Barb (okay, Boomer) V.S. Gen Z Gracie
Tue Feb 03 2026
One Boomer. One Gen Z. Who will prevail? In this battle of wits both generations hash out what Riz means, how to use a landline, and if crop tops were truly a move forward in fashion. It's going to get groovy - with a little turbulence! So hold on to your seats, sit back, put your oxygen mask on first, and enjoy the episode.
Key Takeaways:
[2:02] How did you find info without the internet?
[3:28] Slang: cap, riz, stand on business
[6:32] Did you have to rewind a VHS or use a payphone?
[7:39] What's a Tamagotchi?
[8:04] How did you entertain yourself on a Saturday morning?
[9:50] Were you a latchkey kid?
[11:53] How much time do you spend socializing online vs in person socializing?
[15:01] Did you have to use a landline?
[15:52] How do you feel about being constantly connected with social media?
[22:10] What's the most memorable 80s/90s fashion trend you wore?
[24:05] What's a fashion trend that's been brought back in popularity?
[26:31] What is a walkman and did you have one?
[28:02] Who are the biggest influencers in your life?
[31:58] What was your first job and how did you apply for it?
[35:03] What's most important in your future career: money, purpose, or balance?
[39:05] What is a Rolodex and what is it used for?
[40:21] How do you approach talking about mental health in the workplace?
[41:36] Generation Gap Trivia: name 3 members of the Spice Girls
[42:27] Can you identify a popular TikTok or 80s movie star?
[44:45] What was the most significant invention in your lifetime?
[46:24] How did you keep in touch with friends without a phone?
[46:53] What was your favorite childhood movie, book, or show?
[49:33] What age did you think was old when you were a teenager?
[50:45] What is the most pointless app on your phone and why?
[51:26] What is a fashion trend you think is ridiculous?
[53:32] If you had to live without a piece of technology for a week, what would it be?
[54:11] What is the biggest misconception about your generation?
[56:04] What do you think is uncool about your parents' generation?
[58:33] What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
[59:28] If you could go back to any era, which one would it be?
[1:02:39] What's a family tradition you hope to pass on?
[1:03:14] What's something we could teach each other?
[1:05:08] What's a movie you wish you could watch for the first time again?
[1:06:57] What's a floppy disk?
[1:07:15] What's a pager?
[1:07:45] What did one use 6*7 when making a phone call?
[1:07:57] What's a BOPIT? AOL? WWW?
[1:08:58] What's My Little Pony? American Girl Dolls? Easy Bake Oven? Napster?
[1:10:36] Who are the characters of Friends? Gwen Stefani? Fanny packs?
[1:11:42] What's an overhead projector? Mimeograph machine?
[1:13:36] The biggest difference between our generations
[1:15:30] If you had to describe your generation, how would you?
[1:20:47] What generational divide did we forget?
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One Boomer. One Gen Z. Who will prevail? In this battle of wits both generations hash out what Riz means, how to use a landline, and if crop tops were truly a move forward in fashion. It's going to get groovy - with a little turbulence! So hold on to your seats, sit back, put your oxygen mask on first, and enjoy the episode. Key Takeaways: [2:02] How did you find info without the internet? [3:28] Slang: cap, riz, stand on business [6:32] Did you have to rewind a VHS or use a payphone? [7:39] What's a Tamagotchi? [8:04] How did you entertain yourself on a Saturday morning? [9:50] Were you a latchkey kid? [11:53] How much time do you spend socializing online vs in person socializing? [15:01] Did you have to use a landline? [15:52] How do you feel about being constantly connected with social media? [22:10] What's the most memorable 80s/90s fashion trend you wore? [24:05] What's a fashion trend that's been brought back in popularity? [26:31] What is a walkman and did you have one? [28:02] Who are the biggest influencers in your life? [31:58] What was your first job and how did you apply for it? [35:03] What's most important in your future career: money, purpose, or balance? [39:05] What is a Rolodex and what is it used for? [40:21] How do you approach talking about mental health in the workplace? [41:36] Generation Gap Trivia: name 3 members of the Spice Girls [42:27] Can you identify a popular TikTok or 80s movie star? [44:45] What was the most significant invention in your lifetime? [46:24] How did you keep in touch with friends without a phone? [46:53] What was your favorite childhood movie, book, or show? [49:33] What age did you think was old when you were a teenager? [50:45] What is the most pointless app on your phone and why? [51:26] What is a fashion trend you think is ridiculous? [53:32] If you had to live without a piece of technology for a week, what would it be? [54:11] What is the biggest misconception about your generation? [56:04] What do you think is uncool about your parents' generation? [58:33] What is the best piece of advice you've ever received? [59:28] If you could go back to any era, which one would it be? [1:02:39] What's a family tradition you hope to pass on? [1:03:14] What's something we could teach each other? [1:05:08] What's a movie you wish you could watch for the first time again? [1:06:57] What's a floppy disk? [1:07:15] What's a pager? [1:07:45] What did one use 6*7 when making a phone call? [1:07:57] What's a BOPIT? AOL? WWW? [1:08:58] What's My Little Pony? American Girl Dolls? Easy Bake Oven? Napster? [1:10:36] Who are the characters of Friends? Gwen Stefani? Fanny packs? [1:11:42] What's an overhead projector? Mimeograph machine? [1:13:36] The biggest difference between our generations [1:15:30] If you had to describe your generation, how would you? [1:20:47] What generational divide did we forget? Connect with Barb: Website Facebook Instagram Be a guest on the podcast YouTube The Molly B Foundation