Do your farts have an acceptable exit velocity rating? Potpourri XI
OK Boomer
That question and other windbreaking stories (see what I did there?) will be dealt with in this potpourri edition of OK Boomer, in which my cohost Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous and I share literary gems we've culled from Facebook and other sources. Some of our readings will make you snort, others will tug at your heartstrings, with all of them designed to entertain. Here are some titles of our readings: "The Diameter of the Bomb" "Tomorrow Has Bad Ideas" "Hardchore" (and erotic poem writtten for Good Housekeeping magazine) Come on...
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Attention Maintenance: Code Brown at the Water Park
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“Each day we’d be responsible for the entertainment and the well-being of 50,000 people.” So says Lacie Mayer, describing Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL, a place she called home for 20 years. In this episode, we conclude our conversation with Lacie who started at the bottom and rose to top level management in her tenure at Six Flags. This episode covers spills and chills on the rides, what Code Brown might mean at the waterpark, and the makings of Fright Fest.
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They lost WHAT on the Batman Ride?
OK Boomer
At Six Flags, hang on to your crap when on a ride, cause you’re not getting it back until the park closes. The park policy is that rides don’t shut down to retrieve lost items. If you lose your phone, your glasses, your hat—tough toenails. You’ll have to stick around to closing time if you want that item back. However, there was an exception to this policy. And what did this customer lose in mid ride that caused the ride to be shut down so that it could be retrieved? You’ll find out in this episode of OK Boomer during my interview with a former member of the...
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Steve Swanson: Sixteen Years of Getting S**t Done (part II)
OK Boomer
With his four dollar an hour salary, Steve Swanson accomplished much during his 16 years as mayor of a small village nestled alongside the Rock River in western Illinois. This episode concludes my conversation with Steve about significant events of his mayoral tenure of Prophetstown, IL, none more significant than the fire that devasted the town on July 13, 2013. He shares with us behind-the-scene details of how a small town came together to overcome its greatest challenge.
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Mayor Steve Swanson, outside, in his underwear: "What the Hell is going on?"
OK Boomer
As a small town mayor, he was in charge of million dollar projects. He ran meetings where the public was encouraged to give feedback, which could be less than positive. He was in charge of civic improvements in which he would work side-by-side with employees, operating heavy machinery. What did he earn for these efforts? Around four dollars an hour. Then he watched his town go up in flames. (He first saw the fire at 2:00 AM from his yard while partially dressed.) Join Boomer for a conversation with Steve Swanson, long time mayor of Prophetstown,...
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This Podcast Has Not Had A More Important Topic Than This One
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Save eight lives Heal or improve 75 other lives Watch professional standup comedy for free That's what happens when you go to improv.com/donors and sign up to be an organ donor. It will take two minutes to have a lasting impact that will ripple throughout time. Butterfly effect? You can be the butterfly. In this episode, you can be amused, be amazed, and be somebody- be a life changer. Join me for an engaging conversation with Jaime Alcroft, former professional comedian who received a heart and liver transplant and is founder of Laff4Life. Alcroft's mission to...
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Don't Get Brain Matter on Your Phone Screen
OK Boomer
Don't Get Brain Matter On Your Phone Screen Why you ask? Because it's gross and difficult to get off. So, yeah, it's best to avoid that if at all possible. And that's a slice of the craziness in this episode, an episode loaded with chuckles, one liners, quips, and a modern explanation of how you were born, along with some more somber offerings in yet another Potpourri edition (#10!). Yes, it's late. Yes, it's irresponsible of me. But it's here and you damn well better enjoy it.
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Victim of Circumstance
OK Boomer
Victim of circumstance, but darn good circumstance. I'm late with this episode publication, but under the circumstance of my disposable time being consumed with marketing my first novel and some other responsibilities. I'm excited to share in this episode the first chapter of my book that I have prepped for the audiobook version of it. Here's the skinny: · Title: Trying For Home · Author: Me- but I use the pseudonym of Stark Wilson because it’s cool (and because it’s...
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Don't know Jack Shit? Permit me to introduce you.
OK Boomer
Meet Jack Shit, learn how to save a soul, discover how Babe Ruth set the MLB homerun record 576 times, and learn why it's never a good idea to brush alone. Enjoy a regular feature of OK Boomer where we take a break from interviewing interesting people and share with you literary gems gleamed from various internet resources. You'll laugh, snort, and maybe tear up a bit. Happy Holidays!
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Let's Slap Some Cancer On Top Of That Cerebral Palsy
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Cerebral Palsy- it takes courage to remain positive about life with CP. It takes courage to fight cancer. What the hell does it take to struggle through both of them simultaneously? We asked Brian Now, who did just that. Join us for an inspiring conversation. ESSENTIAL LINKS: YouTube: Facebook page: Website: Email: ttaudioworks@gmail.com
info_outlineNaysayers: Kayla, you're too short. You're too small. You can't play softball on an elite level.
Kayla: Hold my Gatorade.
Small of stature, Kayla Wedl has proven herself in a spectacular way on the biggest of softball stages, including a stellar career at the University of Illinois-Chicago and now as a professional softball player for The New York Rise. She shares with Boomer her memories at Wauconda High School (2016 graduate) and UIC. She talks about her journey and the challenges it provided, how it has affected her on and off the diamond.
Kayla is just one of a dozen of WHS graduates featured on this podcast. Check them out along with other people that Boomer interviews in his continuing series of "Tales From The Workplace."