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The video of a young man with parkour skills dueling with an angry fast food customer who weilded a tree branch went viral, so viral that the New York Times covered the event in a delightful article.  Boomer and Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous bring the article to you.  It's a feel good funny story that ends up with free burgers (and an arrest).

Introducing COLLIN GOSSELIN: The Real Story Behind One of America’s Most-Watched Families from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Collin Gosselin opens up about what it was really like growing up in the spotlight of Jon & Kate Plus 8, sharing his personal account of life behind the camera. He recounts his experiences with family isolation, allegations of physical abuse, time spent in a basement room, and his twenty-month stay in an institution he says he never needed to be in. Collin also details how a smuggled note led to a reunion with his father, how he is working to rebuild his life today, and why he is finally choosing to speak publicly about his past. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-in protections for teens. Learn More. At https://chase.com/sapphirereserve JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Welcome To On Purpose And Disclaimer 01:43 Inside the Gosselin Household 03:50 Faking Reality On Camera 05:15 The Normalization Of Constant Filming 06:35 The Turning Point 09:06 Modern Child Exploitation 12:35 Pushing Back And Early On-Camera Resistance 17:02 Earliest Memories Of In-Home Abuse 20:37 Targeted Isolation And Homeschooling 25:21 Child Protective System Flaws 35:11 Advocacy In The Face Of Public Backlash 36:55 The Attempted Runaway 44:03 Institutionalization At Age 11 48:16 Twenty Months In Inpatient Confinement 53:53 The Official Admission Records 59:12 The Harsh Reality of Living in Isolation 01:04:45 The Smuggled Letter And Custody Battle 01:08:37 Reconnecting And Healing 01:11:26 Repairing The Father-Son Relationship 01:14:00 Turning Pain into Purpose 01:17:14 False Diagnoses & His Dream of Joining The Marines 01:24:41 Legal Defamation Threats 01:26:16 Where Does He Stand With His Siblings? 01:30:20 Who is Collin Today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

It's weird, it's quirky, it's PotPourri time!  This is a format we do every now and then that is a miscellaneous collection of literary gems I've pulled from Facebook and other sources, including the poem "The Moon Is Not A Fire Escape," weirdly cute romance by Justin Garth Hatchett, that develops in a psychiatric ward.  I'll give credit to the authors when possible.  Some will make you laugh/smirk/ or snort while others will get you in the "feels."  If you don't care for one piece, hang on and enjoy the next one.

That question and other windbreaking  stories (see what I did there?) will be dealt with in this potpourri edition of OK Boomer, in which my cohost Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous and I share literary gems we've culled from Facebook and other sources.  Some of our readings will make you snort, others will tug at your heartstrings, with all of them designed to entertain. Here are some titles of our readings:      "The Diameter of the Bomb"      "Tomorrow Has Bad Ideas"      "Hardchore" (and erotic poem writtten for Good Housekeeping magazine) Come on in.  We'll have some fun. Essential Links: https://okboomer.libsyn.com/site YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANJjEbjvP0&list=PLkRx0bBfd2KyT7PSb2RVQcGhZyPCvTarp Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/TTaudioworks/?modal=admin_todo_tour Website:  https://tommytones.webnode.com/ Email:  [email protected]

"Each day we'd be responsible for the entertainment and the well-being of 50,000 people." So says Lacie Mayer, describing Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL, a place she called home for 20 years.  In this episode, we conclude our conversation with Lacie who started at the bottom and rose to top level management in her tenure at Six Flags.  This episode covers spills and chills on the rides, what Code Brown might mean at the waterpark, and the makings of Fright Fest.

At Six Flags, hang on to your crap when on a ride, cause you're not getting it back until the park closes.  The park policy is that rides don't shut down to retrieve lost items. If you lose your phone, your glasses, your hat—tough toenails.  You'll have to stick around to closing time if you want that item back. However, there was an exception to this policy.  And what did this customer lose in mid ride that caused the ride to be shut down so that it could be retrieved? You'll find out in this episode of OK Boomer during my interview with a former member of the management team at Six Flags amusement park in Gurnee, Illinois. Lacie Mayer gives us an inside look at how things work at a business that can have up to 50,000 visitors in one day- and yes, she'll tell us what that customer lost on the Batman ride.

With his four dollar an hour salary, Steve Swanson accomplished much during his 16 years as mayor of a small village nestled alongside the Rock River in western Illinois.  This episode concludes my conversation with Steve about significant events of his mayoral tenure of Prophetstown, IL, none more significant than the fire that devasted the town on July 13, 2013.  He shares with us behind-the-scene details of how a small town came together to overcome its greatest challenge.

