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THE SONIC BOOMERS
Entertaining. Informing. Inspiring. Pete and Maureen dish about a wide variety of topics. Push play and hear what you've been missing!
Episodes
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Episode 112: Ancestry DNA: Be Careful What You Wish For
DNA tests such as those provided by Ancestry DNA or 23 and Me can be lots of fun for MOST people as they journey into their heritage. But what happens when…
THE SONIC BOOMERSEpisode 111: Taking On A Millennials's Perception of Boomers
Writer Payton Turner's recent blog about the things SHE thinks are still cool with Baby Boomers has caught our attention. While we agree with some of her…
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Episode 110: SOLOGAMY- Healthy Self Love or Conceit?
What do Dennis Rodman and Brittany Spears have in common? Find out in this episode. #sologamy #self love #conceit #brittany spears #dennis rodman #i love me…
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Episode 109 The Best Way to Find Your Way
In spite of the convenience of GPS, Waze, Google Maps and a plethora of digital navigation products, the OG paper road map is enjoying a comeback in the post…
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Episode 108 You Might Just Be A Criminal If...............................
Did you know that you just might be a criminal if you violate these laws that you never knew existed and our still working statutes?? Listen to this show and…
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Episode 107 Simple Ways to Put Money in Your Piggy Bank
If the holidays left your budget a little battered, we have a few ways to save a some dollars here and there. Whether you're raising a family or a retired…
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Episode 106 Uncovering the Truth About Rudolph
A story appears on the internet which purports to be the story behind he creation of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer." It's a warm and fuzzy story, worthy of…
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Episode 105: YellowHouse - The Inside Story
It's the third anniversary of "The Sonic Boomers Podcast" and the third anniversary (almost) of our move to the suburbs! We are opening our home to…
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Episode 104: How To Be A Cleaning Ninja!
Pete and Maureen take a lot of pride in the their home, "YellowHouse" and Pete IS the "Cleaning Ninja". Visitors have asked, "Where do they hide the dust?" If…
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Episode 103: Who Stole Mischief Night
The soaped car windows, toilet paper festively draped in trees. What happened to the innocent old fashioned fun of the night before Halloween? Whoe stole…
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Episode 102- "We Met Them on You Tube"
Meet some of our favorite You Tube content creators! If you can't get enough interior design, interior decorating or house flipping videos, check this out!…
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EPISODE 101: "THE THINGS THAT KEEP PETE UP AT NIGHT"
Pete hasn't been sleeping well lately. Who can sleep when you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? He's thinking about the questions that…
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EPISODE 100 "REUNITED AND IT FELT SO GOOD! THE A.N.C.C. 2022 CONVOCATION"
In the American National Catholic Church, we see YOU. We hear YOU. Pro-choice. Pro-LGBTQ. We will perform your same sex marriage with great joy! We deny…
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Episode 99: "Mayhem By the Mile."
Whether you've been driving for just a few months or a few decades, there are roads, bridges, tunnels, highways that are so daunting we are afraid to drive…
THE SONIC BOOMERSEpisode 98: The Ideal Wedding
If you had the luxury of an unlimited budget, how would you have changed your wedding day? Perhaps a more expensive venue, a bigger band, or a more exotic or…
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Episode 97: Do You Remember These?
Ice cream trucks, the milkman, the pie man...even a traveling electric chair! We boomers are a sentimental lot. Listen for Pete's hysterical faux pas during…
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EPISODE 96: MAKING SOME MONEY!
Be sure to drink your Ovaltine and listen to the end of the podcast for our Boomer Trivia Quiz! E-Mail Us! thesonicboomers@aol.com
THE SONIC BOOMERSEpisode 95: Worth the Price of Admission ??
Superstars and supergroups. Billy Joel, Madonna, Sinatra, Neil Diamond, The Four Seasons, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones. Which ones have YOU seen? Which…
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Episode 94: Helicopter Parenting
The Sonic Boomers examine the pros and cons of what is referred to "Helicopter Parenting." Praised by its' supporters, damned by its' detractors, Pete and…
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Episode 93: The Need For Discipline
Is public education doomed? Between the loss of control in the classroom and the added decimation of learning due to the 2 year pandemic, is any learning going…
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Episode 92: As Seen on T.V.
Remember the "Set It and Forget It" rotisserie, Spray On Hair? Did you buy anything because you saw it on a TV commercial, informercial or shopping channel?…
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Episode 91: "Tipping Point"
Now, more than ever, it's important to leave an appropriate tip for services rendered. Who do you tip? Who do you not tip? What is an appropriate tip? The…
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Episode 90: "THE FOLLY OF STANDING ON PRINCIPLE"
Will the line you draw in the sand be drawn in the sand under which they will bury you?
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Episode 89.5 "A Sure Fire Way to Relax."
How do you relax in these stressful times? It's more important than ever for us to find a way to relieve our worries and frustrations. We have found a way that…
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Episode 88: "There Must Be Something In the Drinking Water."
Pete and Maureen take a look at what's been called "The Great Resignation" as millions of Americans walk away from their jobs and careers....often with no…
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Episode 87: "Finding the Exit Ramp to Roman Catholicism"
It took us nearly 60 years to do it. Eight years ago, we walked away from Roman Catholicism. We would have done it much sooner, if we had an exit ramp to…
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Episode 86: LIFE GIVING LIGHTS
Your neighbors have an entire city of Christmas decorations on their lawn! Lights! Music! A Hollywood production! How do you feel about such uber displays?…
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Episode 85: "Where Did We Go Wrong?
