. If you'd like to be a guest on B.Boomer Unleashed, let me know what you'd like to talk about and we'll try our best to get you on our podcast. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 76 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Evolution of News and Journalism (Part 5) - A Look at Social Media" concludes our discussion of this topic. We take a look at how Social Media effects the news and some of the pros and cons of those effects. We also take a look at the Top 10 Social Media Sites of 2020 and learn a little about their purpose. Next week we begin a new discussion with Guest Steve Casey, as we talk about current events and how they are perceived by different generations. We hope you'll join us for what I think will be a very insightful discussion. Steve is a Millennial and of course I'm a Baby Boomer, so it should be interesting. We hope you'll join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Please drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions. We hope you'll share our podcast with your friends. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 75 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Evolution of News and Journalism (Part 4) - Let's Take a Look at The Fake News" is a discussion about the "fake news" we are inundated with on an almost daily basis. As we discussed with Jedd Flowers, last week, most journalists adhere to a strict code of ethics. Unfortunately, some would rather get ratings than get to the truth. We utilize an article by Rich Noyes of Newsbusters.org, entitled "The Eight Worst Fake News Stories of the Trump Years" as a basis for our discussion. His article pinpoints defects in many stories printed or broadcast by the mainstream media. Hopefully, you will join us for this episode as we explore this relevant topic. Next week, we'll conclude our discussion of The Evolution of News and Journalism as we explore the world of Social Media. We hope you will join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 74 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Evolution of News and Journalism (Part 3) - An Interview With Jedd Flowers (Part 2)" is our final installment of this interview with Jedd Flowers, Director of Communications for Cabell County Schools. In this episode Jedd and I talk about the face of journalism today, the future of newspapers, how to determine whether or not we're getting the real news, and more. We encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com and share our podcast with your friends. Please give us suggestions for future episodes you might like to hear, and guests you'd like me to interview. Until we meet again, have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 73 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Evolution of News and Journalism (Part 2) - An Interview With Jedd Flowers (Part 1)" is the first of a two-part interview with Jedd Flowers, Director of Communications for Cabell County Schools. Jedd reminisces with me about his early days in radio and TV, and a bit about what he is doing now. We also talk about what actually makes up a good news story. Next week we will continue our discussion and Jedd will weigh-in on some of the meatier issues of News and Journalism. I encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Be sure to drop us a line at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com and offer your suggestions and comments. Also, if you'd like to be a guest on the B.Boomer Unleashed Podcast, be sure to tell us what you'd like to talk about, and we'll do our best to get you on the program. Please share our episodes with your friends. I appreciate all of our listeners and subscribers. Without you, there would certainly be no need for the Podcast. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 72 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "God Is In Control.....Really" is the account of my absence since May 3rd. I tell you about my near death experience, and how God was in control through the entire ordeal. I felt it was important to share this story with you. Our next episode will hopefully return to our study of news through the decades. We also have a plan in the works to do a history of WSAZ-TV here in Huntington, West Virginia. It is certainly great to be back to the B.Boomer Unleashed Podcast. I appreciate all of your prayers and well wishes during my absence. I encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com to share your thoughts as well as suggestions for future episodes. If you'd like to be a guest on the B.Boomer Unleashed Podcast, simply let us know what you want to discuss, and we'll do our best to have you on the program. I hope to see you again soon. Until then, have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 71 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Evolution of News and Journalism (Part 1) - Laying Some Groundwork" covers the early beginnings of news and offers the hypothesis that news and news reporting has departed drastically from the early days of newspapers, and other media. We share the Code of Ethics for Newspapers and Journalists, in an attempt to lay the foundation for our discussion in the upcoming episodes. We hope that you'll join us for this multi-part series about news and journalism, that plays such a huge part in our daily lives. We encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Please share us with your friends. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com for comments and suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 70 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Evolution of Music (Part 7) - The Music of the Bible" takes a look at some of examples of music we find recorded in Scripture. We find that many times music was used in Bible Days for celebration, solace, and for soothing the soul. We also find some examples of music being used for less than honorable purposes. Following this episode we will suspend this series for a bit, while we explore some other topics that have been suggested by our listeners. We will re-visit this topic at some point in the future. We encourage you to tune in for this look at music through the pages of The Bible. We hope you join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 69 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Evolution of Music (Part 6) - An Interview with Mike Tussey" introduces you to another Boomer Era DJ who impacted our lives growing up. You Boomers from the Huntington/Tri-State Area will remember Mike Tussey as Mike Todd. Mike got his start in Radio at WIRO in Ironton, Ohio, moving to WCMI in Ashland, Kentucky, and eventually to Country Radio Giant WTCR in Ashland, Kentucky. Mike, like last week's guest, the legendary Jack O'Shea, is also a member of The West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Listen in as Mike tells us about his early days in radio and his transition from a Top 40 Station to Country Radio. Join us for this entertaining walk down memory lane as we talk with Mike about the good old days of radio. We encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com, and by all means, please share us with your friends. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 68 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Evolution of Music (Part 5) - An Interview With Jack Comer" takes us for a walk down memory lane with retired Boomer Era DJ, and member of The West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame, Jack Comer. Our Boomers of the Huntington/Tri-State Area will remember him as our favorite Disc Jockey from WKEE AM Radio, Jack O'Shea. In our interview with the DJ we all grew up with in the Huntington, West Virginia area, Jack tells us about his early days in radio, his first job as a DJ and his eventual move to WKEE AM Radio in 1958. Jack shares some great memories about his days in Radio and the many folks he met and touched along the way. Whether you grew up listening to WKEE and Jack O'Shea, or not, you don't want to miss this episode of B.Boomer Unleashed. Take a break from the 24/7 ordeal we face with Covid-19, and let your heart and mind go back to a happier time as Jack and I reminisce about the good old days of radio. We encourage you to listen to this episode and every episode of B.Boomer Unleashed. Share us with your friends, and drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God Bless each and every one of you.
Episode 67 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Evolution of Music (Part 4) - An Interview With John and Christy Snodgrass (Part 2)", is the conclusion of the interview we began with John and Christy last week. They give us more insight into Southern Gospel Music and where they think it's going in the future. They also give some suggestions to help cultivate an interest in Gospel Music for your children or grandchildren. Please join us for this informal conversation with our friends John and Christy. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends. We encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 66 of B.Boomer Unleashed goes online Monday morning. Are you tired of listening to endless reports of gloom and doom? I don't know about you, but I think I'm on Covid-19 Overload. Why not take a break from all that and tune in for Episode 66 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Evolution of Music (Part 3) - An Interview With John and Christy Snodgrass (Part 1)." This is the first of two episodes with John and Christy. Join us during an informal chat with them as they reminisce a bit about their start down the Southern Gospel Road, and how it has affected their lives. Next week we continue the interview with John and Christy as they talk about Southern Gospel of the past, where it is now, and where it's going. They also have some tips for parents and grandparents who would like their young people to develop an interest in Gospel Music. Join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed as we explore the evolution of music. Drop us a line at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
In Episode 65 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Evolution of Music (Part 2) - An Interview with Shane Cartmill" we venture into the music of Generation X. Our interview with Gen X'er Shane Cartmill provides some insight into the music of his generation. We also discuss the revival of vinyl and get Shane's perspective on that as well. Shane also has a Facebook Blog @spintheblackcirclevinyl. This is an interesting collection of Shane's blog posts as he discusses a myriad of musical genres. I encourage you music lovers to check it out. We encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 64 of B.Boomer Unleashed "The Evolution of Music (Part 1) - An Interview With Randy Bishop" is the first in a series of episodes explaining how various genres of music have evolved over the years. Randy, a fellow Baby Boomer and Huntington, West Virginia native who now resides in the Atlanta, Georgia area used music as a catalyst to what would be his career in the network entertainment business. Randy and I do some reminiscing and some "pontificating" with regard to music through the ages. Randy is retired, but continues to be active in the music business. He and his partner Steve Burdette, also a Huntington native, compose and produce songs that have been quite successful. To listen to some of their music, I encourage you to visit www.randybishopmusic.com or www.inception67.bandcamp.com where you can listen to or download some of their tunes. I think you'll be glad you did. I encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Please share us with your friends, and as always we encourage you to email us at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with comments, requests, and suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 63 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Life After High School (Part 10) - The Cost of Education" is a discussion about the rising cost of college education. We take you back to 1968 to see what the tuition was for this Baby Boomer and bring you forward to the cost of that same education in 2020. We take a look at other costs back in the day, such as a new car, a house, or the average salary, and compare them to the out of control costs of a college education. Thanks to our listeners, we have topics for Life After High School that would give us another 10 episodes. However, we are going to take a break from this series and come back to it later. Next week, we start a new series on The Evolution of Music. We'll travel down memory lane as we discuss music we listened to as Baby Boomers and through the generations that bring us to today. Our first interview will be with Huntington native, Randy Bishop who now lives in Georgia. Randy will bring us insight from a guy who has been actively involved with music his entire life. You won't want to miss this interview with Randy. We encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email with your comments or suggestions to bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. Until we meet again, have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 62 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Life After High School (Part 9) - A Serial Entrepreneur," goes on location at Village Heirloom Furniture for an interview with Rich Edwards, Owner. Rich identifies himself as a "Serial Entrepreneur" and is currently active with several entrepreneurial pursuits. Rich came from humble beginnings in Lincoln County, West Virginia, went to Virginia Tech, and entered the corporate lifestyle at Ashland Oil. After ten years of that, he quit the 9-5 and launched a successful computer business, and hasn't looked back. We encourage you to join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Share us with your friends, and send your comments and suggestions to us at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you
