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Were you at Woodstock? Did you drive a VW van to Afghanistan? Were you a draft dodger? Did you have a home birth in a teepee? Did you follow a guru to India? Sometimes the crazy things we did when we were young make the best stories when we’re older. Tune in for a delightful romp back in time as our Boomer guests share stories that are: funny, inspirational or make you wonder, ‘how on earth did they get away with that?’
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Deanna Knight is a multifaceted artist—a singer, songwriter, event producer, B&B hostess, and cultural maven. Her musical journey encompasses a rich tapestry of genres, from swingin' big band to gypsy-jazz, psychedelic rock to sacred ceremony. In this episode we chat with Deanna about her long awaited new album, featuring top Canadian musicians in …
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February is the month most associated with love. Maybe it's to ward off the winter chills, or perhaps it's because Valentine's Day lands mid-month. Whatever the reason, we decided that love was the perfect theme for this month's show. And the perfect way to express love is always with a poem. In this episode we feature six Boomer poets reading thei…
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What better way to bring in a new year than to explore the ever-fascinating topic of prophecy? In this episode, our host Michele Hall talks to two experts on whether it's possible to see what the future holds in store. Is there some truth that soothsayers hold? Is it all a gamble? Tune in and find out. Stay In Touch with Boomer Bedtime Stories: If …
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There's something very heart-warming about the nostalgia of Christmases past. In this second episode of our holiday special we hear 5 different stories by 5 very different storytellers - yet all share the fascination with the holiday season, especially that of their younger days. Sip your eggnog and enjoy! Stay In Touch with Boomer Bedtime Stories:…
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Do you remember grandma's house? The smell of turkey, the home baked cookies? It turns out a lot of Boomers have special memories they want to share. So, be prepared to be taken back in time. Be ready for a tear or two. Our holiday stories are perfect for listening to as you decorate the tree and sip on eggnog or just sit back and enjoy. In this ep…
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What's Halloween without scary stories whispered in your ear while the wind howls around the house? Tune in to a special Hallowe’en episode with absolutely true ghost stories. Our listeners share true tales of things that go bump in the night. Guaranteed to raise the hairs on the back of your neck. A truly haunting show… Stay In Touch with Boomer B…
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If you've ever thought it would be romantic to sail the seven seas, this episode will rock your boat! Our Boomer guest is Jennifer Silva Redmond who shares from her recently published memoir Honeymoon at Sea. Jennifer's delightfully portrays the madcap adventures she and her husband experienced during their first year of married life aboard a twent…
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Rona doubts she can love a dog. But when Casey romps through her door, Rona falls hard. Casey gives her what no human could — a new way of seeing and a pathway to the heart of a moment. Through Casey, Rona falls in love with the world and her place in it, an animal among other animals. Our Boomer guest, Rona Maynard, has written a delightful memoir…
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It's a race to the finish...and a close one at that! In this episode we pit 22 previous Boomer guests against the clock in a race to set a new record. But, if you are willing to play a game, we feel that the best prize has got to be a FABULOUS game. And would you believe it? We found the perfect one. Join us as we meet up with legendary game creato…
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Talk about mixing your gunas! Boomer guest Helen Goldstein shares an hysterically funny story from her upcoming memoir. Just when things get a bit dull at the old yoga studio...someone shows up to get tongues wagging. It's juicy. It's scandalous. And, best of all, it's true! Stay In Touch with Boomer Bedtime Stories: If you have a great story you'd…
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What a year! So many amazing Boomer guests with so many remarkable stories. If you've missed a show this past year, this is the episode that does a fun recap on the past year's show. Tune in for a delightful appetizer of tasty Boomer shows that range from hysterically funny...to nostalgic...to scary...to poignant. Stay In Touch with Boomer Bedtime …
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What on earth is cryptocurrency? Could it be the perfect superhero to fight the villains of inflation? Could it be the kryptonite that finally takes down the greedy financial institutions that are leaving us with less and less in our pockets? Buckle up and get ready for the future as we explore what makes Bitcoin unique amongst all the other crypto…
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Music is the language of the heart and soul. It can bring back memories. It can evoke tears. It can stir us to the deepest depths. And it can heal! In this episode, host Michele Hall literally crawls under a piano to see if she can get a deeper insight into her true self through the medium of music. Stay In Touch with Boomer Bedtime Stories: If you…
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Many of us remember our childhoods with fondness. Those were the days when we rode our bikes with a gang of friends, caught frogs and built forts and didn't come home until the street lights came on. It was a time of innocence and freedom that our children and grandchildren can hardly imagine. Bill Moore, a journalist for over 40 years, has just pu…
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John Uttley, born just as WWII was ending, calls himself as the last Victorian and the first boomer. And certainly he was caught betwixt two very different eras as the old Britain faded while the hot exciting new Britain came into its own in the 60's. After a successful career, John turned his energies to novel writing in his retirement. He has jus…
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Once a year - or so the tradition goes - it's socially acceptable to play a practical joke on someone. When I invited my sometime co-host Tommy Transit onto the show, he should have known better! Tom is exceedingly proud of the book he wrote, so host Michele Hall (also his wife) decided that he might actually believe that his book 'Bus Tales: How t…
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It doesn’t matter how old you are, it doesn’t matter how young you are, there’s one constant that is always hiding in the background of our lives. That constant presence is Death. The thing we dare not even think about, let alone speak about. But in this episode we do just that. Host Michele Hall speaks with Death Coach and Death Educator Stephen G…
