OURGENPOD talkin' 'bout Our Generation

31. WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS?

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:58:00 -0400

A frank and at times troubling comparison of 1776 and 2026, the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

30. The Science of Friendship Dr. Rebecca Adams Part 2

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:13:00 -0400

Friendship as we Age -- the risks of letting our friendships fade away, the Epidemic of Loneliness, and expert guidance on how to maintain, restore, and reconnect with old friends, and how to make new ones.

29. The Science of Friendship

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

A conversation with a leading expert on friendship as we age, Dr. Rebecca Adams.

28. Thanksgiving 1621 2025 Version

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:31:00 -0500

A personal look into the real story behind our celebration of Thanksgiving, with a personal perspective from our Director Rob Wilson, who had eight ancestors on the Mayflower that brought the Pilgrims to America.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (REBROADCAST)

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:09:00 -0400

An expert's journey into the Latino tradition of greeting their lost loved ones on the one day when the veil between the dead and the living is the thinnest, and the dead can pass through to celebrate with their family.

27. GEORGE WASHINGTON 2025

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:23:00 -0400

A dramatic reading of Young George Washington's "Rules for Decent Behavior and Civility in Company and Conversation" and finding hope in the civility, kindness, and peacefulness of massive demonstrations.

26. FRIENDSHIP

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 01:53:00 -0500

A compendium of listener and guest comments on Friendship -- a topic especially appropriate for this time of year when we pine for Peace on Earth and Goodwill toward toward Men (and Women).

EPISODE 26 PROMO

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:58:42 -0500

A sampler of our upcoming episode, "Woodstock through the eyes of an Ingenue"

25. THANKSGIVING 1621

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:57:00 -0500

In this special Thanksgiving Episode, Host Julian G. Simmons interviews our Director, Rob Wilson -- who had eight ancestors on the Mayflower. They discuss the origins of this holiday in a very personal way,

24. FRIENDSHIP. Friends With Fur

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:00:00 -0400

Talking about the vital role our Animal Friends play in our lives, helping to overcome the "Epidemic of Loneliness" silently sweeping our generation.

23. ANNENBERG GENSPACE

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:49:00 -0500

An on-site visit to the remarkable center created by Philanthropist Wallis Annenberg -- a model for conquering "The Epidemic of Loneliness."

22. FRIENDSHIP. Lee Armstrong

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:09:00 -0400

In the first of our new series on FRIENDSHIP, we hear from an old friend and therapist, Lee Armstrong. Friendship has been called a key to not only our happiness as we age, but our mental and physical health. As we face an "epidemic of loneliness" in America, we hope this series will help find some solutions.

21. THE GENERATION MYTH

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 20:48:00 -0400

It's time to stop pointing fingers and start locking arms. Bobby Duffy blows a hole in the wall between Boomers & Millennials.

20. AGEISM with ASHTON APPLEWHITE

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:08:01 -0500

This episode hits back at a damaging phenomenon that is hurting all of us -- AGEISM. Leading expert on Ageism and Author of the no-nonsense book "This Chair Rocks" ASHTON APPLEWHITE exposes this insidious social sickness and how we can cure it...starting with ourselves.

18. DAY of the DEAD

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:55:00 -0400

In this 2022 Halloween Episode, Host Julian G. Simmons brings back the dead....or their spirits, anyway, as we learn the Aztec traditions that are the origins of the Mexican "Dia de los Muertos" celebration.

17. "QUEER DUCKS" author ELIOT SCHREFER

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 21:21:00 -0400

Conversation with Eliot Schrefer, author of "Queer Ducks (and Other Animals)" the new breakthrough book on sexual behavior in the Natural World.

16. DR. SHEPHERD SIEGEL Part 2. THE TRICKSTER & DISRUPTIVE PLAY

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:53:00 -0400

In Part Two of our interview with Dr. Shepherd Siegel, Host Julian G. Simmons and Shep talk about the role of "The Trickster" in politics and culture -- and how "Disruptive Play" can help steer society back toward a more healthy place.

15. CIVILITY By GEORGE WASHINGTON

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:16:00 -0400

In a Special Fourth of July Episode, Host Julian Simmons gives a slightly tongue-in-cheek reading of a list assembled by a fourteen-year-old George Washington, "Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation."

14. CIVILITY PLAY WITH DR. SHEPHERD SIEGEL!

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Tue, 03 May 2022 06:35:00 -0400

In the third in our series on "The State of Civility in America," Dr. Shepherd Siegel poses the question: Can You Come Out and Play?

Things are getting scary out there -- very UNcivil -- and with our Civility Series we're searching for ways to turn that downward spiral on its head. How do we redirect all that anxiety & anger into something positive?