Episode 61 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Life After High School (Part 8) Careers With a Calling," is a discussion about those folks who answer the call to full time Christian Ministry. We discuss some reluctant preachers found in the Bible and how God used them even though initially, they really didn't want to answer the call. We discuss the need for full time Christian Pastors, Evangelists, and Missionaries and why some, like those in the Bible are reluctant to answer the call. We also discuss how we can help our kids and grandkids look forward to serving God, whether in full-time Christian Ministry, or by simply being a faithful Christian working in a local church. We encourage you to join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. We invite you to share our podcast with your friends. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 60 of B.Boomer Unleashed "Life After High School (Part 7) - Careers That Don't Necessarily Require a College Degree" explores several occupations where your child or grandchild can possibly gain employment either right out of high school, or by getting a technical degree or certificate. Not every student is interested in obtaining a four year degree. There are plenty of opportunities out there that don't require one. Join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. As we look to wrapping up this multi-episode series, we will explore apprenticeships, the ministry, and the military. Hopefully, these episodes will assist you just a little in advising your child or grandchild to prepare for Life After High School. When we finish this series, we will be talking with some very special people about "Music Through the Decades." We hope you'l join us for this entertaining series as well. We encourage you to drop us a line at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com and to share us with your friends on social media. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 59 of B.Boomer Unleashed "Life After High School Part 6 - Careers That Require A College Degree" is a discussion about the hottest 30 College Degrees for 2020. We find that many of these top paying careers are in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Sector. Next week, we'll discuss the top careers that do not require a college degree. We'll follow this up by interviewing some folks who got their start through apprenticeship, someone who was called into Christian Ministry, and a representative from the Military about career opportunities there. We'll conclude this series with a discussion of costs associated with post secondary education, and some non-traditional ways of getting that Post Secondary Degree. We hope you join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Please share us with your friends, and drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 58 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Life After High School (Part 5) - Careers That Require a College Degree," is the first of several episodes where we'll discuss careers that require a college degree. This week we interview Toney Stroud, Attorney (and my son-in-law) to talk about careers in law. Toney, who is also a member of the Marshall University Board of Governors, shares some insight regarding various programs at Marshall and suggests why a student may want to stay at home and attend the hometown College or University. He also gives some advice for those seeking a career in law. So if your child, or grandchild is considering a law career, you don't want to miss this episode. We encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. We also encourage you to drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. We appreciate your comments, and suggestions for future B.Boomer Unleashed Episodes. We'd also appreciate it if you would share our podcast with your friends. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 57 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Life After High School (Part 4) - How Some Middle School Students are Being Prepared for a Career" takes us to Barboursville Middle School where we talk to Career Cluster Teacher Tracy McClanahan. Tracy tells us about a relatively new program for sixth through eighth graders where they learn about different careers through their reading curriculum. This novel approach to reading strengthens their reading skills, while exploring career opportunities available to them after high school. Join us for this interview with Tracy as we continue our quest for opportunities available in Life After High School. Next week, we'll discuss some careers that do require a college degree. We encourage you to listen to this episode, and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 56 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Life After High School (Part 3) - An Interview With Vocational Director Frank Barnett," is a discussion about the options available to students through Vocational Technical Education. This includes not only courses which can be taken to make students work ready following high school graduation, but also post high school adult programs that can certainly broaden their career options. Hopefully, you'll find this episode very informative as Mr. Barnett and I discuss options which don't require a four-year degree. In upcoming episodes we'll discuss career counseling, college and university options, apprenticeships, and the military. It's important that we help our children and grandchildren make responsible choices when it comes to determining a career path. Please join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Please drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments, and suggestions for future episodes. If you'd like to be a guest on B.Boomer Unleashed, let us know. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 55 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Life After High School (Part 2) - An Interview With a Former Student" features a pre-recorded interview with former Barboursville Middle School Student and Cabell Midland High School graduate, Josh Bloss. In this episode, recorded in the Library at Barboursville Middle School, we take a look at the path Josh chose after High School which did not include a four-year degree. Josh has had a successful career and is an Internationally Published Author. (Side Note: I apologize that my audio track is a little sub-standard during the interview. I failed to adjust my mic gain properly. But then, I'm a Baby Boomer which means I'm old. Sometimes I forget things. Gotta love us old people.) As we proceed through our "Life After High School" series, we will talk with educators, administrators, former students, and others to gain insight into the possibilities our kids and grandkids have following graduation from high school. Next week, we'll feature an interview with Cabell County Schools Vocational Director, Frank Barnett, as we