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Remember the back-to-the-land movement? It might have looked pretty ideal to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city to live as one with nature. But what was it really like? You better not forget anything when it's a 6 hour drive to the nearest town. And what kind of work was available when you had a family to support? And most of all, …
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Does understanding our mother’s life, make a difference to ours? Marilyn Norry has been exploring this topic for decades. Whether we adored our mother or she drove us crazy, Marilyn has uncovered a simple 'recipe' that changes everything! Actor, writer and story editor Marilyn Norry created a remarkable project called 'My Mother's Story' and has be…
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In 1967, Arlo Guthrie came out with a hysterically funny antiwar song called Alice's Restaurant . His hilarious retelling of how he was turned down for active service in the US army is so wildly, improbably and baroquely messed up that the results are almost impossible to believe. In The Good Lord Willing Boomer guest, Robert Norris, shares a simil…
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Many Boomers have gone to protest marches, sit-ins and anti-war rallies. But few of us have been willing to put our necks on the line. Boomer Guest Errol Povah has always stood up to injustices in the world around him. But recently he paid the price the rest of us fear...he was arrested and had to serve time with hardened criminals simply for being…
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There's nothing like a heart-warming story at this time of the year as you crack open the eggnog and mince tarts while listening to your favourite seasonal sappy music. And although we weren't planning on doing anything for the holidays, let's just say the holiday spirit got into us. Tune in for some delightful, touching and funny holiday stories f…
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Many of us Boomers can recount at least a dozen different jobs and career paths since we first entered the job market. And our next guest - Rod Baker - is no different. Rag baler, able seaman, tugboat deckhand, shipwright, businessman, college instructor, psychotherapist, executive director for mental health organizations...are just a few of the ma…
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Like the current Russian incursion of Ukraine, our latest episode takes us back to 1956 when Russia invaded Hungary. Producer Karen Heaps brings us the tale of her father, Leo Heaps, and his buddy, Jussi Brainin, to life. The two men posing as journalist and photo journalist, brave the dangers of the Austro-Hungarian border to rescue desperate Hung…
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Back by popular demand: Susan Cormier who has just won the CBC non-fiction prize for her essay 'Advice to a New Beekeeper' and runs the 2nd longest running storytelling competition on the planet is back to share more of her insights into the fine art of storytelling. Do yourself a favour and listen to this episode if you love to tell a great story.…
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It’s often been said that the 60’s and 70’s were a time of social upheaval, but – as they say - before any change can happen, there’s going to be a whole lot of head banging that takes place first. And talk to any woman who grew up in that era and she will tell you – in no uncertain terms - that the best and most lucrative opportunities in the work…
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If you're hankering to get your memories on the page, then tune into this podcast with writing instructor and author Kathrin Lake who shares some of her tips from her latest book How to Write an Enthralling Memoir Using Fiction Techniques. Stay In Touch with Boomer Bedtime Stories: If you have a great story you'd like to share on our podcast, drop …
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We weren't kidding when we posed the question How did we get away with that! as a theme of the era we Boomers grew up in. Tune in as we head back in time to hear a couple of capers that will have you shaking your head in bemused disbelief. Host Karen Heaps interviews her dear friend, Victor Caplin, who takes us on a rollercoaster ride that could on…
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The 60's and 70's were a time for spiritual journeys. But perhaps none are as strange as the 14 year old kid from India that took America by storm. Boomer guest Geoff Stanners recalls the time he sold all his worldly goods to follow the young Guru Maharaji to India. Stay In Touch with Boomer Bedtime Stories: If you have a great story you'd like to …
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Let's go back to the tumultuous spring of 1970. To the days of the Vietnam war when young men were being drafted to fight a war that made no sense. Host Karen Heaps chats with Boomer Jeff Shucard, who like other young anti-war activists, was doing whatever he could to avoid the draft. Musician, poet and writer, Jeff's story Twilight Dreamsong evoke…
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We all remember what we were doing and where we were when some historic, momentous event happened. Boomer Stan Zippan shares his hair raising experience of being caught up in the regime changing revolution that happened in Egypt in 2011. Stay In Touch with Boomer Bedtime Stories: If you have a great story you'd like to share on our podcast, drop us…
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Long before he was tour manager for The Rolling Stones and The Grateful Dead, Boomer Sam Cutler was a proponent of non-violent, direct action against the threat of nuclear weapons. Tune in as Sam describes the harrowing time he was water cannoned off a submarine and thrown into prison with a murderer as a cell-mate. Stay In Touch with Boomer Bedtim…
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Want to get some tips on the art of telling a GREAT story? Tune in for a delightfully amusing episode as Susan Cormier - who with her partner runs the second longest story slam in the world - playfully demonstrates what's required to tell a story that hits the ball out of the park. Stay In Touch with Boomer Bedtime Stories: If you have a great stor…
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Musician and songwriter Abhi Ktori shares his adventures as a young man in search of community and enlightenment. A lighthearted, soulful, and at times funny journey of transformation and spontaneity. Stay In Touch with Boomer Bedtime Stories: If you have a great story you'd like to share on our podcast, drop us a line giving us an overview of your…
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Sometimes the crazy things we did when we were young make the best stories when we’re older. Tune in for a delightful romp back in time as our guest Boomers share stories that are: funny, inspirational or make you wonder, ‘how on earth did they get away with that? Stay In Touch with Boomer Bedtime Stories: If you have a great story you'd like to sh…
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