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OK Boomer

With a comedic bent, Boomer and his nutjob sidekick Jimmy Ahmahdoofous often converse with people about their unusual professions or job experiences along with episodes that are potpourri in content.

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31:04

Tales from the Workplace: Tom Taylorson, Voiceover...

OK Boomer ·

2021/04/20

From the footlights of Wauconda high school cafetorium to Chicago theatres to the ears of America: Tom Taylorson reflects on his arrival as a prominent member of the voice over industry, how he develops his craft, and what a typical work day looks like for him. Enjoy his thoughts on being "the man behind the curtain" for hundreds of audiobooks, national TV commercials for brands like Coca-Cola, and video games like Persona 5 Strikers, Mortal Kombat, and Mass Effect Andromeda.

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35:06

Tales from the Workplace: Tom Taylorson Voiceover Artist

OK Boomer ·

2021/04/07

A '95 graduate of Wauconda High School, Tom Taylorson (Tom Taylor) has blazed a trail across the voiceover industry by narrating commercials for Coca-Cola, video games such as Watch Dogs and Mass Effect Andromeda, hundreds of audiobooks in various genres including many from the Marvel universe. In part 1 of this interview, Tom talks about his craft along with the ups and downs of the voiceover industry.

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31:26

Tales from the Workplace: Matside Mayhem part II

OK Boomer ·

2021/03/20

Working with teenagers is rarely boring. Working with teenagers who also wrestle intensifies the shenanigan level. Listen to coaches Nance, Rennels, Costa, and Rohlwing reflect upon antics that involve dead squirrels, digital penetration, inadvertent nudity, and cow molestation. It all happened at Wauconda high school. No animals were hurt in the stories retold, nor anyone arrested (that we know of).

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30:38

Tales From the Workplace: Wrestling Coaches Share...

OK Boomer ·

2021/03/11

In part 1 of Matside Mayhem, coaches Nance, Rennels, Costa, and Rohlwing swap stories about matside antics they witnessed over three decades of Wauconda Wrestling. Stories of prank phone calls, parental dope smoking, concussions, profanity laced barrage from opposing coach, and more are shared among these three veteran coaches.

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32:32

Tales of the Workplace: Chuck Swanson Trucking

OK Boomer ·

2021/02/10

"Well, he may have had to change his drawers before it was all over," said Chuck Swanson as he regaled Boomer with his stories of truck driving for over 60 years. Get on the road with Chuck, Boomer, and Jimmy Omadufous for this version of Tales from the Workplace.

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32:52

Tales from the Workplace: Uber driver Brad Harris

OK Boomer ·

2021/02/01

"Can I give you a lap dance?" Former Uber driver Brad Harris fielded this offer from an Uber client. An early side hustle for Brad, Uber driving brought him in contact with exotic dancers, lost British families, and inebriated clients of all sorts. Brad shares these stories and more with Boomer and his co-host Jimmy Omadufous.

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54:33

Tales from the Workplace: Kacy Kerkering-Hintz,...

OK Boomer ·

2021/01/16

Should I go to the ER during this damnpenic? Is there an alternative to the ER? How effective is the rapid test for COVID? These and other issues are addressed from the perspective of medical assistant Kacy Kerkering-Hintz, who deals with the coronavirus and other medical issues in northern Georgia.

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36:48

Tales from the Workplace: Communications Consultant

OK Boomer ·

2021/01/09

"If I'd had this class 10 years ago, I probably wouldn't be divorced." That's the type of high level feedback clients deliver to Dave as he travels all over this country, and internationally, presenting and teaching essential communication skills.

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35:22

Tales from the Work Place: Animal trainer

OK Boomer ·

2021/01/05

Elephants, buffalo, 8 feet long snakes, camels, wolves, the cute puppy who befriends a Clydesdale horse in Superbowl commercials, the Aflac duck: these are some of the animals that David Meyers trains. Listen to Dave speak about how he works with a diverse group of animals on the sets of shows like "Big Bang Theory."