discuss how students can increase their chances of successful entry to the workforce while still in high school, as well as some of the opportunities local Vocational Centers provide students after they graduate from high school. Please join us for these episodes, and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 54 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Life After High School - Meaningful Educational and Employment Opportunities (Part 1), makes a comparison of opportunities available to the Baby Boomers when they left high school and the opportunities that await our graduates of 2020. Life has certainly changed since the Boomers entered the work force and Post Secondary Education. We will also introduce you to the types of opportunities available for your children and grandchildren. In the episodes that follow, we will cover each of these opportunities in detail and interview some students, teachers, and administrators who will offer their insights on Life After High School. As we begin our second season of B.Boomer Unleashed, we wish to thank each of our faithful listeners, and those who made suggestions along the way. We would have no reason to do this podcast if it weren't for you. We encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email with any comments you may have to bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 53 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "New Year's Resolutions and the Coming Year," takes a look at the history of New Year's Resolutions and examines them in light of God's Word. Are New Year's Resolutions approved in Scripture, or is there a better use of time for God's children? We'll present the information, and let you decide for yourself. We also take a look at what we might look forward to in 2020 and give you a sneak peek at our first series of the New Year. We hope each of you have had a great 2019 and we wish you and your loved ones a Happy, Prosperous, and Healthy 2020. Have a great week, and may God Bless each and every one of you.
Episode 52 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The History of Christmas (Part 3) - The First Noel,"goes back in time to what most of us consider the first Christmas. We discuss the Christmas story as recorded in the Bible, look at whether or not December 25th is really Jesus' Birthday, and conclude with a description of the Greatest Christmas Gift Ever. Next week, we'll close out 2019 with a discussion of New Year's Resolutions and what we may be looking forward to in 2020. We encourage you to listen to this episode, and to every episode of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week, a Very Merry Christmas, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 51 of B.Boomer Unleashed "The History of Christmas (Part 2) - A Walk Down Memory Lane", is a casual interview with my two adult children, Cassie and Andy. We discuss some fond and not so fond Christmas memories, as we encourage you to make memories of your own. Next week in the final segment of this three-part series, we go back to the story of Jesus' birth as recorded in the Bible. Then, we'll fast forward to 2019 and see how we've almost completely left Jesus out of the Christmas celebration. We encourage you to listen to this episode, and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 50 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The History of Christmas (Part 1)" covers the history of the Holiday throughout the ages and how it has changed over the years. Hopefully, you will glean some little known facts about Christmas and why we celebrate it today. We'll also take a look at popular Christmas toys from 1900 - 2019. Next week we'll take a trip down Memory Lane with my two adult children, Cassie and Andy as we discuss some fond and not so fond Christmas memories, as we encourage you to create some memories of your own. In the last episode of this three-part series, we'll go back to the story of Jesus' birth as told in the Bible and fast forward to 2019 to see how Jesus is almost completely left out of the celebration. We encourage you to listen to these episodes, and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 49 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Why Gun Control Won't Stop Gun Violence (Part 7)", concludes our series on this topic. We discuss the four final steps to a common sense plan to keep our children safe. Next week, we will begin a three part series on The History of Christmas. For the final episode of the year we will do a brief year in review, talk about New Year's Resolutions, and take a look at what we might expect going forward in 2020. We encourage you to listen to this episode, and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 48 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Why Gun Control Won't Stop Gun Violence (Part 6)" is the first part of a two episode discussion regarding some common sense things we can do to keep our children and grandchildren safe at school. To assume that your children and grandchildren are perfectly safe when they arrive at school is a common misconception. That being said, we can do more to keep our students safe. It is time consuming and costly, but our kids are worth it. You have the right to demand that your local Boards of Education do everything within their power to make sure your child doesn't become a statistic. We will conclude this discussion in Episode 49. In Episodes 50-52, we will discuss the history of Christmas throughout the years, and our 53rd episode will conclude our first year of our podcast with a discussion on New Year's Resolutions and what we may expect in 2020. We encourage you to listen to this episode, and to all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 47 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "An Interview with Andrew Pollack," is a timely discussion with the Author of "Why Meadow Died," in which he bravely discusses why his beautiful daughter, Meadow, was senselessly murdered in the Parkland, Florida School Shooting. While the liberals always want to go down the path of stricter gun laws, Mr. Pollack chose a different road. He took the path of finding the truth, which has absolutely nothing to do with gun control. During his quest for truth he was inspired to write this book as a reference to all parents, teachers, school administrators, and law enforcement officers who are sincerely interested in keeping our students safe. If you have school age children or grandchildren, or work as a teacher, administrator, or law enforcement officer, you don't want to miss Andrew Pollack's courageous story. Share this interview with all of your friends. It may be the most important 30 minutes you spend if you care about your children and grandchildren. We encourage all of our listeners to buy a copy of this book and share it with your friends. We encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com, or leave us a comment on our Podbean Page.
