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Sh-Boom

Sh-Boom

By: Rick Jones
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Sh-Boom (named for the 1954 popular song by The Chords) and is a podcast hosted by Rick Jones all about and for the Baby Boomer generation. There are 77 million baby boomers still alive, and they control 81% of the disposable income in the United States and own over 34 Billion dollars in real estate. Baby Boomers have lived through 8 decades of change in America. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership World
Episodes
  • Episode 28: "The Midnight Show" with Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne
    Apr 2 2026

    Listen to the Songs that inspired the episode: ep 28 Playlist

    On today's episode the word of the day is "Laughter". Rick talks about how laughter and comedy have been a through-line for baby boomers and their generation. From Mel Brooks to the creation of Saturday Night Live the baby boomers have revolutionized comedy and today's guests are authors who have just released a novel all about the comedy world in the 80's. Jennifer Thorne happens to be Rick's incredible daughter and her co-author Lee Kelly joins them to discuss the process of writing such a fantastic and innovative mystery.

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    38 mins
  • Episode 27 : Mind Shift. Profit Lift. with Peter Ricciardi
    Mar 26 2026

    Listen to the songs that inspired the episode: Ep. 27 Playlist

    Today's word is "Wisdom". Rick K. Jones sits down with his friend Peter Ricciardi to discuss his new book "Mind Shift. Profit Lift." and how it's helping entrepreneurs work smarter not harder. Rick recalls his career as a college basketball coach and how those coaching lessons have impacted his business for the better. Tune in to find out how you too can work smarter not harder by prioritizing the client experience.

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    42 mins
  • Episode 26 :The V Foundation with Roger Ferguson
    Mar 19 2026

    Listen to our Companion Playlist: Sh-Boom Ep. 26

    Sh-Boom is BACK and your host Rick K. Jones kicks off Season Two by highlighting this season's theme: "Trading Success for Significance". His guest is Roger Ferguson, former Capital One leader, now dedicated to cancer research and philanthropy through the V Foundation. This episode highlights the importance of attitude, community impact, and the collective fight against cancer.

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    53 mins
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