Our Podcast ratings need a boost! Pete comes up with a "sure fire" way to do it. (Contains adult language.)
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Episode 84: The One About Thanksgiving
This week, the Sonic Boomers reminisce about the Thanksgivings of long ago.
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Episode 83: "THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY."
It's a best selling book. It's the mother of the American interstate highway system. Long before people sought their kicks on Route 66 there was the Lincoln…
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Episode 82: "The Significance of 43 Deepgreen Lane, Levittown, Pa."
An address like any of the other 17,000 addresses in Levittown but THIS one is special.
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Episode 81: WHERE NO MAN OR WOMAN HAS GONE BEFORE
The greatest events in the history of space exploration. An argument about who is and isn't an astronaut. A good book recommendation and oue Boomer Trivia Quiz.
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Episode 80: IT WAS "MUST SEE TV" FOR MOM AND DAD
See how many of these shows you remember watching with your family!
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Episode 79: "MIDNIGHT MASS" ON NETFLIX
If you looking for good solid Halloween viewing that works on several levels, we have a show for you!
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Episode 78: The S------t We're Sick and Tired Of
America is at it's most divided...EVER. Divided about everything! We have seen the enemy and the enemy is ourselves. E-Mail to sonicboomers@protonmail.com
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Episode 77: "It's 'The Chair' For You...."
This episode is about: A. A really cool recliner in Pete's man cave. B. A really cool TV show. C. Ted Bundy faces the electric chair. Push play and find out!
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Episode 76: DUMPSTER FIRE IN CULVER CITY
The crap that happens when corporate execs get involved in a good thing.
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EPISODE 75; "VOICEMAIL FROM A LOYAL LISTENER"
This podcast was suggested to us in a voicemail from a loyal listener. You can send us YOUR messages by using Anchor.fm. Look for our podcast, then look for…
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Episode 74: "Come Thrift With Us."
We love thrift shopping. Garage sales, yard sales, outlet stores, thrift stores like Unique. How doesn't love to bag a bargain! We're as guilty as sin! #thrift…
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Episode 73: Pete and Mo Try Vegemite
Our fondness for all things "Aussie" led us to order up some Vegemite, an Australian delicacy. In this podcast, we try it for the very first time. We spent…
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EPISODE 72: IF YOU COULD BUY BACK THE HOME YOU GREW UP IN....... WOULD YOU???
Some of us leave the homes of our childhood with happy memories of family, friends and schoolmates wishing we could return. For others, it's just a piece of…
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Episode 71 "Pets: Yours and Ours."
Having raised 3 children, it's a lead pipe cinch that we've had lots of pets. over the years. We'll share ours with you as you have shared yours with us.
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Episode 70: "Two Girls Walk Into A Diner."
We know, the title sounds like the start of a joke.... It's not.
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EPISODE 69: Is THAT How You Dress For Worship?
Dressed in his bright Hawaiian shirt, shorts and sandals, Pete is ready for worship. Or is he? Write us at: sonicboomers@protonmail.com
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Episode 68: What the Color of Your Car Says About YOU!
Have you ever noticed that all cars look the same? No matter what make of car you have, they all look very similar. There IS a reason. Most cars on the road…
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Episode 67: Name Brand Vs. Generic Products. Now What Would You Pay?
Everybody likes to save a buck! However, there are some things on which there is no compromise! We asked and you told us! Boomer Trivia Quiz
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Episode 66 "OK Boomer Is NOT OK."
This week, Pete and Mo get sonic about peanut butter in a squeeze bottle, vaccine incentives and the main topic "OK Boomer is NOT OK." Also, boomer trivia…
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EPISODE 65: Conversation Overheard At A Diner
Have you ever been seated at a diner and heard a conversation at the next table that made you say "Huh???"
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EPISODE 64 NEW JERSEY'S LOST AMUSEMENT PARKS
This week we recall some of the great New Jersey amusement parks that are now just a memory.
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Episode 63: Welcome to Scamalot
The scams and unethical practices we've been exposed to.
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Episode 62 Shot In the Arm
Finally vaccinated. We share our experience at our local Walmart.
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Episode 61 "Maureen Hijacks the Show"
Fed up with Pete's constant interruptions, Maureen has hijacked the show! Listen to hear what happened.
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Episode 60: Having Fun Before the Digital Age
Hop Scotch, Kickball, playing outside. Today's kids, sadly, have no idea of the fun to be found without a screen. Luckily, we did.
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Episode 59 Pizza, Pizza, Pizza!!
Everybody has a favorite pizza place and a favorite pizza topping or two, or 3, or 4. Is "pineapple" REALLY pizza? Does ANYONE like anchovies? Is franchise…
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Episode 58: My Uncle the Gangster
It's true! Pete's uncle was a real gangster, like the ones you see in those old black and white 1930's movies and you won't believe whom this uncle was closely…
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EPISODE 57: God On Trial
American's belief in God is at an all time low. Have we put God on trial and found him guilty of "dereliction of godliness ?"
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EPISODE 56 "HOBBIES."
Hobbies have been a way many people have navigated the stress of the pandemic. Some people have developed skills they never knew they had while others rekindle…
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Episode 55 What Are YOU Watching?
Not much to do during a pandemic right? Well, thank God for television! Binge watching TV shows is big! In this episode, we share our binge-worthy faves and…
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Episode 54 Fun With Idioms
"Raining cats and dogs", "Chewing the fat." These are just of few of the many idioms we use all the time. This week, we'll tell you where they, and many others…