Episode 46 of B.Boomer Unleashed "Why Gun Control Won't Stop Gun Violence (Part 5), explores the nationwide initiative started under the Obama administration to soften discipline in public schools. We expose the study that led to this soft discipline, and why it was erroneous in so many ways. We also discuss why a soft policy discipline has an adverse effect on school climate and how it makes our schools more unsafe than ever. Next week, we will be interviewing Andrew Pollack, author of "Why Meadow Died," and hear his heart wrenching story of how soft discipline caused the death of his beautiful daughter. Please join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Be sure to drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions, or simply leave your comments on our Podbean or Facebook pages. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 45 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Why Gun Control Won't Stop Gun Violence (Part 4)", takes a critical look at the soft discipline policies initiated under the Obama Administration and how they create an unsafe environment for our children at school. We look at particular aspects of how the soft discipline and police policies aided the Parkland Florida School Killer to fly under the radar for so long. Next week in Episode 46, we will discuss the epidemic of soft school discipline nationwide, and why it is so dangerous to our students. Following that we will present some common sense tactics to keep our students safe. We encourage you to listen to this episode, and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Be sure to drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our Podbean page. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 44 of B.Boomer Unleashed "Why Gun Control Won't Stop Gun Violence (Part 3), merely scratches the surface of what Public School systems are NOT doing to protect our children and grandchildren. Lax discipline policies and underreporting of crime is one area where schools are failing our children. We will spend several episodes on this topic and conclude our discussion with some common sense methods to keep our children safe. We encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com and share our podcast with your friends. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 43 of B.Boomer Unleashed "Why Gun Control Won't Stop Gun Violence (Part 2)" focuses on violence as a whole in the United States and around the world, and how the argument for taking away gun rights every time a mass shooting takes place, is just about as rational as outlawing Passenger Jets because of what happened on September 21, 2001. You'll be surprised that The United States has only one school massacre in the top 10 school massacres worldwide. One death of a child in any school, is too many, but how do these tragedies compare with other violent acts worldwide. In Episode 44 we will cite specific examples of what some school systems are doing right, and what far too many school systems continue to do wrong, which places our precious children in harms way. We encourage you to listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Please drop us an email at bboomerunleashed@gmail.com. Let us know how we're doing, and offer suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.
Episode 42 of B.Boomer Unleashed Why Gun Control Won't Stop Gun Violence (Part 1) establishes the parameters of our discussion over the next few weeks. There is without a doubt, more gun violence in America than we have experienced since the Civil War. That being said, more restrictive gun laws will have no effect on this phenomenon. We present our case by presenting to you the massive quantity of gun control legislation which has been enacted since the ratification of The Second Amendment to the Constitution. We will use this historical context as a springboard for our discussion which will include the many errors which have been made by school systems and local authorities to prevent gun violence without disarming law abiding citizens. Make no mistake, the Socialists are coming for our guns, and their motivation has nothing to do with public safety, but everything to do with government control of our lives. They completed step one by crushing our First Amendment rights. They are now going after The Second Amendment. The founding fathers gave us a right to keep and bear arms for a reason. If we allow the Socialists to disarm us, we will understand why they inserted The Second Amendment into our Constitution. In this series we will try to offer some common sense solutions to make our students, church-goers, and the public at large safer from these senseless acts of violence. I encourage you to listen to Episode 42 and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.