Boomer here with a GenZ question — MaraLago still has a buffet. I have long been done with buffet (paying money to stand in line and dish up mediocre food that has been sitting out for hours, seriously who ever thought this was a good idea?) anyway I’m wondering if I’m out of touch. Do I have this all wrong? Does GenZ love a buffet and I just need to get with the times? — Marge
BOOMER LINDA: I love FYPOD BTW. I am a comms/culture pro advising bus leaders. Legend has it that GenZ view work/workplace culture Radically Differently. That is part of what I hope to learn in listening to you. Myth 1: over50% of GenZ workers carry grievances they are willing to act out on, by online attacks, misinformation, up to and including the physical (Luigi). Myth2 - less interest in career - more gig-focused. Myth3 - being part of “high performance team” or being a “high performer” = being taken advantage of, overworked. Others: expectations of speedy promotion, expectations of being rewarded(everyone gets a trophy), lacking social skills/boundaries in workplace. As a work culture pro, I hope to better advise leaders on hope to create positive work environments specifically for GenZ….consider this in your content mix, pls! Ciao!
I’m a boomer too! I love all the various different Bulwark podcasts. Becoming addicted so I may need an intervention.! decided to check this out since I have grandchildren in the Gen Z age and just wanted more understanding of the perspectives in general. This was a great podcast thank you guys for doing it. I learned a lot not the demographic he was looking for, but from the few comments, I read you’re getting a lot of of us are trying to figure the generational perspectives. Maybe that’s a characteristic of many boomers !!!!’LO L O L O L.
Thanks for doing this guys. I will watch some future episodes as well.
I am happy to join a paid subscription. I am motivated to leave a comment:
On the podcast Trump 2.0 you discuss how the MAGA world thinks of itself as an embattled minority, which it may. You missed the point that Trump and Project 2025 are testing any and all limits on their power; they are using the gay paranoia as a popular culture issue to test whether the executive branch can order the deletion of all references to...well anything, in this case, gays. Trump is making a Jackson Pollock painting and throwing EVERYTHING against the wall to what sticks. Thanks for taking in comments.
Yo! Boomer here. Sending you a message is Very difficult. I just asked a Gen Z Friend if he was going to a local protest in his area. He responded...."What are we protesting?" WTF?????
Another boomer here, Cameron is correct about the importance of social connections.I loved your story of reaching out to socially awkward kids who have become your good friends. Your kindness reminds me of volunteer work that I'm fortunate to do. As a retired social worker, I found a place to quietly use my skills. I support/guide older teens who facilitate service & moral empowerment groups for 12-15. The older teens don't really need me there, but parents feel more comfortable with an adult in the room. What I found is the teens don't really need me there, but they enjoy teaching me about what's and learning from me too. how to use their favorite game apps. One of the core element of the group are arts/music/skits activities and service projects. The group decides on projects which have ranged from helping a sick or elderly person with yard work, fundraising to buy hygiene products for homeless people & food drives. The older teens facilitating the group are fabulous and I've seen them become kinder and more compassionate.
Hey Tim, Boomer here and HUGE fan of you, Sarah, JVL and everybody connected to the Bulwark. Upgraded to the highest subscription package and I am an ardent evangelist. Cameron cut me off at the knees when I saw him on your show months ago. Damn what a guy and I am so grateful to hear Gen Z. And that Dylan. “Oh dear.” You guys know Adam MOCKLER at Meidas? Can you integrate him somehow? Adam is sensational, beyond eloquent, with a humoungous heart and a moral kindness that is stretching around the globe. Way to go Miller- you got the goods big time.
I’m so old that I don’t know what “gen” I am (probably late baby boomer?) but this discussion was so insightful for me and I love you guys’ sense of humor! Thanks and I hope I can still make time to keep reading!
Love, love, love this podcast and getting a new perspective on so many issues! Thank you Tom & Cam for doing this. You have hooked this 78 year-old boomer. I look forward to watching every podcast in future.
Boomer here with a GenZ question — MaraLago still has a buffet. I have long been done with buffet (paying money to stand in line and dish up mediocre food that has been sitting out for hours, seriously who ever thought this was a good idea?) anyway I’m wondering if I’m out of touch. Do I have this all wrong? Does GenZ love a buffet and I just need to get with the times? — Marge
Boomer here. Love the pod! Where do I leave my Gen Z q. for Cameron?
