Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/zoomers-and-boomers Zoomers and Boomers is focused on the evolving Society and Culture each of these Generations has experienced and now mostly share side by side. Each generation will be represented by a participant of each gender to provide balanced and unique insights into the topic of generational contrasts. We will touch on the role of tech, love and friendship, humor, life paths, education, work and purpose, community, fun, and curiosity. Blaine Benedict moved to Las Vegas nearly 75 years ago from New Jersey at the age of 3. He attended local schools and graduated from the original Las Vegas High School. He then earned a B.S. degree in Agriculture and Environment Science from Rutgers University. He served two years in the U.S. Army as an artillery officer. Returning to Las Vegas with no particular career plans, he began a career in gaming which led to senior positions at both the Dunes Hotel and Binion's Horseshoe. After retiring from gaming, he finally used his degree as an environmental educator and non-profit executive with the Southern Nevada Conservancy. He now stays busy and active as an OLLI at UNLV student. Fran Smith holds a B.A. in political science and an M.A. in International Relations. Her first career was on Capitol Hill. Her second was in housing development in Honolulu. And her third was non-profit management. After retiring, she returned to her love of learning through OLLI. Since joining OLLI at UNLV, she has chaired the Fundraising Committee, is currently Chair of the Steering Council, and has taught numerous art history classes. © 2026 Blaine Benedict & Fran Smith 71c932f6-1820-5417-822f-fb7c26295621 yes en Sun, 31 May 2026 09:00:11 -0700 Sun, 31 May 2026 09:01:43 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/jB6XZxxU110zlQ-zx9lQIBz8hqID6maC0lbn4h9siuQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82MzI1/MGY0NDNhMThkOTEw/OWU3MGI2NWE0YjEx/Y2U3Ny5wbmc.jpg episodic Blaine Benedict & Fran Smith Zoomers and Boomers is focused on the evolving Society and Culture each of these Generations has experienced and now mostly share side by side. Each generation will be represented by a participant of each gender to provide balanced and unique insights into the topic of generational contrasts. We will touch on the role of tech, love and friendship, humor, life paths, education, work and purpose, community, fun, and curiosity. Blaine Benedict moved to Las Vegas nearly 75 years ago from New Jersey at the age of 3. He attended local schools and graduated from the original Las Vegas High School. He then earned a B.S. degree in Agriculture and Environment Science from Rutgers University. He served two years in the U.S. Army as an artillery officer. Returning to Las Vegas with no particular career plans, he began a career in gaming which led to senior positions at both the Dunes Hotel and Binion's Horseshoe. After retiring from gaming, he finally used his degree as an environmental educator and non-profit executive with the Southern Nevada Conservancy. He now stays busy and active as an OLLI at UNLV student. Fran Smith holds a B.A. in political science and an M.A. in International Relations. Her first career was on Capitol Hill. Her second was in housing development in Honolulu. And her third was non-profit management. After retiring, she returned to her love of learning through OLLI. Since joining OLLI at UNLV, she has chaired the Fundraising Committee, is currently Chair of the Steering Council, and has taught numerous art history classes. Zoomers and Boomers is focused on the evolving Society and Culture each of these Generations has experienced and now mostly share side by side. Blaine Benedict & Fran Smith No No 2 2 Blaine Benedict, Fran Smith, Risa Federico, and Richard Green Compare Boomer and Zoomer Generations, Breaking Down Slang, Mental Health Priorities, AI's Impact, and Generational Entertainment full d21342f7-6c83-475c-b785-887d2fd0e651 https://share.transistor.fm/s/269eb033 In a discussion on generational differences, Blaine Benedict, Fran Smith, Risa Federico, and Richard Green explore the characteristics and slang of the Boomer and Zoomer generations. Zoomers, born between 1997 and 2012, are described as more educated and stressed, with a strong focus on mental health and technology. They share slang terms like "get that bread" (work hard), "goat" (greatest of all time), and "Riz" (charisma). The conversation also touches on misconceptions about Boomers, the impact of AI, and the importance of kindness and lifelong learning. Favorite childhood TV shows and comedies were also discussed, highlighting generational differences in entertainment preferences.

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]]> No 1 1 Blaine Benedict and Fran Smith Bridge the Generational Divide, Exploring Demographics, History, Technology, and the Quest for Intergenerational Understanding full 8eefa631-ed0e-476a-9a76-15e2fcd3729c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a324004 Blaine Benedict and Fran Smith host a podcast comparing Baby Boomers and Generation Z, highlighting their demographic significance: Boomers make up 20% of the U.S. population, while Zoomers represent 21%. The discussion, with Zoomers Richard Green and Risa Federico,  covers historical milestones like the creation of zip codes and the introduction of the designated hitter rule. They also explore technological advancements, such as the iPhone, and the impact of social media on information accuracy. The conversation touches on personal experiences, including career paths and significant events like the Kennedy assassination. The podcast aims to foster intergenerational understanding and learning.

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