As a small town mayor, he was in charge of million dollar projects.  He ran meetings where the public was encouraged to give feedback, which could be less than positive.  He was in charge of civic improvements in which he would work side-by-side with employees, operating heavy machinery.   What did he earn for these efforts?  Around four dollars an hour. Then he watched his town go up in flames.  (He first saw the fire at 2:00 AM from his yard while partially dressed.) Join Boomer for a conversation with Steve Swanson, long time mayor of Prophetstown, Illinois.  They'll discuss the fire and other projects he spearheaded in sixteen years as mayor.   Essential Links: https://okboomer.libsyn.com/site YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANJjEbjvP0&list=PLkRx0bBfd2KyT7PSb2RVQcGhZyPCvTarp Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/TTaudioworks/?modal=admin_todo_tour Website:  https://tommytones.webnode.com/ Email:  [email protected]

Save eight lives Heal or improve 75 other lives Watch professional standup comedy for free That's what happens when you go to improv.com/donors and sign up to be an organ donor. It will take two minutes to have a lasting impact that will ripple throughout time.  Butterfly effect?  You can be the butterfly. In this episode, you can be amused, be amazed, and be somebody- be a life changer.   Join me for an engaging conversation with Jaime Alcroft, former professional comedian who received a heart and liver transplant and is founder of Laff4Life.  Alcroft's mission to bring laughter, love, and life to America through his organ donor organization. Essential Links: https://okboomer.libsyn.com/site YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANJjEbjvP0&list=PLkRx0bBfd2KyT7PSb2RVQcGhZyPCvTarp Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/TTaudioworks/?modal=admin_todo_tour Website:  https://tommytones.webnode.com/ Email:  [email protected]

Don't Get Brain Matter On Your Phone Screen Why you ask?  Because it's gross and difficult to get off.  So, yeah, it's best to avoid that if at all possible. And that's a slice of the craziness in this episode, an episode loaded with chuckles, one liners, quips, and a modern explanation of how you were born, along with some more somber offerings in yet another Potpourri edition (#10!). Yes, it's late.  Yes, it's irresponsible of me. But it's here and you damn well better enjoy it.

Victim of circumstance, but darn good circumstance.   I'm late with this episode publication, but under the circumstance of my disposable time being consumed with marketing my first novel and some other responsibilities.  I'm excited to share in this episode the first chapter of my book that I have prepped for the audiobook version of it. Here's the skinny: ·         Title:  Trying For Home ·         Author: Me- but I use the pseudonym of Stark Wilson because it's cool (and because it's the name I've already used for many of my audiobooks) ·         What's it about: An umpire working the plate in a high stakes high school baseball game who struggles to keep his focus as developments in the game trigger memories of what has happened in his personal life that is filled with turmoil. ·         Who is going to like it:  Hopefully you!  I know my mom would have liked it because she really liked me and came to watch me play baseball.  Otherwise, it's a Romance wrapped around an intense baseball game, so Romance lovers (women and dudes who are secure about their manhood) along with baseball fans, are going to dig this book.  People who are into funky baseball situations that require alert rule applications will appreciate the diamond action. ·         Format: Currently in Ebook and print, with audio available soon ·         Where:  Through February of 2026, it is available exclusively on Amazon; after that it will be available worldwide. ·         When: Right Now! ·         How much: $4.99 for the Ebook, $14.99 for the print version How do I get mine: use this hyperlink  Trying For Home

Meet Jack Shit, learn how to save a soul, discover how Babe Ruth set the MLB homerun record 576 times, and learn why it's never a good idea to brush alone. Enjoy a regular feature of OK Boomer where we take a break from interviewing interesting people and share with you literary gems gleamed from various internet resources.  You'll laugh, snort, and maybe tear up a bit.  Happy Holidays!

Cerebral Palsy- it takes courage to remain positive about life with CP.  It takes courage to fight cancer.  What the hell does it take to struggle through both of them simultaneously?  We asked Brian Now, who did just that.  Join us for an inspiring conversation.  ESSENTIAL LINKS: https://okboomer.libsyn.com/site YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANJjEbjvP0&list=PLkRx0bBfd2KyT7PSb2RVQcGhZyPCvTarp Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/TTaudioworks/?modal=admin_todo_tour Website:  https://tommytones.webnode.com/ Email:  [email protected]

He sings.  He plays multiple instruments. He tells jokes. He writes songs. He creates music videos. He plays hockey, even at the age of 70. He's an author of short stories and novels. He's Wayne Faust, a man who hasn't held a real job in 50 years. This is part II of our conversation about those 5 decades. It's not easy to describe Wayne Faust's stage presence.  He evokes shades of Harry Chapin, Jim Stafford, Steve Martin, and Ray Stevens.  He dares to make audience interaction a substantial part of his show, including on-the-spot song compositions about his delighted patrons.  It is easier to state that our guest has for over five decades successfully entertained people across America and overseas. Wayne is a Renaissance man whose creativity includes playing multiple instruments, composing songs that range from novelty to nostalgia to inspiring, and authoring multiple novels.  Join me for a conversation with a performer who is genuine, talented, and gifted in spreading joy. Wayne Faust online presence: waynefaust.com waynefaustauthor.com (for direct link to Wayne's books)   Essential Links: https://okboomer.libsyn.com/site YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANJjEbjvP0&list=PLkRx0bBfd2KyT7PSb2RVQcGhZyPCvTarp Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/TTaudioworks/?modal=admin_todo_tour Website:  https://tommytones.webnode.com/ Email:  [email protected]

It's not easy to describe Wayne Faust's stage presence.  He evokes shades of Harry Chapin, Jim Stafford, Steve Martin, and Ray Stevens.  He dares to make audience interaction a substantial part of his show, including on-the-spot song compositions about his delighted patrons.  It is easier to state that our guest has for over five decades successfully entertained people across America and overseas. Wayne is a Renaissance man whose creativity includes playing multiple instruments, composing songs that range from novelty to nostalgia to inspiring, and authoring multiple novels.  Join me for a conversation with a performer who is genuine, talented, and gifted in spreading joy. Part two of our conversation airs next month.