BOOMER LINDA: I love FYPOD BTW. I am a comms/culture pro advising bus leaders. Legend has it that GenZ view work/workplace culture Radically Differently. That is part of what I hope to learn in listening to you. Myth 1: over50% of GenZ workers carry grievances they are willing to act out on, by online attacks, misinformation, up to and including the physical (Luigi). Myth2 - less interest in career - more gig-focused. Myth3 - being part of “high performance team” or being a “high performer” = being taken advantage of, overworked. Others: expectations of speedy promotion, expectations of being rewarded(everyone gets a trophy), lacking social skills/boundaries in workplace. As a work culture pro, I hope to better advise leaders on hope to create positive work environments specifically for GenZ….consider this in your content mix, pls! Ciao!
I’m a boomer too! I love all the various different Bulwark podcasts. Becoming addicted so I may need an intervention.! decided to check this out since I have grandchildren in the Gen Z age and just wanted more understanding of the perspectives in general. This was a great podcast thank you guys for doing it. I learned a lot not the demographic he was looking for, but from the few comments, I read you’re getting a lot of of us are trying to figure the generational perspectives. Maybe that’s a characteristic of many boomers !!!!’LO L O L O L.
Thanks for doing this guys. I will watch some future episodes as well.
I am happy to join a paid subscription. I am motivated to leave a comment:
On the podcast Trump 2.0 you discuss how the MAGA world thinks of itself as an embattled minority, which it may. You missed the point that Trump and Project 2025 are testing any and all limits on their power; they are using the gay paranoia as a popular culture issue to test whether the executive branch can order the deletion of all references to...well anything, in this case, gays. Trump is making a Jackson Pollock painting and throwing EVERYTHING against the wall to what sticks. Thanks for taking in comments.
Yo! Boomer here. Sending you a message is Very difficult. I just asked a Gen Z Friend if he was going to a local protest in his area. He responded...."What are we protesting?" WTF?????
Tim have you considered having Mary Trump , Trumps cousin . She has alot of inside information about her cousin Donald .
Another boomer here, Cameron is correct about the importance of social connections.I loved your story of reaching out to socially awkward kids who have become your good friends. Your kindness reminds me of volunteer work that I'm fortunate to do. As a retired social worker, I found a place to quietly use my skills. I support/guide older teens who facilitate service & moral empowerment groups for 12-15. The older teens don't really need me there, but parents feel more comfortable with an adult in the room. What I found is the teens don't really need me there, but they enjoy teaching me about what's and learning from me too. how to use their favorite game apps. One of the core element of the group are arts/music/skits activities and service projects. The group decides on projects which have ranged from helping a sick or elderly person with yard work, fundraising to buy hygiene products for homeless people & food drives. The older teens facilitating the group are fabulous and I've seen them become kinder and more compassionate.
Hey Tim, Boomer here and HUGE fan of you, Sarah, JVL and everybody connected to the Bulwark. Upgraded to the highest subscription package and I am an ardent evangelist. Cameron cut me off at the knees when I saw him on your show months ago. Damn what a guy and I am so grateful to hear Gen Z. And that Dylan. “Oh dear.” You guys know Adam MOCKLER at Meidas? Can you integrate him somehow? Adam is sensational, beyond eloquent, with a humoungous heart and a moral kindness that is stretching around the globe. Way to go Miller- you got the goods big time.
I am a boomer who loved to hearing from you whippersnappers about the hot woke alpha males
I’m so old that I don’t know what “gen” I am (probably late baby boomer?) but this discussion was so insightful for me and I love you guys’ sense of humor! Thanks and I hope I can still make time to keep reading!
We need more FIGHTING liberal younguns!
Love this! Gen X here and just want to thank you both for doing this. Gives me great insight.
Love, love, love this podcast and getting a new perspective on so many issues! Thank you Tom & Cam for doing this. You have hooked this 78 year-old boomer. I look forward to watching every podcast in future.
I like the new "It's nighttime" kind of lighting, the deep shadows and beigy soft pink thing going on with that flamingo lamp!
I'm in. Thanks Tim, you are a hero of mine.