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33:57

From Riding Rails to Riding Mustangs

OK Boomer ·

2020/11/28

In part 2 of an interview of Russ Mayer, Mayer describes how he takes in wild mustangs from western states and gentles them in his southern Illinois facility, often allowing them to escape starvation, or being euthanized.

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31:17

OK Boomer- Tales from the workplace with locomotive...

OK Boomer ·

2020/11/14

"Odds are, son, if you stick with this job, you'll likely kill someone." This sobering statement was delivered to Russell Mayer as he became an engineer for the Chicago Northwestern railroad. Russell shares how that prediction nearly came true one night along with stories on derailments and cow tipping. Join Russ, Boomer, and Jimmy Omadufus for a ride on the rails.

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43:35

OK Boomer with Matt Nance the IT problem solver

OK Boomer ·

2020/10/03

Matt Nance, IT professional, delivers advice on how to become an IT professional while not accruing thousands of dollars in loans. He also shares stories of ineptitude that we can all identify with.

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36:18

OK Boomer S1 E18 Tales From the Workplace: Rideshare...

OK Boomer ·

2020/09/26

Boomer continues conversing with people who have unusual vocations through a conversation with Miles Shockley, current co-host and producer of the Netflix show "2 Hungry Black Guys." In this episode, Miles shares his experiences as a Rideshare (think Uber/Lyft) operator and CEO of his Rideshare Rockstar driving program and author of a book of the same name. He covers how to handle funky backseat behavior and other tips on how to be a successful rideshare operator.

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48:08

S1 E17 Tales from the workplace: Flight Attendant

OK Boomer ·

2020/08/18

Boomer, with spastic insight from Jimmy Omadoufus, interviews a flight attendant who shares stories about Grandma getting booted off an airplane, hotel stalkers, and more.

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35:00

OK Boomer: Tales from the workplace S1 E16

OK Boomer ·

2020/08/10

Boomer continues his conversations with folks in interesting vocations, such as in this episode with Matt Schwind, former DeeJay and current manager of Ruhl and Ruhl Realty in Bettendorf, Iowa. You might remember Matt from his on air time with radio station KiiK in the late 80s and early 90s. He entertains Boomer with harrowing times in both jobs that include ghosts, miscues, and lightning strikes.

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40:59

OK Boomer S1 E15 A Rags to Richer Story with Joshua...

OK Boomer ·

2020/07/14

Joshua Patterson's musical success starts with living off of Pot Belly restaurant sandwiches to his current role in the ultra successful Chicagoland area band "Semple Band". He discusses his role as a male cheerleader in high school and the many roles he now plays as a full time musician.

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26:41

OK Boomer S1 E14 Teachers Gone Wild, well maybe just...

OK Boomer ·

2020/06/25

Boomer continues his recounting of faculty antics at the high school he formerly taught at, including an interview with current administrator Stephanie Fike who early on learned not to prank Boomer lest she be pranked herself.

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21:56

S1 E13 OK Boomer: Teachers Gone Goofy Part 2 with S....

OK Boomer ·

2020/06/17

In part 2 of Teachers Gone Goofy, Boomer recalls accounts of faculty members involved with shenanigans at Wauconda High School. Guest Scott Cittadino, current assistant superintendent of District 118, shares his memory of pranking and being pranked.

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21:24

OK Boomer S1 E12 Teachers Gone Goofy part 1 with K....

OK Boomer ·

2020/06/04

Guest Kerry Kolhbacher, former colleague of Boomer, shares pranking lore from teaching days at Wauconda high school, where male coaches bonded through humorous jokes played upon each other.

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25:45

S1 E11 Say What? You Live Where? Part 2

OK Boomer ·

2020/05/11

Boomer continues his exploration of Illinois towns with odd names, including Hometown, Goofy Ridge, and Polo. He interviews locals to get their take on living in an unusually named village. Stories of 76 lb. beavers, raccoon meatloaf and drunken bar owners highlight the conversations.

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