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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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Feb. 27, 2024

Smiles, Support, and the Power of Connection: A Heartfelt Chat

On this episode of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave reflects on the topic of friends changing as you transition from middle school to high school. Despite growing apart from some friends, he emphasizes the importance ...

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Feb. 26, 2024

Finding Balance: Work, Life, and Remote Work Realities

On this episode of Five Minutes with Gray Hair, Dave, Dave reflects on the evolution of work since his younger days. From working at a lumberyard and delivering prescriptions to working at Sears, Dave discusses the changes he...

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Feb. 23, 2024

Boomer Beats to Modern Tunes: Share Your Playlist with Gray Hair Dave

On episode 35 of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave shares his love for music and encourages listeners to visit the website and share their favorite music genres and memories. He reminisces about his own music preferenc...

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Feb. 22, 2024

The Evolution of Concert-Going: From Bob Seger to AI Assistants

In episode 34 of 5 Minutes with Gray Hair Dave, Dave shares his thoughts on music and mobility, emphasizing the importance of enjoying music while on the move. He encourages listeners to visit his website and share the first ...

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Feb. 21, 2024

Tuning In to Change: How Music and Radio Shaped Our Freedom to Move

Dave reflects on the evolution of portable music devices and radios, emphasizing the freedom and mobility they provided. He shares personal anecdotes about using radios while working on various tasks and highlights the signif...

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Feb. 20, 2024

Nostalgic Journey Through Tech: From 8-Tracks to iPods

In episode 32 of 5 Minutes with Gray Hair Dave, Dave reminisces about the evolution of telephones, from rotary phones to push-button ones, and finally to cordless telephones. Join Dave as he shares his memories of the past an...

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Feb. 19, 2024

"Personal Heroes and Old-Fashioned Values: A Journey with Gray Hair D…

In this episode of "Five Minutes with Gray Hair Dave," Dave reflects on personal heroes like Ronald Reagan and the importance of having a strong support system, including mentioning the influence of women in his life. He emph...

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Feb. 16, 2024

Embracing Individual Thought: A Call to Think for Yourself

In episode 30 of "Five Minutes of Gray Hair," Dave shares a personal anecdote about uploading the wrong episode by mistake and apologizes for the error. He reflects on his childhood friends who influenced him and talks about ...

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Feb. 15, 2024

Family Influences, Historical Statues, and a Plea for Peace

In this episode of 5 Minutes with Gray Hair Dave, Gray Hair Dave reflects on his personal heroes who have inspired him throughout his life. He expresses gratitude for his parents, mother and father, as well as his brothers, P...

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