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April 1, 2024

The Battle of the Sexes and Music of 1973 with Gray Hair Dave

In episode 61 of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave reflects on leaving 1972 behind and moving into 1973. He discusses his plans to work on creating a course for Boomer Podcasters and emphasizes the importance of more b...

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March 29, 2024

Reflecting on the Past: The Cost of Living in 1972 vs. Today

In episode 60 of Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave, Dave reflects on the year 1972, highlighting the release of the first handheld scientific calculator by Hewlett-Packard, which cost $395 at the time. He humorously compares t...

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March 28, 2024

Gray Hair Dave Talks Watergate, Merchandise, and Life Changes

On this episode of 5 Minutes with Gray Hair Dave, Dave reflects on his podcast journey, sharing memories of his previous podcast with his brother called Poetry of Christian Faith. He celebrates reaching episode 59 and looks f...

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March 27, 2024

Prayers for Those Affected: A Call to Compassion

In this episode of Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave, the host reflects on a recent tragic event where a cargo ship struck a bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse into the river. He asks listeners to pray for those affec...

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March 26, 2024

Navigating High School Relationships in 1972

On this episode of "5 Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave reflects on his sophomore year in high school in 1972. He describes the awkwardness of being a teenager, not quite mature but not a kid anymore. Dave shares his experie...

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March 25, 2024

Leaving a Legacy: What Story Will You Leave Behind?

In this episode of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave shares about his weekend, getting work done on his car, and reflects on the cost of car maintenance over the years. He discusses the importance of regular car mainte...

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March 22, 2024

Football, Baseball, and Movie Stars: A Trip Down Memory Lane with Gra…

In this episode of "5 Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave talks about his logo, created by Love Joy at lovejoyzombies.com, and shares his appreciation for their work. He discusses his initial logo design and how they added gla...

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March 21, 2024

Disney History and Personal Anecdotes with Gray Hair Dave

On this episode of Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave, Dave talks about his journey from high school to working at the Walt Disney Company. He shares his appreciation for the company's values of entertainment, family-friendline...

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March 20, 2024

Reflecting on the Impact of the Early 70s and High School Years

Episode 53 of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave" delves into the significance of high school years in shaping one's life, particularly for baby boomers. Dave reflects on the transition from middle school to high school, empha...

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March 19, 2024

Vintage Vibes: Recalling 1972 with Gray Hair Dave

In episode 52 of "5 Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Gray Hair Dave reflects on his high school days in 1972, highlighting the transition from junior high to high school and the importance of grades in preparing for the future. ...

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March 18, 2024

A Baby Boomer's Journey: High School, Church, and Classic TV & Movies

Gray Hair Dave reflects on his high school years in 1972, reminiscing about making new friends and the changes that come with growing up. He discusses the transition from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the importance of...

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March 15, 2024

From Walter Cronkite to High School Transitions: Dave's 50th Episode

Join Dave on episode 50 of Five Minutes with Gray Hair as he reminisces about life in 1971, particularly the anticipation of summer just before high school. Reflecting on iconic news reporters of the time and the excitement o...

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March 14, 2024

From Apollo to Starship: A Journey Through Space and Time with Dave

This episode of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave" takes listeners back to 1971 and discusses the fall of that year. Dave reflects on the challenges of talking about specific years in detail and hints at exploring other years...

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March 13, 2024

Apollo 15, Voting Rights, and Gas Prices: A Look Back at 1971

Today on Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave, Dave delved into the significance of the summer of 1971, focusing on NASA's achievements in the space race leading up to Apollo 15's moon landing. He highlighted the diminishing view...

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March 12, 2024

Growing Up in 1971: Leaving Junior High and Summer Adventures

On episode 47 of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave reflects on the transition from junior high to high school in 1971. He discusses the lack of fanfare in those days and how the summer after leaving junior high marked ...

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March 11, 2024

Baby Boomer Chronicles: Life in 1971 According to Gray Hair Dave

Join Dave in this episode of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave" as he takes a trip down memory lane to 1971 when he graduated from junior high school. Listen as he reminisces about the transition from junior high to high scho...

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March 8, 2024

The Evolution of Gray Hair Dave's Podcast

In this episode of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave shares his struggles with feeling low on energy and discusses his frustration with people's self-centered attitudes. Despite his downer day, he acknowledges the impo...

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March 7, 2024

Rambling with Gray Hair Dave: Organized Chaos

Join Dave on this episode of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave" as he reflects on the current state of his podcast and his plans for the future. Despite being a self-proclaimed "rambling podcast," Dave expresses gratitude for...

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March 6, 2024

Marriage, Family, and the Paths We Take: A Candid Talk with Gray Hair…

In this episode of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave reflects on his past relationship from high school and the lessons learned. He shares how he made mistakes and let go of someone special, despite the support and lov...

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March 5, 2024

Unleash Your Inner Podcaster: Insights from Gray Hair Dave

On episode 41 of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave discusses his passion for podcasting, his journey into learning more about editing podcasts, and his motivation for why others should start podcasting. He emphasizes t...

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March 4, 2024

Monday Musings with Gray Hair Dave: Nostalgia and New Generations

In this episode of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave reflects on the concept of fun for kids today compared to when he was young. He discusses how outdoor activities were a big part of his childhood, from playing on th...

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March 1, 2024

Leaving a Legacy: Recording Your Life Story for Future Generations

On this episode of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave discusses the artwork created for him by lovedayzombies.com, highlighting their quick response and willingness to make adjustments to include his signature glasses. ...

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Feb. 29, 2024

From Paper Mills to Planes: My Journey to Kansas City

On episode 38 of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave reflects on the topic of adult moves, discussing his own experience leaving his hometown after working at a paper mill for 10 years. He shares his decision to pursue e...

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Feb. 29, 2024

Growing Older and Embracing Change

In this episode of "5 Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave reflects on how the people who influence and change our lives evolve as we grow older. He discusses how friends may shape us in our youth, but as we mature, it's spouse...

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