Dr. Siegel brings us something entirely different. In this first of a two-part episode, he talks about Play, and the role of the "Trickster" in history, mythology and culture. Shep's a fun guy to talk to, but don't be fooled... he takes Play very seriously.

13. CIVILITY "Unleashing the Power of Respect" with Dr. Joseph Shrand

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500

In the second of our series on "The State of Civility in America," we talk with Harvard Psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Shrand, whose new book, "Unleashing the Power of Respect," may just be the first step toward a cure for the rampant incivility that is plaguing our country.

12. REMEMBERING MICHAEL LANG, the Father of Woodstock

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 12:30:00 -0500

We are deeply saddened at the passing of such a kind man who taught us so much, so gently, but we feel blessed to have recorded an interview with him for "The Woodstock Episodes" on our podcast in 2020. In his memory, and in the hope that Michael's powerful message of peace, love and music can be heard by as many people as possible in this troubled time, we are re-broadcasting an updated version of our 2020 interview with Michael. In many ways, it fits perfectly into our current series on "The State of Civility in America," since that is precisely what he was promoting at Woodstock. Please listen.

11. CIVILITY: "PAY IT FORWARD" AUTHOR CATHERINE RYAN HYDE

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:34:00 -0500

We launch our series on "The State of Civility in America" with a lively conversation with Catherine Ryan Hyde, New York Times Best-Selling Author of "Pay It Forward." Catherine has written 40 books, including her latest novel "Boy Underground" which was just published. The theme of civility runs through all her writing. In this conversation, she shares the insights she has gained through her writing about the qualities that can make our world a nicer place, and what we can do about the rapidly declining state of civility in our own country.

10. SUMMONING THE SPIRITS

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:04:00 -0400

We invite you to venture "beyond the veil" and to learn the real meaning of this time when the spirits of the dead come visiting. Listen in, if you dare!

09. MICHAEL SHRIEVE

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 01:12:00 -0400

Michael Shrieve just turned 21 when he rocked the world with his drum solo on "Soul Sacrifice" at Woodstock '69. He's come a long way, and shares his story and some of his amazing new music.

08. "TRUMP ANXIETY DISORDER"

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 07:59:00 -0500

A Session with the Psychologist who Coined the phrase "Trump Anxiety Disorder," Dr. Jennifer Contarino Panning.

07. HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - Dia de los Muertos

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:30:00 -0400

A visit to our local graveyard to meet up in a 100 year-old mausoleum with Adela Marquez of Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which hosts not only the remains of dozens of Hollywood celebrities, but also welcomes departed souls to visit every year at the Dia de los Muertos -- the Day of the Dead.

06. "The Woodstock Episodes:" MICHAEL LANG

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:08:00 -0400

An Interview with the visionary who made Woodstock happen.

05. "The Woodstock Episodes" con't" LISA LAW

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 09:54:00 -0400

On the 50th Anniversary of the event that marked a major shift in American culture, Woodstock '69. In this episode we hear from an original, archetypal Hippie -- Lisa Law -- who still represents that idealistic, communal spirit that we could reallly use today.

04. The Woodstock Episodes: Behind the Scenes with JOHN MORRIS

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 07:24:00 -0400

A revealing interview with the wizard who pulled it all together and kept the crews moving come hell or high water, John Morris.

03. "The Woodstock Episodes:" CAROL GREEN & RICHIE HAVENS

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Fri, 29 May 2020 10:33:00 -0400

A first-hand look at the creation of "The Woodstock Nation," on the 50th anniversary of that historic event that changed American Culture. We hear from Richie Havens -- the first performer on stage in front of half a million people -- and a woman who was there from the start, Carol Green.

02. "The Woodstock Episodes:" HENRY DILTZ

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:10:00 -0400

Woodstock 1969 was a sort of Critical Mass of the Counterculture, when 500,000 people converged on a bucolic field in Upstate New York for three days of Peace, Love and Music. Henry Diltz witnessed it all up close, and shares his story with host Julian Simmons -- one of the 500,000 young people attracted to the event when he was just 15. (Julian never made it -- he was stuck in the historic traffic jam on the New York State Thruway).

01. "The Woodstock Episodes"

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 05:46:00 -0400

Host Julian Simmons launches "talkin' 'bout Our Generation" with our series, "The Woodstock Episodes," talking with some of the key people who had the vision and made it happen. Half a million people came, and the event changed the course of American culture.

OURGENPOD TRAILER

Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:05:00 -0400

"talkin' 'bout Our Generation is now OURGENPOD -- a provocative, irreverent, intelligent podcast aimed at listeners 55+ -- like us.